It's been great to see everyone again! Learning/Teaching online has been going well! I'm really impressed with all the extra effort and patience the students have exhibited during this challenging phase of school.

In an effort to simplify the online process, I have created a Online Learning Plan Document with all the information needed for Online Band Classes. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you!

Mr. Hall
​lhall8@houstonisd.org

Future Grizzly Band Parents & Students:
Are you interested in being part of the West Briar Middle School Band? Follow the steps listed below to pick your band instrument, meet the band directors, and get answers to your questions. Thanks!

1. Please watch the videos listed below to learn about Band at West Briar MS

• Recording of LIVE Info Meeting - Recorded on April 30 (Meet the Band Directors & Learn About the Instruments)
• Band Instrument Demonstration Video (Presented by The United States Army Field Band)
• Why Join Band Video?

2. Complete the Online Form - Choose Your Band Instrument
Band classes at West Briar are organized by instrument type. For example... all of the Beginner Clarinets have class at the same time daily, but it's a different time than the Beginner Trumpet players. By completing this form, you will have a much better chance of being placed in the correct band class at the beginning of the school year. This form is for information purposes only and not a contract. Please complete the form even if you're not 100% sure you want to have Band as your elective class at West Briar. 

• Click HERE & Complete the "Choose Your Band Instrument" Form
• Students can choose to play Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, or Percussion (Mallets & Drums). Oboe and Bassoon are also available by special request (Please contact Mr. Hall for more information about Oboe and Bassoon).
• All "New" Band students need to complete the "Choose Your Band Instrument" Form.

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3. JOIN Our Remind for FUTURE West Briar MS Band Students & Parents
​use code: @wbband06

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

 ​"Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” - Plato

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