BAND – MHS Band information, news, and other stuff (updated 3-24-20)
Due to the corona virus pandemic, our normal band routine has been disrupted. All UIL Band Concert and Sightreading contests and related rehearsals, practices, etc. outside of the school day have been cancelled. Normal band practices during the school day and other practices and performances may resume in the future at the discretion of the school district and the state of Texas. The band directors are mindful of the anxieties that everyone is facing at this time. Our goal is to provide the best experience possible for the band students of MWPISD. The MWPISD directors are currently in a network with other Texas band directors, and much creative work is being done behind the scenes so that band students will have positive musical opportunities. We will have alternate online band activities available throughout the current crisis, and we will attempt to be as fair and reasonable as possible when applying the grading criteria as approved by the administration of MWPISD. Please contact the band directors via phone or e-mail with any concerns or questions you might have. The direct phone line into the band hall is (432) 943-1420. Mr. Barrow’s e-mail is tbarrow@mwpisd.esc18.net (the first letter is “t”, not “j”).
Instructions for the BAND App
If using your computer, you can type in the following URL:https://band.us/n/afab30g9b3gcV
Although nothing can really take the place of a full band rehearsal, these activities will hopefully allow us to have some interesting musical experiences in the current environment – and some fun along the way! Stay tuned for details!
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to say how much each one of you means to us. Every one of you is special, and I want you to know that we are looking forward to the day that we can meet together again and make great music as a band. Take the time to tell your friends and family that you love and care about them. We love and care about each one of you!