11/1/2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PAY BAND FEES ONLINE
We are ordering our performance shirts for our December Concert! Students with unpaid band fees will not be able to receive their shirts until their band fees are paid.
Please see the instructions on how to set up accounts & make a payment. If you have any questions, email Mrs. Alonzo (aalonzo@wsisd.net) or Mrs. Goings (cgoings@wsisd.net).
STUDENT PRACTICE
We are pushing to get to our first concert! Please ensure that your child is practicing at least 5 times a week (only 15 - 30 minutes at a time).
** If your child is unable to practice at home due to instrument size or living situation, please ensure they come to school and practice in the mornings (everyday) or after school on open band hall days (not available Wednesdays).
**ALL students must take their instruments home over the weekends!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon. 11/14 | Band Booster Meeting | 7:00PM | Tannahill Band Hall
Mon. 11/28 | Rehearsal #1 | 3:00-4:30 | Tannahill Cafeteria
Mon. 11/30 | Rehearsal #2 | 3:00-4:30 | Tannahill Cafeteria
Mon. 12/5 | Concert | 6:00PM | BHS Auditorium
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: band2022
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
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!
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Stay in the loop or see what other resources we have to offer on our social media accounts!
Link Tree: @brewerband
Facebook: Brewer Band 5-8
Instagram: @brewerbandfans
Twitter: @brewerbands
YouTube: @brewerband
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 2022-2023" when paying online.
Volunteering & Band Boosters
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Throughout the school year we will need parent volunteers for our various events! Please fill the following Volunteer Application if you are interested in chaperoning or helping out this year.
Volunteer Application (Online English)
Volunteer Application (Online Spanish)
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 one of our representatives:
BMS Nick Hale: bms@brewerband.org
FAA Monica Gutierrez: faa@brewerband.org
Future Tannahill Chair: tis@brewerband.org
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