4/25/2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SELECT BAND NTFD CONTEST
This Saturday our Select Beginning Band will be traveling to Richland High School to compete! We perform at RHS at 10:00 AM, parents are welcome to come support us in the audience! Please see the handout for details:
Select Band Member List (1st Tab)
REHEARSAL #2
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Tannahill Cafeteria
NTFD CONTEST
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM | Richland High School
DROP OFF TIME | 7:45 AM @ Tannahill Cafeteria (departing @ 8 AM)
PICK UP TIME | Approx. 1:30 PM @ Tannahill Cafeteria
LUNCH LOCATION | Cici’s Pizza - Clifford | Approx. 12:00 PM
ITEMS NEEDED
Instrument & Band Binder
Brewer Band Shirt, Black Pants, LONG Black Socks, Black Dress Shoes
$8 EXACTLY for Cici’s Buffet & a Drink
NRH2O MUSIC FESTIVAL
We sent home an ORANGE flyer for our NRH2O contest trip last month. All band events/contests/performances are REQUIRED, as they are test grades for the state-required performance aspect of band. Please see the details on the handout:
Please be sure to check off these items beforehand:
Band Fees ($25) should already be paid
Band Travel Release (green form) should already be turned in
Pass ALL classes & NO ISS/OSS
Pay your NRH20 Entry Fee ($30 student, $26 chaperone)
Find your band shirt!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Alonzo. aalonzo@wsisd.net
UPCOMING EVENTS
A second BLUE handout was sent home with a simplified list of band events for your refrigerator or family calendar. All band events/contests/performances are REQUIRED, as they are test grades for the state-required performance aspect of band.
Specific information will be sent out closer to each event. Please plan ahead! Carpooling is a great option for many of these.
CHAPERONES
We still need chaperones in order to go on our trips! If you would like to chaperone any of our trips or contests, please fill out the contest sign up AND the WSISD VIP forms:
NRH2O Chaperone Sign Ups
https://brewerband.org/volunteer/?sheet_id=43
NTFD Chaperone Contest
https://brewerband.org/volunteer/?sheet_id=44
WSISD Volunteer Application
https://laserfiche-forms.wsisd.net/Forms/volunteer-form
AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE NEXT WEEK
The band hall will be open on MONDAY, April 17 for practicing or help. This will change on a weekly basis depending on our other district band events. If anything changes, we will send out a mass text to parents.
INSTRUMENT CUBBY REQUIREMENT
Students are REQUIRED to take their instruments home every day (tubas on weekends). Students who fail to consistently take their instrument home will lose their cubby privileges.
TARLETON BAND CAMP
Tarleton State University (Stephenville) will be hosting their annual Middle School Summer Band Camp (Sunday, June 18 - Thursday, June 22). This camp is OPTIONAL and highly encouraged for all of our 6-8th grade band students; it is a very rewarding and a fun experience.
Auditions are held at check in time, this is simply to place students in groups based on their playing level. Please visit the website for more audition information.
Registration & Cost:
Registration and minimum payment of $100.00 deposit are due by May 31, 2023
All Camp fees ($349 total) must be paid in full by June 7, 2023
** Transportation to this camp is not included; however, carpooling has worked well in the past. Parents will pick up students after their camp performance.
** Be sure to sign up as a RESIDENT so your child will have a place in the dorms.
Important Links:
Email Mrs. Alonzo if you register or have any questions: aalonzo@wsisd.net
Get Camp Updates On Your Phone!
Open a new text message
Enter this phone number: 81010
Text this message: @brewercamp
Mrs. Alonzo’s Camp Phone Number: 817-841-9990 (only available during the camp)
BMS BAND CAMP
If your child is continuing in band next year, we are having a FREE band camp at BMS on July 25, 26 & 27! Students can come meet our 8th graders & learn some new music for middle school! More details will be sent out closer to time. This is highly encourage & not overnight like the Tarleton Band Camp. We hope to see your kiddo there!
Ordering Instruments & Supplies
REEDS - CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, OBOE & BASSOON
If your child plays an instrument that requires reeds, it is time to order a new box! Please DO NOT buy other brands/strengths other than the following:
Clarinet - Vandoren Blue Box, Strength 2.5
Saxophone - Vandoren Blue Box, Strength 2.5
Oboe & Bassoon - Bocal Majority Reeds (Basic - oboe, Rieger - bassoon)
Order HERE from The Bandwagon Music Store
Login to the Bandwagon's Tannahill School Store:
Username: tannahill
Password: band2022
Reeds from The Bandwagon can also be ordered by phone (469-744-9082).
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. www.brewerband.org
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