Spartan Regiment Update 1/18/2021

 Monday:  

• MLK Holiday / No School                   

Tuesday:  

• Guard Rehearsal 5-7:30 pm
• Indoor Winds Rehearsal 5-7 pm
• Monthly Booster Meeting 7-8 pm

Wednesday:  No Rehearsal     

Thursday:  

• Indoor Drumline Rehearsal 4:30-6 pm
• Indoor Winds Rehearsal 5-7 pm

Friday:  

• Guard Rehearsal 5-7:30 pm 

Area Results - TWO 5A All-State Band Students!

Congratulations to all of our area students that represented Burleson Centennial High School Band program at such a high level! 

We are excited to announce that Troy Harkcom (Senior Trombonist) and Emily Lewis (Senior Percussionists) have earned a spot in the 5A TMEA All-State Band. When you get a chance, please congratulate these students on this big accomplishment. We would also like to congratulate their private lesson teachers Christian Paarup and Eric Martin for coaching them along their journey.

• Flute - Gracie Hayworth 13th chair
• Contra-Bass Clarinet - Corrigan Smiley - 2nd chair (1st Alternate)
• Trumpet - Kara Swinford - 7th Chair
• Trumpet - Ryder Huskins - 18th Chair
• Trombone - Troy Harkcom - 1st Chair - All State
• Bass Trombone - Isaiah Key - 5th Chair
• Percussion - Emily Lewis - 2nd Chair - All State 

UIL Concert Band Info and Rehearsals

UIL Concert & Sight Reading preparation has already begun in daily classroom rehearsals. In order to prepare accordingly with the ensemble members that will be joining us in April please complete this short commitment/survey.

• Morning Rehearsals begin the week of February 15th (Tuesday through Friday)
• Concert Horns 7am-8:30am
• 6:30am band opens; arrive by 6:50am; in seats by 6:55am; start 7am

Band Class Passoff Schedule - TEST GRADES

These passoff assignments are TEST grades. Students may retest to receive up to full credit, but students must retest before the end of the 6 weeks.

4th 6 Weeks Supply Check Wed Jan 26th

Supply Checks are pass or fail, so if you are missing 1 item it is a zero. Students can bring items later for full credit before the end of the six weeks grading period.

Important Spring Dates

• March 25th Incoming Freshmen Meeting 7pm Seminar E
• April 8th Indoor Winds Showcase Concert 7pm - CHS Arena
• April 20-21 UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest @ BHS Arena
• April 27th CHS Band Spring Concert 7pm - CHS Arena
• May ??? Band Banquet - Outdoor Venue TBA

2021 Indoor Winds

Great news, everyone!  

We WILL be fielding an indoor winds group this year, but this one will be unlike any we've had here before.  It will include ALL 9th-11th grade wind players currently in our band, as well as ALL 8th graders from Kerr and STEAM/REALM too!  

Not only that, but current seniors have 3 options: 

1. They can perform in the group like normal.  

2. They can serve as a marching tech (unpaid, sorry)  

3. Opt out altogether.

There will be NO COST for this season.  We will use props we already have, and wear our marching uniforms.  

Beginning on 1/19, our rehearsal Schedule will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7PM with 3 additional drill-learning Saturday rehearsals on 1/30, 2/20, and 3/20 from 9AM-1:30PM.  There will also be some class time dedicated to this project.

As we look to improve on our 5th place finish at the UIL 5A State Marching Contest last time around, rehearsing and performing this show will ensure that we put ourselves in the best possible position to succeed.  We will be passing out music soon, and look forward to getting started!

Parent performance the evening of Thursday April 8, 2021.

Shawn Murphy, Director

Burleson Centennial High School Band

PAY BAND FEES ONLINE - PAST DUE

It's important to stay on track with the band fees. We purchase a lot of items for the students & pay for marching techs, colorguard techs, percussion techs, & masterclass teachers.

That's all for now! 

Mr. Klein