Bowie Band Middle School Night
Drop off on the pressbox/Jones Road side of Burger Stadium at the left side of the parking lot if you're facing the pressbox. Look for “Tent City” and large banners- you won’t miss it!
Students should wear their Bailey PEP Band shirt and shorts.
Leave instrument cases in vehicles or at home.
The Bowie Boosters will serve a sweet treat before going into the stands
Bring your instrument, a refillable water bottle, and flip folder/lyre.
Students will attend the game alongside the Bowie Band, so no tickets are required. However, any parents or siblings must purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets are available at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/austinisd/entity/schools/88 Please note that Burger Field has a clear bag policy.
Pickup is after half time (approximately 9:00) underneath the home side press box. Please talk to a Bailey Band Director and let him/her know that you are leaving with your child. If your child is riding home with a friend, we need that in writing by 3:00 PM on Friday (email is fine).
Instrument Discover Day
On Saturday, February 18th, students who selected band on their choice sheet are invited to come to Bailey to select their instrument! Music specialists will check finger/hand coordination and teeth/mouth characteristics. Each student will also be given the opportunity to make a sound on the various mouthpieces that attach to each instrument. The purpose for this is to find an instrument the student will enjoy and on which he/she shows a promise of success. Certain characteristics of a child’s personality and demeanor will also help point us in the direction of what instrument they may be best suited for!
Students are encouraged to do a little research on the band instruments we offer so they have an idea of what they might be interested in playing! They can seek out recordings and videos so they know how each one sounds and what kind of music styles they typically play. YouTube is a great resource for this! We also encourage each child to attend the event with an open mind. We do have limitations on class size for some instruments, so it’s good for your child to have a couple different instruments in mind. The music specialists are very good at narrowing down the best choices for your child and typically that’s where they are going to thrive. However, we will always keep in mind the student’s choice and ultimately, they will make the final decision.
Band Instruments Available
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Percussion
Veteran’s Day Assembly
The Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Bailey Veteran’s Day Assembly.
District Auditions
It is required that Wind Ensemble students audition. It is optional for Wind Symphony Band & Symphony Band students to audition. Auditions will be held at Chapa Middle School.