Issue #07
Week of September 27, 2021
Please take a few minutes to read through all of the information below each week. We make every effort to keep this information as succinct as possible, but all of it is important to the success of your child in the FCMS Band.
Please take a few minutes to read through all of the information below each week. We make every effort to keep this information as succinct as possible, but all of it is important to the success of your child in the FCMS Band.
FCMS Band Website
FCMS Band Website
We utilize our website for information on private lessons, our calendar, etc. Our website may be found at www.firstcolonyband.com.
We utilize our website for information on private lessons, our calendar, etc. Our website may be found at www.firstcolonyband.com.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” - Plato
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” - Plato
Contained in this Newsletter
Contained in this Newsletter
- Pep Rally Rehearsal - Honors Band & Symphonic Band Performing in the Pep Rally - Tuesday 28 September 2021 - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
- Region Band Master Class - Honors Band - Friday 1 October 2021 - 5:15 PM - 8:15 PM
- School-Owned Instruments and Instrument Use Fee
- Band Fees
- Video of the Week
- Symphonic & Honors Bands Sectionals - Required & Graded
- Band Handbook (Signature Page & Medical Form are now PAST DUE!)
- Instruments & Supplies
- Band Calendar
- Charms Office
- Private Lessons
Pep Rally Rehearsal - Honors Band & Symphonic Band Performing in the Pep Rally - Tuesday 28 September 2021 - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Pep Rally Rehearsal - Honors Band & Symphonic Band Performing in the Pep Rally - Tuesday 28 September 2021 - 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Who: All Honors Band members & any members of the Symphonic Band performing in the Pep Rally
Who: All Honors Band members & any members of the Symphonic Band performing in the Pep Rally
What: Pep Rally Rehearsal in preparation for the Pep Rallies to take place on Wednesday 29 September 2021
What: Pep Rally Rehearsal in preparation for the Pep Rallies to take place on Wednesday 29 September 2021
When: Tuesday 28 September 2021, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
When: Tuesday 28 September 2021, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
What to Bring: Your instrument, pep band music, and a pencil
What to Bring: Your instrument, pep band music, and a pencil
Region Band Masterclass
Region Band Masterclass
Who: All Honors Band members from FCMS, FSMS, and QVMS
Who: All Honors Band members from FCMS, FSMS, and QVMS
What: An amazing opportunity to take part in a master class taught by a professional on your instrument to help furhter polish your region etudes and scales and help prepare you for the region auditions!
What: An amazing opportunity to take part in a master class taught by a professional on your instrument to help furhter polish your region etudes and scales and help prepare you for the region auditions!
When: The evening of Friday 1 October 2021
When: The evening of Friday 1 October 2021
- 4:10 PM - Go home and relax (unless volunteering to help set up)
- 5:15 PM - Be back at FCMS to eat pizza
- 6:15 PM - Masterclasses begin
- 8:15 PM - Masterclasses end and you should be picked up promptly (unless volunteering to help clean up)
What to Wear: Band t-shirt (must meet school dress code)
What to Wear: Band t-shirt (must meet school dress code)
What to Bring: Your instrument, region band music and scales, and a pencil
What to Bring: Your instrument, region band music and scales, and a pencil
School-Owned Instruments
School-Owned Instruments
Information was sent home on Friday with students who use school-owned instruments regarding the $80 Instrument Use Fee assessed by Fort Bend ISD each year. This fee has been added to your Charms account and may be paid online through Charms or via cash or check to the Band Directors.
Information was sent home on Friday with students who use school-owned instruments regarding the $80 Instrument Use Fee assessed by Fort Bend ISD each year. This fee has been added to your Charms account and may be paid online through Charms or via cash or check to the Band Directors.
Band Fees
Band Fees
All students in the FCMS Band have been assessed the $30 Band Fee for this year. This fee is payable through Charms or via cash or check to the Band Directors.
All students in the FCMS Band have been assessed the $30 Band Fee for this year. This fee is payable through Charms or via cash or check to the Band Directors.
Video of the Week
Video of the Week
Symphonic & Honors Bands Sectionals - Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021
Symphonic & Honors Bands Sectionals - Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021
See below for the sectional schedule for Symphonic & Honors Bands that begins on Monday, August 16, 2021. Click on the image for a larger version to view.
See below for the sectional schedule for Symphonic & Honors Bands that begins on Monday, August 16, 2021. Click on the image for a larger version to view.
Sectional attendance and participation will count as a grade each week, so be sure to be on time!
Sectional attendance and participation will count as a grade each week, so be sure to be on time!
Band Handbook - Signature & Medical Forms - PAST DUE
Band Handbook - Signature & Medical Forms - PAST DUE
The Band Handbook can be found by clicking the files below. Please take some time to read through the handbook with your child so that you understand all of the procedures and policies put in place for middle school band programs in FBISD.
The Band Handbook can be found by clicking the files below. Please take some time to read through the handbook with your child so that you understand all of the procedures and policies put in place for middle school band programs in FBISD.
The final two pages of the handbook are specific to the First Colony Middle School Band. Please be sure you read and understand those pages.
The final two pages of the handbook are specific to the First Colony Middle School Band. Please be sure you read and understand those pages.
There are two forms that must be returned no later than Friday, August 20, 2021. One is the Medical Form and the other is the Handbook Signature Form. Both of these forms were passed out to students on Friday, August 13, 2021 (as a double-sided page). Please fill them both out, sign them, and return them as soon as possible to the band directors, but no later than Friday, August 20, 2021.
There are two forms that must be returned no later than Friday, August 20, 2021. One is the Medical Form and the other is the Handbook Signature Form. Both of these forms were passed out to students on Friday, August 13, 2021 (as a double-sided page). Please fill them both out, sign them, and return them as soon as possible to the band directors, but no later than Friday, August 20, 2021.
Instruments and Supplies
Instruments and Supplies
Band students have all been assigned a locker in the band facility and we are ready to get started with instruction on our instruments!
Band students have all been assigned a locker in the band facility and we are ready to get started with instruction on our instruments!
If you have not yet secured your child's instrument and accessories for Band, please do so immediately! We have begun instruction on the instruments and we don't want any students to be behind! Students need to bring their instruments and all supplies needed for band each day that they have band (four days a week due to the Tuesday/Wednesday block).
If you have not yet secured your child's instrument and accessories for Band, please do so immediately! We have begun instruction on the instruments and we don't want any students to be behind! Students need to bring their instruments and all supplies needed for band each day that they have band (four days a week due to the Tuesday/Wednesday block).
Wire music stands, practice marimbas, and practice pad stands should be left at home for use while playing there. We have those items for students use at school. All other supplies should be brought each day.
Wire music stands, practice marimbas, and practice pad stands should be left at home for use while playing there. We have those items for students use at school. All other supplies should be brought each day.
***Important: All students must retrieve their instrument and supplies from their band locker each day after school and take them home to play. This is also a precaution in case there is any reason that students are not at school the following day.***
***Important: All students must retrieve their instrument and supplies from their band locker each day after school and take them home to play. This is also a precaution in case there is any reason that students are not at school the following day.***
Band Calendar
Band Calendar
Our Band calendar is available as a Google Calendar on our website. Click the button below to view that calendar. You may also add it to your own Google Calendar for easy reference.
Our Band calendar is available as a Google Calendar on our website. Click the button below to view that calendar. You may also add it to your own Google Calendar for easy reference.
Additionally, we will be creating and passing out an event list for each band for students to reference that is specific to their band.
Additionally, we will be creating and passing out an event list for each band for students to reference that is specific to their band.
As event dates approach, we will be reminding students of upcoming commitments and providing additional details for the event.
As event dates approach, we will be reminding students of upcoming commitments and providing additional details for the event.
All currently planned events are on the calendar, but some events will be added when their dates are set. We will communicate when new events are added.
All currently planned events are on the calendar, but some events will be added when their dates are set. We will communicate when new events are added.
Charms Office Assistant
Charms Office Assistant
We use Charms Office Assistant each day to help the band program run smoothly and efficiently. Using Charms, parents may update contact information as it changes, and check and pay their child's financial balances. We highly encourage parents to check Charms regularly to help them stay up to date. Instructions for accessing Charms are below.
We use Charms Office Assistant each day to help the band program run smoothly and efficiently. Using Charms, parents may update contact information as it changes, and check and pay their child's financial balances. We highly encourage parents to check Charms regularly to help them stay up to date. Instructions for accessing Charms are below.
2. Click the "Enter/Login" button at the top.
2. Click the "Enter/Login" button at the top.
3. Under "Parent/Student/Members" enter the school code - fcmsband
3. Under "Parent/Student/Members" enter the school code - fcmsband
4. Your child's password is their six-digit FBISD ID number. This will take you to the area specific to your child. If this is the first time you are logging into Charms, you will be asked to create a personalized password.
4. Your child's password is their six-digit FBISD ID number. This will take you to the area specific to your child. If this is the first time you are logging into Charms, you will be asked to create a personalized password.
5. If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Mr. Matschek or Mr. Berndt.
5. If you are having trouble logging in, please contact Mr. Matschek or Mr. Berndt.
From the student area, you will be able to edit your contact information, as well as check financial details and pay fees online. We are always working to utilize Charms to its fullest potential.
From the student area, you will be able to edit your contact information, as well as check financial details and pay fees online. We are always working to utilize Charms to its fullest potential.
Contact Us
Contact Us
3225 Austin Parkway
3225 Austin Parkway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-634-3292
281-634-3292