Bedford MS Bands

Good Luck to Our Solo & Ensemble Participants –

Many of our 7th and 8th grade band members have signed up for the ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival and I wish them the best of luck. The festival will be held at Bloomington HS North on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Any cancellation announcements will be aired on 103.7 (WFIU) and posted on the Bloomington North Band website (www.bhsnbands.com).

Annual Butter Braid Sale Started Jan. 17 –

Butter Braid time has rolled around again. This band fundraiser is the most anticipated and profitable fundraiser of the year. People are always asking about this sale. The kids are not required to participate, but if participants sell 3 – 4 butter braids we will have a tremendous sale. It takes a lot of resources to keep a program of nearly 300 operating and this sale is a big part of meeting that need.

The sale will begin Jan. 17. Orders are due back to the band office sooner than expected. They are due back by Jan. 31. We still anticipate delivery on, or near, Feb. 22. There is also a chance for sellers to earn a $1000 scholarship.

8th Grade Bands to Perform Feb. 28 –

The 8th grade bands have been invited to perform with the Oolitic and Shawswick Bands on Feb. 28 at BNL. The BNL Directors have put together a great evening  featuring some of the BNL Bands and the combined 8th Grade Concert Bands.

The students will ride buses to BNL the morning of the performance to rehearse together for the concert that night.  That evening the students will report to BNL at 6:30 pm to prepare for the concert. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

Have a great week!

Solo Information –

Performance times and more detailed information on expected attire, procedures, and warm-up times are available for the students to bring home.

After School Lessons for Solo & Ensemble –

I will be available next week after school for free solo & ensemble lessons. Solo and ensemble festival is January 28 at Bloomington High School North. Our students are welcome to rehearse in the practice rooms while I float around to help them. I plan to be available after school on Monday Jan. 23 until 4:00 pm, Tuesday Jan. 24 until 4:00 pm, Wednesday Jan. 25, and Thursday Jan. 26 until 4:00 pm. Students performing at the upcoming Solo and Ensemble should try to stay some afternoon to rehearse solos or ensembles.

Percussion Tutoring at BNL – 

Mr. Jones will be available Tuesday evening, Jan. 24 to help percussionists with solos and other percussion techniques from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the BNL band room.

Annual Butter Braid Sale Started Jan. 17 –

Butter Braid time has rolled around again. This band fundraiser is the most anticipated and profitable fundraiser of the year. People are always asking about this sale. The kids are not required to participate, but if participants sell 3 – 4 butter braids we will have a tremendous sale. It takes a lot of resources to keep a program of nearly 300 operating and this sale is a big part of meeting that need.

The sale will begin Jan. 17. Orders are due back to the band office sooner than expected. They are due back by Jan. 31. We still anticipate delivery on, or near, Feb. 22. There is also a chance for sellers to earn a $1000 scholarship.

8th Grade Bands to Perform Feb. 28 –

The 8th grade bands have been invited to perform with the Oolitic and Shawswick Bands on Feb. 28 at BNL. The BNL Directors have put together a great evening  featuring some of the BNL Bands and the combined 8th Grade Concert Bands.

The students will ride buses to BNL the morning of the performance to rehearse together for the concert that night.  That evening the students will report to BNL at 6:30 pm to prepare for the concert. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

Have a great week!

Solo Times Have Arrived –

The performance times have arrived for our soloists. I shared these times with them today. Look for these performance times and more detailed information on procedures, warm-up times, and expected attire to come home next week.

After School Lessons for Solo & Ensemble –

I will be available next week after school for free solo & ensemble lessons. Solo and ensemble festival is January 28 at Bloomington High School North. Our students are welcome to practice in the practice rooms while I float around to help them. I plan to be available after school on Monday Jan. 16 until 4:00 pm, Tuesday Jan. 17 until 4:00 pm, Wednesday Jan. 18, and Thursday Jan. 19. Students performing at the upcoming Solo and Ensemble should try to stay some afternoon to rehearse solos or ensembles.

Percussion Tutoring at BNL – 

Mr. Jones will be available Tuesday evening, Jan. 17 to help percussionists with solos and other percussion techniques from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the BNL band room.

Annual Butter Braid Sale Starting Jan. 17 –

Butter Braid time has rolled around again. This band fundraiser is the most anticipated and profitable fundraiser of the year. People are always asking about this sale. The kids are not required to participate, but if participants just sell 3 – 4 butter braids we will have a tremendous sale. It takes a lot of resources to keep a program of nearly 300 operating and this sale is a big part of meeting that need.

The sale will begin Jan. 17. Orders are due back to the band office by Feb. 3 and we anticipate delivery on, or near, Feb. 22. There is also a chance for sellers to earn a $1000 scholarship.

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

Have a great week!

After School Lessons for Solo & Ensemble –

I will be available next week after school for free solo & ensemble lessons. Solo and ensemble festival is January 28 at Bloomington High School North. Our students are welcome to practice in the practice rooms while I float around to help them. I plan to be available after school on Monday Jan. 9 until 4:00 pm, Tuesday Jan. 10 until 4:00 pm, Wednesday Jan. 11, and Thursday, Jan. 12 until 4:00. Students performing at the upcoming Solo and Ensemble should try to stay some afternoon to rehearse solos or ensembles.

Annual Butter Braid Sale Starting Jan. 17 –

Butter Braid time has rolled around again. This band fundraiser is the most anticipated and profitable fundraiser of the year. People are always asking about this sale. The kids are not required to participate, but if participants just sell 3 – 4 butter braids we will have a tremendous sale. It takes a lot of resources to keep a program of nearly 300 operating and this sale is a big part of meeting that need.

The sale will begin Jan. 17. Orders are due back to the band office by Feb. 3 and we anticipate delivery on, or near, Feb. 22. There is also a chance for sellers to earn a $1000 scholarship.

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

Have a great week!

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

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.

Annual Butter Braid Sale Coming Soon –

Butter Braid time has rolled around again. This band fundraiser is the most anticipated and profitable fundraiser of the year. People are always asking about this sale. The kids are not required to participate, but if we could get participants to just sell 3 – 4 butter braids we will have a tremendous sale. It takes a lot of resources to keep a program of nearly 300 operating and this sale is a big part of meeting that need.

The sale will start during the week of Jan. 16. The company is looking at a start date of Jan. 17 or Jan. 20. There is also a chance for sellers to earn a $1000 scholarship.

Have a Wonderful Christmas and New Year!

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

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.

Have a great week!

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

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.

Have a great week!

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.

Indiana University Young Winds Program –

The 2017 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 28, 2017. 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.

Young Winds will meet on Saturdays from 9 am to 11 am in the Musical Arts Center (MAC) on the IU campus.  The MAC is located on Jordan Avenue, one block north of 3^rd Street. There is a $15 registration fee and $60 tuition fee.

January 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 4, 25

April 1, 8, 15

Concert: April 22nd

More information is available at www.music.indiana.edu/precollege/year-round/wind/

Have a great week!

Congratulations 6th Grade Band –

Congratulations to our 6th grade beginning band students for a tremendous first concert. You did a wonderful job and I’m very proud of you. You have come so far in just a few weeks.

The next 6th grade performance will be for the NLCS Fine Arts Festival. The festival begins April 3, 2017 and we will perform on Tuesday, April 4.

Congratulations to IBA Honor Band Performers – 

Congratulations to Marcus Allen (bass clarinet), Kimberly Jenkins (trumpet), DJ Kirby (clarinet), Maggie Lewis (bari sax), Andrew Lindell (trumpet), Davis Miller (trombone), Jordan Strunk (trombone), and Elizabeth Zhang (flute). You had a great concert and represented our program very well. I am very proud of you and appreciate all you did to prepare for the weekend. A big thank you goes out to your parents, families and friends for getting you back and forth to Jasper and attending the concert.

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 HS North on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. It is a very educational 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 Nov. 28 to return forms and fees.

Smart Music Special Sale Begins Next Week –

This is the software we use in class. It is a great system and this is a wonderful price. We have this on our practice room computers and iPads.

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.

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!

IBA Honor Band to perform Nov. 13 –

The IBA All-Region Honor Band will rehearse and perform in Jasper on Nov. 12 and 13. Students will need to check in and pay any fees at Jasper MS at 8:30 am on Nov. 12. The concert will be Nov. 13 at 4:00 pm.

Good luck to Marcus Allen (bass clarinet), Kimberly Jenkins (trumpet), DJ Kirby (clarinet), Maggie Lewis (bari sax), Andrew Lindell (trumpet), Davis Miller (trombone), Jordan Strunk (trombone), and Elizabeth Zhang (flute). You will represent our program very well.

6th Grade Fall Concert Information –

The 6th grade band will perform on November 17 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.

Here is a rough time frame for the evening.

6:35         6th grade band arrives

6:50         6th grade warms-up briefly on stage

7:00         6th grade concert begins

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 HS North on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. It is a very educational 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 Nov. 28 to return forms and fees. The forms will be available out next week.

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.

Have a great week!