Bedford MS Bands

Fall Concert Updates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 5. The 6th grade band will perform on December 8 in Schafer Auditorium. As always, our concerts are free and open to everyone. Students should dress appropriately for the event. Boys should wear nice pants and a dress shirt or sweater. Our young ladies wear a nice outfit or dress.

The 7th and 8th grade bands will perform the same night. The 7th grade will perform first and the 8th grade will play second. 7th grade is welcome to stay, but it is not required. Parking is tight the night of 7th and 8th grade concerts. The 7th grade parents and students leaving will open up parking spots for our arriving 8th graders and parents. Here is a rough time frame for the evening. The 8th grade start time could run a bit late if the 7th grade runs long or the transition on stage is slower than expected. Both bands will play about 30 minutes.

6:05          7th grade band arrives

6:15          7th grade warms-up briefly on stage

6:30           7th grade concert begins

7:10           8th grade band arrives

7:20           8th grade warms-up briefly on stage

7:30           8th grade concert begins

Washington DC Update – 

Students are able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. Student down payments were due October 9 and the next payment is due November 11. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link on our site.

Here is the updated trip payment schedule:

Down payment due on October 9 and then payments on Nov. 11, Jan. 7, Feb.4, and a final balance on Feb.26.

Only band students should sign up at this point in the process. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact the band office to be placed on the potential chaperon list. We will start assigning chaperons after fall break.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive any type of suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate. The down payment is non-refundable.

We have two fundraisers coming to help students pay for the trip. One started Oct. 28. Students going to Washington can participate if they would like to. The profit from these Washington DC fundraisers can only be used to make payments on the trip and will be deposited directly into each student’s account at Music Travel.

DC Tumbler Sale – 

The tumbler sale for the Washington DC students started Oct. 28 and will run through Nov.10. $6 for each tumbler sold will go into the student’s Music Travel Account to offset the trip cost. The tumblers are supposed to arrive before Christmas Break. Money should be collected when the tumbler is delivered to the customer. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

Marching Stars Advance to the State Semi-Finals –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Pike HS for the ISSMA Semi-State competition this weekend. This places the Stars one step away from advancing to the State Marching Band Finals. Go Stars!

Have a great week!

Washington DC Update – 

Students are able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. Student down payments were due October 9 and the next payment is due November 11. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link on our site.

Music Travel’s system generated an automatic email this week. It was inaccurate and generated the wrong payment schedule.We received an updated schedule a few weeks ago and sent that home with the students along with the trip number. Music Travel has updated the schedule we sent home. Students that have already made a down payment will receive an email from Music Travel with this new schedule. The new schedule will be:

Down payment due on October 9 and then payments on Nov. 11, Jan. 7, Feb.4, and a final balance on Feb.26.

Only band students should sign up at this point in the process. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact the band office to be placed on the potential chaperon list. We will start assigning chaperons after fall break.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive any type of suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate. The down payment is non-refundable.

We have two fundraisers coming to help students pay for the trip. One will begin after we get back from fall break. Students going to Washington can participate if they would like to. The profit from these Washington DC fundraisers can only be used to make payments on the trip and will be deposited directly into each student’s account at Music Travel.

Fall Concert Updates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 5. The 6th grade band will perform on December 8 in Schafer Auditorium. As always, our concerts are free and open to everyone. Students should dress appropriately for the event. Boys should wear nice pants and a dress shirt or sweater. Our young ladies wear a nice outfit or dress.

The 7th and 8th grade bands will perform the same night. The 7th grade will perform first and the 8th grade will play second. 7th grade is welcome to stay, but it is not required. Parking is tight the night of 7th and 8th grade concerts. The 7th grade parents and students leaving will open up parking spots for our arriving 8th graders and parents. Here is a rough time frame for the evening. The 8th grade start time could run a bit late if the 7th grade runs long or the transition on stage is slower than expected. Both bands will play about 30 minutes.

6:05          7th grade band arrives

6:15          7th grade warms-up briefly on stage

6:30           7th grade concert begins

7:10           8th grade band arrives

7:20           8th grade warms-up briefly on stage

7:30           8th grade concert begins

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Evansville for the ISSMA Regional competition this weekend. Go Stars!

Have a great fall break!

Cookie Dough Money Due Oct. 16 –

The sale was a great success and I can’t thank everyone enough for all the effort in helping this project go so well. A big thank you out to those parents that check our website and arrived on Wednesday to pick everything up.

If something is not right with an order let us know and we’ll work with the company to resolve it.

We are trying to collect the money by Oct. 16. This will help us wrap things up before fall break. Just have your child let me know if you need a bit more time for customers you won’t see until fall break.

Congratulations to our IBA Honor Band Participants –

Nine of our students have been selected by the Indiana Band Masters Association to perform with the IBA All-Region Honor Band on November 15 in Jasper. The students selected for this prestigious group are Jenna Blackwell (clarinet), Patrick Fields (tuba), Hallee Gabhart (clarinet), Madeleine Herold (french horn), Jaclyn Lane (flute), Olivia Leach (alto sax), Zoe Randolph (trumpet), Wyatt Scherschel (trumpet), and Journie Terrell (alto sax). I would like to congratulate them on an awesome accomplishment and wish them the best of luck as they prepare.

Washington DC Update for 7th & 8th grade – 

Students should be able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. Our students were given the trip number, account instructions, and payment schedule. More copies are available in the band building. Student down payments are due October 9. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link on our site.

Only band students should sign up at this point in the process with parental help. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact the band office to be placed on the potential chaperon list. Chaperons will start signing up soon.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive any type of suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate. The down payment is non-refundable.

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Jasper HS for contest this weekend. Go Stars!

Have a great week!

Washington DC Update for 7th & 8th grade – 

Students should be able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. Our students were given the trip number, account instructions, and payment schedule. More copies are available in the band building. Student down payments are due October 9. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link on our site.

Only band students should sign up at this point in the process with parental help. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact the band office to be placed on the potential chaperon list. Chaperons will start signing up soon.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive any type of suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate. The down payment is non-refundable.

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Springs Valley HS for contest this weekend. Go Stars!

Beginning Band Books –

All the beginning students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive. We started using these in class on Wed. Sept. 9.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Have a great week!

Washington DC Update for 7th & 8th grade – 

We shared the sign-up information and travel website with the bands on Wednesday. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link on our site. Students should be able to create an account and start making payments. The students were given the trip number, account instructions, and payment schedule. There are more copies available in the band building.

Only band students should sign up at this point in the process with parental help. Parents interested in chaperoning should contact the band office through your child or with email or phone call to be placed on the potential chaperon list. Chaperons will start signing up soon.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive any type of suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate. The down payment is non-refundable.

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they host the first inaugural BNL Marching Stars Invitational this weekend at BNL. The band had a strong performance at Paoli last weekend. The Marching Stars finished in First Place and won awards for Best Music and Best General Effect.

Make it a point to come out to BNL to see our Marching Stars and seven other bands perform on Saturday. The contest begins at 12:00.

Beginning Band Books –

All the beginning students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive. We started using these in class on Wed. Sept. 9.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Have a great week!

Fall Fundraiser Ended Monday –

The Annual Fall Fundraiser came to an end on September 14. I really appreciate all the help and support with this project. The kids have been great and have been very excited about the project.

The cookie dough will be delivered during the week of Oct 5. The money should be collected when the cookie dough is delivered to the customers. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to the Paoli competition of the season. The band had a strong performance at Columbus North and look to build on that this weekend.

Washington DC Update for 7th & 8th grade – 

I have discussed the trip with the students and shared the travel company website with them. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link here on our site. You should be able to go ahead and create your account.

Click on the MTC Online tab and select new user under the sign-in box. You will be taken to a screen to set up your account, create a password, and fill in contact information. You won’t need a trip number to create your account. The payment portal will be opened soon and I’ll share the trip number and necessary information as I receive it.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive a suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate.The down payment is non-refundable.

Beginning Band Books –

All the beginning students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive. We started using these in class on Wed. Sept. 9.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Have a great week!

Fall Fundraiser Ends Monday –

The Annual Fall Fundraiser is coming to an end on September 14. I really appreciate all the help and support with this project. The kids have been great and have been very excited about the project.

The forms are due on September 14 and the cookie dough will be delivered during the week of Oct 5. We are just taking orders now and the money will be collected when the cookie dough is delivered. Checks will be made out to BMS Bands.

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to the first competition of the season. They have been working hard and Mr. Jones has them focused and ready to go. The Stars will be competing at Columbus North HS in one of the largest competitions in the state this weekend.

Washington DC Update for 7th & 8th grade – 

I discussed the trip with the students this week and shared the travel company website with them. The website is http://www.music-travel.com. There is a link here on our site. You should be able to go ahead and create your account.

Click on the MTC Online tab and select new user under the sign-in box. You will be taken to a screen to set up your account, create a password, and fill in contact information. You won’t need a trip number to create your account. The payment portal will be opened soon and I’ll share the trip number and necessary information as I receive it.

Keep in mind students need to attend extra after-school or evening rehearsals in the spring and not receive a suspension or expulsion from school to be eligible to participate.The down payment is non-refundable.

Beginning Band Books –

All the beginning students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive. We started using these in class on Wed. Sept. 9.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Have a great week!

All-Region Honor Band Applications –

Applications are available in the band room for our 8th graders to perform in the All-Region Honor Band. This ensemble is selected by the Indiana Bandmasters Association and performs in Jasper. Students interested need to make sure they have November 14 and 15 free for rehearsals and a performance. These forms need to be returned by next Thursday, Sept. 10.

Fall Fundraiser To Kick Off On Sept. 2 –

This year’s annual fall fundraiser will begin September 2nd and end September 15. We will be selling cookie dough again. Last year’s sale was just incredible and the profits really helped the program grow. We don’t expect the students to sell a lot or be aggressive in taking orders. We are large enough that a few orders from everyone will more than meet our needs. I really appreciate any help at all with this project. From personal experience, I know it is a tough time and some households may have another fundraiser happening with a sibling. The profits enable us to sell supplies and equipment below cost to the students. We also use profits to lower trip costs, so students that participate in fundraisers receive discounts on local band trips.

Beginning Band –

The beginning band spent the week exploring the instruments and going over beginning music notation. We will continue this next week in class. Students that have instruments will begin playing in small groups.

Many of the students have gotten instruments. You can rent online at http://www.paigesmusic.com. Click on the red button and look for Bedford MS band in the drop down menu. You can also rent an instrument for the year at Melody Music Shop in Bloomington. Melody Music’s website is http://www.melodymusicshop.com. You can find links to both stores here on our website.

Beginning Band Books –

Beginning band students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

6th Grade Percussion Auditions –

6th grade percussion auditions are over and I would like to congratulate our new 6th grade percussionists. Now the percussionists need to acquire the stick bag and book they need for class to complete the process. The band department will order these stick bags with what the percussionists need to make it easy for them. Last year the stick bags with the sticks and mallets cost $55 and we are able to keep the price the same this year. They also need to have something to practice bell parts on at home. A bell kit, piano, iPad app, or little electric keyboard work well for this. Stick bags continue to arrive from our supplier. As of today we still have 5 in stock here at BMS. More are on the way. Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Washington DC Spring Break 2016 – 

The 7th and 8th grade bands discussed the upcoming Washington DC trip last week. The itinerary was passed out and we have a lot of very excited band members. The payment portal hasn’t been opened at the company website so you won’t be able to make down payments yet. More information will be out soon..

Have a great week!

Beginning Band –

The beginning band spent the week exploring the instruments and going over beginning music notation. We will continue this next week in class. Students that have instruments will begin playing in small groups.

Several students attended the Paige’s Instrument Display at Oolitic MS last night to line up instruments. You can also rent online at http://www.paigesmusic.com. Click on the red button and look for Bedford MS band in the drop down menu. You can also rent an instrument for the year at Melody Music Shop in Bloomington. Melody Music’s website is http://www.melodymusicshop.com. You can find links to both stores here on our website.

Beginning Band Books –

Beginning band students will need a beginning band book. We use Essential Elements 2000. Most students that rented from Paige’s Music already have this and others may too. The percussion book includes the snare and bell music and costs $15. The rest of the band books are $9. The students that need a book can purchase it from the band office as the books arrive.

Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

6th Grade Percussion Auditions –

6th grade percussion auditions are over and I would like to congratulate our new 6th grade percussionists. Now the percussionists need to acquire the stick bag and book they need for class to complete the process. The band department will order these stick bags with what the percussionists need to make it easy for them. Last year the stick bags with the sticks and mallets cost $55 and we are able to keep the price the same this year. They also need to have something to practice bell parts on at home. A bell kit, piano, iPad app, or little electric keyboard work well for this. Stick bags continue to arrive from our supplier. As of today we still have 3 in stock here at BMS. More are on the way. Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Washington DC Spring Break 2016 – 

The 7th and 8th grade bands discussed the upcoming Washington DC trip in class Friday. The itinerary was passed out and we have a lot of very excited band members. The payment portal hasn’t been opened at the company website so you won’t be able to make down payments yet. More information will be out soon..

Fall Fundraiser To Kick Off On Sept. 2 –

This year’s annual fall fundraiser will begin September 2nd and end September 15. We will be selling cookie dough again. Last year’s sale was just incredible and the profits really helped the program grow. We don’t expect the students to go out and sell a lot or be aggressive in taking orders. We are large enough that a few orders from everyone will more than meet our needs. I really appreciate any help at all with this project. From personal experience, I know it is a tough time and some households may have another fundraiser happening with a sibling. The profits enable us to sell supplies and equipment below cost to the students. We also use profits to lower trip costs, so students that participate in fundraisers receive discounts on local band trips.

Have a great week!