Weekly Emails
BBS Band Summer Update
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BBS BAND ONLINE STORE
The BBS Band Online Store will be open until Monday morning, July15!
THERE ARE REQUIRED ITEMS, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ORDER WHAT SAYS REQUIRED.
Summer Flipgrids
I realize that flipgrid is not working for most of you. If you can record your practice videos and upload them to google drive, then email me a link, that would be great.
The next round of homework is due Sunday night, July 14! Please reach out if you have any questions.
You can find all of the details on the google doc below:
Band Camp and Summer Practices
BBS Band Camps are right around the corner! See the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
8am-5pm (Lunch Not Provided)
BBS Band Leadership Camp- July 17-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
8am-5pm (Lunch Provided)
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
BBS BAND CAMP INFORMATION SHEET
Please click the link above to get more information for band camp 2024
2024-2025 Volunteers
Are you a parent/guardian and want to volunteer to help our band program in the 2024-2025 Band Season? Please sign up here if you are able to do so!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
July 15-19-Percussion and Guard Band Camp
July 17-19- BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 22-26- Full Band Camp
July 24-25- Host Boston Crusaders
August 1- Band Summer Practice 1 (6:00-8:30pm)
August 6- Band Summer Practice 2 (6:00-8:30pm)
August 8- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 12- Percussion and Guard Camp (3:30-5:30)
August 13- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 15- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 19- Percussion and Guard Camp (3:30-5:30)
August 20- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 22- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
AUGUST 23- Home Vs. Chatt Prep
August 26- Percussion and Guard Camp (3:30-5:30)
August 27- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 29- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
AUGUST 30- Home Vs. Brainerd
September 2- Labor Day- No Practice
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith and Mr. Roueche
BBS Band Summer Update
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BBS BAND ONLINE STORE
The BBS Band Online Store will run from Monday, June 24th to Wednesday, July 3rd.
THERE ARE REQUIRED ITEMS, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ORDER WHAT SAYS REQUIRED.
The link will be sent Monday!
Summer Flipgrids
Don't forget that your first round of summer flipgrids are due by June 23rd!!
You can find all of the details on the google doc below:
Band Camp and Summer Practices
BBS Band Camps are right around the corner! See the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
8am-5pm (Lunch Not Provided)
BBS Band Leadership Camp- July 17-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
8am-5pm (Lunch Provided)
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
BBS BAND CAMP INFORMATION SHEET
Please click the link above to get more information for band camp 2024
2024-2025 BBS Football Schedule
The football game schedule is below:
August 23- VS. Chattanooga Prep
August 30- VS. Brainerd
September 6- AT CAK
September 13- VS. Franklin Christian
September 20- VS. Silverdale
September 27- AT CCS
October 4- AT Notre Dame
THURSDAY, October 10- VS. Lakeway Christian
October 25- AT KNOX WEBB
November 1- VS. Grace
November 8- Possible playoff game
November 15- Possible playoff game
November 22- Possible playoff game
December 5-6- Possible State Championship Game
2024-2025 Volunteers
Are you a parent/guardian and want to volunteer to help our band program in the 2024-2025 Band Season? Please sign up here if you are able to do so!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
July 15-19-Percussion and Guard Band Camp
July 17-19- BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 22-26- Full Band Camp
July 24-25- Host Boston Crusaders
August 1- Band Summer Practice 1 (6:00-8:30pm)
August 6- Band Summer Practice 2 (6:00-8:30pm)
August 8- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 12- Percussion and Guard Camp (3:30-5:30)
August 13- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 15- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 19- Percussion and Guard Camp (3:30-5:30)
August 20- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
August 22- Full MB Practice (3:30-5:30)
AUGUST 23- Home Vs. Chatt Prep
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith and Mr. Roueche
BBS Band Weekly Email 5/4-5/10
SPRING BAND MEETING!!
Our spring band meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14 at 6pm in the bandroom.
I am asking that all 7th-12th grade students and parents/guardians (If possible attend this meeting. I will be giving out important information for next year including a trip reveal, and our 2024 Marching band show reveal!
EVEN IF YOU DO NOT KNOW IF YOU WILL BE IN BAND, PLEASE COME TO THIS MEETING TO GET THE INFORMATION.
BBS BAND BANQUET
Our Annual BBS Band Banquet will take place on Friday, May 10th. All 7th-12th graders and their families should make plans to attend this wonderful event where will we give end of the year awards, eat dinner together, and watch the band video.
Details and Sign up below!
WHAT? BBS Band Banquet
WHEN? May 10 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE? Roland Dining Hall
WHO? All 7th-12th grade members of the BBS Band Program and families (Including guard, Rock band, and Majorettes)
COST? FREE!
DRESS? Nice "Sunday" Dress Clothes.
Final date to sign up is Sunday, May 5th
PLEASE SIGN UP USING THE LINK BELOW.
Percussion Practice!
We will have percussion this week on Thursday, May 9 from 3:15-5:00pm. This will be our last percussion practice of the year!
Color Guard Practice
We WILL have Guard Practice this week! This will be the final guard practice of the year!
BBS Band Weekly Email 4/15-4/19
Arts-a-la-Carte!
ATTENTION: Arts-a-la-Carte is just a few weeks away!! All 7th-12th grade band members need to read ALL of the information below!
When? Sunday, April 28th from 2pm-5pm- Students must stay for the entire afternoon. A schedule of performances will be sent closer to the event.
Call Time? ALL band students will need to be in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) by 1:15pm on Sunday, April 28th.
Dress?
7th Grade- A white nice shirt (Tuesday Chapel Shirt will be great), and black pants/or skirts. Nice shoes- No tennis Shoes
8th-12th Grade- Concert Black
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
Arts-a-la-Carte Spotlight Stage
If you want to sign up for a solo or chamber group for the spotlight stage at arts-a-la-carte, sign up here! If we have talked and I told you that you need to sign up, please do so.
Pictures/Videos!
As we are ending the school year, if you have any pictures/videos from the 23-24 band season, please send them to me at bsmith@bbschool.org
This includes middle school, Christmas concert, homecoming, etc!
Percussion Practice!
We WILL NOT HAVE PERCUSSION THIS WEEK.
Color Guard Practice
We WILL Guard Practice this week! Keep inviting friends to join you!
Tuesday, April 16th from 3:30-5:30pm
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 22- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 23- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 27- MS Musical
April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte
April 29- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 30- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 6- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
May 7- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 10- BBS BAND BANQUET
May 14- Spring Marching Band Meeting
May 17- Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith and Mr. Roueche
BBS Band Weekly Email 4/2-4/5
Pictures/Videos!
As we are ending the school year, if you have any pictures/videos from the 23-24 band season, please send them to me at bsmith@bbschool.org
This includes middle school, Christmas concert, homecoming, etc!
Save the Date!
On Friday, April 19th, we will be having a BBS Band student game night! Dinner will be provided for all students. Bring your favorite board/card/video games or other activities to the bandroom and enjoy the night just being together. THIS INCLUDES GUARD AND MAJORETTE STUDENTS!
For food purposes, please sign up on the link below by April 12!
Invite all of your friends to the 2024 Guard Clinic! Let Tia or I know if you have any specific questions! I hope to see you and many of your friends there!
Arts-a-la-Carte Spotlight Stage
If you want to sign up for a solo or chamber group for the spotlight stage at arts-a-la-carte, sign up here! If we have talked and I told you that you need to sign up, please do so.
Important Dates!
Here are a few important dates for our band program for the end of the 23-24 season and the beginning of the 24-25 season! As we continue with the spring semester, I will be sending out the rest of the dates for Fall 2024, but I wanted to make sure you had these dates on your calendar! More information and dates to follow:
Friday, April 19- BBS Band Game Night (7th-12th Grade)
Sunday, April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte (Required 7th-12th Grade)
Friday, May 10- BBS Band Banquet (7th-12th Grade)
Tuesday, May 14- Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th grade students interested in Marching Band)
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
Percussion Practice!
We WILL have percussion practice this week on Thursday, April 4th! All 7th-12th grade percussionists need to make plans to attend!
Color Clinic This WEEK!!
We WILL Guard Clinic all week! Come and invite a friend!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 2-5- BBS Color Guard Clinic
April 8- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 9- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 15- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 16- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 20- Solo and Ensemble
April 22- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 23- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 27- MS Musical
April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte
April 29- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 30- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 6- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
May 7- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 10- BBS BAND BANQUET
May 14- Spring Marching Band Meeting
May 17- Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 3/4-3/8
LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Do you want to serve our band program and have a leadership role in our band program? If interested, please see the leadership position details below and fill out the Leadership Application by March 22, 2024.
Important Dates!
Here are a few important dates for our band program for the end of the 23-24 season and the beginning of the 24-25 season! As we continue with the spring semester, I will be sending out the rest of the dates for Fall 2024, but I wanted to make sure you had these dates on your calendar! More information and dates to follow:
Sunday, April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte (Required 7th-12th Grade)
Friday, May 10- BBS Band Banquet (7th-12th Grade)
Tuesday, May 14- Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th grade students interested in Marching Band)
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
Percussion Practice!
We WILL have Percussion Practice on Thursday, March 7th from 3:15-5:30!
Winter Color Guard!!
We WILL have winter Guard on Tuesday, March 5th from 3:15-5:30!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
March 5- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
March 7- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
March 9-16- Spring Break
March 18- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
March 19- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
March 21-24- Spring Musical! Come and Support
March 22- Leadership Applications Due
March 25- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
March 26- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
March 29-April 1- Easter Holiday
April 2-5- BBS Color Guard Clinic
April 8- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 9- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 15- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 16- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 20- Solo and Ensemble
April 22- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 23- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
April 27- MS Musical
April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte
April 29- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
April 30- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 6- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
May 7- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
May 10- BBS BAND BANQUET
May 14- Spring Marching Band Meeting
May 17- Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 2/25-3/1
ALL- CAPS HONOR BAND!
The All-Caps Clinic is THIS Thursday and Friday, 2/29-3/1! If you are attending All-Caps, please look at the two documents below for more information.
Important Dates!
Here are a few important dates for our band program for the end of the 23-24 season and the beginning of the 24-25 season! As we continue with the spring semester, I will be sending out the rest of the dates for Fall 2024, but I wanted to make sure you had these dates on your calendar! More information and dates to follow:
Sunday, April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte (Required 7th-12th Grade)
Friday, May 10- BBS Band Banquet (7th-12th Grade)
Tuesday, May 14- Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th grade students interested in Marching Band)
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
Percussion Practice!
NO PERCUSSION PRACTICE THIS THURSDAY, 2/29 due to All-caps auditions.
Winter Color Guard!!
This year we are starting WINTER COLOR GUARD! Winter Color Guard is open for ANY 7th-12th grade girl who would love to learn something new and swing some flags and weapons (fake) around!
Practice for Winter Color Guard will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-5:30pm.
The first full out practice will be on February 6th.
We are looking into going to TWO different Competitions to watch. As soon as we have finalized those dates, I will let you know.
Please invite all of your friends to come out
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 27- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
February 29- March 1- All-Caps Honor Band @ Notre Dame
March 5- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
March 7- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 2/5-2/9
Orlando Trip
As some of you may know, the school and athletics has decided to cancel our football/band/cheer trip for next fall break. Matt Pobliego, our athletic director, will be sending out a letter soon with the details of refunding your money. I am looking into a band trip for next year that will be much cheaper, so please be on the lookout for that! More details will be coming soon!
Important Dates!
Here are a few important dates for our band program for the end of the 23-24 season and the beginning of the 24-25 season! As we continue with the spring semester, I will be sending out the rest of the dates for Fall 2024, but I wanted to make sure you had these dates on your calendar! More information and dates to follow:
Sunday, April 28- Arts-a-la-Carte (Required 7th-12th Grade)
Friday, May 10- BBS Band Banquet (7th-12th Grade)
Tuesday, May 14- Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th grade students interested in Marching Band)
Percussion and Guard Band Camp- July 15-19
Full Band Camp- July 22-26
Band Summer Practice 1- August 1st from 6:00-8:30 pm
Band Summer Practice 2- August 6th from 6:00-8:30 pm
Percussion Practice!
BEGINS THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8th!!!
Starting on Thursday, February 8 we will begin our Percussion Practices! These practices will help percussion students push their skills and get ready for the next year.
This percussion practice is for ANY 7th-12th Grade percussion student in the BBS Band program!
No skills required. Just come and be ready to learn and have some fun!
Winter Color Guard!!
This year we are starting WINTER COLOR GUARD! Winter Color Guard is open for ANY 7th-12th grade girl who would love to learn something new and swing some flags and weapons (fake) around!
Practice for Winter Color Guard will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-5:30pm.
The first full out practice will be on February 6th.
We are looking into going to TWO different Competitions to watch. As soon as we have finalized those dates, I will let you know.
Please invite all of your friends to come out
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 6- Winter Guard Practice Begins
February 8- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
February 15- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
February 15- All-CAPS Auditions @ Notre Dame High School
February 16-19- Winterim Break
February 20- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
February 22- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
February 27- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
February 29- March 1- All-Caps Honor Band @ Notre Dame
March 5- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
March 7- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 1/1-1/5
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I pray that each of you have been able to rest and relax over break. I am so thankful and feel so blessed to be able to be with you all day in and day out. I can't wait to see what 2024 holds for our band program! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Basketball Pep-Band!!
Basketball season is here!! Our first game that we will be playing at is THIS FRIDAY, 1/5! Please read the details to make sure you are ready for Friday!
Please email or text me if you plan on playing at the game on Friday night!
Schedule for Friday, 1/5
3:00-3:45- After school, come down to bandroom for a quick rehearsal.
3:45-5:15- Dinner- BBS Bus going to IHOP! Bring Money!
5:15-5:45- Move equipment into gym
6:00 pm- Girl's game begins
7:30 pm- Boy's game begins
9:00 pm- Pack up and go home!
Important information for the Pep-Band Games
Dress: Students can wear any BBS shirt/hoodie to the practice and games.
Dinners: Some dinners will be in the bandroom and provided. Some dinners, we will take a bus and go eat together. Dinner plans will be announced in the weekly email of each game.
Even if you cannot make it to every game, please come to any game you can! The more people playing, the better!
We will play at the following home games:
January 5
January 9
January 16
January 22
Winter Color Guard!!
This year we are starting WINTER COLOR GUARD! Winter Color Guard is open for ANY 8th-12th grade girl who would love to learn something new and swing some flags and weapons (fake) around!
Practice for Winter Color Guard will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-5:30pm.
On January 30th, there will be a practice/ clinic from 3:15-5:30 and a Parent/Student info meeting beginning at 5:30 pm. Both events will take place in the bandroom.
The first full out practice will be on February 6th.
We are looking into going to TWO different Competitions to watch. As soon as we have finalized those dates, I will let you know.
Please invite all of your friends to come out
All-Caps Honor Band!
It is almost time to sign up for the 2024 All Chattanooga Area Private School Honor Band Auditions!
All-Caps is a way for private school students to get together and play some really fun music with each other while learning! This Honor band is for any 7th-12th Grade band student.
There are NO cuts in the ALL-CAPS Honor Band!! That means if you audition for the honor band, you will be accepted and have this awesome experience!
All-Caps Auditions will take place at Notre Dame High School on Thursday night, February 15. Auditions/ Honor Band cost $20. Please bring a check to Ms. Smith written out to Boyd Buchanan School.
The Honor Band will take place at Boyd Buchanan in our new performing arts facility!!! The honor band date is February 29- March 1.
We are so excited to be hosting this event and will need some volunteers for this event!
IF YOU WANT A PLACE IN THE 2024 ALL-CAPS HONOR BAND- SIGN- UP HERE:
Percussion Practice!
Starting on Thursday, February 8, we will begin our Percussion Practices! These practices will help percussion students push their skills and get ready for the next year.
This percussion practice is for ANY 7th-12th Grade percussion student in the BBS Band program!
No skills required. Just come and be ready to learn and have some fun!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
January 30- Winter Guard Clinic from 3:15-5:30
January 30- Winter Guard Informational meeting- 5:30 pm.
February 1-3- All-East Senior Clinic
February 6- Winter Guard Practice Begins
February 8- Percussion Practice Begins 3:15-5:30
February 15- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
February 15- All-CAPS Auditions @ Notre Dame High School
February 16-19- Winterim Break
February 20- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
February 22- Percussion Practice 3:15-5:30
February 27- Winter Guard Practice- 3:15-5:30
February 29- March 1- All-Caps Honor Band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 12/3-12/9
BBS Band Upper School Christmas Concert!
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:30 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 8th-12th Grade Marching Band students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black with black pants/ skirt. We will hold our yearly Christmas Sweater concert at this event! If you would like to wear a Christmas sweater for a possible prize, please wear it over your concert black!
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Middle School Christmas Concert
Thank you all for a wonderful Middle School Christmas Concert! All of the students did so well! We hope all Middle School students will be able to come on Thursday to watch the Upper School Performing arts concert!
Basketball Pep-Band!!
Basketball season is here!! Our first game that we will be playing at is THIS TUESDAY, 12/5! Please read the details to make sure you are ready for Tuesday!
Schedule for Tuesday, 12/5
3:00-4:20- After school, come down to bandroom for a quick rehearsal.
4:20-5:10- Dinner (At School and Provided!)
5:10-5:45- Move equipment into gym
6:00 pm- Girl's game begins
7:30 pm- Boy's game begins
9:00 pm- Pack up and go home!
Important information for the Pep-Band Games
Dress: Students can wear any BBS shirt/hoodie to the practice and games. I am working on getting a pep-band shirt created!
Dinners: Some dinners will be in the bandroom and provided. Some dinners, we will take a bus and go eat together. Dinner plans will be announced in the weekly email of each game.
Even if you cannot make it to every game, please come to any game you can! The more people playing, the better!
We will play at the following home games:
December 5
January 5
January 9
January 16
January 22
All-East Junior Clinic Info
All- East Junior Clinic People! Please read the info below and let me know if you have any questions!
ETSBOA put out the schedule for the clinic just a few minutes ago. I am attaching the schedule to this email. More details for the clinic can be found below.
FRIDAY DETAILS (12/8):
I will be taking students from school to the clinic site (Cleveland Middle School) each morning. If you can drop off your student at school on Friday, December 8 by 7:40, we will load up the bus and head to the clinic!
We will grab some quick food during the lunch break on Friday, so please bring money for lunch on Friday. After the last rehearsal on Friday, we will load up and come back to BBS. We should arrive at BBS by 6:30-6:45pm. I will have the students text you when we leave Cleveland Middle School.
SATURDAY DETAILS (12/9):
Students will need to be dropped off at Boyd by 8:10 am. This will give us time to get to the clinic and prepare for the day. I will drive the students to Cleveland for morning rehearsal.
At lunch, we will grab a quick bite to eat (bring money for lunch) and then go back to Cleveland to change and get ready for the concerts!
The 7th Grade Concert is at 2:00 pm
The Red Band Concert is at 2:45 pm
The Blue Band Concert is at 3:30 pm
I am thinking most parents will be wanting to attend the concert and can take your student home with you after the concert, but if you are not able to attend, I can drop your student off wherever I need to.
DRESS:
Dress for the concert will be Concert Black. Just like we wear for our personal concerts. PLEASE BRING YOUR BLACK DRESS CLOTHES WITH YOU FOR THE CONCERT.
For Rehearsals, students can wear whatever comfy (appropriate) clothes they would like. They do not have to wear their school uniform.
MONEY:
Students will only need to bring money for lunch on both days. The School will be paying the clinic fee for each student.
Please read through the schedule and let me know if you have any questions! I am looking forward to this great weekend!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
February 1-3- All-East Senior Clinic
February 6- Winter Guard and Percussion Practice Begins (More details to come)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/26-12/1
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR STATE GAME
DRESS: All Marching Band students will receive a long-sleeve state bound shirt from Boyd Buchanan. Students will need to wear that Shirt ALL DAY on THURSDAY. We will wear this shirt under our uniforms. You may wear atheltic shorts or leggings with the shirt for under the uniform.
BREAKFAST: Donuts will be provided on Thursday morning.
AFTER THE GAME: After the game, we will be going to eat together and hang out to finish out this amazing season! My hope is that ALL students stay with us and enjoy this time together. If students cannot stay, parents will need to make arrangements to pick up their student at Finley Stadium after the game. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN MONEY FOR LUNCH/Bowling if they would like to bowl.
MARCHING BAND PRACTICE!- We WILL have practice on Tuesday, November 28th from 3:15pm-4:45pm. Our halftime show will be televised, so we need to pratice and make sure we look the best we can.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!
This week we will play CPA at Finley Stadium for the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!! We WILL be performing our halftime show and we WILL wear uniforms to the game!
8:30 am- Arrive at the bandroom to change and load truck
9:15 am- Load Bus for Finley Stadium
9:45 am- Arrive at Finley Stadium and unload bus
10:30- Be in Stands ready for National Anthem
11:00 am- Kick-off!
12:00 pm- (Approx.) Halftime (We are performing!)
1:30 pm (Approx.)- Bucs Win! Load truck
1:45 pm Head to Southside Social for lunch, games, bowling, pool, arcade games. (Might change to another Resturarant)
2:00-3:45 pm- Hang out at Southside Social, then leave for BBS
4:15pm- Arrive at BBS/ Unload Truck/ Go home!
BBS Band Upper School Christmas Concert!
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:30 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 8th-12th Grade Marching Band students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black with black pants/ skirt. We will hold our yearly Christmas Sweater concert at this event! If you would like to wear a Christmas sweater for a possible prize, please wear it over your concert black!
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Middle School Christmas Concert
MS CHRISTMAS CONCERT THIS FRIDAY!!! 12/1
When: Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:45 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Band and Chorus students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear a long-sleeved, buttoned down white shirt with black pants/ or long black skirt.
All-East Junior Band Clinic Results!
Congratulations to the following students who auditioned into a spot at the 2023 All-East Junior Band Clinic!
Kylie Beagle
David Hackathorne
Ian Lawing
Zeke Hilbert
McKenna Mason
Abby Elliot
This is a HUGE accomplishment and shows how hard all of our students work! Thank you to all that auditioned last Saturday!
Basketball Pep-Band!!
Basketball season is just around the corner!! We will play at the following home games:
December 5
January 5
January 9
January 16
January 22
Basketball pep-band is a great opportunity to relax and just have fun playing some new music! Pep-band is not required, but highly encouraged so that you can have fun, learn cool tunes, and support our basketball players.
8th-12th Graders can join basketball pep-band!
If you are interested in pep-band OR want more information about pep-band, please fill out the form below by Friday, 12/1.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
NOVEMBER 28- MB Practice 3:15-4:45pm
NOVEMBER 30- State Championship Game @ Finley
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @6:30 pm
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/13-11/18
Football Playoff Games!
BBS Football Playoff Games
We continue Playoffs this week!! We will play at every playoff game, so make sure you have these dates on your calendar. Here is the schedule for playoffs as of now:
This week we have another home game against Davidson Academy!
If/ WHEN we this game, we will be going to the State Championship game, that will take place at Finley Stadium here in Chattanooga on November 30th during the day!!
Junior Clinic Audition Times
Junior Clinic and Senior Clinic Audition Lessons
Junior Clinic Audition info and Lesson sign-ups!
Jr. Clinic auditions are THIS Saturday, 11/18!!!
If you are signed up for Jr. Clinic auditions, please read the information sheet below as well as look at the audition times below.
IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING SATURDAY: Please sign up for one or two lesson times with me this week. I need to hear and help everyone that will be auditioning!: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eXZ1D9XI2eZ8rZqINfuyf9oNN7-eofSH9JqPlIshQZI/edit?usp=sharing
Please know that the bandroom will be open every afternoon. Plan to stay and practice as much as you can so Mr. Rou and I can help you.
Jr. Clinic Audition info:
ETSBOA Junior Clinic Information (1).pdf
3rd playoff Game! 11/17
This week we will play a home game against Davidson Academy! We WILL be performing our halftime show and we WILL wear uniforms to the game!
3:00 pm- After school, arrive at the bandroom to change and prepare for rehearsal.
3:45 pm- Rehearsal Ends
3:45 pm- Games/ Community building
5:15- Dinner (Provided)
5:45 pm- Get dressed and warm-up
6:30 pm- Pre-Game
7:00 pm- Kick-off
9:15 pm (Approx.)- take everything into bandroom and go home!
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
Theme Shirt
Shorts for under MB uniform
Watch the weather so you know if you need to bring warmer clothes for the game!
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
BBS Band Upper School Christmas Concert!
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:30 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 8th-12th Grade Marching Band students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black with black pants/ skirt. We will hold our yearly Christmas Sweater concert at this event! If you would like to wear a Christmas sweater for a possible prize, please wear it over your concert black!
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Middle School Christmas Concert
When: Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:45 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Band and Chorus students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear a long-sleeved, buttoned down white shirt with black pants/ or long black skirt.
Basketball Pep-Band!!
Basketball season is just around the corner!! We will play at the following home games:
December 5
January 5
January 9
January 16
January 22
Basketball pep-band is a great opportunity to relax and just have fun playing some new music! Pep-band is not required, but highly encouraged so that you can have fun, learn cool tunes, and support our basketball players.
8th-12th Graders can join basketball pep-band!
If you are interested in pep-band OR want more information about pep-band, please fill out the form below by Friday, 11/17.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
NOVEMBER 17- Playoff Game- HOME GAME
NOVEMBER 18- Junior Clinic Auditions @ Ocoee Middle
NOVEMBER 30- Possible State Championship Game @ Finley
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/05-11/10
Football Playoff Games!
BBS Football Playoff Games
We continue Playoffs this week!! We will play at every playoff game, so make sure you have these dates on your calendar. Here is the schedule for playoffs as of now:
We will have a playoff game this week on 11/10. That game will also be at home, but we will only be playing in the stands. This is still a required event for all students. There is more information below about this game.
On 11/17, there is a chance that we will have to travel to Memphis for that playoff game. There is also a chance that the game will be a home game again. If we travel to Memphis, we would leave on Thursday, 11/16 and come back after the game on Friday, 11/17. We would be getting back very late on Friday night/Saturday morning.
If we make it all the way to the State Championship game, that will take place at Finley Stadium here in Chattanooga on November 30th during the day.
Things can change very quickly during playoff season. Please check your email and remind texts during this playoff season so you have the most up to date information!
Junior Clinic and Senior Clinic Audition Lessons
Junior Clinic and Senior Clinic Audition Lessons
We have a couple of big auditions coming up for many of our students! If you would like some extra help with your music, please reach out to me so we can set up a time to work together on your audition music and scales!
2nd playoff Game! 11/10
This week we will play a home game against Northpoint! We will not be performing our halftime show, but we WILL wear uniforms to the game!
3:00 pm- After school, arrive at the bandroom to change and prepare for rehearsal.
3:45 pm- Rehearsal Ends
3:45 pm- Games/ Community building
5:15- Dinner (Provided)
5:45 pm- Get dressed and warm-up
6:30 pm- Pre-Game
7:00 pm- Kick-off
9:15 pm (Approx.)- take everything into bandroom and go home!
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
Theme Shirt
Shorts for under MB uniform
Watch the weather so you know if you need to bring warmer clothes for the game!
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
Basketball Pep-Band!!
Basketball season is just around the corner!! We will play at the following home games:
December 5
January 5
January 9
January 16
January 22
Basketball pep-band is a great opportunity to relax and just have fun playing some new music! Pep-band is not required, but highly encouraged so that you can have fun, learn cool tunes, and support our basketball players.
If you are interested in pep-band OR want more information about pep-band, please fill out the form below by Friday, 11/10.
BBS Band Upper School Christmas Concert!
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:30 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 8th-12th Grade Marching Band students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black with black pants/ skirt. We will hold our yearly Christmas Sweater concert at this event! If you would like to wear a Christmas sweater for a possible prize, please wear it over your concert black!
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Middle School Christmas Concert
When: Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:45 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Band and Chorus students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black or can wear a buttoned down white shirt with black pants/ skirt.
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: White or Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
NOVEMBER 10- PLAYOFFS - HOME GAME
NOVEMBER 17- Playoff Game- Either Home or in Memphis, TN
NOVEMBER 18- Junior Clinic Auditions @ Ocoee Middle
NOVEMBER 30- Possible State Championship Game @ Finley
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/30-11/4
YOU ARE AWESOME!
I want to start this email by saying how AMAZING each and everyone of you are. I feel so lucky to be a part of a community of parents and students that is more like a family than just a band. I am so proud of our awesome results at the Rhea county competition yesterday! Thank you again for all of your hard work and perserverence through long practices and many different obstacles! We are at the end of our marching season, but that does not mean the end of the performances and fun! Read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Football Playoff Games!
BBS Football Playoff Games
We start Playoffs this week!! We will play at every playoff game, so make sure you have these dates on your calendar. Here is the schedule for playoffs as of now:
We will be playing and performing at the playoff game this Friday!
We will also have a playoff game next week as well on 11/10. That game will also be at home.
On 11/17, there is a chance that we will have to travel to Memphis for that playoff game. There is also a chance that the game will be a home game again. If we travel to Memphis, we would leave on Thursday, 11/16 and come back after the game on Friday, 11/17. We would be getting back very late on Friday night/Saturday morning.
If we make it all the way to the State Championship game, that will take place at Finley Stadium here in Chattanooga on November 30th during the day.
Things can change very quickly during playoff season. Please check your email and remind texts during this playoff season so you have the most up to date information!
All-East Senior Clinic Audition Sign-up
All-East Senior Clinic is coming up! If you would like to audition for All-East, please register using this form. Registration costs $10 for each student that signs up, so please only sign up if you are serious about auditioning.
Details:
- SIGN UP BY OCTOBER 30
- 9th-12th graders can sign up
- Auditions will take place on January 13 at Bearden High School
- If you make it into the clinic, the clinic will be held in Gatlinburg February 1-3, 2024
SIGN UP HERE: https://forms.gle/cVYcGsJg2FFXVNAo6
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 30- NO PERCUSSION AND GUARD!
October 31- NO MB REHEARSAL
NOVEMBER 2- BBS Band MB Rehearsal 3:00-4:00
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW @ 6:00 pm
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN- HOME GAME
NOVEMBER 10- PLAYOFFS - HOME GAME
NOVEMBER 17- Playoff Game- Either Home or in Memphis, TN
NOVEMBER 18- Junior Clinic Auditions @ Ocoee Middle
NOVEMBER 30- Possible State Championship Game @ Finley
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
DECEMBER 5- Basketball Pep-Band
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
JANUARY 5- Basketball pep-band
January 9- Basketball pep-band
January 13- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Basketball Pep-band
January 22- Basketball Pep-band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/23-10/28
Rhea County Band Competition!
Rhea County Competition is Coming up!
Competition Details
When? Saturday, October 28th
Where? We will start at school, then go to Rhea County High School
Who? All Band members are required to attend the morning rehearsal and the competition.
Tickets for Spectators cost $10. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets will be bought at Gate.
Saturday, October 28 Competition Schedule:
9:00 am- Arrive at Boyd Buchanan School for morning competition rehearsal
11:00 am- Load truck for Competition
11:30 am- Eat lunch at BBS
12:30 pm- Leave for Rhea County High School
1:30 pm- Arrive at Rhea County High School
1:30 pm- Unload truck, get in uniforms, and prepare to go to warm-up.
2:50 pm- Warm-up in Warm-up area B
3:30 pm- Leave Warm-up Area B and head to Field
3:45 pm- Be at Field Gate
3:50 pm- Perform "The Greatest Showman!"
4:10 pm- Done performing, go to truck to load and have snacks/ water.
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm- Watch other bands perform
8:00 pm- Prepare for awards ceremony
8:20 pm- Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm- Leave Rhea County for Boyd
9:30 pm- Unload Truck at BBS and head home!
Away Game at Know Grace
This week we will travel to Knox Grace Christian Academy and will still be leaving early for this game!
It is to be determined if we will perform our show, but we will be wearing theme shirts with shorts/ sweatpants to the game. If we do perform, we will take uniforms on the truck.
We will wear our band theme shirts with appropriate shorts/pants.
We will be leaving BBS at 2:30 pm on Friday, October 27th for this game. If you do not have 8th period band, you will be dismissed from class at 2:10 pm.
Students will need money for an early dinner. Students will be provided pizza after the game is over.
Please look over the itinerary for Friday carefully and let me know if you have any questions!- BBS Band to Knox Grace
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
Theme shirt
Shorts or Pants
Money for Dinner
If you would like to pick up your child from the game, you can meet us at the bus after the game is over to sign them out.
BBS Band Family and Friend Show!
Our Band Family and Friend show is NEXT Thursday, November 2 at 6:30 pm.
See the Poster attached and share with any Friends and Family that might come. This is a FREE event, we will be taking donations at the gate for those that want to give to our band program!
I am in need of a couple of volunteers for the donation table. If you are able to help, please let me know!
INVITE ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Students will stay in the band room after school on Thursday for a quick rehearsal.
Dinner will be provided before the family and friend show for students!
BBS Band Upper School Christmas Concert!
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:30 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 8th-12th Grade Marching Band students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black with black pants/ skirt. We will hold our yearly Christmas Sweater concert at this event! If you would like to wear a Christmas sweater for a possible prize, please wear it over your concert black!
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Middle School Christmas Concert
When: Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm
Where: Jett Gym
Call time: 5:45 pm (This is when all students have to be in the Jett Gym)
Who: All 7th and 8th Grade Middle School Band and Chorus students are required to perform at this Christmas Concert. This concert is a grade.
Dress: Students should wear concert black or can wear a buttoned down white shirt with black pants/ skirt.
Concert Attire-
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: White or Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
Please also contact Ms. Smith letting her know you will be missing.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
BBS Band Practice’s This Week
We will have drumline and guard rehearsal from 3:30-6:00pm on Monday, October 23rd. Notice the extra 30 minutes added onto practice due to it being competition week.
We will have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, the 24th and on Thursday, the 26th from 3:30-6:00pm. Notice the extra 30 minutes added onto practice due to it being competition week.
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 23- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 27- AWAY @ Grace
OCTOBER 28- RHEA COUNTY COMP
October 30- NO PERCUSSION AND GUARD!
October 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW @ 6:30 pm
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN- HOME GAME
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/15-10/20
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great fall break and you all were able to rest a bit! We only have three more weeks of our Marching season and then we will just play at playoff games for pep-band! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Rhea County Competition is Coming up!
Competition Details
When? Saturday, October 28th
Where? We will start at school, then go to Rhea County High School
Who? All Band members are required to attend the morning rehearsal and the competition.
Saturday, October 28 Competition Schedule:
9:00 am- Arrive at Boyd Buchanan School for morning competition rehearsal
11:00 am- Load truck for Competition
11:30 am- Eat lunch at BBS
12:30 pm- Leave for Rhea County High School
1:30 pm- Arrive at Rhea County High School
1:30 pm- Unload truck, get in uniforms, and prepare to go to warm-up.
2:50 pm- Warm-up in Warm-up area B
3:30 pm- Leave Warm-up Area B and head to Field
3:45 pm- Be at Field Gate
3:50 pm- Perform "The Greatest Showman!"
4:10 pm- Done performing, go to truck to load and have snacks/ water.
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm- Watch other bands perform
8:00 pm- Prepare for awards ceremony
8:20 pm- Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm- Leave Rhea County for Boyd
9:30 pm- Unload Truck at BBS and head home!
Important Reminders for Comp Days
Students are required to attend the competition rehearsal, bus ride to competition and all events up and until the performance.
Students need to bring money for dinner at the concession stands at the competition.
All students are HIGHLY encouraged to stay to watch other bands perform and watch the awards ceremony.
Students will need to wear the following items to the morning rehearsal
BBS Band Theme Shirt
Athletic Shorts
BLACK SOCKS
PLEASE Hydrate well all this week so that we can perform our best at the competition. Also eat a good healthy breakfast on Saturday Morning.
Home Game/ SENIOR NIGHT/ PINK OUT
This week we will play a home game against Knox Webb!
3:00 pm- After school, arrive at the bandroom to change and prepare for rehearsal.
4:15 pm- Rehearsal Ends
4:30 pm- Dinner (Provided)
5:00 pm- Get dressed and warm-up
5:15 pm- Senior Parents Arrive for Senior Night Program
5:30 pm- Walk-out for Senior Night
5:45 pm- Senior Night Program Begins
6:30 pm- Pre-Game
7:00 pm- Kick-off
8:00 pm (approx.)- Perform "The Greatest Showman"
9:15 pm (Approx.)- take everything into bandroom and go home!
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
Theme Shirt
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
BBS Band Practice’s This Week
We will have drumlins and guard rehearsal from 3:30-5:30pm on Monday, October 16
We will have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, the 17th and on Thursday, the 19th from 3:30-5:30pm.
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
Please also contact Ms. Smith letting her know you will be missing.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 16- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 20- HOME VS. Knox Webb- Senior Night/Pink Night
October 23- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 27- AWAY @ Grace
OCTOBER 28- RHEA COUNTY COMP
October 30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN
DECEMBER 1- MS BAND AND CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
DECEMBER 7- US BAND, CHORUS, DANCE CHRISTMAS CONCERT @ 6:30 pm
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 10/1-10/6
Hello!
We made it through homecoming week! Thank you to all the volunteers and students who pushed through the long days and pep-rallies! It was a great week. One more week until Fall break!
Away Game at Lakeway Christian Academy
This week we will travel to Lakeway Christian Academy! We do not have school on Friday, but will still be leaving early for this game!
I have arranged for us to stop at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville to watch their Marching Band rehearsal! It will be a great experience to see them in action.
We will not be performing friday night due to it being Lakeway's homecoming game, so we will just play in the stands.
We will wear our band theme shirts with appropriate shorts/pants.
We will be leaving BBS at 12:45pm on Friday, October 6th for this game.
Students will need money for a late lunch early dinner. Students will be provided pizza after the game is over.
Please look over the itinerary for Friday carefully and let me know if you have any questions!- BBS Band to Lakeway Christian Academy
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
Theme shirt
Shorts or Pants
Money for Dinner
If you would like to pick up your child from the game, you can meet us at the bus after the game is over to sign them out.
BBS Band Practice’s This Week (DIFFERENT TIMES)
We will have drumline and guard rehearsal from 3:00- 4:30pm on Monday, October 2
We will NOT have band practice on Tuesday, the 3rd.
We WILL have band practice on Thursday, the 5th from 3:30-5:30pm.
We will not practice or have a game during the week of Fall break. Enjoy some time off!!
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 2- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:00-4:30)
October 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 6- AWAY @ LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
October 7-15- Fall Break!
October 16- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 20- HOME VS. Knox Webb- Senior Night/Pink Night
October 23- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 27- AWAY @ Grace
OCTOBER 28- RHEA COUNTY COMP
October 30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN (Likely a Home Game)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 9/25-9/29
Hello!
Thank you all for such a great Friday night and Saturday. I am so proud of each an every one of the students and families that are a part of this BBS Band Community. It is Homecoming week! Read the info below and let me know if you have any questions!
Homecoming Week
Band Students will be playing at a Lower School Pep-Rally TOMORROW, MONDAY, 9/25. Band Students will be dismissed from class at 2:00 pm and will come straight to bandroom to grab equipment and head to pep-rally.
We will have a pep-rally Tuesday-Thursday afternoons. All students will meet in the bandroom at 2:00 each day to get equipment and head to the gym for the pep-rally
We WILL be playing at the Lower school on Friday morning! All Band students need to arrive at school by 7:30. We will parade to the lower school and then get back to class for the first class.
We will have a parade on Friday afternoon beginning at 1:45pm. TBD what time students will be getting out of class for this, but this will be communicated as soon as possible!
Homecoming/Alumni Game Against Notre Dame
This week we will play a home game against Notre Dame!
3:00 pm- After school, arrive at the bandroom to change and prepare for rehearsal.
4:00 pm- Rehearsal Ends
4:15 pm- Dinner (Provided)
4:45 pm- Change into Uniform
5:15 pm- Practice with Alumni (Stand Tunes)
6:00 pm- Homecoming Presentation (Band will be watching
6:30 pm- Pre-Game Begins (We are playing SSB)
7:00 pm- Kick-off
8:00 pm (approx.)- Perform "The Greatest Showman"
9:15 pm (Approx.)- take everything into bandroom and go home!
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
Theme Shirt
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
BBS Band Practice’s This Week
We will have drumlins and guard rehearsal from 3:30-5:30pm on Monday, Sept. 18
We will have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, the 26th and on Thursday, the 28th from 3:30-5:30pm.
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
DRUMLINE MEMBERS!
Tomorrow, we will be going to the North River YMCA to play for a Breast Cancer awareness event!
You will get out of class at 9:20 am. We need to leave immediately so come down to the bandroom as quick as possible.
We should be back around 11:20am. You will only miss 3rd and 4th period. Please email your teachers to see if there is any makeup work to do.
DRESS: Please wear your BBS Band theme shirt with uniform bottoms.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 25- Drumline playing at Breast Cancer Awareness Event (During School Day)
September 25- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 29- HOME VS. Notre Dame- Homecoming/alumni night
October 2- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 3- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 6- AWAY @ LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
October 7-15- Fall Break!
October 16- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 20- HOME VS. Knox Webb- Senior Night/Pink Night
October 23- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 27- AWAY @ Grace
OCTOBER 28- RHEA COUNTY COMP
October 30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN (Likely a Home Game)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 9/17-9/23
Hello!
Thank you all for such a great Friday night last night! It was amazing!! It is officially Competition week!! This is one of the biggest weeks for our band program, so please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Bradley County Competition!
Competition Details
When? Saturday, September 23
Where? We will start at school, then go to Bradley County High School
Who? All Band members are required to attend the morning rehearsal and the competition
Saturday, September 23rd Competition Schedule:
10:00 am- Arrive at Boyd Buchanan School for morning competition rehearsal
12:00 pm- Load truck for Competition
12:30 pm- Eat lunch at BBS
1:30 pm- Leave for Bradley County High School
2:00 pm- Arrive at Bradley County High School
2:10 pm- Unload truck, get in uniforms, and prepare to go to warm-up.
3:15 pm- Warm-up in Warm-up area B
4:00 pm- Leave Warm-up Area B and head to Field
4:10 pm- Be at Field Gate
4:15 pm- Perform "The Greatest Showman!"
4:30 pm- Done performing, go to truck to load and have snacks/ water.
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm- Watch other bands perform
8:00 pm- Prepare for awards ceremony
8:30 pm- Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm- Leave Bradley County for Boyd
9:30 pm- Unload Truck at BBS and head home!
Important Reminders for Comp Days
Students are required to attend the competition rehearsal, bus ride to competition and all events up and until the performance.
Students need to bring money for dinner at the concession stands at the competition.
If your HS student is going to the homecoming dance:
Please email or text me that your student will be going to the dance. AND:
They will need to be signed out at the Band truck after we are finished loading after our performance.
If you are attending the dance, it would be great if you could stay at school and meet us at the band room to unload the truck when we return.
Students will need to wear the following items to the morning rehearsal
BBS Band Theme Shirt
Athletic Shorts
BLACK SOCKS
PLEASE Hydrate well all this week so that we can perform our best at the competition. Also eat a good healthy breakfast on Saturday Morning.
Home Game Against CCS
This week we will play a home game against CCS!
3:00 pm- After school, arrive at the bandroom to change and prepare for rehearsal.
4:30 pm- Rehearsal Ends
4:45 pm- Dinner (Provided)
5:45 pm- Get dressed and warm-up
6:30 pm- Pre-Game
7:00 pm- Kick-off
8:00 pm (approx.)- Perform "The Greatest Showman"
9:15 pm (Approx.)- take everything into bandroom and go home!
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
Theme Shirt
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
BBS Band Homework DUE 9/14!
DUE WEDNESDAY 9/20
BBS Band Practice’s This Week
We will have drumlins and guard rehearsal from 3:30-5:30pm on Monday, Sept. 18
We will have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, the 19th and on Thursday, the 21st from 3:30-6:00pm. Please know that we will be practicing 30 minutes longer on Tuesday and Thursday due to the competition.
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 18- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
September 21- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
September 22- HOME VS. CCS
SEPTEMBER 23- BRADLEY CENTRAL COMP
September 25- Drumline playing at Breast Cancer Awareness Event (During School Day)
September 25- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 29- HOME VS. Notre Dame- Homecoming/alumni night
October 2- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 3- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 6- AWAY @ LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
October 7-15- Fall Break!
October 16- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 20- HOME VS. Knox Webb- Senior Night/Pink Night
October 23- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
October 27- AWAY @ Grace
OCTOBER 28- RHEA COUNTY COMP
October 30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
NOVEMBER 2- BBS BAND FAMILY AND FRIEND SHOW
NOVEMBER 3- PLAYOFFS BEGIN
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 9/11-9/16
Hello!
Thank you all for such a great Friday night last night! It was amazing!! As you have probably heard by now, we have a MAJOR event coming up on THIS Monday, September 11th. Please read ALL of the information below and reach out with any questions you may have.
Band Participating in Medal of Honor Parade
Teachers know that band students are participating in this parade, but students are in charge of making up any work missed. This is a school-excused absence. I will be happy to help give tests or help make up any work missed.
Medal of Honor Parade
We have been asked/ invited to play at the coming home parade for Captain Larry Taylor who has just been awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in the Vietnam war. This is the highest military honor someone can receive and it is a massive honor for our band to be asked to perform in the parade!
All marching band students will be participating in this parade. Please read all the information below:
Monday, 9/11 Schedule
6:30am- Arrive at school to prepare for practice
Let me know if you need a ride, we will find a ride for you.
6:45am- PARADE PRACTICE (NOT OPTIONAL)
7:45am- Finish Parade Practice, eat breakfast (donuts Provided), and head to class.
8:00am-9:35am- Go to the first two periods of school. Students will stay in their theme shirts and uniform bottoms.
9:35am- Dismissed from classes. Come down to band room to change into MB uniform and get instruments out
10:00am- Leave for Medal of Honor Parade
10:20am- Students will be dropped off at Read House hotel to be staged for the parade. (Staging area between 12th and MLK)
10:45- The Marine Corps Mike Battery will be staging us.
11:30am- The Parade begins at MLK and Market Street
12:30ish- Parade ends in front of the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
12:45 to 1:00- Get back on Bus and Head back to school. Put everything away.
1:15pm- Each lunch at school in Roland hall, head to class right after.
Dress
We will be wearing our marching Band uniform during the parade.
Students need to show up to practice in their Band Theme shirt and School uniform bottoms
Students will need to have shorts for under their marching band uniform to change into later on in the morning before we leave.
Students will go to all classes in Band theme shirt and uniform bottoms.
ITEMS YOU HAVE TO HAVE:
Band Theme Shirt
BLACK SOCKS
Shorts for under uniform
Parade Route
Here is a picture of the parade route we will be taking.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Es8YZ5SGLLZhvORTJezkVEUQFQBqla_4/view?usp=sharing
If I get any other important information, I will send your way. Please make sure you are on time to practice and please drink a LOT of water this weekend to help prepare for the parade.
Away Game against Silverdale
This Friday we will be traveling to Silverdale Baptist Academy! Please read all of the details below and let me know if you have any questions.
After school on Friday, students will come straight to the band room for a quick rehearsal and then load the band truck!
Students will need to be in full school uniform during the band day. Students will change into their theme shirts and appropriate shorts after the school day.
We will eat dinner in the band room together beginning at 4:00 pm before we leave for SBA.
If you are able to help serve at this meal, please email me!
After dinner, we will change into our Marching band uniforms and prepare to travel to SBA.
We will leave for SBA around 5:30pm (That time could change)
Kick-off will be at 7pm.
It is to be determined if we will perform our halftime show at the game
We perform in the stands every quarter with a short break during 3rd quarter.
After the game, students will get back on the bus and head back to BBS to unload the band truck and put everything away.
If you would like to pick up your students from any away game and take them home directly from the game, please meet us at the band truck after the game and find Ms. Smith to check out your student.
If at all possible, it does help to have as many students as possible to come back to Boyd to help us unload the truck and pick up the band room.
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
THEME SHIRT (Given out Last week)
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
First Competition!!
We will have our first competition coming up in TWO WEEKS! This is a huge competition and I know that we will have a great show for everyone there!
That being said, all practices and rehearsals are VITAL for us to prepare for this competition. Please make sure you are at every rehearsal and on time for every rehearsal.
I am aware that the homecoming dance is that night. If students would like to attend the homecoming dance, they can check out after the performance to get ready for the dance.
The logistical schedule is below. We will have a practice at Boyd before we leave for Bradley County. I will send a specific schedule and details for the competition on next weeks email. Students must be available in the morning for practice.
Competition Logistical Schedule- https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UQ5YjqZiQu6aHhf9lr1uyHGcChQzEKT/view?usp=sharing
Meals for Home games:
As we have done in the past, we will be collecting money for the dinners before home games.
Meals will be $10 per game and we have 4 home games left. If you are able to give, please send your student with an envelope with $40 in it. Label the Envelope “Home Game Meals.” If you would like to write a check, please make it out to Lisa Skates.
If you would like to give by venmo, please send money to: @Becca-Smith-2
Give the envelope to Ms. Smith and I will make sure I get it to Ms. Lisa Skates who is cooking our meals!
BBS Band Homework DUE 9/14!
DUE THURSDAY 9/14
From now on/ Never Enough Practice Session- https://flip.com/f4e13a9c
From now on/ Never Enough Memorized- https://flip.com/c0b6715
BBS Band Practice’s This Week
We will have drumlins and guard rehearsal from 3:30-5:30pm on Monday, Sept. 11
We will have full marching band rehearsal on Tuesday, the 12th and on Thursday, the 14th from 3:30-5:30pm.
Marching band is not like other sports where if someone is missing, another person can take their position. It is SO important that every student is at every practice for the entire time.
Make sure you are drinking water, taking vitamins, and staying healthy over the next few weeks so you can be at all practices.
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
SEPTEMBER 11- Medal of Honor PARADE- 6:45 practice; Parade begins at 11:30
September 11- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 12- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 15- AWAY @ SILVERDALE
September 16- UTC Band Day
September 18- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 21- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 22- HOME VS. CCS
SEPTEMBER 23- BRADLEY CENTRAL COMP
September 25- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 29- HOME VS. Notre Dame- Homecoming/alumni night
October 2- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 3- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 6- AWAY @ LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 9/4-9/8
Hello!
I hope you all had a great week of school! Thank you all so much for your flexibility throughout this past week. Praying that it cools down a bit! Please read the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
Away Game against North Cobb Christian
This Friday we will be traveling to North Cobb Christian! Please read all of the details below and let me know if you have any questions.
You must be in full school uniform during the day. We will change before we leave school.
We will be leaving school at 2:45pm. If you do not have band 8th block, you will be dismissed at 2:15pm to change and load the bus.
We will load the truck Thursday after rehearsal. Thursdays rehearsal will go long because of loading the truck. We will be done at 6pm on Thursday.
We will eat dinner on the way down to the school- You will need to bring money for dinner!!
Once we get to the school, we will unload the band truck and prepare for the game.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm!!
We will be performing at halftime!
After the game, pizza will be provided for students.
We will load the truck up and then head back to Boyd!
Once we get back to BBS, we will unload the truck and go home!
If you would like to pick up your students from any away game and take them home directly from the game, please meet us at the band truck after the game and find Ms. Smith to check out your student.
If at all possible, it does help to have as many students as possible to come back to Boyd to help us unload the truck and pick up the band room.
Please look at the following itinerary for more detailed information about Friday’s game: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-K2_EL3MtFjD3XSSuy8KG4iES2hl5-xqQv9qpq0ZaL4/edit?usp=sharing
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following items for each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
THEME SHIRT
Shorts for under MB uniform
MONEY FOR DINNER!
Students must stay for the entire day and game.
UTC BAND DAY
UTC Band day is September 16! If you are interested in participating in UTC Band day, please fill out the link below AND email me that you are registering for band day. I am working on getting school transportation for us, but will need to know how many people are going. You need to sign up by Wednesday, 9/6!!!
Here is the link to sign up- https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/music/ensembles/utc-bands/band-day
Please email me as well if you are signing up!
Meals for Home games:
As we have done in the past, we will be collecting money for the dinners before home games.
Meals will be $10 per game and we have 4 home games left. If you are able to give, please send your student with an envelope with $40 in it. Label the Envelope “Home Game Meals.” If you would like to write a check, please make it out to Lisa Skates.
If you would like to give by venmo, please send money to: @Becca-Smith-2
Give the envelope to Ms. Smith and I will make sure I get it to Ms. Lisa Skates who is cooking our meals!
BBS Band Homework DUE 9/14!
DUE THURSDAY 9/14
From now on/ Never Enough Practice Session- https://flip.com/f4e13a9c
From now on/ Never Enough Memorized- https://flip.com/c0b6715
BBS Band Practice Uniform
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 7- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)- LOADING THE TRUCK
September 8- AWAY @ NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN
September 11- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 12- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 15- AWAY @ SILVERDALE
September 16- UTC Band Day
September 18- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
September 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
September 21- MB Rehearsal (3:30-6:00)
September 22- HOME VS. CCS
SEPTEMBER 23- BRADLEY CENTRAL COMP
September 25- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 26- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 29- HOME VS. Notre Dame- Homecoming/alumni night
October 2- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 3- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 6- AWAY @ LAKEWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 8/28-9/1
Hello!
I hope you all had a great week of school! Thank you all so much for your flexibility throughout this past week. Praying that it cools down a bit! Please read the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
Home Game against CAK
This Friday we will be playing against CAK at home! Please read all of the details below and let me know if you have any questions.
Students should be in full school uniform for the school day and will change after school before afternoon rehearsal.
After school on Friday, students will come straight to the band room for a quick rehearsal.
We will eat dinner in the band room together beginning at 4:45pm.
If you are able to help serve at this meal, please email me!
We will perform pre-game around 6:30pm.
Kick-off will be at 7pm.
We will be performing the beginning of our show at halftime!
We perform in the stands every quarter with a short break during 3rd quarter.
After the game, every band member helps put everything away and clean up.
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
THEME SHIRT
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
Parents are not allowed on the field before or during the game.
Meals for Home games:
As we have done in the past, we will be collecting money for the dinners before home games.
Meals will be $10 per game and we have 4 home games left. If you are able to give, please send your student with an envelope with $40 in it. Label the Envelope “Home Game Meals.” If you would like to write a check, please make it out to Lisa Skates.
If you would like to give by venmo, please send money to: @Becca-Smith-2
Give the envelope to Ms. Smith and I will make sure I get it to Ms. Lisa Skates who is cooking our meals!
BBS Band Homework THIS Week!
DUE- 8/31
Marches of the Armed Forces
Stand Tunes (All on One flipgrid)- https://flip.com/54960489
Powerline
Rep Yo
Jaws
Land of 1000 dances
All the Lights
Too Close
BBS Band Practice Uniform
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
Waters and Snacks
If you would like to bring in cases of waters or snacks, we would love to have them! We want to make sure that we have enough waters and snacks for every game and competition! The student that brings in the most water cases and snacks will receive a common grounds gift card!!
The winner of the competition will be selected on August 31!!
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
AUGUST 26- UTC Band Family and Friend Show (Volunteers will be needed)
August 28- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 29- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 1- HOME VS. CAK
September 4- NO PRACTICE Labor Day
September 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 7- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 8- AWAY @ NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN
September 11- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 12- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 15- AWAY @ SILVERDALE
September 16- UTC Band Day
September 18- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 19- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 21- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 22- HOME VS. CCS
SEPTEMBER 23- BRADLEY CENTRAL COMP
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 8/20-8/26
Hello!
I hope you all had a great first week of school! Please read the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
FIRST AWAY GAME
This Friday is our first Away game at Brainerd High School! Please read all of the details below and let me know if you have any questions.
After school on Friday, students will come straight to the band room for a quick rehearsal, work on marching show props, and load the truck.
Students will need to be in full school uniform during the band day. Students will change into their theme shirts and appropriate shorts after the school day.
We will eat dinner in the band room together beginning at 5:15 pm before we leave for Brainerd High School.
If you are able to help serve at this meal, please email me!
After dinner, we will change into our Marching band uniforms and prepare to travel to Brainerd
We will leave for Brainerd High around 6:45pm
Kick-off will be at 7:30pm. IT HAS BEEN MOVED TO 7:30pm DUE TO HEAT
For this game, we will ONLY wear our theme shirts and shorts
We will be performing the beginning of our show at halftime!
We perform in the stands every quarter with a short break during 3rd quarter.
After the game, students will get back on the bus and head back to BBS to unload the band truck and put everything away.
If you would like to pick up your students from any away game and take them home directly from the game, please meet us at the band truck after the game and find Ms. Smith to check out your student.
If at all possible, it does help to have as many students as possible to come back to Boyd to help us unload the truck and pick up the band room.
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
THEME SHIRT (Given out Last week)
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
UTC FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHOW
THIS Saturday 8/26, BBS will host the UTC marching Mocs for their family and friend show! We will need many volunteers for this event!
Details
The show will begin at 7pm due to heat! We will need student AND parent volunteers for this event! We will be running concessions and helping make sure UTC has everything needed for this event!
All volunteers will need to be at Boyd by 5:45pm on Saturday night. The show will go until about 7:45pm (will end earlier possibly). We will clean up and go home!
Please sign up here if you are able to help with this event.
Students need to wear their BLUE BBS Practice shirt for the event! Parents can wear whatever BBS shirt they would like.
BBS Band Homework THIS Week!
DUE 8/24 by 11:59pm
This is Me- Memorized at 96- https://flip.com/cdde875a
Armed Forces Salute 10 min practice session (Will be Given out in Class)- https://flip.com/4223dfba
Rehearsals During the Season
Our rehearsal schedule during our season is as follows:
Mondays from 3:30-5:30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
Thursdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
BBS Band Practice Uniform
We will be wearing our practice shirts this week! Please make sure they are clean and brought to school!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
Waters and Snacks
If you would like to bring in cases of waters or snacks, we would love to have them! We want to make sure that we have enough waters and snacks for every game and competition! The student that brings in the most water cases and snacks will receive a common grounds gift card!!
The winner of the competition will be selected on August 31!!
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
August 21- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 22- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 25- AWAY @ BRAINERD
AUGUST 26- UTC Band Family and Friend Show (Volunteers will be needed)
August 28- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 29- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 1- HOME VS. CAK
September 4- NO PRACTICE Labor Day
September 5- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 7- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 8- AWAY @ NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN
September 11- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 12- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 15- AWAY @ SILVERDALE
September 16- UTC Band Day
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 8/13-8/18
Hello!
It is our first game week! I hope you all are excited about this week. Please read the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
FIRST HOME GAME AND ALL-SCHOOL TAILGATE!!
This Friday is our first home game and our all school tailgate!! Please read all of the details below and let me know if you have any questions
We will more than likely play at Lower School Drop off on the morning of Friday, the 18th.
Students will need to meet in the band room at 7:30am to get their instruments/ music.
Students will go to first period right after we finish with playing at Lower School
Students will wear their BBS Band theme shirts all day with uniform bottoms or Jeans
After school on Friday, students will come straight to the band room for a quick rehearsal.
We will eat dinner in the band room together beginning at 4pm.
If you are able to help serve at this meal, please email me!
After dinner, we will change into our Marching band uniforms and prepare for the All-School Parade and Tailgate
The parade will start around 5:30pm. We will parade and then go into the grove area for a pep-rally
After the pep-rally, we will head back down to the band room and prepare for pre-game.
We will perform pre-game around 6:30pm.
Kick-off will be at 7pm.
We will be performing the beginning of our show at halftime!
We perform in the stands every quarter with a short break during 3rd quarter.
After the game, every band member helps put everything away and clean up.
Important reminders for game day:
Students need to make sure they have the following uniform items from home each game day:
BLACK SOCKS
THEME SHIRT (Given out next week)
Shorts for under MB uniform
Students must stay for the entire day and game. Students will be dismissed from band room after everything is put away and cleaned.
BBS Band Homework THIS Week!
DUE THURSDAY- 8/17
The Greatest Show @ 120- https://flip.com/6b80d11d
This is Me @ 90- https://flip.com/328899c4
Rehearsals During the Season
Our rehearsal schedule during our season is as follows:
Mondays from 3:30-5:30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
Thursdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
BBS Band Practice Uniform
This week, we will begin wearing our practice shirts!!
Every TUESDAY, we will wear the GREY practice shirt.
Every THURSDAY, we will wear the BLUE practice shirt.
You many wear any appropriate bottoms with these t-shirts to rehearsal.
BBS Band Season Pass
Each student will receive a pass that lets two guests get in free to each home game. This pass will be given out the Monday 8/14. Please do not hand out these passes to non-band families or friends.
Waters and Snacks
If you would like to bring in cases of waters or snacks, we would love to have them! We want to make sure that we have enough waters and snacks for every game and competition! The student that brings in the most water cases and snacks will receive a common grounds gift card!!
The winner of the competition will be selected on August 31!!
BBS Band Absence Form
If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or game, please go ahead and fill out this form.
If you are sick, please fill out this form when you can so that I can have a record of it.
This form can be found on the band website and QR codes are also posted around the band room.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
August 14- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 15- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 18- HOME VS. CHATT PREP- All-School tailgate and Parade
August 21- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 22- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 25- AWAY @ BRAINERD
AUGUST 26- UTC Band Family and Friend Show (Volunteers will be needed)
August 28- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 29- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 1- HOME VS. CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly email 8/7-8/11
Hello!
I hope you all enjoyed your final week of summer! I am so excited to get back working with amazing students and parents. Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions.
BBS Band Rehearsals THIS Week!
The only rehearsal this week is:
Thursday, 8/10- FULL BAND REHEARSAL.3:30-5:30
After this rehearsal, dinner and games will be provided in the band room for students. Then we will go to the trip meeting beginning at 7:30!
IMPORTANT PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
We have a HUGE announcement about a possible trip coming up in October 2024!!! Please make plans to attend a meeting on August 10th at 7:30pm. Dinner will be provided for students after rehearsal and before the meeting so that they do not have to leave campus.
Rehearsals During the Season
Our rehearsal schedule during the season is as follows:
Mondays from 3:30-5:30- Percussion and Guard Rehearsals
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
Thursdays from 3:30-5:30- FULL Band Rehearsal
BBS Band Apparel
As soon as the orders from the online band store come in, they will be given out in the band room. Until then, students can wear any appropriate clothing to rehearsals. I will send out an email stating when we will move to practice uniforms.
BBS Band Season Pass
Each student will receive a pass that lets two guests get in free to each home game. This pass will be given out the Monday before our first game. Please do not hand out these passes to non-band families or friends.
Waters and Snacks
If you would like to bring in cases of waters or snacks, we would love to have them! We want to make sure that we have enough waters and snacks for every game and competition! The student that brings in the most water cases and snacks will receive a common grounds gift card!!
The winner of the competition will be selected on August 31!!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
August 9- First Day of School
August 10- First Regular Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 10- TRIP MEETING- 7:30pm
August 14- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 15- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 18- HOME VS. CHATT PREP- All-School tailgate and Parade
August 21- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 22- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 25- AWAY @ BRAINERD
AUGUST 26- UTC Band Family and Friend Show (Volunteers will be needed)
August 28- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 29- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 31- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 1- HOME VS. CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 8/1-8/5
Band Camp
Thank you ALL for such a fun and successful band camp! Despite the heat, we had a ton of fun and learn a whole lot! Thank you to the parent volunteers that helped!
BBS Summer Rehearsal 8/3
We have a rehearsal on Thursday, 8/3 from 6 pm-9 pm. Please be in the band room at 6 pm so that we can review and continue to prepare for the upcoming season!
Waters and Snacks
If you would like to bring in cases of water or snacks, we would love to have them! We want to make sure that we have enough water and snacks for every game and competition! The student that brings in the most water cases and snacks will receive a common grounds gift card!!
The winner of the competition will be selected on August 31!!
IMPORTANT PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
We have a HUGE announcement about a possible trip coming up in October 2024!!! Please make plans to attend a meeting on August 10th at 7:30pm. Dinner will be provided for students after rehearsal and before the meeting so that they do not have to leave campus.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
August 3- Summer Rehearsal from 6pm-9pm
August 9- First Day of School
August 10- First Regular Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 10- TRIP MEETING- 7:30pm
August 14- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 15- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 17- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 18- HOME VS. CHATT PREP- All-School tailgate and Parade
August 21- Percussion and Guard Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 22- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 24- MB Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
August 25- AWAY @ BRAINERD
AUGUST 26- UTC Band Family and Friend Show (Volunteers will be needed)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Summer Email #4
Hello!
I hope you all are doing well! Praying that you have had a great summer so far! I wanted to send this email to update you all on some assignments due and reminders for the upcoming season. Let me know if you have any questions!
Band Camps
Band camps are Mandatory! The weeks of band camp will be packed with learning, activities, and games.
Dates for Band Camps
Percussion and Guard Camp
July 17-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 19-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
Full Band Camp
July 24-28 (8am-5pm)
Lunch Provided
For more information on band camp and what to bring/wear, please click the following link: BBS Band Camp Information 2023
PLEASE BRING ALL FORMS WITH YOU TO YOUR FIRST DAY OF BAND CAMP- All forms can be found on BBS Band Website
BBS BAND APPAREL ONLINE STORE
The Band Apparel store is ready!! Click the link below and make sure that you at least purchase the blue and gray required practice shirts. If money is an issue, please reach out and we will work it out.
The last day to buy from the store is Friday, July 14. THAT IS TOMORROW!!!
Orders will be given out in the band room when they arrive. You will not need to set aside time to go to the buc store to pick up items.
BAND CAMP PARENT VOLUNTEERS
If you would like to help with lunches during Full Band Camp- Please sign up using the link below.
July 24-28. 11am-12:30pm
You do not have to sign up for all of the days! Just pick the day that is best for you!
BBS BAND CALENDAR
All calendar events can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
BBS Band Music
If you have not received your show music/flip folder for next year, I will put them in the High school or Middle School office for you. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, but I want to make sure you will be able to get it anytime you can come by!
BBS Band Summer FlipGrids
This year, we will have assignments through the summer. One group of Assignments will be due on June 23rd and the other group of assignments will be due on July 14.
We used a video recording tool called “Flipgrid” for all band assignments. Please click the link below the different assignments and complete the assignment.
These assignments can be done at anytime, but MUST be turned in by the due date.
Most assignments need a metronome. You can add an app on your phone or you can search “Metronome” in google to find one.
Reach out if you have any questions.
I am keeping the June 23rd assignment on here. If you have not completed the past assignments, please complete those as soon as possible. The next assignment is due TOMORROW on JULY 14.
June 23rd
Color Guard
(3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Drop Spins
Peggy Spin
Flourishes
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/43c8858f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/dbf7d97f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Irish
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds- (Flute- Tuba)
Full Band Warm-up (Not Memorized)
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
July 14
Guard (3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Slow Cones
Fast Cones
Half pole hits
Full Pole Hits
Tosses
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/d4d68dd3
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/2852f771
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
The Greatest Show (Met at 125 AND MEMORIZED)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Pirates of the Carribean (Starting at mm. 39)
Star Spangled Banner
Marching Band Music Files/Audio Files
This google drive folder has all of the sheet music and audio files for our upcoming show. If you misplace your music, please print your music off from this folder.
Marching Warm up
If you are in need of our marching band warm-up, you can find it here:
I hope you all get some rest and reach out with any questions you might have and if you need anything!
Praying for each of you!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Summer Email #3
Hello!
I hope you all are doing well! Praying that you have had a great summer so far! I wanted to send this email to update you all on some assignments due and reminders for the upcoming season. Let me know if you have any questions!
Band Camps
Band camps are Mandatory! The weeks of band camp will be packed with learning, activities, and games.
Dates for Band Camps
Percussion and Guard Camp
July 17-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 19-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
Full Band Camp
July 24-28 (8am-5pm)
Lunch Provided
For more information on band camp and what to bring/wear, please click the following link: BBS Band Camp Information 2023
BBS BAND APPAREL ONLINE STORE
The Band Apparel store is ready!! Click the link below and make sure that you at least purchase the blue and gray required practice shirts. If money is an issue, please reach out and we will work it out.
The last day to buy from the store is Friday, July 14.
Orders will be given out in the band room when they arrive. You will NOT need to set aside time to go to the buc store to pick up items.
MUSIC HELP
If you are struggling with some of the music and would like to set up a lesson time with me over the next week and a half, I would love to meet with you. Please email or text me so that we can set up a time that works for you.
BBS Band Music
If you have not received your show music/flip folder for next year, I will put them in the High school or Middle School office for you. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, but I want to make sure you will be able to get it anytime you can come by!
BBS Band Summer FlipGrids
This year, we will have assignments through the summer. One group of Assignments will be due on June 23rd and the other group of assignments will be due on July 14.
We used a video recording tool called “Flipgrid” for all band assignments. Please click the link below the different assignments and complete the assignment.
These assignments can be done at anytime, but MUST be turned in by the due date.
Most assignments need a metronome. You can add an app on your phone or you can search “Metronome” in google to find one.
Reach out if you have any questions.
I am keeping the June 23rd assignment on here. If you have not completed the past assignments, please complete those as soon as possible. The next assignment is due NEXT WEEK on JULY 14.
June 23rd
Color Guard
(3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Drop Spins
Peggy Spin
Flourishes
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/43c8858f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/dbf7d97f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Irish
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds- (Flute- Tuba)
Full Band Warm-up (Not Memorized)
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
July 14
Guard (3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Slow Cones
Fast Cones
Half pole hits
Full Pole Hits
Tosses
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/d4d68dd3
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/2852f771
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
The Greatest Show (Met at 125 AND MEMORIZED)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Pirates of the Carribean (Starting at mm. 39)
Star Spangled Banner
Marching Band Music Files/Audio Files
This google drive folder has all of the sheet music and audio files for our upcoming show. If you misplace your music, please print your music off from this folder.
Marching Warm-up
If you are in need of our marching band warm-up, you can find it here:
BBS Band Calendar
All calendar events can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
Please check this calendar regularly or add this google calendar to your personal calendar.
I hope you all get some rest and reach out with any questions you might have and if you need anything!
Praying for each of you!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
I hope you all are doing well! Praying that you have had a great summer so far! I wanted to send this email to update you all on some assignments due and reminders for the upcoming season. Let me know if you have any questions!
Band Camps
Band camps are Mandatory! The weeks of band camp will be packed with learning, activities, and games.
Dates for Band Camps
Percussion and Guard Camp
July 17-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 19-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
Full Band Camp
July 24-28 (8am-5pm)
Lunch Provided
BBS BAND ONLINE APPAREL STORE
Please be on the lookout within the next few days for another email from me regarding our band apparel store. There will be items that will be REQUIRED to purchase in the store, so please order as soon as you get the email!
As soon as the Bucs store has it finalized, I will send it out to you all.
BBS Band Music
If you have not received your show music/flip folder for next year, I have put them in the High school or Middle School office for you. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, but I want to make sure you will be able to get it anytime you can come by!
BBS Band Forms
All forms listed below must be completed and turned in to Ms. Smith on the first day of band camp. If you are in percussion or guard, your forms must be completed by Percussion/Guard camp.
All forms can be found on this band website under the dropdown menu "BBS Marching Band"
BBS Band Medical Form
BBS Band Handbook Form
BBS Band Travel Form
BBS Band Commitment Form-Online and Paper (Due May 12)
Physical Forms
Concussion
Physical Evaluation
Sports Participation
Cardiac Arrest
BBS Band Summer FlipGrids
This year, we will have assignments through the summer. One group of Assignments will be due on June 23rd and the other group of assignments will be due on July 14.
We used a video recording tool called “Flipgrid” for all band assignments. Please click the link below for the different assignments and complete the assignment.
These assignments can be done at any time but MUST be turned in by the due date.
Most assignments need a metronome. You can add an app on your phone or you can search “Metronome” in Google to find one.
Reach out if you have any questions.
*THE JUNE 23rd ASSIGNMENT IS DUE THIS FRIDAY*
June 23rd
Color Guard
(3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Drop Spins
Peggy Spin
Flourishes
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/43c8858f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/dbf7d97f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Irish
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds- (Flute- Tuba)
Full Band Warm-up (Not Memorized)
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
July 14
Guard (3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Slow Cones
Fast Cones
Half pole hits
Full Pole Hits
Tosses
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/d4d68dd3
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/2852f771
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
The Greatest Show (Met at 125 AND MEMORIZED)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Pirates of the Carribean (Starting at mm. 39)
Star Spangled Banner
Marching Band Music Files/Audio Files
This google drive folder has all of the sheet music and audio files for our upcoming show. If you misplace your music, please print your music off from this folder.
Marching Warm-up
If you are in need of our marching band warm-up, you can find it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Bed5vE--2KYN6JX7Gahn00SITVOS3xQ/view?usp=sharing
Long tones 1-3 are at the very beginning of the warm-up
I hope you all get some rest and reach out with any questions you might have and if you need anything!
Praying for each of you!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Summer Email #1
Hello!
I hope you all are doing well! We made it! It is officially SUMMER!!! I will be sending out emails periodically through the summer. Please check your emails throughout the summer to make sure you do not miss anything important!
Band Camps
Band camps are Mandatory! The weeks of band camp will be packed with learning, activities, and games.
Dates for Band Camps
Percussion and Guard Camp
July 17-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 19-21 (8am-5pm)
Lunch NOT Provided
Full Band Camp
July 24-28 (8am-5pm)
Lunch Provided
23-24 BBS Band Leadership Team
Congratulations to the following students who will serve on our 23-24 BBS Band Leadership team!
Drum Majors:
Jack Carter
Lilly Floied
Woodwind Captain
Lilly Floied
Brass Captain
Gabe Watson
Percussion Captain
Jack Carter
Color Guard Captain
Addy Craw
Secretary
Sydney Twitchell
Historian
Emily New
BBS Band Music
If you have not received your show music/flip folder for next year, I will put them in the High school or Middle School office for you. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, but I want to make sure you will be able to get it anytime you can come by!
BBS Band Summer FlipGrids
This year, we will have assignments through the summer. One group of Assignments will be due on June 23rd and the other group of assignments will be due on July 14.
We used a video recording tool called “Flipgrid” for all band assignments. Please click the link below the different assignments and complete the assignment.
These assignments can be done at anytime, but MUST be turned in by the due date.
Most assignments need a metronome. You can add an app on your phone or you can search “Metronome” in google to find one.
Reach out if you have any questions.
June 23rd
Guard
(3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Drop Spins
Peggy Spin
Flourishes
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/43c8858f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/dbf7d97f
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Irish
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds- Flute- Tuba
Full Band Warm-up (Not Memorized)
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
July 14
Guard (3-5 Minutes on each skill at different tempos)
Slow Cones
Fast Cones
Half pole hits
Full Pole Hits
Tosses
Percussion
8ths- https://flip.com/d4d68dd3
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
Heights- https://flip.com/2852f771
Met. Tempos
80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140
The Greatest Show (Met at 125 AND MEMORIZED)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Winds
Long Tones 1-3 (Memorized)
The Greatest Show (Met at 110)
This is Me (Met at 80 AND MEMORIZED)
Never Enough From Now on (10 minute Practice Session)
Pirates of the Carribean (Starting at mm. 39)
Star Spangled Banner
Marching Band Music Files/Audio Files
This google drive folder has all of the sheet music and audio files for our upcoming show. If you misplace your music, please print your music off from this folder.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L4zUJru9A7524y2t4FKDbdbDlyfBAHzH?usp=sharing
I hope you all get some rest and reach out with any questions you might have and if you need anything!
Praying for each of you!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 5/14- 5/19
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great weekend! One more full week of classes left! We can do this! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
BBS SENIOR GRADUATION
On Friday, May 19, we will perform at Graduation. The details are below. Please let me know if you have any questions.
What? Senior Graduation for the class of 2023
When? Friday, May 19th at 8pm
CALL TIME? 6:30pm in the band room
Dress? Concert Black Attire
Who is required to attend? All 8th-12th grade band members.
*As soon as graduation is over, we will move equipment into the band room and go home! I expect graduation to end around 9:15pm
*SENIORS: We will meet after rehearsal on Friday to talk about details for you.
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
If you have not turned in your Marching band paper and online commitment form, please bring them Monday!
22-23 Band Video Link
In Case you missed the band video, you can watch it using the link below:
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We WILL have percussion tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16th from 3:15-5:15pm
This is the LAST percussion rehearsal. Please make plans to be there, especially if you are in our marching band percussion section next year.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
May 16- Final Percussion Tuesday
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation (8th-12th Grade Required to Attend)
July 17-21- BBS Guard and Percussion Camp
July 19-21- BBS Leadership Camp
July 24-28- BBS Full Band Camp
July 29- DCI Atlanta
August 3- BBS Summer Rehearsal and media day
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 5/7- 5/12
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great weekend! Thank you for attending the band banquet and for the card and money! I always tell people that I have the best job in the best community. Thank you all for blessing my life each and every day! We only have a couple more weeks left. Read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
The Marching band paper and online Commitment forms are due THIS FRIDAY, May 12.
If you want to attend DCI, you must sign up by THIS FRIDAY, MAY 12.
Marching Band Commitment Forms Due May 12
We are beginning to put numbers together for next year! As soon as you know that you will be a part of the BBS Marching band family next year, please sign up using the link below! Paper forms are also due May 12. You can find the paper forms on the band website or get one in the band room!
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Marching Band Slideshow Link
If you were not able to make it to the spring marching band meeting, please check out the slideshow below for all important information!
22-23 Band Video Link
In Case you missed the band video, you can watch it using the link below:
SENIOR GRADUATION
8th-12th Grade band members! Make sure you have graduation on your calendar! Graduation will be held on Friday, May 19 on the Stadium Field. This is a required event! More information will come soon.
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We WILL have percussion tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9th from 3:15-5:15pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
May 9- Percussion Tuesday (3:15-5:15)
May 12- MARCHING BAND COMMITMENT FORMS DUE
May 16- Final Percussion Tuesday
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation (8th-12th Grade Required to Attend)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 4/23- 4/30
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great weekend! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Arts-a-la-Carte
Arts-a-la-Carte is in a WEEK!! This is one of the best events of the year! I hope you all invite all of your family and friends to come Sunday afternoon! Please read the details below and let me know if you have any questions!
WHEN? Sunday, April 30 from 2-4:30pm
CALL TIME: Sunday, April 30 at 1pm!
WHO? All 7th-12th grade band members. (This is a required/graded performance for all band members)
Dress:
7th Grade Band Members will wear Nice Sunday dress clothes.
You can wear Khakis, Button Down Shirts, Polos, Skirts, and/or Dresses. Please do not wear Jeans and T-shirts.
8th-12th Grade Band Members
Concert Black Attire
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
BBS BAND BANQUET
This year we will have our band banquet on Friday, May 5! At this event, we will eat dinner together, give out band awards, and watch this years’ band video! You will not want to miss this awesome night!
All 7th-12th grade band members and their families are invited! This includes guard and majorette students and families!
YOU MUST RSVP USING LINK BELOW BY APRIL 26 IF YOU ARE COMING! We need to know the number for how much food will be needed.
Specific Details Below:
When? Friday, May 5 from 5-7pm
Where? Roland Dining Hall
Cost? Free!
Dress? Nice “Sunday dress clothes”
RSVP? Fill out the following form by April 26th!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
Marching Band Commitment Forms Due May 12
We are beginning to put numbers together for next year! As soon as you know that you will be a part of the BBS Marching band family next year, please sign up using the link below! Paper forms are also due May 12. You can find the paper forms on the band website or get one in the band room!
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Marching Band Slideshow Link
If you were not able to make it to the spring marching band meeting, please check out the slideshow below for all important information!
Photos and Videos
If you have any photos or videos of the band this year, please email them to me as soon as possible so we can begin making the band video!
Color Guard Tuesdays
We WILL have guard on Tuesday, April 25th from 3:15-4:30pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We WILL have percussion tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25th from 3:15-5:15pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 18- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 25- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 30- Arts a-la-Carte
May 5- BBS Band Banquet
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 4/16- 4/21
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great weekend! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
Marching Band Commitment Forms Due May 12
We are beginning to put numbers together for next year! As soon as you know that you will be a part of the BBS Marching band family next year, please sign up using the link below! Paper forms are also due May 12. You can find the paper forms on the band website or get one in the band room!
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Marching Band Slideshow Link
If you were not able to make it to the spring marching band meeting, please check out the slideshow below for all important information!
BBS MAJORETTE CLINIC
This week is our BBS majorette clinic! All upcoming 6th-12th ladies are invited to come! Details are below. We would love to have any interested in becoming a BBS Majorette!
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (April 17,18,20)
From 3:30-5:30 each day
Where? Bandroom!
Photos and Videos
If you have any photos or videos of the band this year, please email them to me as soon as possible so we can begin making the band video!
Color Guard Tuesdays
We WILL have guard on Tuesday, April 18th from 3:15-4:30pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We WILL have percussion tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18th from 3:15-5:15pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
Arts-a-la-Carte
Please make sure that you have Sunday Afternoon, April 30th marked on your calendars for Arts-a-la-Carte!
All 7th-12th band members will be participating in this event! This event will serve as our spring band concert as well.
More details will come soon!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 18- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 25- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 30- Arts a-la-Carte
May 5- BBS Band Banquet
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 4/10- 4/14
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great Easter weekend! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
Marching Band Commitment Forms Due May 12
We are beginning to put numbers together for next year! As soon as you know that you will be a part of the BBS Marching band family next year, please sign up using the link below! Paper forms are also due May 12. You can find the paper forms on the band website or get one in the band room!
BBS Band Leadership
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below. Leadership Applications are due April 14!
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Marching Band Slideshow Link
If you were not able to make it to the spring marching band meeting, please check out the slideshow below for all important information!
Photos and Videos
If you have any photos or videos of the band this year, please email them to me as soon as possible so we can begin making the band video!
Color Guard Tuesdays
We WILL have guard on Tuesday, April 11th from 3:15-4:30pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We WILL have percussion tomorrow, Tuesday, April 11th from 3:15-5:15pm
Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us!
Arts-a-la-Carte
Please make sure that you have Sunday Afternoon, April 30th marked on your calendars for Arts-a-la-Carte!
All 7th-12th band members will be participating in this event! This event will serve as our spring band concert as well.
More details will come soon!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 11- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 18- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 25- Percussion and Guard Tuesdays
April 30- Arts a-la-Carte
May 5- BBS Band Banquet
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 3/26-3/31
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great weekend! We have our spring marching band meeting coming up on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm! This meeting is for students and parents. Please invite anyone that is interested in being a part of the 23-24 BBS Marching Buccaneers!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
Marching Band Spring Meeting 4/3 (All Attend!)
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm in the band room. Even if you are in 7th grade and are not sure about performing with the marching band next year, please come to this meeting to receive more information about our MB program, the show theme for the year, and some cool events that we get to do throughout the season.
BBS Band Leadership
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Photos and Videos
If you have any photos or videos of the band this year, please email them to me as soon as possible so we can begin making the band video!
Color Guard Updates!!
This week we will NOT have our regular winter guard rehearsal. Instead, our color guard coach and a group of students will be going to see Soddy Daisy’s Winter Guard perform at their family and friend show!
If you would like to attend this event, please reach out to Ms. Smith or Tia Anderson!
Next week is our Spring Color Guard Clinic! Please invite any current 7th-11th grade students to join us for a few days of learning and fun!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
We will NOT have percussion Tuesday this week. We will pick it back up next week!
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
April 3- SPRING MARCHING BAND MEETING @ 6pm
April 3-6- Color Guard Clinic 3:15-5:30
April 4- Percussion Tuesdays 3:15-5:15
April 30- Arts a-la-Carte
May 5- BBS Band Banquet
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
marching band meeting 6pm 7-11 april 3.pdfBoyd buchanan colorguard.pdfBBS Band Weekly Email- 3/20-3/24
Hello!
I hope each of you had a great spring break! Thank you to all that came to the joint concert with Harding Academy. The band and chorus were phenomenal and I hope it was a great experience for everyone involved! This is our final quarter and we are going to have some fun this quarter! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
Marching Band Spring Meeting (All Attend!)
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm in the band room. Even if you are in 7th grade and are not sure about performing with the marching band next year, please come to this meeting to receive more information about our MB program, the show theme for the year, and some cool events that we get to do throughout the season.
BBS Band Leadership
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
Photos and Videos
If you have any photos or videos of the band this year, please email them to me as soon as possible so we can begin making the band video!
WINTER GUARD TUESDAYS
We will have another Winter Guard Rehearsal this Tuesday! Bring a Friend!
This rehearsal will be for any 7th-12th grade students that want to learn how to spin a flag, spin a rifle, and/or are interested in being in our color Guard in the future!
Even if you have no idea what color guard is, but you want to check it out, come on out!
Guard rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm beginning in the band room!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This event sets up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
March 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
April 3- SPRING MARCHING BAND MEETING @ 6pm
April 3-6- Color Guard Clinic 3:15-5:30
April 30- Arts a-la-Carte
May 5- BBS Band Banquet
May 19- BBS Senior Graduation
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 3/5-3/10
Hello!
One more week until spring break!! This week will be busy, but filled with some great events! Please read the notes below carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
JOINT BAND CLINIC WITH HARDING ACADEMY 3/9-3/10 (8th-12th Grade only!)
This year, we have an awesome opportunity to host the Harding Academy Band and Chorus from Memphis, TN. I went to school at Harding Academy and am so excited to have them with us.
We will have rehearsal on Thursday afternoon (3/9) and Friday (3/10) during the school day with a Concert at 1:30 pm for anyone that would like to attend! This will be a great way to start Spring Break! I would love for as many parents to attend as possible!
SCHEDULE
Thursday, 3/9
2:20-4:15pm- Rehearsal with the Harding Academy Band (ALL BBS Students must attend. If you have to leave early, please tell Ms. Smith with a written notice of why you have to leave early.)
7:00—9:00pm- Rehearsal with the Harding Academy Band. If you are available to come to this rehearsal, please make every effort to be there. There will be snacks and drinks after! (Anyone like an ice Cream bar???)
Friday, 3/10
8:00-9:00am- Prepare band room for rehearsal with HA Band.
9:00-11:45am- Rehearsal with the HA Band. (Students will also attend the college fair during this time)
11:45-12:30pm- Lunch in the band room with the HA Band Program.
12:30-1:15pm- Move equipment into Jett Gym and Prepare for concert.
1:30-2:30pm- Joint Concert with Harding Academy Band and Chorus
2:30pm- Move everything back to band room and head home for SPRING BREAK!
Dress for Concert (Bring Friday to Change into)
Concert Black Attire
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
Missed work
All teachers are aware of the awesome event and it is a school-excused absence, but you will still need to complete any work that you will miss on Friday BEFORE spring break.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
We will be providing lunch and snacks for our time with Harding Academy. If you would like to donate some money for this event, please bring money or a check to Ms. Smith.
I know I have a couple of parents already that are willing to help serve/clean up lunch on Friday. If you are available and would like to help us with lunch, move equipment, or clean up after the concert, please email me!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm in the band room. Even if you are in 7th grade and are not sure about performing with the marching band next year, please come to this meeting to receive more information about our MB program, the show theme for the year, and some cool events that we get to do throughout the season.
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
WINTER GUARD TUESDAYS
We will have another Winter Guard Rehearsal this Tuesday! Bring a Friend!
This rehearsal will be for any 7th-12th grade students that want to learn how to spin a flag, spin a rifle, and/or are interested in being in our color Guard in the future!
Even if you have no idea what color guard is, but you want to check it out, come on out!
Guard rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm beginning in the band room!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This event sets up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
March 7- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 7- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 9+10- Joint Band Clinic with Harding Academy
March 13-17- Spring Break
March 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
April 3- SPRING MARCHING BAND MEETING @ 6pm
April 3-6- Color Guard Clinic 3:15-5:30
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 2/27-3/3
Hello!
I hope you all are getting some rest this weekend! There have been many updates added to this weekly email. Please read carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
All- Caps Honor Band Clinic
Congratulations to all students that will be performing with the All-Chattanooga Area Private Schools Honor Band! The Honor Band clinic is THIS WEEK! Please click the link below for specific information for this event.
Specific Information for the Honor Band Clinic can be found here: All-Caps Honor Band Clinic Info
JOINT BAND CLINIC WITH HARDING ACADEMY 3/9-3/10
This year, we have an awesome opportunity to host the Harding Academy Band and Chorus from Memphis, TN. I went to school at Harding Academy and am so excited to have them with us.
We will have rehearsal on Thursday afternoon (3/9) and Friday (3/10) during the school day with a Concert at 2-3pm for the Lower school and anyone else that would like to attend. This will be a great way to start Spring Break!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS- I am working on getting a list together for specific jobs, but if you are willing to bring drinks, pick up food, help everything run smooth for this event, please email me with times you are available!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm in the band room. Even if you are in 7th grade and are not sure about performing with the marching band next year, please come to this meeting to receive more information about our MB program, the show theme for the year, and some cool events that we get to do throughout the season.
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
WINTER GUARD TUESDAYS
We will have another Winter Guard Rehearsal this Tuesday! Bring a Friend!
This rehearsal will be for any 7th-12th grade students that want to learn how to spin a flag, spin a rifle, and/or are interested in being in our color Guard in the future!
Even if you have no idea what color guard is, but you want to check it out, come on out!
Guard rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm beginning in the band room!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This event sets up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
February 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 2+3- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Clinic
March 7- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 7- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 9+10- Joint Band Clinic with Harding Academy
March 13-17- Spring Break
March 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
April 3- SPRING MARCHING BAND MEETING @ 6pm
April 3-6- Color Guard Clinic 3:15-5:30
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 2/21-2/24
Hello!
I hope you all are getting some rest this weekend! There have been many updates added to this weekly email. Please read carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
All-Caps Honor Band Clinic
Congratulations to all students that will be performing with the All-Chattanooga Area Private Schools Honor Band! The following students will be representing Boyd Buchanan at this event:
Middle School
Asher Berry
Ari Carillo
Chase Kaderly
Ian Lawing
McKenna Mason
Willow Olsen
Huston Vinyard
Ryder Wilburn
Upper School
Jack Carter
Preston Klein
Matthew Mason
Reagan Nunley
Jacob Smith
Jacob Sutton
Sydney Twitchell
Travin Voiles
Christian Williams
Specific Information for the Honor Band Clinic can be found here: All-Caps Honor Band Clinic Info
JOINT BAND CLINIC WITH HARDING ACADEMY 3/9-3/10
This year, we have an awesome opportunity to host the Harding Academy Band and Chorus from Memphis, TN. I went to school at Harding Academy and am so excited to have them with us.
We will have rehearsal on Thursday afternoon (3/9) and Friday (3/10) during the school day with a Concert at 2-3pm for the Lower school and anyone else that would like to attend. This will be a great way to start Spring Break!
PARENTS/GUARDIANS- I am working on getting a list together for specific jobs, but if you are willing to bring drinks, pick up food, help everything run smooth for this event, please email me with times you are available!
MARCHING BAND 2023 INFORMATION
We are in full swing planning for next year’s marching band season! I am beyond excited about the growth we have had as a band program and the possibilities for next season!
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6pm in the band room. Even if you are in 7th grade and are not sure about performing with the marching band next year, please come to this meeting to receive more information about our MB program, the show theme for the year, and some cool events that we get to do throughout the season.
Important Marching Band Dates
Spring Marching Band Meeting- April 3 at 6pm
BBS PERCUSSION AND COLOR GUARD CAMP- JULY 17-21 8-5PM
BBS BAND LEADERSHIP CAMP- JULY 19-21- 8-5PM
BBS FULL BAND CAMP- JULY 24-28- 8-5PM
If you are going to be in 10-12 grade for next year and are interested in being in the BBS Band Leadership crew, check out the links below
DCI Atlanta
Every year, our group travels to Atlanta, Georgia to see the Southeastern Championship for Drum Corps International. DCI is the NFL for Marching band. It is a phenomenal show!
I already have tickets reserved. If you or/and your family would like to go, please sign-up as soon as possible!
WINTER GUARD TUESDAYS
We will have another Winter Guard Rehearsal this Tuesday! Bring a Friend!
This rehearsal will be for any 7th-12th grade students that want to learn how to spin a flag, spin a rifle, and/or are interested in being in our color Guard in the future!
Even if you have no idea what color guard is, but you want to check it out, come on out!
Guard rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm beginning in the band room!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This event sets up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
February 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
February 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
February 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 2+3- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Clinic
March 7- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 7- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 9+10- Joint Band Clinic with Harding Academy
March 13-17- Spring Break
March 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
April 3- SPRING MARCHING BAND MEETING @ 6pm
April 3-6- Color Guard Clinic 3:15-5:30
April 30- Arts-a-la-Carte
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 2/12-2/17
Hello!
I hope you all are getting some rest this weekend! Please read the notes below carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
WINTER GUARD TUESDAYS
Starting THIS Tuesday, we will be having our first winter guard rehearsal!
This rehearsal will be for any 7th-12th grade students that want to learn how to spin a flag, spin a rifle, and/or are interested in being in our color Guard in the future!
Even if you have no idea what color guard is, but you want to check it out, come on out!
Guard rehearsals will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:30pm beginning in the band room!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 14- Percussion TUESDAYS- 3:15-5:15
February 14- Winter Guard!- 3:15-4:30
February 17-20- Winterim Break
February 21- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
February 21- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
February 28- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
February 28- Winter Guard- 3:15-4:30
March 2+3- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Clinic
March 9+10- Joint Band Clinic with Harding Academy
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 2/6-2/10
Hello!
I hope you all had a great weekend! Please read the notes below carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
All-CAPS HONOR BAND
This year the private school area band directors planned together to create an honor band for our students! This honor band will be a phenomenal opportunity to play some awesome music with other students in the area.
IMPORTANT: The date for the actual clinic is Thursday and Friday, March 2nd and 3rd. Please be aware of this date change.
The auditions will still take place on February 9. That is THIS THURSDAY!
You should find all of the information you need for this honor band on the following document. Let me know if you have any questions or are not able to attend any longer.
All-CAPS HONOR BAND REHEARSALS
On Monday (2/6) and Wednesday (2/10), we will have a rehearsal to prepare for the All-Caps honor band audition from 3:00-4:15. If you are auditioning for this honor band, please make plans to attend one or both of these rehearsals. Let me know if you cannot make it to one of these rehearsals and we will find another time!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you!
We will have percussion rehearsal from 3:15-5:15 on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
February 2-4- All-East Clinic
February 6- All-Caps Audition Rehearsal- 3:00-4:15pm
February 7- Percussion TUESDAYS- 3:15-5:15
February 8- All-Caps Audition Rehearsal- 3:00-4:15pm
February 9- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Auditions
March 2+3- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Clinic
March 9+10- Joint Band Clinic with Harding Academy
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 1/30-2/3
Hello!
I hope you all had a great weekend! Please read the notes below carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
LAST Basketball Game TUESDAY, 1/31
We have our LAST pep-band basketball game on Tuesday, 1/31! This game will be senior night for our pep-band members!!
Senior Pep- Band Members and Parents: Senior night will be BEFORE the Guys game beginning at 7:10pm. If you would like to walk with your senior, please arrive around 6:4pm.
The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
At this game, all students should wear their mental health awareness t-shirt that they will wear to school that day.
If you signed-up to play for this game, please be sure to attend. We will have a ton of fun and this is the last home game!
Dinner will NOT be provided. Please bring your dinner or have a ride to get dinner on your own.
All Chattanooga Area Private School Honor Band
This year the private school area band directors planned together to create an honor band for our students! This honor band will be a phenomenal opportunity to play some awesome music with other students in the area.
IMPORTANT: The date for the actual clinic is Thursday and Friday, March 2nd and 3rd. Please be aware of this date change.
The auditions will still take place on February 9.
You should find all of the information you need for this honor band on the following document. Let me know if you have any questions or are not able to attend any longer.
ROCKBAND REHEARSAL
We will have Rock band tomorrow (1/30) from 3:15-4:30pm. If you are planning to Play at Tuesday’s game, please be at this rehearsal.
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you! We will be starting percussion Tuesdays back TOMORROW, January 17!
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
January 30- Rock Band 3:15-4:30
January 31- LAST BASKETBALL GAME
February 2-4- All-East Clinic
February 9- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Auditions
March 2+3- All Chatt Private School Honor Band Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
I hope you all had a great weekend! Please read the notes below carefully. There is a time sensitive sign-up in this email!
All Chattanooga Area Private School Honor Band
This year the private school area band directors planned together to create an honor band for our students! This honor band will be a phenomenal opportunity to play some awesome music with other students in the area. My goal is to have 15-20 students from BBS to go to this honor band! Sign-up is due by MONDAY, JANUARY 23 at 3pm. Read the information below get more details
WHEN?
Auditions will be held on the night of Thursday, February 9. These auditions are just for placement. This is a NO-CUT honor band, so if you audition, you automatically make it in! The details of what the audition entails will be talked about tomorrow during class.
The rehearsals and concert will take place on Friday, February 10. Students will miss school during the day, and the concert will be at 7pm.
This will be a school-excused absence.
WHERE?
The auditions, rehearsals, and concerts will take place at Notre Dame Highschool. Depending on numbers, we will take a van from Boyd to Notre Dame Friday, the 10th
WHO?
7th-12th grade students can sign up for this event!
HOW MUCH?
The event will cost $20 per student. If money is an issue, please reach out to me and we will make it work.
Do not let money be the reason you do not sign-up
HOW DO I SIGN-UP
Fill the following form out by 3pm on Monday, January 23rd!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you! We will be starting percussion Tuesdays back TOMORROW, January 17!
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
January 24- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15
January 30- Rock Band 3:15-4:30
January 31- LAST BASKETBALL GAME
February 2-4- All-East Clinic
February 9,10- All Chatt Private School Honor Band
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 1/17-1/20
Hello!
I hope you all had a great long weekend! This is an easy week for the band program! Please continue to check the band calendar for new dates added!
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you! We will be starting percussion Tuesdays back TOMORROW, January 17!
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
January 17- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15
January 23- Rock Band 3:15-4:30
January 24- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15
January 30- Rock Band 3:15-4:30
January 31- LAST BASKETBALL GAME
February 2-4- All-East Clinic
February 9,10- All Chatt Private School Honor Band (More Details to come this week)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 1/8-1/14
Hello!
It is a busy week for our band program! Read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
Basketball Game TUESDAY, 1/10
We have a HUGE basketball game against Silverdale coming up on Tuesday and we need everyone that can be there to come. Read the details of the game below! (FREE DINNER INCLUDED)
Our next Basketball game that we will be playing at is Tuesday, 1/10. The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
Please wear your NEW band shirt for this game.
If you signed-up to play for this game, please be sure to stay in the band room after school.
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED IN BANDROOM!!!
Rock Band Rehearsal
We will have Rock band tomorrow (1/9) from 3:15-4:30pm. If you are planning to Play at Tuesday’s game, please be at this rehearsal.
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 on Monday afternoons. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have rock band rehearsal Monday, January 9th
Boston Brass Performance
One of the very best ensembles in the country is coming to our area! The Boston Brass Group is coming to Ringgold High School on Thursday, January 12. This will be a phenomenal concert that I would love for our students to attend. The concert is on January 12 and begins at 7:00pm.
Tickets for this event are $10 at the door
Let me know if you are interested in going and we can maybe get a group to carpool together.
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you! We will be starting percussion Tuesdays back on January 17!
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
All-East Auditions
If you are auditioning for All-East, please review the email I sent out last week. This email will have all of the information you need for auditions on Saturday.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
January 9- Rock Band Rehearsal 3:15-4:30
January 10- BASKETBALL GAME
January 12- BOSTON BRASS CONCERT
January 14- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Rock Band Rehearsal 3:15-4:30
January 17- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 1/3-1/6
Hello!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas break! I cannot wait to see all of you back this week! I will be taking some students to a church conference on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, but will be back at school Friday. Please email, call, or text me if you need anything while I am gone!
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
Basketball Season is HERE!
Our rock band and 8-12th grade pep-band will be performing at many of the home basketball games!
This year there are sign-up sheets for each individual game hung up in the band room. Please sign up for any and all the basketball game!
I need as many people as possible to sign-up for these games to make sure we have correct instrumentation. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BAND ROOM!!!
The game dates are:
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, January 31
Basketball Game NEXT TUESDAY, 1/10
Our next Basketball game that we will be playing at is Tuesday, 1/10. The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
Please wear your NEW band shirt for this game.
If you signed-up to play for this game, please be sure to stay in the band room after school.
We will go out to dinner for this game. Please bring money for dinner.
If you do not drive, please let me know and we will find arrangements for you.
Rock Band Rehearsal
One major part of basketball pep-band is our rock band!!
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 on Monday afternoons. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have rock band rehearsal Monday, January 9th
PERCUSSION TUESDAYS
Calling all Percussionists! If you play percussion and you are in 7th-11th grade, this message is for you! We will be starting percussion Tuesdays back on January 17!
Students will learn different drum techniques and some fun percussion cadences during this time.
Percussion Tuesdays will be every Tuesday from 3:15-5:15pm
This is not a required event, but does set up a great foundation for future playing and will teach you more skills than you ever thought possible.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
January 9- Rock Band Rehearsal 3:15-4:30
January 10- BASKETBALL GAME
January 14- All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
January 16- Rock Band Rehearsal 3:15-4:30
January 17- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 12/5-12/10
Hello!
I hope everyone had a wonderful week! It is concert week! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our Next major event will be our Christmas Concert!! Details for this concert are below.
WHEN? Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm
CALL TIME FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS WILL BE AT 5:30pm
WHERE? Jett Gym
WHO? All Members of 7-12 grade bands will perform at this concert
This is a graded and required event and a great way to share the happiness of the season! Please invite all family and friends to attend!
DRESS-
7th grade Students will need to wear “Sunday Dress Clothes.”
You can wear Khakis, Button Down Shirts, Polos, Skirts, and/or Dresses. Please do not wear Jeans and T-shirts.
8th-12th Grade Members will wear Concert Black. The information for concert black is below.
Concert Black Attire
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
TACKY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST
We will have the tacky Christmas sweater contest again this year! On top of your concert attire, you can wear a tacky Christmas sweater! The winner of the contest will win a prize!
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
Basketball Season is HERE! We have 4 games left!
Our rock band and 8-12th grade pep-band will be performing at many of the home basketball games!
This year there are sign-up sheets for each individual game hung up in the band room. Please sign up for any and all the basketball game!
I need as many people as possible to sign-up for these games to make sure we have the correct instrumentation. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BAND ROOM!!!
The game dates are:
Friday, December 9
Friday, January 6
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, January 31
Basketball Game FRIDAY, 12/9
Our next Basketball game that we will be playing at is Friday, 12/9. The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
Please wear your NEW band shirt for this game.
We will go out to dinner for this game. Please bring money for dinner.
If you do not drive, please let me know and we will find arrangements for you.
Rock Band Rehearsal
One major part of basketball pep-band is our rock band!!
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have rock band rehearsal Monday, December 5.
All-East Senior Clinic Lessons
If you are auditioning for All-East Sr. Clinic in January, PLEASE sign-up for a lesson time below. I want to meet and help every student auditioning.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
December 9- BASKETBALL GAME
December 9-10- ETSBOA Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 11/28-12/2
Hello!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with lots of food, rest, and family! Please read all of the notes on this week and let me know if you have any questions!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our Next major event will be our Christmas Concert!! Details for this concert are below.
WHEN? Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm
CALL TIME FOR ALL BAND STUDENTS WILL BE AT 5:30pm
WHERE? Jett Gym
WHO? All Members of 7-12 grade bands will perform at this concert
This is a graded and required event and a great way to share the happiness of the season! Please invite all family and friends to attend!
DRESS-
7th grade Students will need to wear “Sunday Dress Clothes.”
You can wear Khakis, Button Down Shirts, Polos, Skirts, and/or Dresses. Please do not wear Jeans and T-shirts.
8th-12th Grade Members will wear Concert Black. The information for concert black is below.
Concert Black Attire
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
TACKY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST
We will have the tacky Christmas sweater contest again this year! On top of your concert attire, you can wear a tacky Christmas sweater! The winner of the contest will win a prize!
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
Basketball Season is HERE!
Our rock band and 8-12th grade pep-band will be performing at many of the home basketball games!
This year there are sign-up sheets for each individual game hung up in the band room. Please sign up for any and all the basketball game!
I need as many people as possible to sign-up for these games to make sure we have correct instrumentation. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BAND ROOM!!!
The game dates are:
Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9
Friday, January 6
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, January 31
Basketball Game FRIDAY, 12/2
Our next Basketball game that we will be playing at is Friday, 12/2. The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
Please wear your NEW band shirt for this game.
If you signed-up to play for this game, please be sure to stay in the band room after school.
We will go out to dinner for this game. Please bring money for dinner.
If you do not drive, please let me know and we will find arrangements for you.
Rock Band Rehearsal
One major part of basketball pep-band is our rock band!!
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 on Monday afternoons. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have rock band rehearsal TOMORROW, Monday, November 28.
All-East Senior Clinic Lessons
If you are auditioning for All-East Sr. Clinic in January, PLEASE sign-up for a lesson time below. I want to meet and help every student auditioning.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
November 28- Rock Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:30)
December 2- BASKETBALL GAME
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
December 9- BASKETBALL GAME
December 9-10- ETSBOA Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 11/14-11/18
Hello!
This week we have our first rock band rehearsal, first basketball game, and Jr. Clinic auditions! Please read all of the notes on this week and let me know if you have any questions!
PICTURES AND VIDEOS
Throughout the past 4 months, I know that there have been some awesome pictures taken! Please email or text me ANY and ALL of the band pictures/videos you have so that we can have them for the end of the year band video!
This includes serious and hilarious pictures/videos….
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our Next major event will be our Christmas Concert!! Details for this concert are below
WHEN? Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm
WHERE? Jett Gym
WHO? All Members of 7-12 grade bands will perform at this concert
This is a graded and required event and a great way to share the happiness of the season! Please invite all family and friends to attend!
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
Basketball Season is HERE!
Our rock band and 8-12th grade pep-band will be performing at many of the home basketball games!
This year there are sign-up sheets for each individual game hung up in the band room. Please sign up for any and all the basketball game!
I need as many people as possible to sign-up for these games to make sure we have correct instrumentation. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BAND ROOM!!!
The game dates are:
Tuesday, November 15
Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9
Friday, January 6
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, January 31
First Basketball Game TUESDAY, 11/15
Our first basketball game is here! The first game will be on Tuesday. We will have a quick rehearsal after school, then will eat dinner together in the band room and go play for the games! The first game starts at 6pm and the second starts at 7:30 pm. We will be done around 9pm.
Please wear your NEW band shirt for this game.
If you signed-up to play for this first game, please be sure to stay in the band room after school.
Dinner will be provided for this first game.
Rock Band Rehearsal
One major part of basketball pep-band is our rock band!!
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 on Monday afternoons. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have our first rock band rehearsal TOMORROW, Monday, November 14.
Jr. Clinic Lessons
If you are auditioning on Saturday for the All-East Jr. Clinic, PLEASE sign-up for one or two lesson times below. I want to meet and help every student auditioning.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
November 14- Rock Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:30)
November 15- FIRST BASKETBALL GAME
November 19- ETSBOA Junior Clinic Auditions
November 21-25- Thanksgiving Break
November 28- Rock Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:30)
December 2- BASKETBALL GAME
December 5- Band Christmas Concert @ 6:30pm
December 9- BASKETBALL GAME
December 9-10- ETSBOA Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 11/7-11/11
Hello!
We did it!! Our marching band season has officially come to a close and this season has been one of the best yet. Thank you to all staff members, volunteers, parents, and students that have put so much time and effort into this marching band season amazing. I truly appreciate each of you and am so thankful to be working with you all. While things slow down a bit, there are still many amazing events coming up for our band program! I will continue to send out weekly emails. Please let me know if you have any questions!
PICTURES AND VIDEOS
Throughout the past 4 months, I know that there have been some awesome pictures taken! Please email or text me ANY and ALL of the band pictures/videos you have so that we can have them for the end of the year band video!
This includes serious and hilarious pictures/videos….
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our Next major event will be our Christmas Concert!! Details for this concert are below
WHEN? Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm
WHERE? Jett Gym
WHO? All Members of 7-12 grade bands will perform at this concert
This is a graded and required event and a great way to share the happiness of the season! Please invite all family and friends to attend!
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
Basketball Season is HERE!
Our rock band and 8-12th grade pep-band will be performing at many of the home basketball games!
This year there are sign-up sheets for each individual game hung up in the band room. Please sign up for any and all the basketball game!
I need as many people as possible to sign-up for these games to make sure we have correct instrumentation. PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE BAND ROOM!!!
The game dates are:
Tuesday, November 15
Friday, December 2
Friday, December 9
Friday, January 6
Tuesday, January 10
Tuesday, January 31
Rock Band Rehearsal
One major part of basketball pep-band is our rock band!!
Our rock band will be rehearsing on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 on Monday afternoons. If you would like to perform with our rock band, you must come to the rock band rehearsals!
We will have our first rock band rehearsal on Monday, November 14.
Open classroom and lessons
During each open classroom, I am in the band room ready and willing to help anyone with all-east music/band music/anything you need. If you do not have another class that you need to go to and would like some extra practice time, please use this time to come down and practice!
If you would like to set up private lessons with me or would like me to find a professor on your primary instrument, please let me know! Lessons are the best way to truly grow on your instrument.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
November 14- Rock Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:30)
November 15- FIRST BASKETBALL GAME
November 19- ETSBOA Junior Clinic Auditions
November 21-25- Thanksgiving Break
November 28- Rock Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:30)
December 2- BASKETBALL GAME
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
December 9- BASKETBALL GAME
December 9-10- ETSBOA Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
Thank you all so much for all of your hard work and dedication this weekend! I am beyond proud of every student. We had one of our best runs at the competition Saturday and had a great time! The beginning of this week is pretty easy. Let me know if you have any questions!
BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Our Band Family and Friend show is THIS Thursday, November 3 at 6pm.
This is a FREE event, we will be taking donations at the gate for those that want to give to our band program!
I am in need of a couple of volunteers for the donation table. If you are able to help, please let me know!
INVITE ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Students will stay in the band room after school on Thursday for a quick rehearsal.
Dinner will be provided before the family and friend show for students!
Football Playoff Games 11/4 (THIS FRIDAY)
This week we will be going to CPA in Nashville.
We will be leaving school early.
Please bring Money for Dinner
I will send out a detailed itinerary later this week.
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
It is almost time for basketball season! This year, we will be playing at 4 or 5 home basketball games.
I will be finalizing the schedule this week, but if you would like to play for pep-band, please fill out this form.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin (NASHVILLE)
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
It is Competition and game week!! I am so excited for this upcoming week. Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Competition Day Details
This Saturday, 10/29, we are traveling to Rhea County High School in Evensville, TN!
The schedule for the day is below:
9:30-11:30am- Competition Day Rehearsal (at BBS)
11:30am-12:00pm- Load truck
12:00-1pm- Eat Lunch
1:00pm- Leave for Rhea County High School
1:45pm - Arrive at Rhea County High School
2:00pm - Unload Truck
3:10pm- Go to Warm-up
3:50pm- Travel to Performance Field
4:10pm- Perform
4:30pm- Snack/water/ Load Truck
5:00pm - Get dinner/ Watch other bands perform
8:30pm- Awards Ceremony
9:00pm- Head back to Boyd Buchanan
10:00 pm- Arrive at BBS/ Unload Truck
Student will need to bring money for dinner.
Snacks will be provided after the performance and on the bus going home.
Parents are not required to come to competitions, but we would love to have you if you can come!
Here is the link to the full schedule for the competition: http://schedules.competitionsuite.com/f92462af-57c6-4c15-a4d6-910f0183e0ef_standard.htm
10/28 Day Time/Game/ SENIOR night
This week is senior night!! We will honor our seniors and all of the hard work they have put in over the years.
Call time for this game: 3:30pm
Kick-off is at 7pm.
We will be wearing full uniforms for this game. Please wear your band shirt to school with uniform bottoms and bring athletic shorts to wear under your uniform. You might want to bring leggings/ sweatshirts to wear under your uniform as well.
SENIOR STUDENTS and PARENTS:
Senior Parents: Please meet your senior by 6:15pm at the weight room patio by the band room to line up for senior night.
Seniors will wear their band uniform for senior night.
SENIORS: I need your senior information form by tomorrow afternoon.
We will be playing for Elementary drop-off on Friday morning. Please be in the band room by 7:30 to play for this performance.
We will also be performing our halftime show at the pep-rally Friday afternoon. More details will be coming for this pep-rally.
Practices this week (GUARD AND PERCUSSION, PLEASE READ)
Monday practice will be full Marching band from 3:30-5:30pm
We WILL be having Percussion and Guard practice on Tuesday this week from 3:30-5:30. I know that the PSAT is this week, but with the competition coming up, we WILL need to still have practice.
Thursday practice will be full marching band from 3:30-5:30 pm.
Saturday we will have our competition rehearsal from 9:30-11:30am.
BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Our Band Family and Friend show is Thursday, November 3 at 6pm. This will be a HUGE event. Please invite everyone you know to join us for one of our final performances of the season!
Football Playoff Games
We WILL have a football game on Friday, November 4th. It will either be a home game or will be in Nashville. As soon as I know details for this game I will let you know.
BBS BASKETBALL PEP-Band
It is almost time for basketball season! This year, we will be playing at 4 or 5 home basketball games.
I will be finalizing the schedule this week, but if you would like to play for pep-band, please fill out this form
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 24 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 25 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 27 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 28- HOME GAME (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 29- Rhea County Competition
October 31 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
November 1 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin (NASHVILLE)
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
I hope that you all had a great and restful fall break! We are in the final weeks of marching band! Please read the notes below and let me know if you have any questions
Game Details 10/21 (Travel to Knoxville)
We will be traveling to Knoxville this week to play against Knox Webb
Here is the schedule for this game- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kNa__AMKhh2dVT_OZPiaDHWH-Sk5nue4SbZQpPc4AGw/edit?usp=sharing
We will leave right after 6th period
DRESS: It will be pretty cold, so pack accordingly!
NEW Band Shirt
Athletic Shorts (For under uniform)
BLACK SOCKS
Jackets/Sweatshirts (only BBS attire)
Practices This Week
We will have Practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week.
Monday (10/17)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Tuesday (10/18)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals 3:30-5:30
Thursday (10/20)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Football Playoff Games
We will more than likely play in Nashville on Friday, November 4th in the first round of the playoffs. More details to come, but please make sure you are available on Friday, November 4
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 17 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 18 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 20 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 21- @KNOX WEBB
October 24 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 25 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 27 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 28- HOME GAME (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 29- Rhea County Competition
October 31 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
November 1 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin (NASHVILLE)
December 5- Band Christmas Concert
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
I want to first say THANK YOU to all of you for yesterday’s competition. We had one of the best runs of the show we have ever had! I am beyond proud of every student and I can not wait to see the continued growth over the next few weeks leading up to the Rhea County Competition!
We do not have a game this week! I hope you all enjoy your Friday night and your fall break next week! We will not have any band activities during fall break.
Practices This Week
We will NOT have practice TOMORROW (Monday, October 3). You all put so much work in last week and on Saturday that you deserve the day off!
We WILL have Percussion and guard sectionals Tuesday, October 4 from 3:30-5:30
We WILL have Full Marching Band practice on Thursday, October 6 from 3:30-5:30.
Football Playoff Games
Our football team is doing very well! We will more than likely be playing at a few playoff games.
Playoff games begin on November 4. Please keep Fridays open
As soon as I know the playoff schedule, I will send it out.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
October 4 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 6 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 7- BYE-WEEK (No football game)
October 10-14- BBS Fall Break (No Rehearsal/Game)
October 17 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 18 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 20 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 21- @KNOX WEBB
October 24 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 25 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 27 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 28- HOME GAME (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 29- Rhea County Competition
October 31 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
November 1 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
It is Competition and game week!! I am so excited for this upcoming week. Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Game Details 9/29 (THURSDAY NIGHT GAME)
Due to weather, this week’s game has been moved to THURSDAY NIGHT at 7PM.
Call time for this game is 3:30pm
The all-school tailgate WILL happen before the game THURSDAY. We will begin parading from the Jett Gym to the Grove area at 5:30. We will play a couple of pep songs at the grove, then head back to get ready for pre-game
The theme for Thursday night is PINK OUT. Each band student will be given a pink shirt to wear under the marching band uniform. T-shirts were given out during practice on Monday. Please wear these shirts to school as well.
We will be in full uniforms for this game. Please bring black socks and athletic shorts to change into and where under your marching band uniform.
Volunteers for Parking
Thank you to all who have volunteered for the parking team. I will get a time to you all as soon as it is given to me.
If you have not reached out but can volunteer or cannot anymore due to the date change of the game, please let me know.
Practices This Week
We will have Practice Monday, Tuesday, and FRIDAY this week due to the game change.
Monday (9/26)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Tuesday (9/27)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals 3:30-5:30
Friday (9/30)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Saturday (10/1)- Full MB Rehearsal 9:30am-11:00am
Competition Day Details
This Saturday we are traveling to Lebanon High School in Lebanon, TN!
The schedule for the day is below:
9:30-11:00am- Competition Day Rehearsal (at BBS)
11:00am-11:30am- Load truck
11:30-12pm- Eat Lunch
12:30pm- Leave for Lebanon High School
1:45pm (CST)- Arrive at Lebanon High School
2:00pm (CST)- Watch other bands perform (BRING MONEY FOR FOOD)
4:20pm (CST)- Call time back at the truck to unload
5:40pm (CST)- Go to Warm-up
6:10pm (CST)- Travel to Performance Field
6:20pm (CST)- Perform
6:40pm (CST)- Snack/water
7:00pm (CST)- watch Exhibition Performance
7:20pm (CST)- Play National Anthem with all other bands
7:30pm (CST)- Awards Ceremony
7:45pm (CST)- Head back to truck to load
9:00pm (CST)- Head back to Boyd Buchanan
12:00 am (EST)- Arrive at BBS
Students will need to bring money for dinner. Since we will be performing during dinner time, students will need to eat BEFORE the call time to the truck.
Students need to wear their NEW band shirt with athletic shorts with them to practice on Saturday morning and under their uniforms during the competition. Please bring black socks as well.
Snacks will be provided after the performance and on the bus going home.
Parents are not required to come to competitions, but we would love to have you if you can come! Tickets for the competition are $10. Children ages 11 and under are FREE.
Football Playoff Games
Our football team is doing very well! We will more than likely be playing at a few playoff games.
Playoff games begin on November 4. Please keep Fridays open
As soon as I know the playoff schedule, I will send it out.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 27 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
THURSDAY, September 29- BBS VS. CCS (HOME)
Friday, September 30 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Saturday, October 1- LEBANON, TN Competition
October 3 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 4 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 6 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 7- BYE-WEEK (No football game)
October 10-14- BBS Fall Break (No Rehearsal/Game)
October 17 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 18 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 20 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 21- @KNOX WEBB
October 24 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 25 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 27 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 28- HOME GAME (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 29- Rhea County Competition
October 31 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
November 1 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
Hello!
It is Competition and game week!! I am so excited for this upcoming week. Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Game Details 9/29 (THURSDAY NIGHT GAME)
Due to weather this week’s game has been moved to THURSDAY NIGHT at 7PM.
Call time for this game is 3:30pm
The all school tailgate was supposed to happen before the game Friday. As soon as I know if this event is moved to Thursday or another day, I will send another email out.
The theme for Thursday night is PINK OUT. Each band student will be given a pink shirt to wear under the marching band uniform. T-shirts will be given out tomorrow during practice.
Volunteers for Parking
Thank you to all who have volunteered for the parking team. I will get a time to you all as soon as it is given to me.
If you have not reached out but can volunteer or cannot anymore due to the date change of the game, please let me know.
Practices This Week
We will have Practice Monday, Tuesday, and FRIDAY this week due to the game change.
Monday (9/26)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Tuesday (9/27)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals 3:30-5:30
Friday (9/30)- Full MB Rehearsal 3:30-5:30
Saturday (10/1)- Full MB Rehearsal 9:30am-11:00am
Competition Day Details
This Saturday we are traveling to Lebanon High School in Lebanon, TN!
The schedule for the day is below:
9:30-11:00am- Competition Day Rehearsal (at BBS)
11:00am-11:30am- Load truck
11:30-12pm- Eat Lunch
12:30pm- Leave for Lebanon High School
1:45pm (CST)- Arrive at Lebanon High School
2:00pm (CST)- Watch other bands perform (BRING MONEY FOR FOOD)
4:20pm (CST)- Call time back at the truck to unload
5:40pm (CST)- Go to Warm-up
6:10pm (CST)- Travel to Performance Field
6:20pm (CST)- Perform
6:40pm (CST)- Snack/water
7:00pm (CST)- watch Exhibition Performance
7:20pm (CST)- Play National Anthem with all other bands
7:30pm (CST)- Awards Ceremony
7:45pm (CST)- Head back to truck to load
9:00pm (CST)- Head back to Boyd Buchanan
12:00 am (EST)- Arrive at BBS
Student will need to bring money for dinner. Since we will be performing during dinner time, students will need to eat BEFORE the call time to the truck.
Snacks will be provided after the performance and on the bus going home.
Parents are not required to come to competitions, but we would love to have you if you can come! Tickets for the competition are $10. Children ages 11 and under are FREE.
Football Playoff Games
Our football team is doing very well! We will more than likely be playing at a few playoff games.
Playoff games begin on November 4. Please keep Fridays open
As soon as I know the playoff schedule, I will send it out.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 27 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
THURSDAY, September 29- BBS VS. CCS (HOME)
Friday, September 30 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Saturday, October 1- LEBANON, TN Competition
October 3 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 4 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 6 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 7- BYE-WEEK (No football game)
October 10-14- BBS Fall Break (No Rehearsal/Game)
October 17 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 18 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 20 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 21- @KNOX WEBB
October 24 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 25 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 27 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, October 28- HOME GAME (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 29- Rhea County Competition
October 31 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
November 1 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
November 3- BBS Family and Friend Show
November 4- Playoff games begin
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 9/19-9/23
Hello!
It is homecoming week!! This week will be awesome and filled with many different events. Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Rehearsals This week (Homecoming week)
We will have regular full band rehearsal on Monday, 9/19 and regular Percussion/Guard Sectionals on Tuesday 9/20. Both from 3:30-5:30
Rehearsal on Thursday (9/22) will be from 3:15pm to 4:45pm. This will give students time to prepare for Bucs Got Talent
If you are dressing up for homecoming, please make sure you bring athletic clothing to change into after school for rehearsals.
Homecoming Game Details
Call Time for Friday’s game is 3:30pm.
We will eat dinner around 4:15pm then prepare for the game. This is an early dinner due to the homecoming ceremony beginning at 6:30pm
SENIORS: You are more than welcome to wear your band uniform for the homecoming ceremony, but are welcome to wear something different for the ceremony if you would like.
Kick-off is at 7:30pm
Volunteers for Parking
We will not be helping with parking this week. We will instead be helping at the home game on Friday, September 30
Please let me know if you are available to help with parking on Friday, September 30
Daily Pep-Rallies/Homecoming Parade
We will be playing every day during the in-school pep rallies. Please get down to the band room as fast as possible for 7th period so we can prepare for the pep-rallies.
FRIDAY- Band/Guard Students will be dismissed from class at 1:05pm. Please get to the band room as quickly as possible so we can prepare for the homecoming parade.
Upcoming BBS Band Dates*:
September 19 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 20 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 22 (3:15-4:45)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 23- HOMECOMING
September 26 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 27 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 30- BBS VS. CCS (HOME)
Saturday, October 1- LEBANON, TN Competition
October 3 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 4 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
October 6 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
October 7- BYE-WEEK (No football game)
October 10-14- BBS Fall Break (No Rehearsal/Game)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 9/12-9/17
Hello!
Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Details for 9/16/22 Away Game
We have another away game this week!
This week we will be traveling to Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga.
We will eat dinner at school before we leave and leave BBS at 6pm. (Dinner is Provided)
Call-time for this game is 3:45pm.
The game is at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $8 at the gate if you would like to come!
Depending on the weather, We will be in full uniforms for the game. Bring the following items to school to change into for travel/ the game.
Black Socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt (Should get a new BBS Band Shirt this week!)
Parking for Homecoming game
The athletics department has given us the opportunity to raise money by helping with parking at the homecoming game on September 23. If you are able to help with parking for this game, please email me!
Band Homework/Flipgrids
This week will be a final makeup week for all Flipgrids that have been given. Please turn in any flipgrids that you have not done by Thursday, 9/15.
August BBS Band Dates*:
September 12 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 13 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 16- BBS AT SILVERDALE
Saturday, September 17- UTC Band Day
September 19 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 20 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 23- HOMECOMING
September 26 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 27 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 30- BBS VS. CCS (HOME)
Saturday, October 1- LEBANON, TN Competition
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 9/5-9/9
Hello!
Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Details for 9/9/22 Away Game
We have another away game this week!
This week we will be traveling to Howard School in Chattanooga.
We will eat dinner at school before we leave and leave BBS at 6pm. (Dinner is Provided)
Call-time for this game is 4 pm.
We will be in full uniforms for the game. Bring the following items to school to change into for travel/ the game.
Black Socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt
Parking for Homecoming game
The athletics department has given us the opportunity to raise money by helping with parking at the homecoming game on September 23. If you are able to help with parking for this game, please email me!
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
August BBS Band Dates*:
September 5- Labor Day Holiday
September 6 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 8 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 9- BBS AT HOWARD
September 12 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 13 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 16- BBS AT SILVERDALE
Saturday, September 17- UTC Band Day
September 19 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 20 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 23- HOMECOMING
September 26 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
September 27 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 30- BBS VS. CCS (HOME)
Saturday, October 1- LEBANON, TN Competition
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 8/28-9/2
Hello!
It is a travel week! Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
UTC Family and Friend Show
Thank you so much to all who volunteered to help with the UTC Band family and Friend show. It was awesome and I could not have done it without you all.
Details for 9/2/22 Away Game
We have another away game this week!
Click the link to see the itinerary - https://docs.google.com/document/d/15sk-iBgC4h7gbHe9cDlri9XtqlK3fETTBQeYErW0oYQ/edit?usp=sharing
Students will need money for dinner
We will be in full uniforms for the game. Bring the following items to school to change into for travel/ the game.
Black Socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
BBS Band Dates*:
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
September 5- Labor Day Holiday (No School, No Practice)
September 6 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 8 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 9- BBS AT HOWARD
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 8/21-8/27
Hello!
It is a travel week! Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
UTC Family and Friend Show
The director at UTC has asked to use our field for the UTC Marching Mocs Family and Friend Show on Saturday, August 27th at 6pm! This is a huge event and a great partnership to have for our band program.
We will need as many volunteers and BBS Band representatives to attend this event.
More details will come out, but please let Ms. Smith know if you are able to help with this event. Service hours will be given!
Details for 8/26/22 Away Game
Our first away game is THIS Friday, August 26
We will be traveling to Davidson Academy in Nashville, TN
1414 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37207
Game time is at 7pm CST
We will be leaving after 5th or 6th Period on Friday.
Students are responsible for any work they miss
My hope is to visit Belmont University or Lipscomb University to watch a rehearsal on our way to the game. I will keep you all updated.
We will stop on the way and eat dinner. Students will need money for dinner.
Students will also be provided pizza after the game before we get back on the road to head home.
We will be getting back home around 2am. It is going to be a late night, but a ton of fun!
I will have students update where we are and the exact time we will get back.
We will load the truck on Thursday night after rehearsal.
We will be in full uniforms for the game. Bring the following items to school to change into for travel/ the game.
Black Socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt
Water Bottle Drive (PRIZE INCLUDED)
This year, we will be asking for water donations! We supply water bottles throughout each home and away game and make sure that every student is hydrated throughout our season.
If you go to the store this year and want to help out, you can buy a case or two of water!
The student/ family that brings in the most cases of water by August 26 will receive a gift card to the Common Grounds coffee shop on Campus!
Water can be dropped off in the band room anytime during the day. Please let Ms. Smith know if there is a special time that you would like to drop off a case of water.
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
August BBS Band Dates*:
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 (6pm)- UTC Family and Friend show at BBS
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
September 5- Labor Day Holiday
September 6 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 8 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 9- BBS AT HOWARD
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 8/15-8/19
Hello!
It is game week! Please read the following notes and let me know if you have any questions.
Opening Car Doors on Friday, August 19
Since this is our first home game, the band has been asked to play at the Lower School drop-off on Friday Morning!
Call time for this event is 7:15am on Friday, August 19
We will parade from the band room to the Lower school and play while students are coming to school.
Middle and Upper school are both having dress down days for the first football game. Please wear your band shirt all day! (If you do not have a band shirt, you will receive one this week.)
Donuts will be provided for band students on Friday morning!!
Details for 8/19/22 Home Game
Our first HOME game is THIS Friday, August 19
Call time will be 4:15pm
Students are more than welcome to stay in the band room after school.
Dinner will be served at 5 pm.
Kick-off is at 7 pm!
We will be in full uniforms for the game. The list of what you need to bring is below:
Black Socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt (If your student does not have this shirt, it will be given to them this week)
Football Game Day Passes
Students will receive the game day passes during class on Monday, August 15. This pass will give you two free entries to each home game.
You must have the pass to get in for free!
Water Bottle Drive (PRIZE INCLUDED)
This year, we will be asking for water donations! We supply water bottles throughout each home and away game and make sure that every student is hydrated throughout our season.
If you go to the store this year and want to help out, you can buy a case or two of water!
The student/ family that brings in the most cases of water by August 26 will receive a gift card to the Common Grounds coffee shop on Campus!
Water can be dropped off in the band room anytime during the day. Please let Ms. Smith know if there is a special time that you would like to drop off a case of water.
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
August BBS Band Dates*:
August 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 16 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 18 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 19- BBS VS. GREENBACK
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email- 8/7-8/12
Hello!
The BBS Band weekly emails are back! Even if you think you know what is going on in our band program, please read the notes for the week carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
Forms
If you received an email from me the other day about missing forms please turn the forms in Tomorrow at rehearsal!
You can find all forms on the BBS Band Website: BBS Band Website
BBS Band Summer Rehearsals
We will have one more rehearsal before school starts! Tomorrow (Monday, August 8) we will have rehearsal from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please get to school early so that we can start right at 6:30pm.
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
Our first regular band rehearsal is Thursday, August 11th from 3:30-5:30
Water Bottle Drive (PRIZE INCLUDED)
This year, we will be asking for water donations! We supply water bottles throughout each home and away game and make sure that every student is hydrated throughout our season.
If you go to the store this year and want to help out, you can buy a case or two of water!
The student/ family that brings in the most cases of water by August 26 will receive a gift card to the Common Grounds coffee shop on Campus!
Water can be dropped off in the band room anytime during the day. Please let Ms. Smith know if there is a special time that you would like to drop off a case of water.
BBS BAND CALENDAR AND EVENTS
At the end of every weekly email you will see a list of important upcoming events. Please look at these events carefully as there could be something new on the calendar.
Also, please add the band calendar to your calendar. The link to the Band Calendar can be found HERE or on the band website.
Fall Break Games
This year, the band will not be going to the game over fall break due to different school trips taking place at the same time. I wanted to let you know now so that you can plan vacations during fall break if you would like!
Volunteers Needed!
Calling all Parents/Guardians! If you are looking to ways to help throughout the year, please fill the following form out!
July and August BBS Band Dates*:
August 8 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 10- First day of school
August 11 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 16 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 18 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 19- BBS VS. GREENBACK
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
See you tomorrow!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Summer Update #3
Good Morning!
The past two weeks of band camp has been incredible! Thank you for all of your hard work over the past couple of weeks. This season is already off to a great start!
I wanted to remind you about the two upcoming summer rehearsals as well as our calendar for August. Please let me know if you have any questions!
BBS Band Summer Rehearsals
We will have two rehearsals between band camp and the start of school. Please make sure you are available the following times and days:
BBS Summer rehearsal 1- August 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
BBS Summer rehearsal 2- August 8 from 6:30-8:30pm
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
July and August BBS Band Dates*:
July 30 (Leave at 2:30pm)- DCI Atlanta
August 2 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 8 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 10- First day of school
August 11 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 16 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 18 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 19- BBS VS. GREENBACK
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Becca Smith
BBS Band Summer Update #2
Hello!
The first week of band camp is in a few days! Please read the following information and let me know if you have questions! See you all soon.
BAND CAMP INFORMATION
BBS band camp is right around the corner! We learn so much during camp weeks, so please be on time and ready to go! Eat a good breakfast before you come.
Guard and Percussion Camp
July 18-22
8am-5pm
Lunch NOT provided
BBS Leadership Camp
July 20-22
8am-5pm
Lunch NOT provided
Full Band Camp
July 25-29
8am-5pm
Lunch Provided
BAND CAMP FEE
The band camp fee will be posted to your facts account in the upcoming few weeks. Please pay the $150 fee by August 10th
THINGS NEEDED FOR CAMPS:
All Forms (see below) (MUST HAVE)
Water Bottle (MUST HAVE)
Instrument and accessories (MUST HAVE)
Music (All school music you have) (MUST HAVE)
Tennis Shoes (MUST HAVE)
Band Camp fee paid (will be on Renweb/facts)
Appropriate shorts/t-shirts (appropriate for outdoor exercise)
Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Earplugs
Snacks (Lunch will be provided during the week of full band camp)
Forms
The following forms will need to be turned in at the beginning of your first day at band camp.
BBS Band Medical Form (Must be notarized)
BBS Band Handbook Form
BBS Band Travel Form
BBS Concussion Form
BBS Physical Form (Must be signed by Doctor)
BBS Sports Participation Form
BBS Cardiac Arrest Form
You can find all forms on the BBS Band Website: BBS Band Website
BBS Band Summer Rehearsals
We will have two rehearsals between band camp and the start of school. Please make sure you are available the following times and days:
BBS Summer rehearsal 1- August 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
BBS Summer rehearsal 2- August 8 from 6:30-8:30pm
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
DCI Atlanta
I have a couple of tickets left for DCI Atlanta if you or one of your family members would like to go, please email me ASAP!
If you are going, the school will bill you through your facts account. More information will come out later in the summer about this.
BBS BAND CALENDAR AND EVENTS
At the end of every weekly email you will see a list of important upcoming events. Please look at these events carefully as there could be something new on the calendar.
Also, please add the band calendar to your calendar. The link to the Band Calendar can be found HERE or on the band website.
Fall Break Games
This year, the band will not be going to the game over fall break due to different school trips taking place at the same time. I wanted to let you know now so that you can plan vacations during fall break if you would like!
Volunteers Needed!
Calling all Parents/Guardians! If you are looking to ways to help throughout the year, please fill the following form out!
Competitions
I am still working on our first competition date, but our second competition will be held at Rhea County High School on October 29th. I will let you know the date of the first competitions as soon as I know.
Battle in the Band- 2022 Marching Band Show
Please be practicing your music for the 2022 marching band show! The more you know before band camp, the better! Students should have each show piece in their flip folder
Battle in the Band Show Music:
House of the Rising Sun
Zoot Suit Riot
From Whom the Bell Tolls (only rockband)
Fancy Like
Don’t Stop the Music
The Pretender
July and August BBS Band Dates*:
July 18-22 (8am-5pm)- Guard and Percussion Camp
July 20-22 (8am-5pm)- BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 25-29 (8am-5pm)- FULL Band Camp
July 30 (all day)- DCI Atlanta
August 2 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 8 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 10- First day of school
August 11 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 16 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 18 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 19- BBS VS. GREENBACK
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Praying for each of you by name this summer. Get some rest and I will see you all in a few weeks!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Summer Update #1
Hello!
I hope you all are getting some much needed rest and relaxation this summer! This next marching season is going to be phenomenal. I hope you are excited about the upcoming year. Please read the information below and reach out with any questions or concerns you might have!
BAND CAMP INFORMATION
BBS band camp is right around the corner!
Guard and Percussion Camp
July 18-22
8am-5pm
BBS Leadership Camp
July 20-22
8am-5pm
Full Band Camp
July 25-29
8am-5pm
BAND CAMP FEE
The band camp fee will be posted to your facts account in the upcoming few weeks. Please pay the $150 fee by August 10th
FORMS
The following forms will need to be turned in at the beginning of your first day at band camp.
BBS Band Medical Form (Must be notarized)
BBS Band Handbook Form
BBS Band Travel Form
BBS Concussion Form
BBS Physical Form (Must be signed by Doctor)
BBS Sports Participation Form
BBS Cardiac Arrest Form
You can find all forms on the BBS Band Website: BBS Band Website
BBS Band Summer Rehearsals
We will have two rehearsals between band camp and the start of school. Please make sure you are available the following times and days:
BBS Summer rehearsal 1- August 2 from 6:30-8:30pm
BBS Summer rehearsal 2- August 8 from 6:30-8:30pm
Regular weekly band rehearsals
Regular marching band rehearsals will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
Guard and Percussion will also rehearse on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm.
All practices/rehearsals are graded and must be attended. If you have an absence that you already know about, please fill out the following form: Absence Form
DCI Atlanta
I have a couple of tickets left for DCI Atlanta if you or one of your family members would like to go, please email me ASAP!
If you are going, the school will bill you through your facts account. More information will come out later in the summer about this.
BBS BAND CALENDAR AND EVENTS
At the end of every weekly email you will see a list of important upcoming events. Please look at these events carefully as there could be something new on the calendar.
Also, please add the band calendar to your calendar. The link to the Band Calendar can be found HERE or on the band website.
Fall Break Games
This year, the band will not be going to the game over fall break due to different school trips taking place at the same time. I wanted to let you know now so that you can plan vacations during fall break if you would like!
Volunteers Needed!
Calling all Parents/Guardians! If you are looking to ways to help throughout the year, please fill the following form out!
Competitions
I am still working on our first competition date, but our second competition will be held at Rhea County High School on October 29th. I will let you know the date of the first competitions as soon as I know.
Battle in the Band- 2022 Marching Band Show
Please be practicing your music for the 2022 marching band show! The more you know before band camp, the better! Students should have each show piece in their flip folder
Battle in the Band Show Music:
House of the Rising Sun
Zoot Suit Riot
From Whom the Bell Tolls (only rockband)
Fancy Like
Don’t Stop the Music
The Pretender
July and August BBS Band Dates*:
July 18-22 (8am-5pm)- Guard and Percussion Camp
July 20-22 (8am-5pm)- BBS Band Leadership Camp
July 25-29 (8am-5pm)- FULL Band Camp
July 30 (all day)- DCI Atlanta
August 2 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 8 (6:30pm-8:30pm)- Full Marching Band Rehearsal
August 10- First day of school
August 11 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 15 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 16 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 18 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 19- BBS VS. GREENBACK
August 22 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 23 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
August 25 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, August 26- BBS AT DAVIDSON ACADEMY
August 29 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
August 30 (3:30-5:30)- Guard and Percussion Sectionals
September 1 (3:30-5:30)- MB Rehearsal
Friday, September 2- BBS AT CAK
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the band website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Praying for each of you by name this summer. Get some rest and I will see you all in a few weeks!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 5/16-5/20
Hello!
I want to begin by saying thank you to all that volunteered and attended the spring band concert and band banquet. I am so blessed to be a part of the Boyd Buchanan community. Thank you all for believing and supporting this program and me. I appreciate all of you.
We have another busy week ahead! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion rehearsal on Tuesday, 5/10 from 3:15-5:15 pm. If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
If you are a current 8th-11th Grade student in the band program, this meeting is required to prepare for the upcoming marching band season!
Senior Graduation
Friday, May 20 is Graduation for our Senior Class! This is a special event as it is the last time our group gets to play with the senior band members. Our 8th-12th Grade band members will play at graduation. Graduation should be done by 9:15-30 pm.
CALL TIME: 6:45 pm
Graduation Time: 8:00pm
DRESS: Concert Black
All 8th-12th Grade band students are required to participate.
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th Grade)
May 17
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Leadership Camp (Leadership students only)
July 20-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 5/8-5/13
Hello!
Please read the following notes and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion rehearsal on Tuesday, 5/10 from 3:15-5:15 pm. If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
Band Banquet and Spring Band Concert
Concert band students are in the middle of preparing a phenomenal concert for you all. Please plan to come to our spring band concert and band banquet on May 13th! The concert will begin at 7:15pm.
CALL TIME: 6:15 pm
Concert Time: 7:15 pm
DRESS: Concert Black
All 7th-12th Grade band students are required to participate.
We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to help with the refreshments/set-up at the concert/banquet or donate money for the refreshments, please contact Renee Livingood: rlivingood@bbschool.org
Open Classroom Rehearsals 5/11 and 5/12
Both Wednesday and Thursday of this week, our 8th-12th grade band will have a rehearsal during open classroom. Rehearsal will begin at 7:45 and end at 8:35 am.
If you need to meet with another teacher, please go to that class first and then come to the band room for rehearsal when you can.
If you do not need to meet with another teacher, please be ready to rehearse by 7:45 am.
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
If you are a current 8th-11th Grade student in the band program, this meeting is required to prepare for the upcoming marching band season!
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:00 pm
Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th Grade)
May 17
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Leadership Camp (Leadership students only)
July 20-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 4/25-5/1
Hello!
Please read the following notes and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Arts-a-la-Carte
Arts-a-la-Carte is THIS Sunday, May 1st! Please read the following details and let me know if you have any questions.
CALL TIME: 1:15 pm
DRESS: Concert Black
A detailed schedule will be sent later in the week with performance times, but we will be finished around 5 pm!
All 7th-12th Grade band students are required to participate.
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion Tuesday tomorrow, 4/26 from 3:15-5:15 pm. If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
6th Grade Band
Our final band practice will meet on Wednesday, April 27 from 3:10-4:30. Even if you have not been able to attend any other afternoon practice, I hope you will be able to make it to this last meeting!
Please bring your music/instruments!
Band Banquet and Spring Band Concert
Concert band students are in the middle of preparing a phenomenal concert for you all. Please plan to come to our spring band concert and band banquet on May 13th!
We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to help with the refreshments/set-up at the concert/banquet, please contact Renee Livingood: rlivingood@bbschool.org
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6 pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
If you are a current 8th-11th Grade student in the band program, this meeting is required to prepare for the upcoming marching band season!
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Arts-a-la-Carte (7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
CALL TIME: 1:15
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:00 pm
Marching Band Spring Meeting (7th-11th Grade)
May 17
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Leadership Camp (Leadership students only)
July 20-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 4/18-4/22
Hello!
I hope you all had a great Easter. Please read the following notes and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion Tuesday tomorrow, 4/19 from 3:15-5:15pm . If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
6th Grade Band
We will NOT have 6th grade band on Wednesday afternoon, 4/20.
Our final band practice will meeting on Wednesday, April 27 from 3:10-4:30. Even if you have not been able to attend any other afternoon practice, I hope you will be able to make it to this last meeting!
Leadership Applications
Leadership applications for the 22-23 marching band season are now available! Please pick up a leadership application from the band room. For the digital copy of the application and the link to the form please click here: Leadership Application
The last day to turn in leadership applications is Friday, April 22nd!
Arts-a-la-Carte
Arts-a-la-Carte is just around the corner on Sunday, May 1st! Come see just how talented our students are! It will be awesome.
All 7th-12th Grade band students are required to participate. Times and specific details to come.
Band Banquet and Spring Band Concert
Concert band students are in the middle of preparing a phenomenal concert for you all. Please plan to come to our spring band concert and band banquet on May 13th! More details to come.
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are in interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
If you are a current 8th-11th Grade student in the band program, this meeting is required to prepare for the upcoming marching band season!
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Arts-a-la-Carte (7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 4/11-4/14
Hello!
It is time to bring these weekly emails back! The spring semester is busy for everyone, so please read these notes carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion Tuesday tomorrow, 4/12 from 3:15-5:15pm . If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
6th Grade Band
We WILL have 6th grade band on Wednesday afternoon, 4/13 from 3:10-4:30pm!
6th Grade students can drop off their instruments in the band room on Wednesday morning or keep them in the Middle School hallway until after school. Please remember to bring your music!
If you are an upper school student and would like to help on Thursday, I would love for you to come. You will also receive service hours for your time. Let Ms. Smith know if you are coming.
Leadership Applications
Leadership applications for the 22-23 marching band season are now available! Please pick up a leadership application from the band room. For the digital copy of the application and the link to the form please click here: Leadership Application
Arts-a-la-Carte
Arts-a-la-Carte is just around the corner on Sunday, May 1st! Come see just how talented our students are! It will be awesome.
All 7th-12th Grade band students are required to participate. Times and specific details to come.
Band Banquet and Spring Band Concert
Concert band students are in the middle of preparing a phenomenal concert for you all. Please plan to come to our spring band concert and band banquet on May 13th! More details to come.
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are in interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
Color Guard Clinic
Calling all 7th-11th Grade Ladies! THIS week is our color guard clinic! Please see the attached info and invite all of your friends to join us for this free clinic!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LCURn9fo5-52lZvcQg5aur_3RX7ZiMWF/view?usp=sharing
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Band Color Guard Clinic (any 7th-11th Grade students interested in Color Guard)
April 11-14
3:30-5:00pm
Arts-a-la-Carte (7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 4/4-4/8
Hello!
It is time to bring these weekly emails back! The spring semester is busy for everyone, so please read these notes carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
Beauty and the Beast
Buy your tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast! It's going to be FANTASTIC! No tickets will be sold at the door. There are 5 performances on April 7th-April 10th. Use the link below to purchase your tickets!
https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/61661
Percussion Tuesdays
We will have percussion Tuesday tomorrow, 4/5 from 3:15-5:15pm . If you are a 7th-11th Grade percussionist, please come!
6th Grade Band
We WILL have 6th grade band on Wednesday afternoon, 4/5 from 3:10-4:30pm!
6th Grade students can drop off their instruments in the band room on Wednesday morning or keep them in the Middle School hallway until after school. Please remember to bring your music!
If you are an upper school student and would like to help on Thursday, I would love for you to come. You will also receive service hours for your time. Let Ms. Smith know if you are coming.
Leadership Applications
Leadership applications for the 22-23 marching band season are now available! Please pick up a leadership application from the band room. For the digital copy of the application and the link to the form please click here: Leadership Application
Arts-a-la-Carte
Arts-a-la-Carte is just around the corner on Sunday, May 1st! Come see just how talented our students are! It will be awesome.
All 7th-12th Grade band students are required to participate. Times and specific details to come.
Band Banquet and Spring Band Concert
Concert band students are in the middle of preparing a phenomenal concert for you all. Please plan to come to our spring band concert and band banquet on May 13th! More details to come.
Marching Band Spring Meeting
We will have our marching band spring meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6pm. If you are a rising 7th-11th grade member of our band program or a parent/guardian of a member, please attend this meeting!
Also, if you have friends that are in interested in band/color guard, please have them and their parents attend this meeting!
Color Guard Clinic
Calling all 7th-11th Grade Ladies! Next week is our color guard clinic! Please see the attached info and invite all of your friends to join us for this free clinic!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LCURn9fo5-52lZvcQg5aur_3RX7ZiMWF/view?usp=sharing
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Band Color Guard Clinic (any 7th-11th Grade students interested in Color Guard)
April 11-14
3:30-5:00pm
Arts-a-la-Carte (7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:00 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
2022 BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 12
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your week!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 2/28-3/4
Hello!
I am glad to be back. I hope everyone had a great week last week. Please read this email carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
Percussion Tuesdays
Percussion Tuesday is canceled for 3/1. We will start back next week (3/8)
6th Grade Band
We WILL have 6th grade band on THURSDAY afternoon, 3/3! I have had school meetings on Wednesdays that I have not been able to change. As soon as we are able, we will have practice on Wednesdays again. I am sorry for the inconvenience.
Thursdays rehearsal will be from 3:10-4:30 in the band room.
Next week, we will be meeting on Monday, March 7.
If you are an upper school student and would like to help on Thursday, I would love for you to come. You will also receive service hours for your time. Let Ms. Smith know if you are coming.
Important Upcoming Dates
March 3- 6th Grade Band- 3:10-4:30
March 4- 7-12th Grade Band Assignments Due
March 7- 6th Grade Band- 3:10-4:30
March 8- Percussion Tuesdays- 3:15-5:15
March 10- 7th-12th Grade Festival Concert- 6pm
Future Important Dates for our Band/Music Program
Festival Concert (7th-12th Grade Band Students)
March 10
6 pm
Band Color Guard Clinic (any 7th-11th Grade students interested in Color Guard)
- April 11-14
- 3:30-5:00pm
Arts-a-la-Carte (Piano, Guitar, 7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
- May 13
- 6:30 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade Band Students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
- July 18-22
- 8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
2022 BBS Band Christmas Concert
- December 12
Thank you so much for your flexibility. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your weekend!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Weekly Email 1/31-2/4
Hello!
The week ahead will be different, but we are going to make the best of it! I ask that everyone read the ENTIRE email so that we can prepare for the week ahead. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Pep-Band/ Rock Band
Our Season has officially come to an end. I know we did not get to rehearse or play at all of the games we wanted, but I am thankful for everything that we were able to do.
Thank you for your time and hard work! Be on the look out for possible Rockband rehearsals throughout the rest of this semester.
Percussion Tuesdays
Percussion Tuesdays start tomorrow! (2/1)
Every year, percussion students meet on Tuesdays after school to work with our drum instructor, Andy Empey. Percussion Tuesdays are not required, but HIGHLY recommended for all current 7th-11th Grade students.
We will begin Percussion Tuesdays on February 1st from 3:15-5:15pm. If you are a 7th-11th grade percussionist, please make plans to attend.
Please let Ms. Smith know if you are not able to come a certain day, so that we can prepare for these rehearsals.
6th Grade Band
We WILL have 6th grade band Wednesday afternoon, 1/26!
Wednesdays rehearsal will be from 3:10-4:30 in the band room. Students can drop their instruments off during open classroom, or keep them in the middle school hallway until after school.
If you are an upper school student and would like to help on Wednesday, I would love for you to come. You will also receive service hours for your time. Let Ms. Smith know if you are coming.
Important Upcoming Dates
February 1- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15 pm
February 2- 6th Grade Band 3:10-4:30
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Festival Concert (7th-12th Grade Band Students)
March 10
6 pm
Band Color Guard Clinic (any 7th-11th Grade students interested in Color Guard)
April 11-14
3:30-5:00pm
Arts-a-la-Carte (Piano, Guitar, 7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
May 13
6:30 pm
Graduation (8th-12th Grade band students)
May 20
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 18-22
8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
2022 BBS Band Christmas Concert
- December 12
Thank you so much for your flexibility. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your weekend!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 1/24-1/29
Hello!
The week ahead will be different, but we are going to make the best of it! I ask that everyone read the ENTIRE email so that we can prepare for the week ahead. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Instrument and Music Pick-up
Every student in Piano, Guitar, and 7th-12th grade band MUST have an instrument for the upcoming week. The band room will be open on Monday from 8am-3pm. To do the assignments for the digital week you must have your instrument and music.
Piano students: You will need a piano and your music at home. If you do not have a piano and/or your music at home, you need to come and get yours from school.
Guitar Students: You will need a guitar, pick, and tuner at home. If you do not have these items, you need to come and get them from school.
Band Students: You will need your instrument, Scale packet, rhythm packet, and 7th Grade will need red book. If you do not have these items, you need to come to school to pick them up.
Percussion Students: You will need a keyboard and/or mallet instrument and a practice pad/snare drum.
General Music Students: General music students will not need their instruments. All assignments will be completed through the google classroom on your Chromebook.
Once again, the band room will be open from 8 am to 3 pm on Monday, 1/24. You MUST have the above items to complete the assignments for the week. If there is a reason you cannot come to the band room on Monday, please let me know so that I can arrange another plan.
Digital Platform
All instruction/assignments will be posted on Renweb/Facts and google classroom. Assignments will be turned in on Google Classroom. If you are not in the google classroom for your class, please use the code below to join. PLEASE check to make sure you are in the google classroom. All assignments will be posted on Monday by 1 pm.
Piano: vyfq52g
2nd Period Guitar: 25lh4vv
3rd Period Guitar: awplpsn
6th Grade General Music*: simwxcb
7th Grade Band: ikyjlw5
8-12 Concert band: gumyk42
*All 6th Grade general music students will need to join the general music class using the code above.
Instructions and assignments for each class will be posted on Monday. Students will need to check renew/facts and google classroom each day to make sure all assignments are completed.
Pep-Band/ Rock Band
We only have two more games this season that we will be playing at.
We WILL be playing on Friday, 1/28 and Saturday, 1/29 of this week.
Details for Bball game on Friday 1/28:
Students will be on the digital platform during the day on Friday, but will need to be at school at 4:30 pm to prepare for the basketball game.
Call Time for the game is 4:30 pm.
Students will be done around 9:30 pm.
Please email/text Ms. Smith to confirm you are coming to this game.
Details for Bball game on Saturday 1/29:
Call Time for the game is 4:30 pm.
Students will be done around 9:30 pm.
Please email/text Ms. Smith to confirm you are coming to this game.
Percussion Tuesdays
Every year, percussion students meet on Tuesdays after school to work with our drum instructor, Andy Empey. Percussion Tuesdays are not required, but HIGHLY recommended for all current 7th-11th Grade students.
We will begin Percussion Tuesdays on February 1st from 3:15-5:15pm. If you are a 7th-11th grade percussionist, please make plans to attend.
Please let Ms. Smith know if you are not able to come a certain day, so that we can prepare for these rehearsals.
6th Grade Band
We WILL have 6th grade band Wednesday afternoon, 1/26! I realize that many students will not be able to attend because of many different reasons.
Wednesdays rehearsal will be from 3:30-5:00 in the band room.
This rehearsal is completely optional, but I would love to our group to have a chance to get together and play this week! Please email Ms. Smith if you are planning to attend on Wednesday.
If you are an upper school student and would like to help on Wednesday, I would love for you to come. Let Ms. Smith know if you are coming.
Lesson Times
If you would like for your student to have an in-person or a virtual private lesson over the next week, please email me and we will set a lesson time!
Important Upcoming Dates
January 26- 6th Grade Band- 3:30-5:00pm
January 28- Pepband/rockband @ Basketball Game 4:30-9:30 pm
January 29- Pepband/rockband @ Basketball Game 4:30-9:30 pm
February 1- Percussion Tuesday 3:15-5:15 pm
Future Important Dates for our Band Program
Festival Concert (7th-12th Grade Band Students)
March 10
6 pm
Band Color Guard Clinic (any 7th-11th Grade students interested in Color Guard)
- April 11-14
3:30-5:00pm
Arts-a-la-Carte (Piano, Guitar, 7-12th Grade band students)
May 1
Band Spring Concert and Banquet (7th-12th Grade band students)
- May 13
- 6:30 pm
BBS Drumline and Guard Camp (Marching Band Students)
- July 18-22
- 8:30-5:30
BBS Band Camp (Marching Band Students)
July 25-29
8:30-5:30
2022 BBS Band Christmas Concert
- December 12
Thank you so much for your flexibility. Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Have a great rest of your weekend!
Blessings,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 1/5-1/7
Hello!
We made it to the 2nd semester! I hope you all enjoyed some well deserved rest. You might not be ready to start the new semester, but I am so excited for our community to be back together again. Many great things have happened, are happening and will happen for our school and band program. I hope and pray that God will work through our band and school as we work this semester!
Because of the short week, we do not have many notes. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the information below.
Pep-Band/ Rock Band rehearsals
It is Basketball season! We will be playing at home games where both the girls and boys will be playing!
We have made one change to the Basketball Rehearsal Schedule:
Pep-Band Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm.
Rock Band Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm.
Since it is a short week, we will only have Rock Band this week on Thursday afternoon (1/6)
The full Basketball Schedule can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
6th Grade Band
We have started a new band program with 6th Grade students! We have 35 6th graders that come Wednesday afternoons to participate in Band.
These students are just beginning on their instrument. If any students would like to volunteer to help on Wednesday afternoons, please be in the band room from 3:00-4:30 pm on Wednesday Afternoons.
I can give volunteer/service hours for this time as well. The 6th grade students love when the older students stay to play along side them.
Upcoming Basketball Games
The band will NOT be playing at the basketball game tonight, 1/4.
Our next Basketball game we will play at is Tuesday, January 11.
UTC Honor Band
If you have signed up for UTC honor band, please read the email sent from Professor Coleman with important information for the clinic.
All-East Senior Clinic Auditions
If you are auditioning for All-East Senior Clinic, please be practicing. Also, be looking for an email that will come out later today from me with information about the clinic auditions.
Important upcoming dates*:
January 5- 6th Grade Band (3:00-4:30)
January 6- RockBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
January 8- All- East Senior Clinic Auditions (Specific audition times have been sent out)
January 10- Pep-Band Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
January 11- Bball Game- Pep/Rock Band Performs
January 12- 6th Grade Band (3:00-4:30)
January 13- RockBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 12/6-12/11
Hello!
It is concert week! This is a busy week for our BBS band department. We have many rehearsals and performances this week. Please read through the information carefully and let me know if you have any questions!
Christmas Concert
Our Christmas concert will be in the Jett Gym on Tuesday, December 7! The concert will begin at 7 pm. Invite your family and friends to this concert!
Call time for all students is at 6 pm.
7th-12th grade Band students will perform. This is a grade for class, so attendance is mandatory!
Concert Attire*-
Students will wear concert black. See the following for details:
Women: Black blouse and slacks, or black dress. All blouses and dresses should have a sleeve (cap sleeve, 3/4 or long sleeve). Slacks and skirts should be knee or floor length. Black dress shoes.
Men: Black dress shirt (i.e. collared, or nice buttoned shirt) and black slacks. A long black tie is optional. All socks should be black and shoes should be black dress shoes.
*We will also be having a tacky Christmas sweater contest! Wear your Christmas sweater on top of your concert black. The person with the best Christmas sweater will win a prize!
If you are willing to help set up/clean up, please email me!
Pep-Band/ Rock Band rehearsals
It is Basketball season! We will be playing at home games where both the girls and boys will be playing!
We have made one change to the Basketball Rehearsal Schedule:
Pep-Band Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm.
Rock Band Rehearsals will be on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm.
We will have both rehearsals this week.
The full Basketball Schedule can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
6th Grade Band
We have started a new band program with 6th Grade students! We have 35 6th graders that come Wednesday afternoons to participate in Band.
These students are just beginning on their instrument. If any students would like to volunteer to help on Wednesday afternoons, please be in the band room from 3:00-4:30 pm on Wednesday Afternoons.
I can give volunteer/service hours for this time as well. The 6th grade students love when the older students stay to play along side them.
Basketball game Friday!
We will have a basketball game against Silverdale Friday night. This is a HUGE game. We will be playing at both the girls at guys game. Details are below:
Band room Doors Open at 5:15 pm
Call time is 5:15 pm (Dinner on your own)
5:15-5:45- Set up on stage
6 pm- Lady Bucs Play
7:30 pm- Bucs Play
9 pm- Pack everything back into band room and go home!
Important upcoming dates*:
December 6- PepBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert (Call time 6 pm, Performance at 7 pm)
December 8- 6th Grade Band After School Program (3:00-4:30)
December 9- RockBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
December 10- Bball Game- Pep/Rock Band Performs
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/28-12/3
Hello!
I hope everyone had a great break and feels rested! We have a couple of big events coming up for our band program. Please read the weekly email carefully and reach out with any questions you may have!
Christmas Concert
Our Christmas concert will be in the Jett Gym on Tuesday, December 7! The concert will begin at 7 pm. Invite your family and friends to this concert!
Call time for all students is at 6 pm.
7th-12th grade Band students will perform. This is a grade for class, so attendance is mandatory!
If you are willing to help set up/clean up, please email me!
Junior Clinic Results!
Congratulations to the following students on auditioning at the ETSBOA Junior Clinic Auditions and being selected to participate in the ETSBOA Junior Clinic Honor Band!
Sohil Darisipudi
DJ Diaz
Lilly Floied
Travin Voiles
This event is such an honor to be selected for. These students will be participating in a clinic and performance on December 10 and 11. More information will be sent out about the performance next week if you would like to go support them!
Pep-Band/ Rock Band
It is Basketball season! We will be playing at home games where both the girls and boys will be playing! Pep-Band Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm.
We WILL have Pep-Band/Rock Band Rehearsal Tomorrow from 3:15-4:15!
The full Basketball Schedule can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
6th Grade Band
We have started a new band program with 6th Grade students! We have 35 6th graders that come Wednesday afternoons to participate in Band.
These students are just beginning on their instrument. If any students would like to volunteer to help on Wednesday afternoons, please be in the band room from 3:00-4:30 pm on Wednesday Afternoons.
I can give volunteer/service hours for this time as well. The 6th grade students love when the older students stay to play along side them.
Important upcoming dates*:
November 29- PepBand/RockBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
December 1- 6th Grade Band After School Program (3:00-4:30)
December 6- PepBand/RockBand Rehearsal (3:15-4:15)
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert (Call Time-6:00/ Performance Time 7:00)
December 8- 6th Grade Band After School Program (3:00-4:30)
December 10- Bball Game- Pep/Rock Band Performs
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/15-11/20
Hello!
As we move into concert/ basketball season, many things will change week by week. Some of the following items might not relate to every student/family, but please read through all of the information and the dates at the end so you do not miss anything important. Reach out with any questions you might have!
Junior Clinic Auditions
If your student is participating in Junior Clinic Auditions, please read the details at this link: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/music-resources/all-east-email
Pep-Band/ Rock Band
It is Basketball season! We will be playing at home games where both the girls and boys will be playing! Pep-Band Rehearsals will be on Mondays from 3:15-5:00pm.
Monday rehearsals will start after thanksgiving.
Rehearsals on Mondays will be split into two groups.
Regular pep-band students (Wind instruments and Drumline) will have practice from 3:15 to 4:05 pm every Monday
Rock Band Students (Guitar, Bass, Piano Drumset) will have practice from 4:05-5:00 pm every Monday.
We will have two rehearsals before the first game Friday. The details are below.
Students can participate in both ensembles if they would like.
The full Basketball Schedule can be found here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/bbs-band-calendar
First Basketball Game is Friday!
Our first basketball game is Friday, Nov 19th!
We will have Rock band rehearsal on Thursday from 4:00-5:00.
We will have BOTH ensembles rehearse on Friday from 3:15-4:15 pm.
Girls Basketball starts at 6 pm, Guys game starts at 7:30 pm. We will play for both games.
6th Grade Band
We have started a new band program with 6th Grade students! We have 35 6th graders that come Wednesday afternoons to participate in Band.
These students are just beginning on their instrument. If any students would like to volunteer to help on Wednesday afternoons, please be in the band room from 3:00-4:30 pm on Wednesday Afternoons.
I can give volunteer/service hours for this time as well. The 6th grade students love when the older students stay to play along side them.
Chair Placement
Don’t forget that Chair Placement Starts today!
Woodwinds- November 15
Brass- November 16
Percussion- November 18
Christmas Concert
Our Christmas concert will be in the Jett Gym! The concert will begin at 7 pm. Invite your family and friends to this concert!
7th-12th grade students will perform. This is a grade for class, so attendance is mandatory!
Important upcoming dates*:
November 15-18- Chair Placement
November 17- 6th Grade band Rehearsal
November 19- Bball Game- Pep/Rock band Perfoms
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10- Bball Game- Pep/Rock Band Performs
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/8-11/12
Hello!
We made it! I am beyond proud of each student, parent, and staff member that has played a part in this band program. We had a very successful marching season and I hope that everyone is encouraged by the hard work of our students! While we will not have marching band rehearsals, competitions, or football games, our year is far from over. This email will give important details over upcoming band events. Please reach out with any questions you have!
Grandparents Day
The band will be performing at both Middle School and Upper School Grandparents Day! The details are below. This is a graded event and all students will be able to leave after each performance.
Middle School GPD
Wednesday, November 10
We will be playing a pep-rally from 11:20-11:30
Upper School students will have a normal school day this day. US students will get out of 4th period at 11:05 and will return to 4th period if there is time.
Middle School does not have a regular school day, but will need to be in the band room by 11:00am.
Middle School students will leave school after our performance at 11:30am.
This will be a performance grade. All students must attend the performance.
Upper School GPD
Thursday, November 11
We will be playing multiple times this day.
Drumline will be playing at 9:45
Guitar Students will be playing at 10:00
All Marching Band will be performing at 10:15
Marching band students will be playing a Pep-Rally at 10:50
Middle School students will have a normal school day on this day.
Middle School Drumline Students will get out at 9:30 am.
All other 8th Grade Band Members will get out at 10:00 am
All Middle School students will return back to class on Thursday by 11:15 am.
Upper School Students do not have a regular school day, but will need to be in the band room by 9:30 am and will be leaving school after our final performance at 11:15 am.
This will be a performance grade. All students must attend the performances.
Pep-Band/Rockband!
It is pep-band season! Remember that our pep-band interest meeting is tomorrow- Monday, November 8! The meeting will be from 3:15-4:15. We will rehearse and talk through what the season looks like.
The games this season are pretty spread out and will not take much time.
Please consider coming to the interest meeting tomorrow to hear more about pep-band and receive a schedule.
Invite all of your friends. We will have spots available for the following instruments: All Wind Instruments, Drumline Instruments, drumset, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Electric Piano.
Even if you are on the fence about joining or just want more information, please plan to attend this meeting. Let me know if you have any questions or a conflict with the meeting.
Chair Placement
Chair Placement will be held after school Monday-Wednesday November 15-17.
Students will sign up for a time slot. These auditions will be blind. Ms. Smith will not look at the signup sheet until after auditions have taken place.
This will be a way for students to get practice at participating in auditions and to receive feedback on what to work on for upcoming auditions
Students already have the music that they will be trying out on. If students need another copy, they can find the music here: https://sites.google.com/bbschool.org/boydbuchananband/music-resources/chair-placement
Students will Perform the following items:
Students will perform both parts of the All-East Audition Music
2 Scales picked at random from the list of 12 scales (Each section will get the same scales, but scales might differ section to section)
Full Range Chromatic Scale
Important upcoming dates*:
November 8- Pep-Band/Rock Band Interest Meeting (3:15-4:15)
November 15-17- Chair Placement
November 19- BBS Basketball Game- Pep-Band
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
November 30- BBS Basketball Game- Pep-Band
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 11/1-11/5
Hello!
We did it! Both competitions were amazing and our students showed up and showed everyone what the BBS Marching Band is about! Thank you students, parents, staff, and volunteers to help us get through the last few weeks. I am so encouraged by every person in this community. We are almost done and we are going to end on a fun couple of days! Please read the information below and let me know if you have any questions.
Upcoming Rehearsals
Rehearsal today has been cancelled! Everyone get some rest and enjoy your day off after a stressful couple of weeks!
We will have rehearsal for Guard and Percussion on Tuesday, Nov 2 from 3:30-6:00 pm
We will also have full band rehearsal on Thursday from 3:00-4:15 on Thursday before our performance.
BBS Family and Friends Show!!
Our family and friends show is on Thursday, November 4th at 6 pm!
This will be our 2nd annual BBS Family and Friends Show. It is a great time to show our school/family/friend community all the hard work our band students put in.
This is a required event for marching students.
Students will stay after school for a quick rehearsal, dinner, and the performance.
Please make plans to invite everyone in your life to this event!
There will be a $5 entry fee to the performance. This money will be put back into our band fund so that we can continue to build on the work that has been put in.
We will need about 8 Adult Volunteers for this event. If you are interested in helping with this event, please email me by Tuesday!
Schedule for Thursday:
3:00-4:15 pm- Marching Rehearsal
4:15-5:00 pm- Dinner
5:00-5:30 pm- Uniforms
5:30 pm- Gates open for Audience
5:30-5:45 pm- Warm up
6:00 pm- Show begins!
7:00 pm- Show ends, clean up, go home!
Away Game against CPA
Away Game this week to Nashville!
I am waiting for the finalized schedule to come out from TSSAA and Athletics. As soon as I have the information, I will send it to you.
We will be wearing full uniforms for this game
Black socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt
Warm Clothes for colder weather
Pep-Band for basketball!
There is not much information to provide about pep-band at this time, but in the past, the band has played at home basketball games to support our varsity basketball teams!
This is an optional group to be a part of, but one of the most fun and exciting things to be a part of.
ALL Students should fill this form out sharing their interested about pep-band: https://forms.gle/H59szfjyoZH6cKr67
Important upcoming dates*:
November 2- Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
November 15-17- Chair Placement
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/24-10/30
Hello!
I want to start by saying what an awesome community of students and parents that we have in the band program. Congratulations to our percussion members who won 1st place in the competition yesterday! I am so encouraged by how yesterday went. I know you are all exhausted, but I know the final couple of weeks of the marching band season will be fun and rewarding. Please let me know if you have any questions about this week’s information.
Away Game against Knox Grace
Away Game this week!
Here is the schedule for Friday’s Game.
We will be wearing full uniforms for this game
Black socks
Athletic Shorts
BBS Band Shirt
Warm Clothes for colder weather
Extended Rehearsals
To prepare for our competitions, we will be extending every rehearsal until 6 pm.
This will let us have more time to clean our show and be as prepared as possible for our competitions.
The extended rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, October 12 and run through Tuesday, November 2.
The extended rehearsals will take the place of extra competition rehearsals.
All rehearsals are required and any absence must be approved by Ms. Smith beforehand.
Competitions
General Competition Information
What are competitions? Competitions are a way for our group to show the hard work we have put in, see other bands perform, celebrate our hard work, and grow from the feedback of the judges. Many of our students have not participated in competitions before, so this will be an exciting opportunity for our band!
We will be performing in two competitions. More details for both of these competitions will come over the next week, but here are the big details for each of our competitions
Rhea County Marching Invitational- (October 30th)
Saturday, October 30- ALL DAY
Here is the schedule of the Marching competition- Logistical Schedule
Here is Saturdays Schedule:
Morning competition rehearsal- 10:00 am
Load Equipment Truck- 11:30 am
Quick Lunch- 12:00
Leave for Rhea County- 12:30 pm
Get to Rhea, unload equipment truck- 1:30 pm
Change into uniforms- 1:30 pm.
Go to warm-up area- 2:40 pm-3:30 pm
After warm-up, travel to field gate 3:30-3:35 pm
Perform “In The Hall of the Mountain King!”- 3:40 pm
Put all equipment back on truck- 4:00
Change out of uniforms into regular band shirt
Watch other bands performs 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Eat Dinner (Bring money for pizza/ concessions)
Awards Ceremony- 8:30 pm
Load Bus after awards- 9:15 pm
Come back to Boyd-10:15 pm
Unload Truck- 10:15 pm
GO HOME AND SLEEP
All of the times above are subject to change. Any major changes will be sent out through remind and email.
Specific Details for Rhea County Competition
This is a HUGE event. Students will be able to see other bands perform and perform in front of a crowd that loves seeing different Marching Bands Perform
This is an all day event. Students are expected to stay and watch other bands perform, watch the awards ceremony, and help unload the truck after the competition day. Please email Ms. Smith with any conflicts that you might have that will interfere with you riding the bus back to Boyd at the end of the Night.
This is a wonderful event for family and friends to come and support our group. Parents and Friends can stay all day or just come to watch our performance. I believe it costs $10 to get into the competition.
Volunteers for the Rhea County Competition.
If you are willing to help up move equipment onto the field for the Rhea County Competition, please email me as soon as possible.
BBS Family and Friends Show
Save the Date! Our family and friends show is on Thursday, November 4th at 6 pm.
This will be our 2nd annual BBS Family and Friends Show. It is a great time to show our school/family/friend community all the hard work our band students put in.
This is a required event for marching students
Please make plans to invite everyone in your life to this event!
We will need volunteers for this date, so be on the lookout for a signup that will come out in the next couple of weeks.
Pep-Band for basketball!
There is not much information to provide about pep-band at this time, but in the past, the band has played at home basketball games to support our varsity basketball teams!
This is an optional group to be a part of, but one of the most fun and exciting things to be a part of.
ALL Students should fill this form out sharing their interested about pep-band: https://forms.gle/H59szfjyoZH6cKr67
Important upcoming dates*:
October 25- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 26 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 28- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 29- Away Game at Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Invitational (All Day)
November 1- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
November 2- Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
November 15-17- Chair Placement
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/18-10/22
Hello!
I pray that each of you had a wonderful break and that you were able to get rested and ready for quarter 2! This is a very important email with information about the events that are upcoming! Please read carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
Home Game against Knox Webb- Homecoming
Regular Home Game Info
Call Time will be 4:00 pm.
The homecoming Ceremony begins at 6:00pm
Dinner will be served
Kick-off is at 7pm
We will be wearing full uniforms. Please bring the following from home:
Black Socks
BBS Band Shirt
Athletic Shorts
Marching Shoes if at home
Extended Rehearsals
To prepare for our competitions, we will be extending every rehearsal until 6 pm.
This will let us have more time to clean our show and be as prepared as possible for our competitions.
The extended rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, October 12 and run through Tuesday, November 2.
The extended rehearsals will take the place of extra competition rehearsals.
All rehearsals are required and any absence must be approved by Ms. Smith beforehand.
Competitions
General Competition Information
What are competitions? Competitions are a way for our group to show the hard work we have put in, see other bands perform, celebrate our hard work, and grow from the feedback of the judges. Many of our students have not participated in competitions before, so this will be an exciting opportunity for our band!
We will be performing in two competitions. More details for both of these competitions will come over the next week, but here are the big details for each of our competitions
Soddy Daisy- Trojan Marching Invitational (October 23rd)
Saturday, October 23- ALL DAY
Soddy Daisy High School
Here is the schedule of the Marching competition- Public Schedule
Our schedule will be extended from the schedule above- Exact times will be announced the Monday of competition week. Here is Saturdays Schedule:
Morning competition rehearsal- 9:15 am
Load Equipment Truck- 10:40 am
Early quick Lunch- 11:10 am
Load bus to Soddy Daisy- 11:30 am
Get to Soddy, unload equipment truck- 12:00 pm
Change into uniforms- 12:20 pm.
Go to warm-up area- 1:15 pm-1:55 pm
After warm-up, travel to field gate 1:55-2:05 pm
Perform “In The Hall of the Mountain King!”- 2:15 pm
Put all equipment back on truck- 2:30-3:00 pm
Change out of uniforms into regular band shirt-2:30-3:00 pm
Watch other bands performs 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Awards Ceremony- 8:30 pm
Load Bus after awards- 9:15 pm
Come back to Boyd-9:45 pm
Unload Truck- 10 pm
GO HOME AND SLEEP
All of the times above are subject to change. Any major changes will be sent out through remind and email.
Specific Details for Soddy Daisy Competition
This is a HUGE event. Students will be able to see other bands perform and perform in front of a crowd that loves seeing different Marching Bands Perform.
Students will wear BBS band Shirt and athletic shorts to rehearsal and under their marching uniforms. You might want to bring jackets and pants if it gets cold later on in the day.
Students should bring money for dinner at the concession stand and any other concessions or merch that would like to purchase.
This is an all day event. Students are expected to stay and watch other bands perform, watch the awards ceremony, and help unload the truck after the competition day. Please email Ms. Smith with any conflicts that you might have that will interfere with you riding the bus back to Boyd at the end of the Night.
This is a wonderful event for family and friends to come and support our group. Parents and Friends can stay all day or just come to watch our performance. I believe it costs $10 to get into the competition.
Volunteers for Soddy Daisy Competition and Rhea County Competition.
If you are willing to help up move equipment onto the field for the Soddy Daisy Competition, please email me as soon as possible.
Rhea County Marching Invitational- (October 30th)
Saturday, October 30- ALL DAY
Here is the schedule of the Marching competition- Logistical Schedule
Our schedule will be extended from the schedule above, but will be around the same times as the Soddy Daisy Competition
A full Schedule for the Rhea County competition will com out on Monday October 25th.
BBS Family and Friends Show
Save the Date! Our family and friends show is on Thursday, November 4th at 6 pm.
This will be our 2nd annual BBS Family and Friends Show. It is a great time to show our school/family/friend community all the hard work our band students put in.
This is a required event for marching students
Please make plans to invite everyone in your life to this event!
We will need volunteers for this date, so be on the lookout for a signup that will come out in the next couple of weeks.
Pep-Band for basketball!
There is not much information to provide about pep-band at this time, but in the past, the band has played at home basketball games to support our varsity basketball teams!
This is an optional group to be a part of, but one of the most fun and exciting things to be a part of.
ALL Students should fill this form out sharing their interested about pep-band: https://forms.gle/H59szfjyoZH6cKr67
Important upcoming dates*:
October 18- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 19 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 21- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 22- Home Game vs. Knox Webb
October 23- Trojan Marching Invitational (All Day)
October 25- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 26 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 28- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 29- Away Game at Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Invitational (All Day)
November 1- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
November 2- Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
November 15-17- Chair Placement
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 10/11-10/15
Hello!
I pray that each of you had a wonderful break and that you were able to get rested and ready for quarter 2! This is a very important email with information about the events that are upcoming! Please read carefully and let me know if you have any questions.
Home Game against Notre Dame- Senior Night
Regular Home Game Info
This week’s game will be special! We will be honoring our senior members that are in band.
Call Time will be 4:15 pm.
Dinner will be served
Kick-off is at 7pm
We will be wearing full uniforms. Please bring the following from home:
Black Socks
BBS Band Shirt
Athletic Shorts
Marching Shoes if at home
SENIOR ONLY INFO
Seniors- Please fill the following form out and have it to me by Tuesday, October 12. I will also give you a copy of this form in class/rehearsal Monday.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aAn0m_EdsoPfOD3jb3SC4SiOM1r4VhLo/view?usp=sharing
Senior parents will need to meet on the Pavilion next to weight room at 6:30 pm Friday to line up for the ceremony.
The Senior ceremony will begin at 6:40 pm.
Extended Rehearsals
To prepare for our competitions, we will be extending every rehearsal until 6 pm.
This will let us have more time to clean our show and be as prepared as possible for our competitions.
The extended rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, October 12 and run through Tuesday, November 2.
The extended rehearsals will take the place of extra competition rehearsals.
All rehearsals are required and any absence must be approved by Ms. Smith beforehand.
Competitions
General Competition Information
What are competitions? Competitions are a way for our group to show the hard work we have put in, see other bands perform, celebrate our hard work, and grow from the feedback of the judges. Many of our students have not participated in competitions before, so this will be an exciting opportunity for our band!
We will be performing in two competitions. More details for both of these competitions will come over the next week, but here are the big details for each of our competitions
Soddy Daisy- Trojan Marching Invitational (October 23rd)
Saturday, October 23- ALL DAY
Here is the schedule of the Marching competition- Public Schedule
Our schedule will be extended from the schedule above- Exact times will be announced the Monday of competition week. Here is an idea of what competitions day will look like:
Morning competition rehearsal
Load Equipment Truck
Load bus to Soddy Daisy
Get to Soddy, unload equipment truck
Change into uniforms
Go to warm-up area
After warm-up, travel to field gate
Perform “In The Hall of the Mountain King!”
Put all equipment back on truck
Change out of uniforms into regular band shirt
Watch other bands performs
Awards Ceremony
Load Bus after awards
Come back to Boyd
Unload Truck
GO HOME AND SLEEP
Rhea County Marching Invitational- (October 30th)
Saturday, October 30- ALL DAY
Here is the schedule of the Marching competition- Logistical Schedule
Our schedule will be extended from the schedule above- Exact times will be announced the Monday of competition week. Here is an idea of what competitions day will look like:
Morning competition rehearsal
Load Equipment Truck
Load bus to Soddy Daisy
Get to Soddy, unload equipment truck
Change into uniforms
Go to warm-up area
After warm-up, travel to field gate
Perform “In The Hall of the Mountain King!”
Put all equipment back on truck
Change out of uniforms into regular band shirt
Watch other bands performs
Awards Ceremony
Load Bus after awards
Come back to Boyd
Unload Truck
GO HOME AND SLEEP
BBS Family and Friends Show
Save the Date! Our family and friends show is on Thursday, November 4th at 6 pm.
This will be our 2nd annual BBS Family and Friends Show. It is a great time to show our school/family/friend community all the hard work our band students put in.
This is a required event for marching students
Please make plans to invite everyone in your life to this event!
We will need volunteers for this date, so be on the lookout for a signup that will come out in the next couple of weeks.
All-East Music and Lower Area Junior Clinic Music
This quarter, we will be spending a great amount of time working on All-East Music/ Lower area Junior Clinic Music.
ALL students will be learning the music for their grade level.
My hope is that many students will work hard on this music and will audition for a place in All-east/Lower area Junior Clinic. More information about these clinics/auditions will come out soon
Music will be given out Today and Tomorrow
Chair Placement
Chair Placement will take place November 15th-17th. Students will sign-up for a time slot after school.
Chair Placement is a mock audition for those participating in All-east Auditions and to help figure out part assignments in our band.
Students will play their all-east/lower area music for chair placement.
All students participate in Chair Placement for a performance grade.
Pep-Band for basketball!
There is not much information to provide about pep-band at this time, but in the past, the band has played at home basketball games to support our varsity basketball teams!
This is an optional group to be a part of, but one of the most fun and exciting things to be a part of.
ALL Students should fill this form out sharing their interested about pep-band: https://forms.gle/H59szfjyoZH6cKr67
Important upcoming dates*:
Upcoming dates for the Band Program
October 11- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 12 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 14- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 15- Home Game- Senior Night
October 18- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 19 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 21- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 22- Home Game vs. Knox Webb
October 23- Trojan Marching Invitational (All Day)
October 25- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 26 Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
October 28- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
October 29- Away Game at Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Invitational (All Day)
November 1- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-6)
November 2- Guard and Drumline Rehearsal (3:30-6pm)
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
November 15-17- Chair Placement
November 20- Lower area Junior Clinic Auditions
December 7- BBS Band Christmas Concert
December 10-11- Lower area Junior Clinic
*More dates might be added. Always check the band calendar on the website for the most up-to-date calendar.
Please be let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Ms. Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 9/27-10/2
Hello!
Please read over the information in this email and let me know if you have any questions!
Band Spirit Store!
The Band store is available for pre-order at www.thebucsstore.com. This store is available to order from until Friday, October 1. We will place the order the following day and will email when these orders are available for pick up. If you have any questions, please email the store that thebucsstore@bbschool.org.
Please consider buying from the spirit store. Wearing Band apparel supports our band and represents our band community to everyone we are around!
10/1 Game Details
We will have an away game this week against CCS!
Students will stay in the band room after school to load the truck and prepare for the game.
Kick-off is at 7pm.
Dinner will be provided.
A detailed Itinerary will be put on this page as soon as possible.
Uniform for the game
We WILL be wearing full uniforms for this game!
Please bring the following from home:
BBS Band Shirt (The one with the shield on the sleeve)
Athletic Shorts
Black Socks
UTC Band Day
If you have signed up for UTC band day, we need to meet Tuesday afternoon (9/28) for 10 minutes to talk about details for this upcoming Saturday. This meeting will take place right after school.
If you are a student going to UTC Band Day, you must be at this meeting.
I will be sending another email out later tonight with more information and details about UTC Band day. Be on the lookout for that email if you signed up for this day.
Upcoming dates for the Band Program
September 27- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 30- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 1- Away game against CCS
October 1- Band Store Closes.
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 4-8- Fall Break!!!
Important dates for our band program:
October 1- Away Game at CCS
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 15- Home vs. Notre Dame (Senior Night)
October 22- Home Vs. Knox Webb (Homecoming)
October 23- Soddy Daisy Marching Competition
October 29- Away vs. Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Competition
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Becca Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 9/20-9/24
Hello!
Please read over the information in this email and let me know if you have any questions!
9/24 Game Details
We will have an away game this week against Columbia Academy!
Please click the following link for the full itinerary:
We will leave during 7th period.
Bring Money for Dinner. This will be an early dinner, so we will also provide snacks for the band during the game and a meal for the band after the game.
If you are interested in riding the bus as a chaperone, please let me know as soon as possible!
Uniform for 9/24 Game
We will be wearing full uniforms for this game.
Please bring the following from home:
BBS Band Shirt (The one with the shield on the sleeve)
Athletic Shorts
Black Socks
Upcoming dates for the Band Program:
September 21- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 23- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 24- Travel to Columbia Academy
September 27- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 28- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 30- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
October 1- Travel to CCS
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 4-8- Fall Break
Important dates for our band program:
October 1- Away Game at CCS
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 15- Home vs. Notre Dame
October 22- Home Vs. Knox Webb
October 23- Soddy Daisy Marching Competition
October 29- Away vs. Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Competition
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Becca Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 9/12-9/17
Hello!
Please read over the information in this email and let me know if you have any questions!
9/17 Game Details
We will have a home game this week against Silverdale!
Call time for this game will be 4:30 pm in the Band Room
Students are welcomed/encouraged to stay in the band room after school on Friday until Call time.
Dinner will be provided!
Uniform for the game
We WILL be wearing full uniforms for this game!
Please bring the following from home:
BBS Band Shirt (The one with the shield on the sleeve)
Athletic Shorts
Black Socks
Pictures from Mrs. Stoll
Mrs. Stoll has given so much time and money to recreate memories through photographs for the BBS Community.
I am attaching a link and a form so that you can look at the photos and order the prints so you can have them at home!
Please do not order photos from the link/ website. Use the google form to order photos.
You may order photos until Friday, September 17th.
These photos are awesome! Please consider buying some pictures to support Mrs. Stoll and our band community
Here is the link for the pictures: https://pbsau83.smugmug.com/BBS-21-22/Band-Members-Photos/n-9hj5kT/
Picture Order Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1szawWbijErmN0xcxz603gTy8nUXqfbLfX_ji5awbusw/edit?usp=sharing
UTC Band Day
UTC Band Day is back!!
Please read the following description from UTC about band day:
For high school band students, we would love to invite you to be a part of the UTC Marching Mocs Band experience for a day.
On Oct 2, 2021, we are inviting all high school band students to join us where you will have the opportunity to rehearse with the and, march with us to the stadium, play with us at the field at halftime, and get a front row seat to watch UTC defeat Western Carolina!
UTC Band day is a great way for our students to do the following:
Get the Experience in playing with a college band
Make connections with Colleges EARLY
See what a “College Game day” looks like
Connect with other students from across the region
Play new music with some phenomenal musicians.
I highly encourage all 8-12 grade students to participate in UTC Band day.
Please fill out this google form by TUESDAY 9/14 if you are interested in UTC Band Day: https://forms.gle/xGYLGC8Aj4H2HQgLA
I will be registering our group for UTC Band Day Tomorrow afternoon. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Upcoming dates for the Band Program
September 13- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 16- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 17- Home Game against Silverdale
September 17- Picture order forms due
September 20- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 21- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 23- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 24- Travel to Columbia Academy
Important dates for our band program:
October 1- Away Game at CCS
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 15- Home vs. Notre Dame
October 22- Home Vs. Knox Webb
October 23- Soddy Daisy Marching Competition
October 29- Away vs. Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Competition
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Becca Smith
BBS Band Weekly Email 9/7-9/10
Hello!
Please read over the information in this email and let me know if you have any questions!
9/17 Game Details
We will have a home game this week against Silverdale!
Call time for this game will be 4:30 pm in the Band Room
Students are welcomed/encouraged to stay in the band room after school on Friday until Call time.
Dinner will be provided!
Uniform for the game
We WILL be wearing full uniforms for this game!
Please bring the following from home:
BBS Band Shirt (The one with the shield on the sleeve)
Athletic Shorts
Black Socks
Pictures from Mrs. Stoll
Mrs. Stoll has given so much time and money to recreate memories through photographs for the BBS Community.
I am attaching a link and a form so that you can look at the photos and order the prints so you can have them at home!
Please do not order photos from the link/ website. Use the google form to order photos.
You may order photos until Friday, September 17th.
These photos are awesome! Please consider buying some pictures to support Mrs. Stoll and our band community
Here is the link for the pictures: https://pbsau83.smugmug.com/BBS-21-22/Band-Members-Photos/n-9hj5kT/
Picture Order Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1szawWbijErmN0xcxz603gTy8nUXqfbLfX_ji5awbusw/edit?usp=sharing
UTC Band Day
UTC Band Day is back!!
Please read the following description from UTC about band day:
For high school band students, we would love to invite you to be a part of the UTC Marching Mocs Band experience for a day.
On Oct 2, 2021, we are inviting all high school band students to join us where you will have the opportunity to rehearse with the and, march with us to the stadium, play with us at the field at halftime, and get a front row seat to watch UTC defeat Western Carolina!
UTC Band day is a great way for our students to do the following:
Get the Experience in playing with a college band
Make connections with Colleges EARLY
See what a “College Game day” looks like
Connect with other students from across the region
Play new music with some phenomenal musicians.
I highly encourage all 8-12 grade students to participate in UTC Band day.
Please fill out this google form by TUESDAY 9/14 if you are interested in UTC Band Day: https://forms.gle/xGYLGC8Aj4H2HQgLA
I will be registering our group for UTC Band Day Tomorrow afternoon. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Upcoming dates for the Band Program
September 13- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 14- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 16- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 17- Home Game against Silverdale
September 17- Picture order forms due
September 20- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 21- Guard (3:15-5:30) and Drumline Rehearsal (3:15-5 pm)
September 23- Marching Band Rehearsal (3:30-5:30)
September 24- Travel to Columbia Academy
Important dates for our band program:
October 1- Away Game at CCS
October 2- UTC Band Day
October 15- Home vs. Notre Dame
October 22- Home Vs. Knox Webb
October 23- Soddy Daisy Marching Competition
October 29- Away vs. Grace
October 30- Rhea County Marching Competition
November 4- BBS Band Family and Friend Show
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Becca Smith