Bedford MS Bands

Indiana University Young Winds –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment was Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

Welcome Mr. Corbin –

We will welcome a new face to the BMS band Department. His name is Mr. Corbin and he will be student teaching in our program until May. Mr. Corbin has been completing a Degree at Indiana University and comes to us with a broad background in performance, repair and education. I am very excited to have Mr. Corbin as a member of our BMS Band family. He already shows tremendous promise and potential.

Fundraiser Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser and D.C. tumbler sale have come to an end and the money is due. The sales were a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with these projects. The cookie dough raised money for the band department and the tumblers helped the D.C. students pay for the Washington D.C. trip.

Congratulations BNL Pep Band – 

Congratulations to the BNL Pep band for finishing in first place in Class AAAA at the Orleans Pep Band Invitational last weekend. You guys were great and I am so proud to see so many BMS Alumni participating.

Mr. Berger To Present At Upcoming Conference –

Mr. Berger will be presenting a clinic at the 2016 Indiana Music Educator’s Conference in Ft. Wayne. This is the third time Mr. Berger had been asked to present  at the state-wide conference. This a great honor for the BMS band program and demonstrates all the hard work and dedication taking place in the band building each day.

Have a great week!

Indiana University Young Winds –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment was Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

Fundraiser Money Due –

The cookie dough fundraiser and D.C. tumbler sale have come to an end and the money is due. The sales were a huge success, but now we have the job of collecting all the money. Thank you to all that helped with these projects. The cookie dough raised money for the band department and the tumblers helped the D.C. students pay for the Washington D.C. trip.

Have a great week!

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment is due Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

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 –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

Have a Wonderful Christmas and New Year!

DC Tumblers, (except BNL) Have Arrived – 

The tumblers have arrived. $6 for each tumbler sold will go into the student’s Music Travel Account to offset the trip cost. Money should be collected when the tumbler is delivered to the customer. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

The BNL tumblers are special order and should arrive Dec. 16 and be ready for distribution on the 17th.

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 couple of months.

The next 6th grade performance will be for the NLCS Fine Arts Festival. The festival begins April 4, 2016 and we will perform on Tuesday, April 5.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment is due Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

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 –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

Have a great week!

DC Tumblers Have Not Arrived – 

The tumblers were scheduled to arrive today, December 10. They have not arrived as planned. I’ll update this site when I receive information on the new arrival day.

$6 for each tumbler sold will go into the student’s Music Travel Account to offset the trip cost. Money should be collected when the tumbler is delivered to the customer. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

DC Tumblers to Arrive Dec. 10 – 

The tumblers are scheduled to arrive December 10. $6 for each tumbler sold will go into the student’s Music Travel Account to offset the trip cost. Money should be collected when the tumbler is delivered to the customer. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment is due Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

6th Grade Band Concert Dec. 8 –

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.

7:05          6th grade band arrives

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

7:30          6th grade concert begins

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 –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

Have a great week!

DC Tumblers to Arrive Dec. 10 – 

The tumblers are scheduled to arrive December 10. $6 for each tumbler sold will go into the student’s Music Travel Account to offset the trip cost. Money should be collected when the tumbler is delivered to the customer. Checks can be made out to BMS Bands.

Washington DC Trip at Capacity –

The Washington DC trip has reached full capacity. We have started a wait-list for those still interested. Please let the band office know if you would like to be placed on the wait-list. We will notify you to register when seats open up. The third payment is due Jan. 7. Make sure to visit the website: http://www.music-travel.com/ to pay this third installment.

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, Feb. 6, 2016. 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 Dec. 2 to return forms.

6th Grade Band Concert Dec. 8 –

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.

7:05          6th grade band arrives

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

7:30          6th grade concert begins

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 –

The 2016 Indiana University Young Winds program begins Jan. 30, 2016. 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.

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

IU Young Wind Rehearsal Dates:

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23

Young Winds Concert: April 23rd

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 Great Thanksgiving!

Congratulations IBA Honor Band  –

Congratulations to Jenna Blackwell (clarinet), Patrick Fields (tuba), Hallee Gabhart (clarinet), Madeleine Herold (french horn), Jackie Lane (flute), Olivia Leach (alto sax), Zoe Randolph (trumpet), Wyatt Scherschel (trumpet), and Journie Terrell (alto sax). You did an awesome job in the All-Region Honor Band Concert and represented our program very well. I am very proud of you.

Washington DC Update – 

Students are able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. The second payment was 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.

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.

DC Tumbler Sale – 

The tumbler sale for the Washington DC students started Oct. 28 and ended 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.

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, Feb. 6, 2016. 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 Dec. 2 to return forms.

6th Grade Band Concert Dec. 8 –

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.

Have a great week!

IBA Honor Band to perform Nov. 15 –

The IBA All-Region Honor Band will rehearse and perform in Jasper on Nov. 14 and 15. Students will need to check in and pay any fees at Jasper MS beginning at 8:30 am on Nov. 14. The concert will be Nov. 15 at 4:00 pm.

Good Luck to Jenna Blackwell (clarinet), Patrick Fields (tuba), Hallee Gabhart (clarinet), Madeleine Herold (french horn), Jackie Lane (flute), Olivia Leach (alto sax), Zoe Randolph (trumpet), Wyatt Scherschel (trumpet), and Journie Terrell (alto sax). You will represent our program very well.

Washington DC Update – 

Students are able to create an account and start making payments for the Washington DC trip. The second payment was 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.

DC Tumbler Sale – 

The tumbler sale for the Washington DC students started Oct. 28 and ended 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.

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, Feb. 6, 2016. 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 Dec. 2 to return forms. The forms will be passed out next week.

6th Grade Band Concert Dec. 8 –

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.

Congratulations to the BNL Marching Stars –

Congratulations to the BNL Marching Stars for a fantastic performance at the Mid-States Band Association Championships.They advanced to the finals and finished the year in the top 10 of Class AAA..

Have a great week!

Congratulations 7th and 8th Grade Bands –

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th Grade Bands on terrific concerts this past week. I’m very proud of you and excited about the potential you have shown so far this year. Our next concert will be presented by the Beginning 6th Grade Band on December 8 in Schafer Auditorium.

IBA Honor Band to perform Nov. 15 –

The IBA All-Region Honor Band will rehearse and perform in Jasper on Nov. 14 and 15. Students will need to check in and pay any fees at Jasper MS at 8:30 am on Nov. 14. The concert will be Nov. 15 at 4:00 pm.

Good Luck to Jenna Blackwell (clarinet), Patrick Fields (tuba), Hallee Gabhart (clarinet), Madeleine Herold (french horn), Jackie Lane (flute), Olivia Leach (alto sax), Zoe Randolph (trumpet), Wyatt Scherschel (trumpet), and Journie Terrell (alto sax). You will represent our program very well.

I plan to be available after school each day next week until 4:00 pm to help any All-Region Honor Band students with the Honor Band music.

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.

Congratulations to the BNL Marching Stars –

Congratulations to the BNL Marching Stars for a fantastic performance at the ISSMA State Semi-finals and for finishing the year in the top 20 Class B bands in the state.

We want to wish our BNL Marching Stars the best of luck as they travel to Ohio for the Mid-States Band Association Championships this weekend.

Have a great week!