5/6/2024
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPRING CONCERT TUESDAY 5/7!
We are so excited for you to hear the band! All details & times are below. Please help your child locate their band shirt, black pants, long black socks & black dress shows this evening! We are the first band to perform, so please arrive early!
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Arrival Time: 5:30 PM
Performance: 6:00 PM
Entrance: Door 1 OR Doors 14-17 (Cafeteria)
Location: Brewer High School Auditorium
What to Wear:
Blue Band T-shirt
Black Dress Pants/Long Skirts
Long Black Socks
Black DRESS SHOES
What to Bring:
Instrument
Band Binder
NRH2O CHAPERONES
We officially have enough chaperones! Our official list of chaperones (on second page) & trip needs (not finalized) is linked. If you opted to pay online, please do so ASAP (unpaid is highlighted in red on the chaperone list).
CHAPERONE INFORMATION (linked) (this is NOT finalized, but will give you an idea of how the day will run)
NRH2O FESTIVAL
We are almost all set for May 16th! If you need to view the handout that went home, it is linked below. Please encourage your child to stay on their best behavior at school, keep all their grades up, practice at home & find their band shirt :)
** All students attending NRH2O MUST be present at our contest rehearsal on Tuesday, May 14!
** If you opted to pay online, please do so ASAP so we can submit our NRH2O payment information to WSISD administration.
NRH2O Detail Handout (click here)
Payments are non-refundable after the contest day, as we will have already paid the waterpark.
No permission slips will be needed, our Travel Release (green form) from the beginning of the school year serves this purpose.
Parents who are not chaperones will not be allowed to enter the water park or pay at the gate; this is a closed event for your child's safety. However, parents can watch the performance at 2:30pm, as it will take place in the pavilion behind the water park.
If you wish to pick your child up at the water park, you must sign them out with a band director.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have 4 band events left until the end of the school year! Please pay close attention to dates & times below, as we have had a few students left behind after our rehearsals lately.
SPRING CALENDAR DATES (linked)
Date: Tuesday, May 7
Arrival Time: 5:30 PM
Performance: 6:00 PM
Entrance: Door 1 OR Doors 14-17
Location: Brewer High School Auditorium
What to Wear:
Blue Band T-shirt
Black Dress Pants/Long Skirts
Long Black Socks
Black DRESS SHOES
What to Bring:
Instrument
Band Binder
NRH2O REHEARSAL (MANDATORY for Contest Attendees) (linked)
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Tannahill Cafeteria
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | See Handout Above
SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT CHECK IN
Monday, May 20, 2024 | During Class
ONLY oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium, tuba (including home tubas) & percussion (borrowed bell kits)
These instruments will return it to the band directors on this day
If your child is attending a summer band camp, we will send out a summer request form for your to fill out so we can get them an instrument!
REPLACEMENT BAND SHIRTS
If your child has outgrown or lost their Band Uniform Shirt, replacements are $20. You can send this payment to band class with your student. Currently, the only sizes available are Youth Medium, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult L, Adult 2X.
BAND CAMP OPPORTUNITY @ TARLETON STATE
Tarleton State University (Stephenville) will be hosting their annual Middle School Summer Band Camp (June 16-20). 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.
Mrs. Alonzo will be on staff for the Tarleton band camp, so parents can feel at ease knowing that a familiar director will be supervising our students. Camp amenities include performing in a camp band, dorms, meals, swimming pool, recreational activities, and a staff of professionals in the music field.
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.
Middle School - June 16 - 20, 2024
Registration and minimum payment of $100.00 deposit are due by May 20, 2024
All Camp fees ($375 total) must be paid in full by May 31, 2024
** 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 (not activated until camp)
CALENDAR - TENTATIVE
Attached is our band calendar as of this week. Due to construction around the district, we appreciate the flexibility of our band families. All band events, rehearsals, & performances are required and part of your child's band grade.
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!
RENTING AN INSTRUMENT
If your child plays the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or trombone, you will need to personally rent an instrument from a credible instrument vendor, such as The Bandwagon Music Store. 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” or "Fine Arts Academy"
Username: tannahill OR finearts
Password: band2023
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/
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 OR STRENGTH 3 if moved up by a director
SAXOPHONE - Vandoren Blue Box, Strength 2.5 OR STRENGTH 3 if moved up by a director
***Reeds from The Bandwagon can also be ordered by phone (469-744-9082).
OBOE -
Karen's Reed Bin:
Email or Call
817-243-6266
Bocal Majority Reeds:
https://www.thebandwagonmusicstore.com/shop/Reeds/Oboe-Reeds/Bocal-Majority-Reeds.htm
Bocal Majority Intermediate S Reeds
Bocal Majority Basic Reeds
Can also be found here when in stock: https://www.bocalmajoritystore.com/reeds/oboe/
Reeds from The Bandwagon can also be ordered by phone (469-744-9082).
Wildflower Reeds:
https://www.wildflowerreeds.com/shop?category=Oboe+Reeds
Beginner Oboe Reed
Intermediate Oboe Reed
BASSOON -
Ryan Morris Reeds:
https://www.ryanmorrisbassoon.com/shopStandard Bassoon Reed (1 piece)
Rockstar Basson Reed (1 piece)
DO NOT ORDER BLANKS-- they are not pre-shaped for playing
Bocal Majority Rieger Pro 1A Reeds:
Rieger Pro 1A Medium Strength
Can also be found here when in stock: https://www.bocalmajoritystore.com/reeds/bassoon/
***Reeds from The Bandwagon can also be ordered by phone (469-744-9082).
Online Band Resources
BAND WEBSITE
Need more information about our program? Our calendar, booster club information, newsletter, social media accounts, contact information, and so much more are available on our Brewer 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