Welcome to the Bryant High School Band Family!
By joining this organization, your student will become part of a legendary program made up of students devoted to excellence in music and integrity of character. As a parent, you also have an opportunity to get involved in the program in various roles that help keep the band moving forward. It’s important for you and your student to get plugged in to all that’s happening. The information below will help you get up and running as you prepare for your first season.
By joining this organization, your student will become part of a legendary program made up of students devoted to excellence in music and integrity of character. As a parent, you also have an opportunity to get involved in the program in various roles that help keep the band moving forward. It’s important for you and your student to get plugged in to all that’s happening. The information below will help you get up and running as you prepare for your first season.
Band Parents For ROOKIES!
By all means, please read the above document. There is a lot of information packed in to help newbies better understand our organization and how it works. This was made by a band parent FOR band parents. Thank you Mrs. Weihe and Mrs. Calhoun for putting this together. It is VERY MUCH appreciated!
By all means, please read the above document. There is a lot of information packed in to help newbies better understand our organization and how it works. This was made by a band parent FOR band parents. Thank you Mrs. Weihe and Mrs. Calhoun for putting this together. It is VERY MUCH appreciated!
Financial: Paying Fees
All band fees and any charges for uniform accessories may be paid by sending a check to the Director of Bands, Mr. Keith Matthews. You may check the status of your student’s account at any time using the Charms site.
Please make checks payable to Bryant High School Band and mail them to:
Bryant High School Band
c/o Keith Matthews
801 North Reynolds Road
Bryant, AR 72022
It is critical that all payments be made on schedule. The band’s ability to meet financial obligations depends on budgeted monthly income. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Matthews at kmatthews@bryantschools.org.
All band fees and any charges for uniform accessories may be paid by sending a check to the Director of Bands, Mr. Keith Matthews. You may check the status of your student’s account at any time using the Charms site.
Please make checks payable to Bryant High School Band and mail them to:
Bryant High School Band
c/o Keith Matthews
801 North Reynolds Road
Bryant, AR 72022
It is critical that all payments be made on schedule. The band’s ability to meet financial obligations depends on budgeted monthly income. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mr. Matthews at kmatthews@bryantschools.org.
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* What do I need to buy?
Competitive & Non-Competitive: We encourage you to use our new store front. There is a package of apparel that is put together for men and ladies. These shirts will be worn at home football games while the weather is still warm and under the uniform later in the season. You will be given the option to purchase extra shirts for your student (and whole family) through this website. This can be helpful as we often have Friday night games and Saturday morning events. Keep in mind that there is a deadline for ordering! Students will also need: Plain, long black socks and Black Marching Shoes (purchased through Mr. Matthews) PROTIP: It is helpful for students to own more than one show shirt. Competitive: Students will also need the following items:
Directors will take care of ordering competition uniforms. Your competition band fees takes care of that aspect. * Click the Apparel Store picture to be directed to the store. |
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* Concert Attire - All Black
Ladies - Dresses or pant suits are encouraged. Dresses may be short or long sleeve but must be below the knees. Shoulders must be covered. No low necklines or backs. No side slits or high slits. No strapless or sleeveless gowns or spaghetti straps. No tulle or other transparent material. No rhinestones or excessive detail. Cuts should be modest. Black dress shoes. NO SHORT DRESSES, regardless of instrument. Not hats or head coverings.
Gentlemen - Long sleeve, solid black button-up shirts, black ties, and black dress slacks are encouraged. Black dress shoes with black socks will suffice. No shiny markings that reflect from lighting. No hats or head coverings.
* When in doubt - consult a director.
Ladies - Dresses or pant suits are encouraged. Dresses may be short or long sleeve but must be below the knees. Shoulders must be covered. No low necklines or backs. No side slits or high slits. No strapless or sleeveless gowns or spaghetti straps. No tulle or other transparent material. No rhinestones or excessive detail. Cuts should be modest. Black dress shoes. NO SHORT DRESSES, regardless of instrument. Not hats or head coverings.
Gentlemen - Long sleeve, solid black button-up shirts, black ties, and black dress slacks are encouraged. Black dress shoes with black socks will suffice. No shiny markings that reflect from lighting. No hats or head coverings.
* When in doubt - consult a director.
* Communications – Staying Informed
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Bryant Bands Website
There are several ways to stay in the loop with what’s going on. One is right here at bryantbands.com. Check back frequently for news items and calendar updates. |
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Band App (IOS - Android)
Download and use the Band App on any mobile device. It can also be accessed through a browser on a desktop. This app can be used to stay informed of important information regarding the band. Crucial documents will be stored there for easy access. Plus, band parents can communicate with each other in a very secure manner. Join Bryant High School Band Join Bryant High School Percussion Join the Legacy Colorguard / Winterguard Group |
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Remind Notifications
An absolute must-have application to keep up with our program. Text message reminders can be received via the app or through traditional messaging means. Join the Remind Code for each of your band classes. Those will each be listed on their respective classes on this website. Join High School Band Remind |
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E-Blast
Once a week a mass email is sent to everyone via Remind and the Band App. This newsletter covers the most pressing items in the band’s "week ahead" schedule in detail and highlights important dates and times. |
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Facebook
Join our Facebook Page “Bryant Bands” and the Facebook Group "The Legacy of Bryant Photos and Videos." This is an interactive group page where you can post questions for other band parents. Event information is also posted here on an informal basis. Percussion has its own group page: "Bryant High School Percussion." Other sections may also start groups each season. |
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Instagram
Follow our Instagram account! This account is generally consists of photos covering what's happening around our program. Don't use this as a reliable source of detailed information. |
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Contact Us
If you have a question you may contact us anytime by clicking the mail icon on the homepage of this site or by emailing us directly at kmatthews@bryantschools.org, jchipman@bryantschools.org, or jvandyke@bryantschools.org. |
* Volunteers
The success of the Bryant High School Band program is dependent on parent volunteers for everything from fundraising to uniform maintenance to feeding students and pit crewing. Every family is expected to participate during the year. It takes a well-oiled machine to keep the band moving forward and we need your help. When you help with fundraising, donate water and sodas for camp, and give of your time to help sew flags or wash uniforms, you keep the wheels turning. Look for opportunities to lend your expertise to the band program.
You may also visit the Volunteer page for more information or to sign up.
The success of the Bryant High School Band program is dependent on parent volunteers for everything from fundraising to uniform maintenance to feeding students and pit crewing. Every family is expected to participate during the year. It takes a well-oiled machine to keep the band moving forward and we need your help. When you help with fundraising, donate water and sodas for camp, and give of your time to help sew flags or wash uniforms, you keep the wheels turning. Look for opportunities to lend your expertise to the band program.
You may also visit the Volunteer page for more information or to sign up.
* Performances and Competitions
The band performs at all home football games. Students will be expected are expected to stay after school for a short rehearsal and will be fed by the band parent organization. They are required to stay for the entire game and return to the band room as a group where they will change clothes, muster, and be dismissed. This can take up to an hour after the game ends. Students play during the first half and at halftime and they have the third quarter of the game “off.” During this quarter they have time to eat at the concession stand. They play again for the fourth quarter. Please do not make plans to have your student leave early. They go to the stadium as a group and leave as a group.
During competition season (late September through early November), we will often have Friday night games and Saturday morning call times for competitions. Purchasing a second show shirt can prevent late night laundry emergencies.
Parents are encouraged to attend competitions as often as possible. The excellence of the Bryant High School Band program is evident when we’re on the road and new parents are often unprepared for the pride they feel watching this band take the field under competition conditions. We also encourage parents to attend the last 30 minutes of rehearsal. It is important for students to get used to performing in front of an audience and they are motivated by a cheering crowd.
The band hosts community performances at the beginning of the season usually at the end of summer band.
The band performs at all home football games. Students will be expected are expected to stay after school for a short rehearsal and will be fed by the band parent organization. They are required to stay for the entire game and return to the band room as a group where they will change clothes, muster, and be dismissed. This can take up to an hour after the game ends. Students play during the first half and at halftime and they have the third quarter of the game “off.” During this quarter they have time to eat at the concession stand. They play again for the fourth quarter. Please do not make plans to have your student leave early. They go to the stadium as a group and leave as a group.
During competition season (late September through early November), we will often have Friday night games and Saturday morning call times for competitions. Purchasing a second show shirt can prevent late night laundry emergencies.
Parents are encouraged to attend competitions as often as possible. The excellence of the Bryant High School Band program is evident when we’re on the road and new parents are often unprepared for the pride they feel watching this band take the field under competition conditions. We also encourage parents to attend the last 30 minutes of rehearsal. It is important for students to get used to performing in front of an audience and they are motivated by a cheering crowd.
The band hosts community performances at the beginning of the season usually at the end of summer band.
