11/5/2021
WSISD Beginning Band
LEVEL UP!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WINTER (CONCERT) IS COMING
Our first concert of the school year is on Thursday, December 2nd! Please encourage your child to practice at home so they can be ready to put on the best show possible! Individual practice is incredibly important for growth as a musician.
Please be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar. Both rehearsals and the concert are mandatory, as it is the ONLY time we will be able to combine all of our students from Tannahill and Fine Arts Academy. Please ensure that your child is present at all 3 events and transportation is arranged.
REHEARSAL #1
When: Tuesday, Nov. 30
Where: Tannahill Intermediate Cafeteria
701 American Flyer Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Time: After School - 4:30pm
*Students will exit the building around 4:40-4:45
REHEARSAL #2
When: Wednesday, Dec. 1
Where: Tannahill Intermediate Cafeteria
701 American Flyer Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Time: After School - 4:30pm
*Students will exit the building around 4:40-4:45
WINTER CONCERT
When: Thursday , Dec. 2
Where: Brewer High School Auditorium
1025 W Loop 820 N, Fort Worth, TX 76108
Arrival Time: 5:15pm
*Students leave cases in the cafeteria and report on stage
*Parents may enter the auditorium around 5:45
*Students must wear their concert attire (see below)
Showtime: 6:00pm
If you have any scheduling conflicts or questions, feel free to email Mrs. Alonzo or Mrs. Goings so we can help you the best we can. Carpooling with friends is highly recommended for students who ride buses.
CONCERT ATTIRE
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 are being ordered and will be worn at 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
NO OPTIONAL AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE AVAILABLE
Due to an extremely tight schedule, we are unable to supervise students practicing in the band hall after school. Please encourage your student to practice AT HOME and in the mornings in the band hall, which is still available. We apologize for this inconvenience and hope that you are able to hear your child play some fun music as we prepare for our performance on Dec. 2nd!
FAN-PLEDGE FUNDRAISER UPDATE
THANK YOU for all of your support! The fundraiser has ended, 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 as soon as all donations are submitted!
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.