Friday, June 3, 2011
Rifle Line results can be found HERE. Congrats!
The Summer Percussion lesson schedule is now available HERE. This is not the final version, as it may change over the course of the next few weeks. The most up-to-the-minute version will always be available on the Percussion Page.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
The Summer Calendar has been updated HERE with Wind, Drumline, and colorguard rehearsals that happen throughout the summer. If you are in town, then you should be up at the band hall playing with your friends at the listed rehearsals! Keep your skills up by practicing only on the days that end with a ‘y’.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Drumline results are now available HERE. Looking forward to another fantastic year with this great group of percussionists!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Band results for the 2011-2012 school year are now available HERE. Congrats to all who are in the group. We are looking forward to another fantastic year in the Big Blue Band!
Drumline Audition times were posted up at the three band halls last Thursday. HERE is a copy of the audition schedule for the Tues, 5/24 auditions. They take place in the NMHS band hall starting at 4:15 PM. Results will be up 1-2 days after the auditions and will be posted on the BigBlueBand website.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Mr. Jones has sent out End-of-Year Updates which are available HERE. This is also useful for incoming 9th graders for next year. From time to time Mr. Jones will email updates which are made available on the Updates page online and on the Handouts page.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Officers for 2011 are posted HERE. Please note that percussion positions have not been selected yet. Congrats to all officers. Your hard work is really vital to our success!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
State Solo & Ensemble Packet is available HERE. Please note the very early departure time. We will be leaving exactly on time. It will be great day!
Graduation Itinerary is now available HERE. This is a required event for all non-senior band students. Playing for our seniors is a great way to thank them for their years of dedication to the Big Blue Band!
Instrument Loan Agreements are available HERE. Please return this form to Mrs Becker as soon as possible if you have a school-owned instrument.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Drum Major and Section Leader results (except percussion) are posted HERE. Congrats to our new set of student leaders!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Chicago Trip Itinerary is HERE. Please review all of the trip timeline and make sure you understand before the meetings this week. Tuesday is a meeting for ALL STUDENTS GOING ON THE TRIP (4:00-5:30 PM in the Band Hall) and a meeting for ALL PARENTS WHO HAVE A STUDENT GOING ON THE TRIP (7:00-8:15 PM in the Band Hall). Make plans to attend!
Drumline Audition Packet is now online HERE if you need one. Enjoy!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Congratulations to the new members of the Big Blue Colorguard! Results can be found HERE.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wind Ensemble UIL Itinerary is now available HERE.
UNT Murchison Contest Itinerary is now available HERE.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wind Ensemble PassOffs for Round 5 HERE
Rodeo Parade information is HERE
5A UIL Concert/Sightreading Contest schedule is HERE
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wind Ensemble sectional schedule is HERE for the next two weeks. Round 4 PassOffs for Wind Ensemble are also HERE. Keep your practice routine going EVERY DAY!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wind Ensemble PassOff for Round 3 now available HERE. Get busy practicing. UIL is closing in FAST!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wind Ensemble PassOff for Round 2 are now HERE. Have fun and practice!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Wind Ensemble PassOff for Round 1 are now available HERE.
Twenty of our NMHS percussionists competed in the North Texas Percussion Festival on Saturday at Forney HS. The contest gives placements for each individual ensemble. Results: The Doomsday Machine - 3rd place, Quartet No. 12 in F Major - 6th place, Akadinda Trio - 9th place. Thanks to the students for being so polite and professional for the entire event!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Mr. Jones has sent out a Trip Update (HERE). Please review information about payments and know when to sign up for rooms and busses. It is going to be an awesome trip!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Solo and Ensemble Contest was this past Saturday at Mesquite HS. Our students performed great all day long. Many judges were very complimentary on how prepared and professional our students were. Thanks for representing NM so well!
Results can be found HERE. We met all of the band’s goals by earning over 160 medals. We have 19 soloists and 12 ensembles qualified to head to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin on Memorial Day.
Wind Ensemble PassOffs sheet is now available HERE.
Monday, February 28, 2011
The NMHS Percussion Ensembles will be traveling to Forney HS on Saturday, March 5th to compete in the North Texas Percussion Festival. We will compete against several other great programs in the area and get a clinic from the UT-Austin percussion professor Dr. Thomas Burritt. Itinerary is HERE.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wind Ensemble pass off list for wind players is now available for March HERE. Know your time and show up warmed-up and ready to play!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Solo & Ensemble packet is HERE. Please review the information and know your times. Be early, dress nicely, and be professional! Students MUST have an original copy of their music to play for the judge.
Winterguard schedule has been further updated and can be found HERE.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Wind Ensemble sectional schedule is available HERE. TAKS testing is quickly approaching. Be sure to think WYLD and PASS THAT TAKS!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Winterguard Schedule has been updated on the Colorguard page. Please stay up to date with Mrs. Meadows in rehearsals for the latest information concerning any schedule changes. Everybody should come see our awesome Winterguard perform at one of the remaining shows!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Solo & Ensemble Contest has officially been moved to Saturday, Feb 26th. Please update your calendars accordingly. A revised schedule will be available soon.
Wind Ensemble new sectional schedule is HERE for the next two weeks. Please note that the next two Tuesday evenings there will be a FULL-BAND REHEARSAL (including percussion) from 6:00-8:00 PM. With a concert in less than two weeks, make sure that you preparing your music at a high level!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Mr. Jones just sent out an email update HERE with important information about Solo/Ensemble Contest.
The itinerary for percussion for solo/ensemble is available HERE. Please be flexible!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Mr. Jones sent out an update early this past week with information about Solo & Ensemble Contest held Saturday, Feb 5th @ Mesquite HS. Please read over the schedule HERE and make sure that you know when your events take place. Be early, dress nicely, and be professional! Students MUST have an original copy of their music to play for the judge.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Please check the 2009-2010 Composite Picture for any inaccuracies and email Mr. Downs with any findings.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The 2011 Summer Schedule is now available HERE. Please make a note of all dates and schedule appointments around required events. The hard work in the summer is a HUGE part of the continued success of the Big Blue Band!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
A new update from Mr. Jones is HERE. It contains information about Solo & Ensemble, Fundraiser, Winter Concert, Musical, Spring Trip, Summer schedules, and more. Dig in and stay informed!
If you are not getting the updates from Mr. Jones in your email, then please take a moment and make sure that your contact information is up to date in Charms (click on the link in the left column).
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Winterguard schedule for rehearsals and contests are now available on the Colorguard page. Also, Mrs. Meadows has provided the itineraries for the first two contests (also on the Colorguard page). Please make plans to come out to the contests and support your Big Blue Winterguard!
Sectional schedule is now available for the Wind Ensemble (Mr. Jones’ band)...it is HERE. Make sure that you attend every second of every rehearsal as we prepare for our Winter Concert!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Bands list is now available HERE. Hopefully everyone had a restful break full of merriment and good times! See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Mr. Jones has sent out his Holiday update which is available HERE. Inside you will find nuggets of wisdom about the Holiday Concert, Solo/Ensemble Contest, Concert uniforms, the Holiday Party and more!
The information packet for this weekend’s All-Region audition is available HERE. If you are auditioning on Saturday or Monday, then please look over this handout to know your room and time to check in. Keep working hard on the music!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Concert Attire information for Ladies and Gentlemen can be found HERE. Please talk to Mrs. Meadows with any issues or questions concerning the uniform process.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The home page has an embedded video of the Big Blue Band at the 2010 UIL Area Contest. Please enjoy and share among your friends. Great end to the year!
Percussion schedule for the rest of the semester is available HERE.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Mr. Jones band, the Wind Ensemble, now has the remaining sectionals for the semester available HERE.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Winterguard results are now available HERE.
Sectionals begin next week. Details will be coming out in class in the next few days. All students should be practicing daily on fundamentals (scales, technical exercises, etc.) and on music such as Holiday concert music and All-Region music.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Week 11 update is available HERE. Please review this sheet for information about the Tyler Lee football game, Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest, Concert uniforms, Fundraiser #2, 9th grade All-Region, and EVEN MORE!
For the fundraiser, the explanation of the online ordering process is to be found HERE. Please go online and register if you are helping earn money for your trip!
Concert Uniform check-out times are now available HERE. Know your time and show up to get your Concert attire!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Mr. Jones has sent out this week’s update which is available HERE. This update contains information on Area Contest, Senior Night vs. Horn HS, Schedule changes coming up, Marine Band concert, and National Honor Society.
Drumline (which includes the battery and front ensemble) will be having extra rehearsals as indicated HERE. The schedule for the Lone Star Classic is not yet available. Our itinerary will be available as soon as they release it to us!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Mr. Jones has sent a second update this week concerning FILLING THE STANDS WITH BIG BLUE BAND SUPPORTERS! Please review the update HERE.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Area C Marching Contest itinerary is HERE. Please show your support for the BIG BLUE BAND by being ready to cheer them on the field at 11:00 AM on Saturday. Wear BLUE and cheer loud!!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
The Big Blue Band is going to AREA on Saturday. The official itinerary should be available in the next day or so. Plan on staying with the band from our 7:50 AM rehearsal until the Finals competition is over around 11:30 PM.
The Weekly Update for Week 9 is now HERE. This includes information about Area contest, Longview game, National Honor Society, and more! Please help us get better by making sure to practice stepouts, horn moves, and MUSIC every day leading up to Saturday!
Monday, October 11, 2010
UIL is this Wednesday! Special thanks to the volunteers who decorated the band hall for UIL. It looks fantastic!!
Mr. Jones Weekly Update is now available HERE. This includes information on the Mesquite game, tailgate party, fundraising delivery, UIL Region Marching Contest, PSAT, the early Friday morning TELEVISED PEP RALLY, and more!! Dig in for all of the information!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
The itinerary for the UIL Region 3 Marching Contest is now available HERE. This very important contest is the very beginning of the Area Marching Band process. Please review the itinerary and come support the BIG BLUE BAND at UIL!!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Week 7 update is now online HERE. This includes information on DeSoto game, DeSoto contest, UIL Region Marching, PSAT, Fundraiser delivery, Tailgate party, and MORE!!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The itinerary for the Sweetwater football game is available here. Please go over this so that you know what to expect for our trip to West Texas!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Update for Week 4 is here! Lots of info about trip, motivation reports :), progress reports, Football game vs. Plano West, and more!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Update for Week 3 is now available online here. This document discusses Chicago trip information, Homecoming game this Friday and more!
If you are not receiving the band emails from Mr. Jones, then please take a moment and log in to your CHARMS account using the information found on the home page. Please help us keep in touch by making sure your email and phone number are current in CHARMS.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Week 2 update from Mr. Jones is available here. He discusses private lessons, fundraiser, trip deposits, our first away game, and MORE!
You can now follow the NM band’s Twitter feed by texting “Follow BigBlueBand” to 40404. Sign up today if you have unlimited text messages and want to stay informed!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Week 1 update from Mr. Jones is now available here. Please double check as it contains several important items like uniform pass-off details, handbook forms, fundraiser info and more!
Please follow our Twitter feed and set it up to get Mr. Jones messages delivered to your cell phone via text message. Also, there is now a forum on the band website. Please feel free to go ask some questions. The directors and several parents and students will probably be around the forum from time to time!
Wednesday, August 17, 2010
Band Handbook is now on the Handouts page and on the Handbook page. Please reference this document to understand and follow the policies for the Big Blue Band.
Summer Band Blowout is this Friday night from 6:00-9:00 PM. Make sure to come and have a great time in all of the evening’s events. It will cost $3 (for the food), so pay your band officers for it as soon as possible!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Uniform fitting information is now available here. Please look at the handout and make sure that you know what time that you should be there!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Mr. Jones recently emailed out this Summer Update. Please review all of the information contained in this document.
Schedules for all of summer band and the 2010-2011 Band Calendar for the ENTIRE YEAR can be found in this update.
Don’t forget to get outside a little to get used to the heat! See you soon and practice everyday!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Great day in Austin yesterday for the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest. The Big Blue Band brought home 40 medals. Full results are listed on the Student Achievements page.
Colorguard page updated with information about 1st summer practice! Lesson teachers updated. Ranger game info and DCI Dallas info is on the home page. Keep practicing your horn OFTEN this summer.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Mr. Jones has posted the End of School Update here. Please read for important information on Graduation, Instrument Check-In/Locker Clean Out, State Solo/Ensemble, Summer sectionals, and even more!
The list of 2010-2011 Bands is now posted here. Please make note of which band you are in next year.
Students: make sure you have MEMORIZED the band hall phone number and our website address. 972-882-7935 & www.GoBigBlueBand.com. You will need that information sometime soon!
Friday, May 21, 2010
The list of 2010-2011 Officers is now posted here. Congratuations to all who elected/appointed!
Winds, did you know that you have your own page? Information about cleaning your instruments and Blast of Brass summer camp is posted there. Please check back every so often!
Google Calendar is now the calendar of choice of the BigBlueBand! There are multiple calendars on display there. Click on the arrow in upper right-hand corner to select which calendars to view. By default currently you are going to see NMHS Band Calendar, US Holidays, End of Year 2010, & NMHS Cluster Percussion. Click on the “+ Google” button on the bottom right to learn how to subscribe to these calendars on your computer or mobile phone!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Recent updates include Graduation Band Itinerary and State Solo/Ensemble Packet. Very soon the Calendar page will be undergoing a facelift as we switch to Google Calendar. This will make it easier for your family to subscribe to our events.
Results have also been posted for 2010-2011 Section Leaders and 2010-2011 Colorguard.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Stay up to date with the End of Year Calendar and the Summer Calendar. Band Auditions for wind players are going on right now. The Band Banquet is Saturday night from 7:00 PM-12:00 AM at the Hampton Inn and Suites next to the Rodeo.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The End of Year Calendar is now posted here. This has dates for all upcoming concerts and auditions. Since the HS school year ends differently this year, it all comes up very fast. Stay up to date!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Wind Ensemble sectional schedule for the next two weeks is now up here.
Tonight is PRE-UIL @ NM Auditorium. Concert band @ 7:00, Symphonic Band @ 7:30, Wind Ensemble @ 8:15. Be sure to come hear our fine musicians play through their UIL Concert music as well as sightread a piece that they have never seen before.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Update from Mr. Jones is here regarding Pre-UIL this Thursday night @ NM Auditorium, Guest Conductors, Orthodontists, Grades, and more!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wind Ensemble pass-offs for Round 4 can now be found here. Please make sure to be at the Rodeo Parade ready to march! Percussion sectional information is here.
Our push to UIL and to the end of the year is in full swing. Every student should be getting quality practice time EVERY DAY!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Handouts page now updated with Wind Ensemble Sectional Schedule, Rodeo Parade information, and Wind Ensemble Pass-Off list. Percussion sectional information is available on the percussion page.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Wind Ensemble Round 2 passoff times are posted. Make sure you are on time and already warmed-up.
Congrats to the Winter Guard on their 2nd place finish at Coppell Contest on Saturday, March 6th.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Happy Friday! Wind Ensemble Pass Off list has been posted. Please make sure that you are warmed up and ready to begin playing at your posted time.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Keep up with the upcoming calendar events here. Mrs. Meadows now has an updated email address. She can be reached here. Please update your records in case you need to get in touch with her.
Sunday, February 8, 2010
Summer Calendar is up here! Winter Concert is coming soon on Thursday, 2/18 @ 7:00 PM. Sectional schedules for Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band are always posted online on the handouts page. Make sure that every student is attending sectionals!
Solo and Ensemble Contest was a tremendous success that shattered all of our goals! 153 medals were earned by North Mesquite band students. 11 soloists and 7 ensembles are certified to play at the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest on Monday, May 31st in Austin. EXCELLENT WORK!! (Results here.)
Wednesday, January 28, 2010
NMHS Solo and Ensemble schedule has been handed out to all students today and can be found here. Please note the scheduled time of each of your events and be prepared to be flexible. Play well!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Update from Mr. Jones here. Inside you will find information concerning the Winter Concert, Solo and Ensemble, and the NMHS Musical Annie. Read and enjoy!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Spring 2010 band placements can be found here. Don’t forget to check the Handouts page for all of the handouts that get lost on the way home.
Also, sectionals begin next week for wind players. Percussionists will be having rehearsal outside of school starting this week. Percussion detailed information called always be found on the Percussion page!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Information about the All-Region auditions can be found here. Phase I is this Saturday, December 5th at Berkner HS in Richardson. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Jazz Band information can be found here.
Holiday Concert is coming up on Tuesday, December 15th @ 7:00 PM. Make sure that all students are attending all sectionals!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
9th grade All-Region auditions are this Saturday, November 14th at Rockwall-Heath HS in Heath. There will be no buses, so students need to find a ride to the school for this event. The official information about times, places, and general information can be found here.
Pictures from the 2009 marching season are available in the Media area of the site on the left. Enjoy!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Update for Week 10 now available here. Tyler Lee game, schedule for the week, Senior night, Playoff information, 9th grade region auditions and much more at your fingertips!
Here is the NMHS drumline itinerary for the Lone Star Classic this Saturday. 77 drumlines will be in attendance (17 in our category), so it will be an exciting day! Plan on it possibly being cold (but it is TX, so that could change!).
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Weekly update from Mr. Jones is now here. This includes information for the Mesquite game & Tailgate Party, Frisco contest, National Honor Society, 9th grade All-Region, Playoffs, and even more!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Our packet for the Centennial Marching Festival is now available here. Make plans to spend your October 31st finishing what we started on July 30th! Everyone needs to keep pushing to the end!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
The UIL Region 3 Marching Contest for today has been CANCELLED. The REVISED UIL itinerary for Monday is now here. Please note that we will now have rehersal on Sunday @ Memorial Stadium from 3:00-5:00 PM. The contest will now be held on Monday, October 26th with the same schedule. Our performance time is 8:45 PM. Make plans to attend wearing a lot of BLUE and CHEER LOUD!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Mr. Jones weekly update is here. Come support the Big Blue Band at the Region 3 UIL Marching Contest Wednesday night!!! Wear Blue and cheer loud!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
UIL schedule and the itinerary for our students is now up here. We will have stadium rehearsal that day-Wednesday instead of Thursday!
Photos of the drumline at the 2009 Convocation are here. Enjoy checking out the glowing sticks!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Week 7 update just in here. Check out the info on UIL Marching Contest, Homecoming game, Orthodontists, PSAT, and upcoming schedule changes. Please stay up to date weekly here for info straight from the source!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
This week's update is available here. It discusses the DeSoto football game this Friday, the DeSoto Classic marching competition, PSAT testing, and upcoming schedule changes.
If you receive a call for food donations for this Saturday's contest and there is any way that you could help, that would be greatly appreciated. Our fantastic chaperones will prepare all the meals, all we need is for your to deliver your requested donation this week. There are tubs in the band hall that are labeled for you to place the product in. Thanks in advance for your help with this.
We need additional volunteers for the tailgate party on 10/30/09. There are many great ways to get involved and support this important parent fundraiser. Additionally, if your student is receiving benefits from a private lesson scholarship, please be aware that one of the stipulations for scholarship is parent service on multiple occasions throughout the year. This would be a great opportunity to serve our students! Please contact Lynda Garza about any way in which you might be able to help out!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Week 5 update is now in. Check here for the latest information on this week's football game, Mesquite Marching Festival this weekend, Show T-Shirts, upcoming schedule changes, and lots of other goodies!
Also, Congrats to our band having a 95.2% eligibility rating this six weeks. Almost every band member remains eligible due to grades!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Update from Mr. Jones via email:
Just a quick note to invite you to a TASB preview this Tuesday (Sept. 29th) at 6:30 pm in the band hall. Members of the Big Blue drumline will be performing at the annual Texas Association of School Boards convention on Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Houston, Tx. This will be your opportunity to preview the piece!! Our drumline will perform for six and TEN THOUSAND school officials from around the state and we want to show off their hard work!!
Our portion of the presentation only lasts about two minutes, so we'll show it twice and then you can be on your way by 6:40. Please stop by and watch this exciting event and listen to some show stopping music written by our very own Mr. Michael Mathew!!!
Immediately following this performance, there will be a short meeting regarding the trip in the Orchestra room. TASB drummers are expected to attend and parents of these students are welcome as well.
Looking forward to an exciting week -- see you Tuesday night!
We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the entire drumline on their performance this past Saturday at the Plano Drumline Competition. We had a great show and were awarded OUTSTANDING CYMBAL LINE and 4th place in our division!!!!
Way to go Big Blue Drums!!!!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Week 4-Update 2 (here) has been sent out by Mr. Jones. This includes clarification of the Home Game bus procedure as well as information about the "Friends of Mesquite ISD Fine Arts" that everyone should read and support!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
The Big Blue Drumline will be competing in the annual HEB Drumline Contest this Saturday. Our students play at 12:20 PM at Pennington Field on Central Drive and 183 in Bedford. Contest info can be found here which includes: our NMHS schedule, information about the parking, tickets, food, etc. and the entire contest schedule. Please come out and support our students' hard work this weekend in Bedford and bring a friend!!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out an email update here for Week 4. This includes info on the Thursday home game this week, parent Dodge fundraiser, HEB Drumline Competition, and the LLotW (don't know what that is...read the update!).
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out an email update here for Week 3 that addresses our first home game, progress reports/motivation reports, objective sheets, and other goodies. Please stay up to date by making sure your email address is current in Charms.
Friday, September 4, 2009
We hope you all have a relaxing Labor Day weekend with some practicing on the side. Please remember that Tuesday is 7:00-8:00 AM and Tuesday evening is a long rehearsal 4:10-7:10 PM. This is to cover the hour we lose by not rehearsing on Monday. You should be memorizing Part III right now as you further perfect Parts I and II. See you Tuesday and get that homework done!!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out an email update here for Week 2 that addresses game time, objective sheets, and other goodies. Please stay up to date by making sure your email address is current in Charms.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out an email update here that addresses our Parent Performance and Meeting tomorrow night 8/25/09. His note also addresses: Uniforms passoff goals and progress, FORMS that are due to us, Rehearsal Schedule/Extended rehearsals, and our first football game versus Rowlett HS this week at HBJ Stadium in Garland. Every student needs at least one parent at our meeting tomorrow night.
Don’t forget that we have stadium rehearsal on Thursday morning at Memorial stadium. Make sure to get dropped off at the stadium and wear the right clothing!!!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Our Big Blue Band Drum Majors and 12 drummers represented North Mesquite High School very well this morning at the Mesquite ISD Convocation at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall where they performed for all of the Mesquite ISD teachers and administrators. The drumline members are playing a piece entitled “Greatness: Can You See It?” with 12 snares and 12 toms illuminated by black lights. These drumline students will also play this piece for the Texas Association of School Board annual convention in Houston on Saturday, October 3rd for an audience of about 10,000 people from across the state of Texas. We will post some pictures very soon!!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Remember to get in touch with Mrs. Becker about any marching band attendance issues. Any time you are going to be absent due to illness or any other reason, please send her an email or give her a call @ 972-882-7935 x5. Please schedule ALL doctor, orthodontist, etc. appointments outside of our scheduled rehearsal times. We need everyone here at every rehearsal!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Uniform Day is tomorrow! Make sure you have your long black socks and black marching shoes (if you are a returning member). Show up at the correct time as indicated here on the Uniform Fitting information. Please be patient and kind with your chaperones and volunteers as you are fitted with the best uniform for you!
The 2009-2010 Band Calendar is revised and can be found here. Please keep this in a visible place and put the items in your calendar!
Monday, July 27, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out our Summer Band Daily Schedule. Please review it to make sure you know all of the times for all rehearsals during summer band. See you Thursday at 7:00 AM!
Mr. Jones has sent out another emailing detailing our Inclement Weather Policies for the Big Blu Band:
“Hope you are enjoying the cooler temperatures today. The rain this morning reminded me to address our policies with regards to weather.
We rehearse rain or shine everyday. When the weather is unfortunate, we assess the situation and make alternate arrangements. Although we would never put our students at risk (we constantly watch the weather radar, monitor our lighting meter, and use good judgment) we do occasionally have to rehearse in conditions that are less than ideal. We occasionally rehearse in the rain, wind, etc. to prepare students for conditions that they would be expected to perform in.
It would be a great idea to bring a raincoat on days that seem inclement. In situations where the weather may cause damage to the instruments (these are different situations for different for different instruments), we will leave those instruments inside unless it is absolutely necessary to have them outside.”
Tuesday July 21, 2009
Did You Know!?!??!...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Mr. Jones has sent out his Summer Update with information relating to Summer Band. It also contains the Big Blue Band 2009-2010 Calendar. Make sure you download this and keep track of exactly when you have rehearsals and performances!
Also, the band now has a Twitter account. Look for “Big Blue Band” and click on “Follow” when you use Twitter. You can receive important updates from the Big Blue Band via email or text message!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Drumline camp is now in session, and it is HOT outside. All band members need to realize that we will be out in the heat often in late July/August, so make sure you go buy at least a 1/2 gallon water bottle to stay hydrated and bring it to ALL marching rehearsals. It is a good idea to go outside and get your body used to the heat a little bit. Also, put down the Xbox controller every once in a while and do some jumping jacks...we earn PE credit for marching band! Don’t act surprised when we do some moderate stretching and exercise!
From Mr. Jones:
Dear Students and Parents,
I hope you really enjoyed our scenic drive to Arlington last Wednesday night (hint of sarcasm). I was really disappointed about the rain -- the game would have been a great time!!!!
If you headed back to Mesquite prior to them officially calling the game, I wanted to make sure you are aware that your tickets are still good! If you read the top portion on the back, it gives you information regarding how to exchange them for another regular season game this year. Although we have no plans to reschedule our event, I hope that you are able to use your tickets this summer at some point.
Hope you're enjoying some much needed time off -- see you again soon!
Mr. Jones
Saturday, June 6, 2009
All-State Jazz music is able to be picked up in the band hall. The audition with this music is near the very beginning of the school year, so start practicing now!
Percussion students have events throughout the summer. Stay up to date by checking the latest calendar revisions on the Percussion page.
Ranger game on June 10! Meet outside of the NMHS Band Hall at 5:00 PM to get tickets, then hit the road. Make sure to work out rides ahead of time, so that no one is left behind.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Various 2009-2010 information can be found here. We are all looking forward to a fantastic new year with the incoming band!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
End of year calendar available here. This includes all events from now until the end of the school year. Many events are going on, so make sure you are current with your schedule.