Bedford MS Bands

Bowling Party for the BMS Bands on Dec.  16 –

On Dec. 16th the BMS Band Department will go bowling at the Kingpins Bowl (former Broadview Bowl) in Bedford from 4 pm to 6 pm. It will be a lot of fun and a great time for the band kids to enjoy themselves.

Parents can drop students off at the Kingpins Bowl at 4 pm and pick them up at 6 pm. The cost is free for students that sold the fall fundraiser (and turned in the money) Students that didn’t participate in a fundraiser just need to pay $5 that evening. The cost will include shoes and bowling balls. The students need to remember to wear or bring socks and that all school rules are in effect. Students may also want to bring money to purchase drinks at the concession counter and for any video games they want to play.

Congratulations to our IBA Honor Band Participants –

Congratulations to our IBA All-Region Honor Band participants on a great performance in Jasper last weekend. Our participants were Sam Bair (clarinet), Corbin Bushey (percussion), Calab Long (trombone), Sarah Lowery (French horn), Zachary Maudlin (French Horn), Nick Scherschel (trumpet). I am very proud of the kids for a terrific effort and very thankful to the families for driving them to and from Jasper for the rehearsals and performance.

BMS Band To Participate in LIFE Christmas Fantasia –

The BMS Band Department is excited to participate in the 21st Annual LIFE Christmas Fantasia. The event will be on Saturday, December 7th at the Boys And Girls Club of Lawrence County. The fantasia will feature trees, wreaths, centerpieces, and other Christmas items designed by individuals and groups from all around the area. Mrs. Cook has done a fantastic job putting together a BMS Band tree for the auction. Mrs. Cook, along with members of the band will assemble the tree throughout the week.

The doors will open Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. and the main auction will start at 1:00. We encourage our families to come by and see all the wonderful Christmas items and maybe even bid on one to take home. The money raised will help LIFE continue to do all the wonderful things they do for our community.

Indiana University Young Winds –

The 2014 Indiana University Young Winds program begins in Feb. and our students are invited to participate. It is a program designed for middle school instrumental students as a supplement to the instruction they receive in school. The program focuses on small-group lessons as well as a full band experience for students surrounding the Bloomington campus. It is a wonderful program. Many of our students have participated over the years. I can’t speak highly enough about this opportunity and the benefits of participating. More information is available in the band building and at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/. The program meets on Saturday mornings this spring and has a $75 fee.

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser has come to an end and the money is now past due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

ISSMA Solo and Ensemble –

It is time for our 7th and 8th grade band members to sign up for the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival. It will be held at Bloomington North HS on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. It is a very effective and rewarding experience for band students to participate in. More information is available at the band office for those interested. This is not a required event. It will involve extra practice time and lessons so students need to give this some serious thought before committing. We do have a deadline of Dec. 4 to return fees. See added page to this website for more information.

After School Lessons –

I am available many days after school for free lessons. There are often playing tests for all the bands during class time. The lessons are available until 4:00 and I can help our students on whatever they need help with. Next week I’ll be available after school on Thurs. 12-5.

Have a great week!

Congratulations 6th Grade Band –

Congratulations to our 6th grade band students on an awesome concert. I am very proud of our 6th grade and couldn’t be happier with the effort shown. A big thank you goes out to the large crowd on hand to show support for our students and program. It was a wonderful evening.

IBA Honor Band to perform Nov. 24 –

The IBA All-Region Honor Band will rehearse and perform in Jasper this weekend. Good luck to Sam Bair (clarinet), Corbin Bushey (percussion), Calab Long (trombone), Sarah Lowery (French horn), Zachary Maudlin (French Horn), Nick Scherschel (trumpet). You will represent our program very well this weekend.

BNL Band Concert –

I was very excited to hear the BNL Concert Bands play a concert at the PAC after our 6th Grade Band concert at Schafer Auditorium. The BNL bands sounded great and I was happy to see so many of our BMS alumni still playing in the bands. Mr. Gales and Mr. Jones both do terrific jobs with the bands and are such good examples for the kids to follow. I hope all of our BMS students will continue playing when they reach BNL.

Indiana University Young Winds –

The 2014 Indiana University Young Winds program begins in Feb. and our students are invited to participate. It is a program designed for middle school instrumental students as a supplement to the instruction they receive in school. The program focuses on small-group lessons as well as a full band experience for students surrounding the Bloomington campus. It is a wonderful program. Many of our students have participated over the years. I can’t speak highly enough about this opportunity and the benefits of participating. More information is available in the band building and at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/. The program meets on Saturday mornings this spring and has a $75 fee.

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser has come to an end and the money is now past due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

ISSMA Solo and Ensemble –

It is time for our 7th and 8th grade band members to sign up for the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival. It will be held at Bloomington North HS on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014. It is a very effective and rewarding experience for band students to participate in. More information is available at the band office for those interested. This is not a required event. It will involve extra practice time and lessons so students need to give this some serious thought before committing. We do have a deadline of Dec. 4 to return fees. See added page to this website for more information.

6th Grade Brass & Percussion Step-up –

The 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands earn points for group work ethic, concentration and effort. Individual tardiness, talking and lack of effort lower the ensemble’s daily score. The second round was won by the fifth period 6th grade brass and percussion. Here are the final results:

Period 1 8th Grade Band: 41 points

Period 2 8th Grade Band: 23 points

Period 4 6th Grade Band: 33 points

Period 5 6th Grade Band: 45 points

Period 6 7th Grade Band: 24 points

Period 7 7th Grade Band: 20 points

Every Day is Thanksgiving –

This time of the year is a great time to reflect on everything we are so thankful for. I do this every morning as the school day begins. I love my job and working with the band students at BMS. I am thankful for the opportunity to see them every day and a smile comes across my face every time I think of them.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Upcoming Date –

Nov. 21 – 6th Grade Concert

6th Grade Band Performs Nov. 21 –

The 6th grade band will perform on November 21 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.

Students should arrive at 6:00 for warm-up at 6:10. The concert will begin at 6:30.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a waitlist for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the waitlist. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The second payment is due today, Nov. 15. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this second installment.

Pappa John’s Pizza Cards –

The Pappa John’s Pizza Card sale for the Washington D.C. trip will begin next week. The cards sell for $10 each and have stickers on the back for a free pizza and several special pizza deals. Only students performing on the Washington D.C trip are selling the cards and all the profits go straight to the balance of that student’s account. The first batch of cards have arrived. The sale will run through Feb.

Indiana University Young Winds –

The 2014 Indiana University Young Winds program begins in Feb. and our students are invited to participate. It is a program designed for middle school instrumental students as a supplement to the instruction they receive in school. The program focuses on small-group lessons as well as a full band experience for students surrounding the Bloomington campus. It is a wonderful program. Many of our students have participated over the years. I can’t speak highly enough about this opportunity and the benefits of participating. More information is available in the band building and at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/. The program meets on Saturday mornings this spring and has a $75 fee.

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser has come to an end and the money is now past due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

IBA Honor Band to perform Nov. 24 –

The IBA All-Region Honor Band will rehearse and perform in Jasper the weekend of Nov. 23 – 24. I’ll be around after school on Mon. 11-18, Tues. 11-19, Wed. 11-20 and Fri. 11-22 until 4:30 to help our students with any final preparations for the event.

Have a great week!

Upcoming Dates –

Nov. 21 – 6th Grade Concert

Congratulations to the Marching Stars –

We would like to congratulate the BNL Marching Stars for advancing out of the prelims to the night finals and finishing with a very strong 4th place finish and outstanding color guard at the Mid-States Marching Band Championships. The marching band had a great season and we are very proud of our Marching Stars.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a waitlist for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the waitlist. We will notify you to register when seats open up.

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser is coming to an end and the money is now due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

6th Grade Band Performs Nov. 21 –

The 6th grade band will perform on November 21 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.

Have a great week!

Upcoming Dates –

Nov. 21 – 6th Grade Concert

Good Luck to the Marching Stars at the Mid-States Championship –

We would like to wish the BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Cincinnati to compete in the Mid-States Marching Band Championships. The marching band is having a great season and is coming off a great showing at the ISSMA State Scholastic Class Finals contest this past weekend.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity this week. We have started a waitlist for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the waitlist. We will notify you to register when seats open up.

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser is coming to an end and the money is now due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

6th Grade Band Performs Nov. 21 –

The 6th grade band will perform on November 21 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.

Have a great week!

Upcoming Dates –

Oct. 29 – 7th and 8th Grade Concerts

Nov. 21 – 6th Grade Concert

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

The Stars received a Gold rating on October 12 and advanced to the ISSMA Scholastic Class State Finals to be held in Indianapolis on October 28. Congratulations to our Stars and a job well done and good luck in Indy this weekend!

Cookie Dough Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser is coming to an end and the money is now due. The sale was a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with this project.

Washington DC Information –

The initial $50 deposit is due. Be sure to check the travel company’s website at http://www.music-travel.com/ or call 1-800-616-1112 if you have any questions on payments. All payments are made to the travel company and not to the band department. Please call BMS extension 11505 (Mrs. Cook) if you would like help enrolling online or need access to the internet. Mrs. Cook can help you through the process or set up a time for you to come in and help you set the account up here from the band building. The total enrolled at this time will determine how many buses we take.

Fall Concert Dates –

I am happy to announce our fall concert dates. The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on October 29. The 6th grade band will perform on November 21 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.

Both the 7th and 8th grade band will perform the same night. The 7th grade will perform first and then 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.

6:10          7th grade band arrives

6:20          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

Have a great week!

Upcoming Dates –

Oct. 25 – Cookie Dough money due

Oct. 29 – 7th and 8th Grade Concerts

Nov. 21 – 6th Grade Concert

Six BMS Band Students Selected for All-Region Honor Band –

Congratulations to our All-Region Honor band students. We had six students selected for this prestigious group. The six students representing BMS will be Sam Bair (clarinet), Corbin Bushey (percussion), Calab Long (trombone), Sarah Lowery (French horn), Zachary Maudlin (French Horn), Nick Scherschel (trumpet). These students will rehearse in Jasper on Nov. 23 under the direction of Mr. William Leather from Penn High School. The concert will be at Jasper Middle School on Sunday, November 24.

I am very proud of these students and appreciate the extra effort from them and their parents to participate in this awesome experience. This is truly and honor and now these students are eligible to audition for the All-State band.

Congratulations to the Marching Stars –

The Marching Stars had a strong showing at the inaugural ISSMA Scholastic Class prelim in Jasper on October 12. This was the first return to an ISSMA event in several years for our Marching Stars and they made a strong statement. The Stars received a Gold rating and advanced to the ISSMA Scholastic Class State Finals to be held in Indianapolis on October 28. Congratulations to our Stars and a job well done and good luck in Indy this weekend!

Welcome Mr. Stewart –

We will welcome a new face to the BMS band Department when we return from fall break. His name is Mr. Stewart and he will be student teaching in our program until mid December. Mr. Stewart has been completing undergraduate work at Indiana State University and comes to us from Paoli.

Washington DC Information –

The initial $50 deposit is due. Be sure to check the travel company’s website at http://www.music-travel.com/ or call 1-800-616-1112 if you have any questions on payments. All payments are made to the travel company and not to the band department. Please call BMS extension 11505 (Mrs. Cook) if you would like help enrolling online or need access to the internet. Mrs. Cook can help you through the process or set up a time for you to come in and help you set the account up here from the band building. The total enrolled at this time will determine how many buses we take.

Fall Concert Dates –

I am happy to announce our fall concert dates. The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on October 29. The 6th grade band will perform on November 21 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.

Both the 7th and 8th grade band will perform the same night. The 7th grade will perform first and then 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.

6:10          7th grade band arrives

6:20          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

Current Class Standings –

The 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands earn points for group work ethic, concentration and effort. Individual tardiness, talking and lack of effort lower the ensemble’s daily score. The first round was easily won by the first period 8th grade band. Here are the final results:

Period 1 8th Grade Band: 69 points

Period 2 8th Grade Band: 36 points

Period 4 6th Grade Band: 36 points

Period 5 6th Grade Band: 30 points

Period 6 7th Grade Band: 36 points

Period 7 7th Grade Band: 12 points

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