Beginner Band

They have come so far! We are so proud of the performance these beginners put on! Winter break is a great time for them to play for family and friends during the holiday! Invite your beginners to play some of their Olympic Lines from Essential Elements or some of their Winter Concert music for family and friends! The break is also a great time to work ahead on their Make Music lines! They should have about 5 lines done at this point, how many more can they complete over break! Reed instruments - don't forget to upgrade to a size 3 over break!

Questions to ask your beginner about our Winter Concert:

• How did you feel about your winter concert performance?

Upcoming Dates

• Enjoy your break!

Concert Band

I am VERY proud of the work Concert Band has done between Thanksgiving break and our concert! It feels like our music came a long way in a short time! We had many great productive rehearsals and I hope we can bring that energy into the new year and improve upon it as we enter our next season of music! Click the links here to get a preview of possible music for our next concert cycle. You can search these on Smart Music as well!

Southampton March 

Egyptique 

Time Lord 

Soaring 

Questions to ask your band student:

• Which potential song do you like most?

Upcoming Dates:

• Enjoy your break!

Symphonic Band

I am so proud of the work that Symphonic band did between Thanksgiving break and our Concert! The students worked very hard to add many musical moments to our performance and their hard work showed off in a big way. It is truly amazing what KIDS can do, they represent the best of the best and I am very thankful for their dedication to our program. We had fun reading some new music this week and are looking forward to digging into a challenging UIL program when we return.

 Questions to ask your band student:

• What was your favorite December moment?

Upcoming Dates:

• Enjoy your break!

Jazz Band

Fabulous job this holiday season! Each performance got better and better! Coming back from break you will get SEVERAL pieces from me to start working on for the Spring semester! Click through links below for some of the possible choices. I am very grateful to have each jazz band student in this program! Thank you for showing up, learning your part, and doing something extra special for our program!! 

Brazil 

Sunday Morning 

Sing, Sing, Sing 

Upcoming Dates and Performances:

• 2/5/25 - LD Bell Jazz Showcase performance @ Ld Bell

Jazz Band Resources:

• Membership Guidelines and Welcome Letter

• Fall Jazz Calendar - All rehearsals and performances (as of now) are listed.

  • Link the Google Calendar to your calendar!

• Pay $40 jazz fee online - includes jazz shirt, snacks, clinicians, travel, etc

• Jazz Band Remind - @jazzbronco

Band Resources

Band Wishlist

Music and Arts 

Smart Music/Make Music - Assignments 

LD Bell Band Website 

HEB VPA Instagram