McKinney Boyd Band Newsletter
9/9-9/14 (Homecoming week)
MBHS Band Newsletter: Week of 9/9-9/14 (Homecoming week)
1. Happy Homecoming week!! Lots of new styles of performances this week. Please see below for day to day details and information to keep on your mind.
2. Some reminders are needed for our 3rd quarter game processes. Below are the expectations of what is required for 3rd quarter for band students.
3. Only 1 week to MISD Band Night! See the ITINERARY for that night HERE . See the flyer below, all ticket sales for this event go to support private lessons for our district!
4. Family Night is only 2 weeks away on September 26th!! One of our favorite traditions where we will have a performance, a family style dinner, pass out our new Letter jackets and end the night with a pie or two in a directors face.
5. Our first stadium rehearsal is next week on September 16th. As a reminder, we do not take buses to get to the stadium for this rehearsal. Parents and students work out plans for dinner, homework, travel and pickup. If a student needs a ride and a parent is not able to help because of work we can help find solutions! We just want to make sure it is clear on the expectation that students are responsible to get to the MISD stadium for these events. Here is what that itinerary looks like (CLICK HERE)
6. Our rehearsals are required and part of the students grade/credit for our class. Even excused absences can result in you not being able to travel/perform. If you need to miss please FILL OUT THIS ABSENCE REQUEST FORM. Absences that are excused and unexcused are detailed in our handbook linked below and also available on the students band canvas page.
7. A few calendar variations we want to put on your mind for the planning of the next semester. Please read below so there is no confusion, lack of clarity or frustration.
8. Google calendar is the ONLY place you need to find times/outlines/itineraries. EVERY REHEARSAL UNTIL DECEMBER IS CURRENTLY POSTED! It is almost constantly being updated. Always check the google calendar first!
Instructions on how to snyc our calendar to your calendar can be found below!
Homecoming Week at a glance!
BRONCOFEST:
Wednesday 9/11
Uniform- "Summer" Uniform
Click HERE for schedule
Special notes- We will have a normal rehearsal from 3-5pm, feed the students, change into uniform and march the parade. After the parade, students are dismissed to either go home or to attend the pep rally as audience members. The choice is theirs.
HOMECOMING PEPRALLY:
Friday 9/13 1st-4th period
Uniform- "Awakening Shirt" and shorts or jeans of your choice. (No pajama pants)
Special notes- This whole process is new this year. Band students are to come to Band hall for 1st period, they are excused from classes and their attendance will be taken by the band directors for the first 3 periods. We will have a normal band class, warm up and have time to change for the pep rally. Afterwards the students return to 4th period.
HOMECOMIING FB GAME:
Friday 9/13
Uniform- Traditional uniform (red, white,blue, shako, plume, gauntlet, gloves) for the 1st time since pictures. Wear your red shirt/blue shorts underneath. Must have no facial hair, nail polish or jewelry. Show Hair expectations for this performance
Special notes- You can wear your homecoming mums for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th periods but you will not be allowed to perform with them during halftime. They will be placed and left in your seat while you perform.
The process for turning in traditional uniforms takes a little more time than "summer uniform". Especially the 1st time. Students are expected to place the uniform correctly in its hanger/bag before being dismissed. Please plan for that during pick up, it is estimated an extra 15-30 minutes from arrival to Boyd
Stand expectations for Band Students
STAND EXPECTATIONS
There is a designated time for restroom time before and during the game. Students should not be out of the stands other than those 2 exceptions. times
“Bottom is either “on the pot” or “in the stands”. No wandering, hanging behind the band seats in the concourse area. This includes pictures with friends/family. You will be allowed to move in stands during 3rd quarter to socialize as long as you maintain the expectations for behavior.
Alumni in good standing can enter the stands during 3rd quarter only. Non volunteer band parent/non band students should never enter our area.
No food can be brought in or purchased at ANY TIME during the “game” or contest other than the specific times that we provide the food. No Concessions or well intended parents who buy popcorn or hot chocolate for their kids.
Looking WAY ahead....prepare for these dates
Looking ahead for our dates and rehearsals please make your family plans based on the following events for band that often cause issues. Our dates are posted now until December, most with itemized itineraries.
A few reminders/variations to keep in mind for planning/travel plans:
1. Fall Break
- Despite the districts designation of "Fall Break" a few years ago we still have athletic events, academic events and Fine arts events that are required. Please look very carefully at the rehearsals, games and Marching Contests that we have from October 11th-15th. to plan accordingly around those times. These events are required and act as summative grades. Friday=FB game, Saturday= Marching competition day, Sunday-Tuesday off to travel and rest.
2. SAT/ACT Tests
- In our handbook and google calendar (Linked below) we have "Good" and "Bad" dates to schedule your extra testing dates for band members. Please refer to the calendar when choosing/planning your testing dates.
AWAKENING BAND APP
"Awakening" band app is now open, Join NOW!
All students and parents in Band need to join this years app!
**We will have the ability to ask questions on the chat until the start of school. This is helpful for our new comers but it can be an overwhelming amount of notifications once that train gets started. THIS IS A FEATURE ONLY FOR PARENTS PLEASE. Remember that section leaders also have chats and the liaisons/email can be another means of getting the information you need. Students, if you are not a section leader, stay off the chat feature.
Here is the new link for Awakening: https://band.us/n/acab07jfM5V6a or you can scan the QR here!
Happening this week
Monday (9/9): NO REHEARSAL, Meet the teacher night
Tuesday (9/10): FBR 3:45-6:45, Raising Canes spirit night 4-9pm, Booster Board Meeting 7pm
Wednesday (9/11): FBR 3:00-5:00pm, Broncofest parade/pep rally
Thursday (9/12): FBR 3:45-6:45pm
Friday (9/13): Pep rally day!!, MBHS vs. Plano West (Homecoming)
Coming soon....
***This list is not a substitution for the google calendar. The GC is the #1 most accurate calendar we use and follow. Always assume the GC is correct.
9/16: 1st MISD Stadium Rehearsal 5:30-8:30pm
9/18: MISD Band Night ( COMBINED FUNDRAISER FOR MISD BANDS)
9/21: Plano Drumline Contest (FIRST CONTEST OF SEASON)
9/26: Family Night!
10/3: Senior Night Recognition @ Football game!!
10/5: MISD Marching Invitational
10/12: BOA Prosper
10/19: UIL Marching
McKinney Boyd High School Bronco Band Social Media/Contact
Email: ttreadwell@mckinneyisd.net
Website: boydband.com
Location: 600 North Lake Forest Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-3514
Facebook: facebook.com/mbhsbroncoband