Spring Band and Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 13th - call time 6:00 PM (5th and 6th) or 6:15 PM (7th and 8th), performance time 6:30 PM - BMS Large Gym
Our spring Band and Choir Concert will be on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm in the large gym. 5th and 6th grade students will need to be dropped off at the band room doors (Door 18) no later than 6:00pm, and 7th and 8th grade students must be dropped off by 6:15 PM. Audience members will enter through Door 20. Performers will need to bring their instruments (except for percussion), binder, and any equipment they need to perform (reeds, neck straps, mouthpieces, etc.). Students are expected to stay for the entire duration of the concert.
The dress code for this event is formal (no jeans, sweatpants, gym shoes, t-shirts, etc.). Concert dress must be in compliance with school dress code. If you are unsure if a planned outfit is appropriate for the concert, please ask me.
During school on the day of the concert, we will be holding an assembly during which we will perform an abbreviated version of our concert for the student body. All students must bring their instrument and music to school during the day on Wednesday, May 13th. We will wear this year's band t-shirts, jeans or khakis, and close-toed shoes for the assembly. Please help your child check their closet ahead of time to make sure they have their band t-shirt. I have limited quantities of extras that your child may borrow if their shirt is missing. If your child needs to borrow a shirt for the assembly, please let me know in advance.
School Instrument Return
School-owned instruments must be returned or the Summer Instrument Sign-out form must be completed before the last day of school.
Summer Beginning Band (Incoming 5th graders only)
August 10th-13th, 17th-20th
Your child’s introduction to beginning band will start this summer! Starting in the summer allows your child to have a schedule of daily band practices before switching to the regular once- or twice-per-week schedule that we will have during the school year. This consistent, daily practice will allow your child to progress much more rapidly in a much shorter time than they would otherwise, which in turn leads to a greater sense of enjoyment and feeling of success on their instrument.
The program will include 30 minutes of small group instruction per day. Your child’s instrument will be given to them during the first day of summer band. All lessons will occur in the Benjamin Middle School band room. The program will run during the 2 weeks leading up to the new school year.
SUMMER BAND DATES
Week 1 = Monday, August 10 – Thursday, August 13
Week 2 = Monday, August 17 – Thursday, August 20
The schedule is determined by instrument. Your child will need to be dropped off at the band room doors (Door 18) at least 5 minutes prior to their start time. Door 18 is located in the upper parking lot near the Administration Center.
Students also involved in the summer STEAM camp will be excused to attend their 30 minute band lesson, then return to the camp.
