Wow! Bravo! Great first concert!

Wow! What a great concert Tuesday night! I hope everyone was able to come out and enjoy the wonderful music that was made by the 6th grade band students. Though the students were a little nervous, they truly had an outstanding first performance of the year. I received so many wonderful compliments. I am so proud of them. If anyone has any pictures or video from Tuesday night, please send them my way. Thank you!

Next up is All-Region Band Auditions on January 17th. If students have not played their music for me and they want to audition, they must play it before school gets out on Tuesday. I will be making recordings of the music so the students can practice along with them over the break.

Congratulations, band! Way to shine! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!

Christmas Concert is in Two Weeks!

(A letter has been sent home about our upcoming Christmas Concert. If you did not receive it, please continue reading.)

We are excited to be preparing for our annual Band Christmas Concert. This year’s concert will be

held on Tuesday, December 13^th at 7PM in the High School Cafeteria. The concert will be approximately one hour long and is free and open to the public.

·         5^th Grade Band:  Be in the HS Cafeteria ready to play at 6:30PM

·         6^th Grade Band:  Be in the HS Gym ready to play at 6:20PM

·         7^th/8^th Grade Band:  Be in the HS Band Hall ready to play at 6:40PM

For musical performances, it is important to dress for success. Boys should wear, at minimum, a collared polo or button-up shirt with khakis or slacks. Suits/Ties are optional. Girls may wear dresses or a nice blouse with a skirt or dress pants. Pay special attention to skirt lengths; knees should be covered when sitting! 

For all students' attire: Please, no t-shirts, shorts, athletic shoes, or fitness type clothing. School dress code applies. Fun Santa hats and Reindeer antlers are acceptable and encouraged!

This concert is an extension of our band class. All of our hard work in class culminates with this one performance. Every student is important to the success of the bands. All band students are required to attend and stay for the entire performance. As a reminder, all band performances are counted as test grades. Band directors must be contacted in writing, in advance, if there is a known conflict.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Conard, Mr. H, or Mr. Aly. You may also leave a comment or ask a question in this blog.

❄Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!🎄

T-Shirts are in!

Band T-shirts were given out today to students that paid for them. If you ordered a shirt, please ask your child for it. All band students need a band shirt. If you still owe money for a shirt, please send your payment to me ASAP.

Also, I have a few extra shirts if you would like to order one. Let me know what size you need, and I will let you know if I have one available for you to purchase.

T-Shirt Money is due Friday!

This Friday is the deadline to pay for all band t-shirts. Shirts are $15 each. You may pay by cash or by check. Make checks payable to Blanco ISD or Blanco Middle School. Please don't forget!!!

Band T-Shirt Orders due Friday, September 16!

We are excited to have middle school band t-shirts this year! Every band student in 6th-8th grade will need a shirt. Students may be asked to wear these shirts at pep rallies, informal concerts, and on band trips. Family members, faculty and staff, and friends may also purchase shirts to show support of our awesome band. 

T-shirt is short-sleeved, soft style, heather charcoal (dark gray). Graphics are royal blue, gold, and white. Each shirt is $15. 

Order forms are due by Friday, September 16! Full payment must be received by September 30. Make checks payable to: Blanco Middle School.


Ask Mrs. Conard for an order form if you have not yet received one. Return all order forms and money to Mrs. Conard, BMS Band Director.