A Letter to the parents
Dear rising fifth grade students and parents,
As you get ready to embark on this adventure into the world of middle school, I would like to start off by saying welcome to BMS! This is truly an exciting time for both the students and the parents and we here at Buford Middle School are looking forward to having you on board. Being in middle school provides students with several opportunities. One of these opportunities is becoming a part of the BMS Band program.
Becoming a part of Band and the arts is a wonderful outlet for students both educationally and socially. Band provides students with a pleasant, yet challenging environment in which they have the opportunity to be creative, and expressive all while learning a skill that they can use for the rest of their lives.
The BMS Band program is comprised of several high caliber groups and gives students many opportunities to plug-in where they see fit. Some these groups are:
In giving all of these options, we are striving to make your experience at BMS as enjoyable and beneficial as possible.
As you get ready to embark on this adventure into the world of middle school, I would like to start off by saying welcome to BMS! This is truly an exciting time for both the students and the parents and we here at Buford Middle School are looking forward to having you on board. Being in middle school provides students with several opportunities. One of these opportunities is becoming a part of the BMS Band program.
Becoming a part of Band and the arts is a wonderful outlet for students both educationally and socially. Band provides students with a pleasant, yet challenging environment in which they have the opportunity to be creative, and expressive all while learning a skill that they can use for the rest of their lives.
The BMS Band program is comprised of several high caliber groups and gives students many opportunities to plug-in where they see fit. Some these groups are:
- Symphonic Band (7/8 grade)
- Concert Band (7/8 Grade)
- 6'" grade band
- Jazz Band
- Brass ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
- Other various chamber music groups
In giving all of these options, we are striving to make your experience at BMS as enjoyable and beneficial as possible.
FAQ's
Q: What is the cost of participating in band?
A: There are very few costs outside of renting an instrument for most participants. There may be small fees to cover the cost of the student's participation in band.
Q: Can the fundraisers help cover students fees?
A: Yes.
Q: Does band interfere with athletics?
A: There are few instances where band and athletics conflict. In these instances, we work hard to accommodate both schedules for the student. Conflicts rarely take place during their 6th grade year.
Q: Are the performances mandatory?
A: Yes. Because band is an elected class, and all participants are vital to the success of the ensemble, the students will be required to participate in any evening events scheduled for their class and will receive a grade for the performance.
If you have any other questions regarding participation in band, do not hesitate to contact me at luther.harris(5)bufordcitvschool.org. I would love to answer them for you!
A: There are very few costs outside of renting an instrument for most participants. There may be small fees to cover the cost of the student's participation in band.
Q: Can the fundraisers help cover students fees?
A: Yes.
Q: Does band interfere with athletics?
A: There are few instances where band and athletics conflict. In these instances, we work hard to accommodate both schedules for the student. Conflicts rarely take place during their 6th grade year.
Q: Are the performances mandatory?
A: Yes. Because band is an elected class, and all participants are vital to the success of the ensemble, the students will be required to participate in any evening events scheduled for their class and will receive a grade for the performance.
If you have any other questions regarding participation in band, do not hesitate to contact me at luther.harris(5)bufordcitvschool.org. I would love to answer them for you!