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If you haven' heard or seen it yet, there is a lot of new information on CHARMS. Along with the web site and various Facebook sites, CHARMS will be a key location of information for the Mighty Hawk Band. The resources will include an up to date calendar (with ability to download and sync to smart phones), most recent additions of the weekly newsletters, updated event schedule, information folders and much, much more. If you have not been to CHARMS yet, click the link that follows and get a glimpse of all that CHARMS has to offer. While there, please update your information - most importantly phone number and emaill address. https://www.charmsoffice.com/

UPDATE !!!

CONGRATULATIONS to all the students who participated in the BISD Solo Contest on

Saturday. All participants became better musicians and students by going through this

process and we are proud of you. 70 students received a first division superior rating

from the judges and 13 were selected as “Outstanding Soloists”. Congratulations to

Stephanie Graham, Vanessa Cozma, Brittany Cavazos, Raleigh Simms, Erick Rocha,

Eric Perry, Travis Clark, Jamie Kendrick, Trevor Meagher, Stewart Rhodes, Justin Perry,

Ashley Wilmot, and Justin Hampton. The Concerto Contest winners will be announced

on Monday. If selected, these students will perform again on Monday, May 21st at 5:00

pm. 

The BHS Bands SPRING CONCERT will be on Tuesday night, May 15th at 7:00 PM.

This will conclude the concert season and recognize our senior class. We hope to

have many friends and family of the Birdville Band to celebrate the end of a successful

year with us.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Symphonic Band for receiving a superior 1st division rating from all the judges at the Seasons in the Park Music Festival at the Meyerson. The judges comments were extremely complimentary of the band with many "WOW" comments and + signs in every category. After 2 days of band and orchestra performances, Birdville was selected as the "BEST IN CLASS" in the 4A Division and runner up for the "GRAND CHAMPION" award. It was a special day for all of us which began with an amazing performance by the band, followed by dinner in Up-Town Village, and concluding with a trip back to the Meyerson to hear the Dallas Symphony perform the Bruckner's 8th Symphony.

BAND PARENTS

PARENT CHECK:

Thank you to all the students and parents who volunteered their time and services to

host the BISD solo contest on Saturday. A special thank you to Kat Wilmot for

organizing the volunteers and judges breakfast and to Briant Dukes for preparing the

judges lunch. We also appreciate Jay Rhodes and Dana O’Connor for managing the

registration table all day.

REGISTRATION for the 2012-2013 Mighty Hawk Band will take place again prior to the

Spring Saturday on Tuesday night May 15th between 6:00 and 7:00 PM in the foyer of

the auditorium. You will be able to pay your $150.00 deposit (credit cards are

accepted), fill out the emergency medical form, fill out the extra-curricular code of

conduct, and ask any questions that you may have. Please make sure you are

registered for band so that we can plan appropriately for next season.

BAND BANQUET tickets are $35.00 each and are on sale for one more week. Please

make plans to get your ticket this week after school between 2:40 and 3:30 pm. Meal

choices are beef, chicken, or vegitarian. You will designate your meal choice for you

and your guests when you purchase your ticket. The Banquet is on Friday night, May

25th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Band students and parents are invited to the Marriott

Solana in Southlake to celebrate the 2011-2012 year.

CONCERT UNIFORMS AND SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS: Following the spring

concert, all seniors need to turn in their concert uniform after it has been dry cleaned.

Please return the uniform in the cleaning bag with the receipt attached. All returning

members will need their uniform for the graduation performance and will return it

cleaned before the end of May camp. Seniors who play school owned instruments will

turn those in at the end of this week. Returning students will turn in your school

instrument following graduation. Marching and concert instruments will be reissued

during May camp.

GRADUATION is Sunday, May 27th at 7:30 pm. All returning band members will be

performing for the ceremony. We will travel by bus to the Tarrant County Convention

Center. Students will meet at the bandhall at 6:00 PM and should return at 10:00 PM.

Practice for the graduation band will be on Wednesday, May 23rd from 3-4 pm.

MAY TRAINING CAMP is May 29 - June 1st and is required for all returning and new members of the BHS band. On Thursday night, May 31, there will be an important parent meeting in the bandhall at 7:00 PM. Now is the time for students to begin a daily routine of good habits regarding nutrition, hydration, and conditioning. It is important to get your body accustomed to the summer heat and to begin a walk/jog program to be in shape for the physical demands of marching band.

BAND PHOTOS are now available for viewing and purchase online at www.kipileephotography.com. Click the "Client Galleries" tab and type the password "hawks" to enter the gallery. Orders will be taken throughout this week and photos will be delivered before the end of school.

LEADERSHIP TRYOUTS will be on Friday, May 18th from 4-7 pm.

BAKE SALE items needed. The booster club will be having a bake sale at the spring concert on May 15. Please let us know if you will be able to donate some baked items for this event.

MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE PARENTS WHO HAVE GIVEN OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS SO FAR THIS SCHOOL YEAR - HAWK PRIDE!!!

More News

Congratulations to the Birdville High School Symphonic Band for being selected as National Winners of the Foundation For Music Education's 2011 Mark of Excellence Competition. The Mark of Excellence consists of the National Wind Band Honors, the National Orchestra Honors, National Choral Honors, National Jazz Honors, and National Percussion Ensemble Honors. It is a competition, entered by recordings, in which the top quarter are selected as National Winners, and the second quarter receive Commended Honors. This year 161 of the finest musical ensembles in the nation entered the compe tition. The project has now received entries from thirty two states. The Birdville Symphonic Band's recordings of The Entry March of the Boyars, Be Thou My Vision, and Blue Shades from their performance at the Winspear Opera Hall last spring was selected in the Winner Category. This is a great accomplishment for Birdville High School.

UPDATED 2011 - 2012 

KEY INFORMATION LINKS

Medical Form          Statement of Intent          Fee Payment Schedule

Band Registration Form          Guard Registration Form 

2011_2012 Handbook            2011_2012 UIL RULE

HOT NEWS - BAND CALENDAR - NOW ON CHARMS

Please remember to check CHARMS for the calendar of events. You can sync the band calendar to your smart phone so that you always have the needed information. You can also print out a monthly calendar of events.

Schedule for the next 2 weeks:

April 30, Monday - Jazz Concert 7:00 pm

April 30-May 4 - 1st piano rehearsals for solo contest

April 30-May 4 - Guard workshops 4:30 - 6:30 pm

May 1, Tuesday - Drumline tryouts - 5-8 pm

May 4, Friday - Guard tryouts - 4:30 - 6:30 pm

May 4, Friday - Walker Creek Senior Assembly

May 5, Saturday - Highlander Jazz Festival

May 7-May 11 - 2nd piano rehearsals for solo contest

May 10, Thursday - Freshman Orientation - Jazz Ensemble performs - 6:00 pm

May 12, Saturday - BISD Solo Contest

ALL THAT JAZZ

Jazzfest

May 17, Thursday - Jazz Tryouts - 3-5 pm

BISD Jazzfest with Wycliffe Gordon was a tremendous success. Thanks to all who participated and attended.  Our BHS Jazz program continues to grow and foster outstanding performers.

Congratulations to all of the JAZZ BAND STUDENTS that participated in yesterdays TMEA Region 5 Region Jazz Ensemble Auditions. Birdville had six students selected to one of the bands and 4 students advanced to the Area Round. This is the most students that BHS has had in the Area Jazz in the existence of our jazz program. We are proud of all the jazz students who auditioned. They represented the band program and BHS with class and excellence. Congratulations!

Region Jazz Band:

Connor Teague, Tenor Sax

Eric Perry, Trumpet

Travis Clark, Trumpet

Stewart Rhodes, Trombone

Joseph Schuck, Bass Trombone

Jesus Quiroga, Drum Set

Joey Depperschmidt, first alternate guitar

Justin Pearcy, 2nd alternate trombone

Area Jazz Band:

Connor Teague (2nd Chair Tenor Sax overall)

Eric Perry (1st Chair Trumpet overall)

Travis Clark (2nd Chair Trumpet overall)

Stewart Rhodes (1st Chair Trombone overall)

ON GUARD

Congratulations to the Winter Guard team  - they kept improving show after show showing their dedication and hard work - WAY TO GO GUARD !!!!

INDIVIDUAL TRAILER SPONSORSHIPS - Magnetic Posters

Don't miss the opportunity to show support for your student, grandchild, sibling or friend. Each year there are 44 custom display areas on the Mighty Hawk Band trailer available for individual magnetic posters. This space can be used to recognize that special band student for their dedication and accomplishments while participating in the band. Additionally, your $150.00 donation will help pay a portion of the band fees for your student ($50.00 of the sponsorship goes toward their account)

These display opportunities will not last long. Orders need to be placed soon in order to have them on the trailer prior to our first competition.

Click the link below to find more information regarding sponsorships.

MIGHTYHAWKBANDSPONSOR

Make your checks payable to BUBB in the amount of $150.00. Mail the following information  (Contact Name, Student Name, Contact Phone Number) with your check to BUBB - Attn: Trailer Magnet, P.O. Box 820701, N. Richland Hills, TX 76182.

Email your text and a photo to Briant@brianthospitalitygroup.com

Call (817) 991-1486 if you have any questions regarding this sponsorship opportunity.

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