11/1/2021
WSISD Beginning Band
LEVEL UP!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NO AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE
Please remember that we currently do not have after school practice times available. We apologize for the inconvenience. If after school times become available again, we will send out an announcement. Before school practice is still available everyday as soon as the school doors are open!
CONCERT MUSIC IS COMING!
Music for our December concert is being passed out THIS WEEK! It is very important that your child is practicing AT HOME in order to learn their part for the concert! Please encourage your child to play for you or even other family members!
DECEMBER CONCERT ATTIRE
Our first beginning band concert will be on Thursday, December 2nd @ 6pm! NOW is the BEST time to start shopping around for concert clothing, here is what your child will need:
Black dress pants (slacks)
Places to consider shopping: Walmart, Kohls, & Aeropostale online
Long black socks
Black belt
Black, close-toed, dress shoes (flats work well)
Band shirts will be ordered at the end of this month and will be here in time for the concert! Students who have not paid their band fee will not receive a shirt, please read below for more information.
BAND FEES & T-SHIRTS
We will be ordering student band t-shirts at the end of the month! In order for your student to receive their shirt, their band fee ($25) must be paid. Please check your child's Revtrak account, the same place laptop fees were paid. If you prefer to send cash, please place it in an envelope with your child's full name. You can send payments with your child or leave the envelope in the front office for us to pick up. All receipts are available online in Skyward. Band fees are marked as "TIS/FAA Band Activity Fee 2021-2022."
How To Set Up Your Revtrak Account
FAN-PLEDGE FUNDRAISER UPDATE
We are less than $400 shy of our new goal, $13,000! THANK YOU! The fundraiser is ending, please turn in any cash donations you have received in a sealed envelope with your child's full name on it. Prizes will be given to our top earners next month!
Ordering Instruments & Supplies
SUPPLY LISTS
Please select the instrument your child will be playing this year to be directed to the correct supply list. Having the right supplies sets each student up for a successful year in band!
ORDERING AN INSTRUMENT
For the success of all Brewer Band members, it is imperative that instruments and instrument accessories are in working order every day. Below are instructions on how to rent and order instruments/instrument kits from our preferred vendor.
ORDERING AN INSTRUMENT ACCESSORY "SUPPLY" KIT
Click on “School Listings”
Click on “Tannahill Intermediate”
Username: tannahill
Password: band2021
Select Kit (make sure you select “with rental” if you just rented an instrument with bandwagon.)
Select pickup for delivery (Bandwagon will deliver to the school.)
Put student’s name, first and last, in the notes section.
For accessory kit payment plans, purchases must be set up over the phone.
The Bandwagon Music Store & Repair
(469) 744-9082
(817) 583-0001
https://www.thebandwagonmusicstore.com/
Online Band Resources
BAND WEBSITE
Need more information about our program? Our calendar, booster club information, newsletter, social media accounts, Remind codes, contact information, and so much more are available on our Brewer Beginning Band Website!
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We know that most students will likely be absent at some point throughout the year. To help with any gaps in missed instruction, many of our lessons are on Youtube! Should your student miss a lesson or just feel like they need a refresher on a skill, visit our YouTube Channel!
PAYING FEES ON REVTRAK
Our $25 band fees can be paid online via our district Revtrak system. Please be sure it says "TIS/FAA Band Activity Fee 2021-2022" when paying online.
Volunteering & Band Boosters
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Throughout the school year we will need parent volunteers, especially for our band trip! Please fill the following Volunteer Application if you are interested in chaperoning or helping out this year.
https://www.wsisd.com/apps/pages/volunteer
BREWER BAND BOOSTERS
Want to be involved in our Brewer Band Program? You should become a Fightin’ Bear Band Booster Member today and invite your friends and family to do so as well. https://fightinbearband.com/membership/
Booster meetings are open to everyone - you do not have to be a paid member to attend the meeting. There are various ways to volunteer as a band booster such as High School varsity concession stands, hemming dresses/uniforms, volunteering to chaperone, preparing snacks for the marching band, and helping in other hospitality opportunities. Please contact Liana Wester if you have any questions or would like to help!
Liana Wester: lianawester@yahoo.com
Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great way to provide one-on-one instruction that does not happen in the typical band class. These lessons are taught by highly certified instructors who are professionals on your child's instrument! Private lessons are a great way to speed up the learning process and target specific skills for your child!
Lessons are $18.00-$20.00 each for a half hour/half class period. Students may also sign up for a buddy lesson, 2 students in the same band class will take a lesson at the same time for half price.
Private lessons are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
For more information visit: bit.ly/brewerlessons
Contact Us
Mrs. Alonzo aalonzo@wsisd.net
Mrs. Johnson amanda.johnson@wsisd.net
Ms. Gonzalez jordyn.gonzalez@wsisd.net
Mrs. Goings cgoings@wsisd.net
Mr. Duke kduke@wsisd.net
Read Receipt
Thank you for reading our most recent WSISD BEGINNING BAND NEWSLETTER. Please sign our Read Receipt.