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Senior Honor Concert
Tuesday, May 21
7:00 PM
Graduation
Saturday, May 25
5:00 PM
NEWS
FALL 2013 PRODUCTION - REVOLUTION
If you use Spotify, then check here for a ready-made playlist for the show music!
NM Football Season Tickets
Mesquite ISD is now starting season ticket sales for all six Stallion home games. Make plans to be at every game this fall! Informational flyer is here.
Big Blue Band conquers California!
The Big Blue Band travelled to sunny Southern California and participated in a Disney Performing Event where they were allowed special access to perform and play along with several clips of Disney films. The band visited Universal Studios in Hollywood, the San Diego Zoo, Coronado Beach, and Disneyland. Thanks to all parents for allowing your students to attend and special thanks to all chaperones who were such a great help on the trip! It is fun to take our students out and let them have great experiences like this trip! GO BIG BLUE!!!
Sweepstakes
The Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Jeffrey D. Jones, performed on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Richardson HS for the Region 3 UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest. The group received straight ONES in both parts of the contest, with many complimentary things said from both judges and others in the audience. This means that the band program at UIL earned a SWEEPSTAKES this year because of earning a ONE in Marching, Concert, and Sightreading.
Also, both the Symphonic Band under the direction of Heather Becker and the Wind Symphony under the direction of Brandon Downs competed in the UIL Region 3 Concert & Sightreading Contest on Wednesday, April 17th. Both groups earned a ONE on stage and a ONE in sightreading. Way to go, Big Blue!!!!
All three bands that went to UIL earned a Sweepstakes award! Things are going well for the Big Blue Band!!! Keep working hard, Stallions!
Summer Schedule now available
Download it here and make sure to double-check dates before you make plans for the summer. We are looking forward to another fantastic marching season just around the corner! Go Big Blue!!
Congratulations All-Region Members!!!
On Saturday, December 1st and Monday, December 3rd, students from the Big Blue Band competed with over 1300 band students from across North Texas. The Big Blue Band had 15 students selected to the Region III All-Region Band and Orchestra. They are:
All-Region Orchestra:
• Angelique Bautista – 3rd Chair Oboe
• Savannah Ervin – 3rd Chair Trumpet
• Thomas Hill – 4th Chair Trumpet
Wind Ensemble:
• Kelly Xiquin – 4th Chair Flute
• Savannah Ervin – 3rd Chair Trumpet
• Thomas Hill – 4th Chair Trumpet
Wind Symphony:
• Angelique Bautista – 3rd Chair Oboe
Symphonic Band:
• Kayla Washington – 7th Chair Flute
• Carolina Ramirez – 5th Chair Clarinet
Concert Band:
• Jacque Xiquin – 4th Chair Flute
• Albert Bautista – 3rd Chair Bassoon
• Jorge Guandique – 4th Chair Bassoon
• Amanda Thompson – 1st Chair Bass Clarinet
• Morgan Hall – 1st Chair Trumpet
• Garrett Tucker – 6th Chair Percussion
9th Grade Region Band:
• Tyler Griffin – 2nd Chair Tenor Saxophone
• Alan Turrubiartes – 10th Chair Trumpet
• Manuel Chavez – 5th Chair Tuba
Additionally, three of our students were selected to the All-Area Band and will compete for spots in the All-State Band on Saturday, January 12, 2013. They are:
• Kelly Xiquin – Flute
• Savannah Ervin – Trumpet
• Thomas Hill – Trumpet
Thanks for your hard work and CONGRATULATIONS BIG BLUE BAND!!!
9th Grade All-Region results
Several 9th grade Big Blue Band members auditioned for inclusion in the Region 3 9th Grade Region Band on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Rockwall-Heath High School.
Congratulations to the following students who earned placement with this group:
Albert Bautista - bassoon
Manuel Chavez - tuba
Tyler Griffin - tenor saxophone
Alan Turrubiartes - trumpet
Excellent work, stallions!!
Drumline finishes out the season
The Big Blue Drumline competed in the Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Marcus Marauder Stadium in Flower Mound. The drumline earned 10th in their category with over 20 drumlines competing. The group also earned the honor of “Best Cymbal Line”!
Way to close out a great season, drumline!
Area Contest was a huge success!
The Big Blue Band competed in the Area C UIL Marching Contest on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.
After a great preliminary performance, the band earned the right to perform in the finals portion of the contest.
The finals performance was the best show of the year! The band earned 5th place overall and is the alternate to the State Marching Contest.
Congrats on an excellent competitive season! Way to go, BIG BLUE!!!
SUPERIOR!
The Big Blue Band competed in the Region 3 UIL Marching Contest on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. After an outstanding performance, the band earned a superior rating from all three judges. Straight ONES!
Now the Big Blue Band will perform at the Area C Marching Contest on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium.
Way to go, BIG BLUE!!!
Good job in Little Elm!
The Big Blue Band competed in the 4th annual Classic on the Lake contest in Little Elm.
After the great preliminary performance the band was in 3rd place overall.
The finals performance was also great and the band finished the band contest in 2nd place overall!
Way to go BIG BLUE!!
Nice work at Mesquite Marching Festival
The Big Blue Band performed in the 21st annual Mesquite Marching Festival on Saturday, October 6, 2012.
After a fine performance all three judges gave the Big Blue Band a first division rating - Straight ONES!
Keep up the great work!
Fall 2012 Production - IMMORTAL
Music of Evanescence and Samuel Barber
Big Blue Band now on Twitter
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Charms
Every student needs to log into Charms to update all personal contact information.
Log into your Charms account using the code "nmesquiteband" in the box labeled "School Code." Then, use your password to enter the secure portion of the site (if you do not know your password or are a freshman member, it is your student ID number - these ID #s do not change from MS to HS, so check your report card if you need to). We do send out fliers via email and snail mail on occasion so make sure it is all up to date.
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