Guest clinician coming tomorrow!

We are very fortunate to have guest clinician, Mrs. Rhonda Alm, coming out tomorrow to work with the BMS Varsity UIL Band. She will rehearse the band and discuss different "opportunities" within the context of the music. Her professional advice will help us work our way towards another Sweepstakes award. To the top, Panther band!

Pre-UIL Contest is Tuesday, February 13th

Pre-UIL band contest is on Tuesday, February 13th,  for all eligible 7th-8th grade band students. This event takes place during the school day at Lytle HS, and we will be back before school is out. Here is the info that was sent home.

Where are we going? Lytle High School, 18975 W FM 2790 S, 78052

Who is going? All eligible 7^th and 8^th grade band students (must have passed 3^rd 6 weeks or progress report)

What is the schedule?

8:00am – All 7^th & 8^th grade band members will meet in the band hall for a rehearsal.

9:00am – Load bus and trailer.

9:10am – Depart Blanco MS.

10:40am – Arrive at Lytle HS. Unload bus and trailer.

11:00am – Band goes into warm-up room.

11:30am – Pre-UIL contest performance. This is open to the public. Parents may come and watch.

1:00pm – Eat lunch at CiCi’s Pizza in San Antonio.

2:00pm – Depart for Blanco.

3:15pm – Approximate return time to BMS.

What do I wear?

2017-18 BMS Band T-Shirt and nice blue jeans. Together, we are a team. Please do not wear anything that would draw attention to yourself, like big hair bows, neon green shoes, etc.

What should I bring?

_____Instrument - in good, working order

_____Black binder - with music, scales, and warm-ups

_____Accessories  - valve oil, reeds, neck strap, mallets, etc.

_____Money - $10 for lunch (includes tip)

_____Positive attitude

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Conard at danette.conard@blancoisd.org, or call the middle school office at 830-833-5570. Thank you!

8th Grade Band Night Pics and Video

Check out the Photo Gallery (click here) to see how much fun we had at 8th Grade Band Night! And here's a short video from the half-time performance... 

8th Grade Band Night Info

Tomorrow, Friday, November 3rd, is BISD’s annual “8^th Grade Band Night” at the HS football game. We invite all 8^th Grade Band students to play along with the high school band. 

Students are to meet in the stands at 7:00pm. Students should bring their instrument in its case into the stands. 

Students must wear their current band t-shirt and blue jeans. Wearing the shirt and holding an instrument is their ticket into the game; band students get in for free! (They may wear/bring a jacket if it is cold, but it’s not supposed to be cold.)

Students will share music with the high school band students. The 8^th graders will join the HS band on the field at halftime to perform “Rock It.” 

Students will have 3^rd quarter off for concessions. Bring money for food/snacks. They will be dismissed after the School Song is played at the end.

Three important things:

1.) 8^th grade band students will stay with the HS Band all night. They will have 3^rd quarter off to visit with friends/family.

2.) All performances are required performances. As stated in the band handbook, I need a written note, in advance (email or text is fine), if unable to attend a performance. So far, nobody has notified me that they will not be able to attend.

3.) Students must be eligible in order to participate in extra-curricular events. Any failing grades from the 1^st 6 weeks report card must have been brought up to a “70 or above” on the last progress report. 

Pep Rally This Thursday!

PM Pep Rally this Thursday! Wear your band shirt!
We will be playing "Rock It!"

Band T-shirts and Pep Rally

Our band t-shirts should arrive on Wednesday, which means we will get to wear them for the pep rally this Thursday morning! Students that have not yet paid for a band t-shirt will need to pay before they are given a shirt.

The band will be playing "Low Rider" at the pep rally. Come join us at 9:40am this Thursday to hear the band's performance and to cheer on our teams!

AM Pep Rally this Thursday

There is a Pep Rally this Thursday morning at 9:40am. The band will be playing "The Hey Song." Come out and yell with us and cheer on the football team as they strive to get another victory!