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

The West Briar Middle School Band kicked off their Yankee Candle Fundraiser today (9/17/18)! We're excited to partner with Yankee Candle and their excellent line of high quality products to help raise funds for music, instruments, supplies, trip expenses, and student scholarships. 40% of our total sales will go directly to support the band! I think you'll find that the fundraiser is worth your time and money.

​Please speak with any of the West Briar Band students to place an order. Payment is due at the time of the order, cash only, no checks. Completed order forms and payment are due to Mr. Hall by 4pm on Monday, October 1st. Parents: you can use SchoolPay.com to pay for your student's entire order or turn in cash. Click here to download the Yankee Candle Fundraiser Seller Instructions. Thank you for your support of the West Briar Middle School Bands!

Representatives from local music stores will be available from 5pm until 8pm in the West Briar Middle School Cafeteria to provide band instruments and supplies for students. Attached is the Instrument Rental Night Flyer.

All students need proof of an instrument rental contract or purchase no later than 9/7/18 to be in a band class at West Briar MS.

Band Parents:
Please complete the online Band Registration Form by Wednesday, August 29th.
All of the handouts from class will be posted on the band website - www.westbriarband.org/docs

Thank you!
Mr. Hall

Thank you for visiting the West Briar Middle School Band website. Check back often to get information about what's happening with the Grizzly Band. Questions? Please contact: Leif Hall, Director of Bands - lhall8@houstonisd.org