Thank you to everyone that was able to attend Virtual Open House! Linked below is the slideshow presentation for Mr. Hall's classes. Questions? Please email Mr. Hall - lhall8@houstonisd.org
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Online Learning Plan
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
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.
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!
  The 2019-2020 school year is going to be a great year for the Grizzly Band!
 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 |
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