Bedford MS Bands

Congratulations 7th and 8th Grade Bands –

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Grade Bands on terrific performances. I’m very proud of you and excited about the potential you have shown so far this year.

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.

I plan to be available after school Monday and Wednesday next week until 4:00 pm to help any All-Region Honor Band students with any final preparations they may need for the Honor Band weekend.

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

Have a great week!

Fall Concert Dates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 3. 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.

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. 6th grade times will be posted closer to the concert date.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

Have a great week!

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Center Grove HS to compete this Saturday in the Indiana State Music Assoc. Regional Competition.

We would also like to congratulate the Marching Stars. Last weekend the Marching Stars competed in the Indiana State School Assoc. District competition and received a Gold rating and special distinction awards in Music, Marching, and General Effect. Way to go Stars. We are so proud of you.

Fall Concert Dates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 3. 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.

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. 6th grade times will be posted closer to the concert date.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

Have a great Fall Break!

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Jasper to compete this Saturday in the Indiana State Music Assoc. District Competition.

Fall Concert Dates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 3. 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.

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. 6th grade times will be posted closer to the concert date.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

Cookie Dough Money Due Oct. 14 –

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 Tuesday to pick everything up.

We are trying to collect the money by Oct. 14. 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 after Oct. 14.

Have a great week!

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 13 in Jasper. The students selected for this prestigious group are 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). I would like to congratulate them on an awesome accomplishment and wish them the best of luck as they prepare.

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 to compete this Saturday evening.

Fall Concert Dates –

The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will play in Schafer Auditorium on November 3. 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.

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. 6th grade times will be posted closer to the concert date.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

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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.

Have a great week!

Good Luck to the Marching Stars –

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Floyd Central HS to compete this Saturday evening. The Stars will also appear in the Mitchell Persimmon Festival Parade Saturday afternoon.

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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.

Have a great week!

Fall Fundraiser Ended Monday –

The Annual Fall Fundraiser came to an end on September 12. 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 3. 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 host the annual BNL Marching Stars Invitational this weekend at BNL. The band had a strong third place performance at Salem last weekend.

Make it a point to come out to BNL to see our Marching Stars and the other bands perform on Saturday. The contest begins at 11:00.

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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.

Have a great week!

All-Region Honor Band Applications –

Applications are available online 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 12 and 13 free for rehearsals and a performance. These forms need to be filled out online by Friday, Sept. 9 at 9:00 pm. The site is at IBA All-Region Online Registration. Information about this event and the access code for the registration process is available in the band building.

Fall Fundraiser Kicked Off On Sept. 1 –

This year’s annual fall fundraiser began September 1 and will run until September 12. We are selling cookie dough again. Last year’s sale 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. Students that participate in fundraisers receive discounts on local band outings and events. The product will be delivered during the week of Oct. 3 – 7. The exact date will be announced as that week approaches.

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 Salem HS on Saturday evening.

6th Grade Percussion Auditions –

6th grade percussion auditions are wrapping up. Percussionists will need a stick bag and book if they are chosen. The band department will order these stick bags with what the percussionists need. The sticks and mallets along with the stick bag cost $60. They also need to have something to practice bell parts on at home. A bell kit, piano, iPad app, or little electric keyboard will work for this.

The stick bags should arrive soon. We’ll let the kids know when they arrive. Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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.

Have a great week!

Fall Fundraiser Kicked Off On Sept. 1 –

This year’s annual fall fundraiser began September 1 and will run until September 12. We are selling cookie dough again. Last year’s sale 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. Students that participate in fundraisers receive discounts on local band outings and events. The product will be delivered during the week of Oct. 3 – 7. The exact date will be announced as that week approaches.

6th Grade Percussion Auditions –

6th grade percussion auditions are wrapping up. Percussionists will need a stick bag and book if they are chosen. The band department will order these stick bags with what the percussionists need. The sticks and mallets along with the stick bag cost $60. They also need to have something to practice bell parts on at home. A bell kit, piano, iPad app, or little electric keyboard will work for this.

The stick bags should arrive soon. We’ll let the kids know when they arrive. Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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.

Beginning Band –

Here are links and some brief information on companies that rent or sell instruments.

Paige’s Music: This is where most of our students rent from. Great instruments and even greater service. They come to the school once a week and have been servicing North Lawrence forever. I have worked with them personally since 1984. www.paigesmusic.com

Melody Music Shop: Located in Bloomington. Very friendly and good instruments. Some of our students take lessons there and I have always found them very helpful and kind whenever I have been in the store making a purchase. www.melodymusicshop.com

Conrad’s Music: Located in Corydon, but they service Orleans and Mitchell just south of us. Very good prices, good instruments, and great people to work with. I’ve talked with the owner and they are happy to help our students. www.conradmusicservice.com. You won’t find our school listed, but the Mitchell and Orleans links will give you the information you need.

Woodwind Brasswind: located in northern Indiana. This company does a lot of internet business. You can spread the cost of an instrument across 36 months interest free, if you use their credit card. Very low rates, but there are some hoops to jump through. Look for this special promotion link on certain instruments.They have a very wide range of price and quality. Be careful to purchase a quality instrument that will hold up to middle school use. I have worked with them in the past and have purchased items from them. You just need to know what you are looking for. They are very helpful if you give them a call.  Woodwind Brasswind

Have a great week!

Beginning Band –

Here are links and some brief information on companies that rent or sell instruments.

Paige’s Music: This is where most of our students rent from. Great instruments and even greater service. They come to the school once a week and have been servicing North Lawrence forever. I have worked with them personally since 1984. www.paigesmusic.com

Melody Music Shop: Located in Bloomington. Very friendly and good instruments. Some of our students take lessons there and I have always found them very helpful and kind whenever I have been in the store making a purchase. www.melodymusicshop.com

Conrad’s Music: Located in Corydon, but they service Orleans and Mitchell just south of us. Very good prices, good instruments, and great people to work with. I’ve talked with the owner and they are happy to help our students. www.conradmusicservice.com. You won’t find our school listed, but the Mitchell and Orleans links will give you the information you need.

Woodwind Brasswind: located in northern Indiana. This company does a lot of internet business. You can spread the cost of an instrument across 36 months interest free, if you use their credit card. Very low rates, but there are some hoops to jump through. Look for this special promotion link on certain instruments.They have a very wide range of price and quality. Be careful to purchase a quality instrument that will hold up to middle school use. I have worked with them in the past and have purchased items from them. You just need to know what you are looking for. They are very helpful if you give them a call.  Woodwind Brasswind

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 $17. The rest of the band books are $10. 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 underway.Percussionists will need a stick bag and book if they are chosen. The band department will order these stick bags with what the percussionists need. The sticks and mallets along with the stick bag cost $60. They also need to have something to practice bell parts on at home. A bell kit, piano, iPad app, or little electric keyboard will work for this.

The stick bags should arrive soon. We’ll let the kids know when they arrive. Checks can be made out to BMS Band.

Fall Fundraiser To Kick Off On Sept. 1 –

This year’s annual fall fundraiser will begin September 1. We will be selling cookie dough again. Last year’s sale 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. Students that participate in fundraisers receive discounts on local band outings and events.

Have a great week!