On Tuesday, January 28th the West Briar Band and Orchestra students will travel to Jones Hall to see the Houston Symphony perform! This a special program, taylored just for middle school student, features Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4! From the Houston Symphony's Website... "The concert will introduce the excitement and vigor of Tchaikovsky's renowned work, while also introducing a story of fate and hope of making one's own choices and fitting in." Our students are very fortunate to live and attend school in an area with a world-class symphony orchestra!

Students need to pack a lunch and wear their band t-shirt/hoodie and khaki pants for the field trip. Please complete and return the linked Permission Form & Medical Release Form by Friday, January 24th.

You're invited to see and hear the West Briar Middle School Bands perform at their Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 7pm in the Westside High School Auditorium. There will also be a special guest appearance by the Westside High School Wind Ensemble. This is a concert you won't want to miss! Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!

The Winter Concert Info & Agreement for student performers is linked here. Please return the agreement by Friday, 11/8/19. Thank you!

Poinsettia Fundraiser - http://bit.ly/bandflowers
Support the West Briar Middle School Bands by purchasing beautiful poinsettias for your home! The flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, December 11th to Westside High School direct from the grower. Please pick-up your poinsettias from the Westside High School Auditorium immediately following the West Briar MS Winter Band Concert on 12/11/19. The concert will end at approximately 8:30pm. Deliveries are not possible.
All Pre-Sales End on Friday, November 22nd at 11am. Order today save $$$​

Come see and hear the Grizzly Band's first performance of the year at Parent University on Tuesday, September 17, 2019! Parent University starts at 5pm in West Briar's auditorium. We hope you can join us!

Many thanks to everyone that joined us for Band Family Night 2019! You were a great audience! If you were unable to attend the meeting, show, and dinner, please review the Parent Info Presentation and complete the items listed below as soon as possible (Due Friday, August 30th). Thank you!

• COMPLETE - Parent/Student Online Registration
• PAY - Band Fees Online with SchoolPay
• COMPLETE - Online Instrument Loan Agreement (only for students using a school owned instrument)
• ATTEND – Instrument Rental Night (Beginners Only)
• View & Like the West Briar Middle School Facebook Page (publicity & information for the WB Bands)
• Sign-Up for Remind (the official form of communication for the West Briar Bands)

Questions? Please email Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org

The 2019-2020 school year is going to be a great year for the Grizzly Band!

• Parents & Students: Please be sure to complete all of the items on Band Registration Form Handout.
• RSVP Online for the Band Family Night at Westside HS Auditorium (9/29/19, 6pm)
• Beginning Band Parents & Students: Be sure to attend Band Instrument Rental Night on 9/4/19, 5:30pm-8:30pm.
• Download & Print your Band's Supply List (Beginning Band or Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble)

Questions? Please email Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org

On Saturday, April 27, 2019, the West Briar Middle School Bands are traveling to San Antonio to perform at the Bluebonnet Classic Music Festival at the Lila Cockrell Theater! The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Beginning Band will have separate performances at the festival. This is a great opportunity for our students to perform in a professional theater and to receive feedback from highly respected music educators!

1st trip payment is due by Monday, March 4th. Please read the attached  Trip Info Packet  for more information and all of the details.

Questions? Please contact Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org

We're very excited to have the opportunity to take ALL of the band and orchestra students to see the Houston Symphony Perform at Jones Hall on January 30th! This is a special concert created just for middle school students. We are very fortunate to have this trip fully funded by donations from the Houston Symphony and transportation provided by the Band Fundraisers.

Students need to return their completed permission and medical release form to Mr. Hall no later than Friday, January 25th. Students can  DOWNLOAD  and print a new copy of the forms if they have misplaced them.

We need chaperones! Please email Mr. Hall to check for availability. Register to Chaperone the Houston Symphony Field Trip ONLINE. All chaperones must also be registered with HISD VIPS.

Questions? Email Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org

Come see and hear the West Briar Middle School Bands perform at the Winter Band Concert on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7pm in the Westside High School Auditorium. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated!

The Winter Band Concert Information for student performers is linked here. Please return the agreement by Friday, 11/16/18. Thank you!

Questions? Please contact Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org

Auditions for the HISD Middle School All-City Band will be held at Pershing Middle School on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Students in the West Briar Middle School Wind Ensemble are expected to audition for HISD All-City Band. Symphonic Band students may audition with the Mr. Hall's recommendation.

​Parents & Students: Please read the attached Information Letter and Commitment Agreement. Thank you!

The week of September 24th is a busy one for the West Briar Bands! The Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble will kick-off Homecoming Week on Monday, September 24th by performing for all students before school in the cafeteria. The bands will also perform at the Fall Sports Pep Rally for 8th graders later that day during 7th period. On Tuesday, September 25th, the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will travel to Delmar Stadium to perform and support our Grizzlies at the Homecoming Football Game. Lastly, the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will have and open rehearsal/performance for parents and visitors at Parent University on Thursday, September 27th at West Briar MS, between 6pm and 7pm. We hope you will come hear and see the fantastic Grizzly Bands!

All performances are required and graded activities for the Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Students.

• Download the complete Homecoming Week Performance Schedule Information
• Download the Homecoming Football Game Permission Form