Originally delivered on 9/15/2026 7:00 am

SUBJECT: Buc Band Newsletter - 9/15/26

September 15, 2026
THIS THURSDAY


It's time for our biggest band fundraiser to help us pay for the year of meals, instruments, maintenance, supplies, events, and field trips. This year we hope to bring back the tradition of taking the Wind Ensemble Band to San Antonio!


Last year we raised $18,000! You can help us reach our goal of $30,000 by helping your kids with phone numbers for those friends and family members that want to support them in the band.


  • Band members will meet in the band hall on 9/17 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Pizza will be served.


  • Mr. Howe has sent information home with the detailed kickoff itinerary that includes ringing a gong, water balloons, pies in the face, unicorn riding, choosingourbanddirector'shair color, and much more! Go dig it out of their backpack, because this is going to be fun.

  • Participating students will be entered into a raffle to win some very cool prizes like: 

    - Tickets to Meow Wolf! 
    - Dine on Us passes to Liberty Burger!
    - $50 AMC Gift Card!
    - Huge Pizza from Serious Pizza!


We could use a few extra hands if parents want to help serve pizza!


Attention Middle School Pit Crew

Your sign-up link is live!


Please click here and sign up for any games that you will be attending so that we can keep track of your volunteer hours and know who to expect. 


Join the Pit Crew Band App group with Invite Code BJ1-DN4-5Y.


You will receive your t-shirt and water bottle on your first pit crew day. 


Check your email for the Pit Crew Info Drop every Tuesday! 


If you have any questions, please direct them to our Woodrow Wildcat Band Liasion, Lauren at laureno27@outlook.com

Don't forget...
  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
$75 Band Fees due by October 1


Band fees cover instruments, supplies, food, transportation, and beginner band shirts.


You can also send your payment via Venmo to @JLLong-BucBand.

Click to pay
Order your performance shirt


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


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

Click to order
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 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
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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