Originally delivered on 10/6/2026 4:07 pm

SUBJECT: Buc Band Newsletter - 10/6/2026

October 6, 2026
Keep reading to learn about:


  1. Fundraising deadline
  2. How to pay your band fees
  3. Sign up your student to participate in community performances
  4. Sign up to chaperone
FIVE FUNDRAISING DAYS LEFT!


We've made $31,000....so far.


We have five days left to keep this going! 


Keep sharing the link with all your music loving friends and family. We have until October 11th, and every dollar counts! https://event.fan-pledge.com/413t53


Help us provide the very best experience to every Buc Band member. 


Click here to see the Fan Pledge Packet your student brought home with instructions.

IMPORTANT: BAND FEES ARE PAST DUE


If you didn't pay your band fee you may receive an email and invoice for them. 


The message will come from our vendor Cut Time, phone number 1-844-385-8463. The links are safe to open.


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

Click to pay
Elementary School Performances


Fall festivals are upon us and they want to see their favorite middle school band! For many elementary students, these sightings are what inspire them to join the band at Long. Let's give them a great show!


To get a good head count of who is participating, please sign your student up to bring the Buc Band spirit out to some amazing elementary Fall Festivals!

Click to sign your student up!
One Stop Shop for Fall Chaperones!


Your Fall chaperone opportunities are all in one place! Sign up now to help the coolest band in town.


We need parents to help with serving food before events and to ride the bus and chaperone the event. Something for everyone! 

Click here to help!
Pit Crew Reminders

Pit Crew, check your email for weekly information on Pit Crew responsibilities. Please ensure your student has a ride home from the game.


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.


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

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
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, October 15
Band Hispanic Heritage Program
Monday, October 19
5:00p Buc Band plays at the Long Football Game
Tuesday, October 27
5:00p Long Band All-City Auditions
Wednesday, October 28
Band IB Fall Fest
Sunday, November 8
5:00p Wind Ensemble plays at Long VIP Tour
Monday, November 9
Buc Band Feeder Pattern Tour
Tuesday, November 10
Buc Band Feeder Pattern Tour
Saturday, November 14
Buc Band Feeder Pattern Tour
8:00a Middle School All-Region Band Auditions
8:00a Middle School All-Region Band Auditions
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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