9/23/2022
ANNOUNCEMENTS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - THURS, OCT. 6
We will be hosting a multi-district band contest at BMS and need parent volunteers to help us make it a success! We would greatly appreciate any of our Tannahill, FAA or BMS parents to help with the event! Please sign up on the link below if you’re able to help.
When: Thursday, Oct. 6
Where: Brewer Middle School
Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (expect to be finished around 2:00)
Sign Ups: https://brewerband.org/volunteer/?sheet_id=34
PAY BAND FEES ONLINE
$25 Band fees are now charged to your student's school account through Revtrak. Please see the instructions on how to set up accounts & pay! We will not be collecting cash or checks for band fees.
BAND HALL PRACTICE HOURS - OPTIONAL
Starting next week, the band hall will be open until 4:00PM every day, EXCEPT WEDNESDAYS, for students to stay and practice after school. THIS IS OPTIONAL. Here are the guidelines:
Students must be actively practicing
Off-task or misbehaving students will be asked to leave
They risk losing the privilege of staying after school
Students MUST be picked up by 4PM
Mrs. Alonzo will not be able to stay after hours to wait on rides
Consistently late rides will be asked not to stay after school
The band hall will continue to open at 6:45AM for morning practicers.
FAN-PLEDGE FUNDRAISER
It's not too late to keep entering contacts for Fan-Pledge! We have 2 more weeks of the campaign!
$100 CASH will be rewarded to one student whose name is drawn from our top sellers!
BAND FORMS
All students were sent home with a GREEN Travel Release Form & some students have an additional YELLOW Instrument Agreement Form. Please fill out and return these as soon as possible!
NEW CALENDAR DATES
We have an updated calendar with concert/rehearsal changes due to STAAR testing conflicts! Please see the following updated dates!
**There will no longer be 2 separate beginning bands. We will be performing as one massive band!
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