Originally delivered on 9/1/2026 1:11 pm

SUBJECT: Buc Band Newsletter - 9/1/26

September 1, 2026
That was some parent meeting!

The band couldn't do it without you. 

Mr. Howe, Mr. Hackett, and your students are so grateful for your involvement.

To Do's:
  1. Pay your band fee by October 1

  2. Buy your Band Shirt for Symphonic and Wind Ensemble performances

  3. 7th and 8th grade parents, sign up to Chaperone September 25th

  4. Join the Band App
Order your performance shirt

Click here to head to the Band Spirit Store!


Symphonic and Wind Ensemble need to purchase a blue polo for performances. 


Beginner Band red t-shirts are included with your band fee!

Sign up to chaperone!

On September 25, 2026 we need:

  • 7th grade - Four parents to chaperone the Buc Band at the DISD Band event at Kincaid Stadium. 
    8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • 8th-grade - Four parents to chaperone the Buc Band while they join the Wildcat Band at a Woodrow football game. 
    5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  • Click here to help!
Join the Buc Band App

Download the Band App for important announcements, communication from your directors, and to connect with other band parents.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, September 17
4:00p Band Pizza Party and Fan Pledge Kickoff!
Friday, September 25
J L Long Band DISD Middle School College Level Up
5:00p Band Feeder Night with Woodrow Band
Thursday, October 15
Band Hispanic Heritage Program
Monday, October 19
5:00p Long Band plays at the Long Football Game
Band Booster Cheat Sheet

All the things on one page!

Follow us!

Follow us @jllongmiddleband for announcements and photos!

Questions?

Joshua Howe, Head Director - JHowe@DallasISD.org

Rob Hackett, Assistant Director -rhackett@dallasisd.org

Erin Clark, Band Booster Club President - jllongbucbandbooster@gmail.com

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