Columbia-Brazoria ISD Bands

Columbia High School Roughneck Band

West Brazos Junior High Roustabout Band

Barrow Elementary Eagle Band

West Columbia Elementary Wildcatter Band

December Events

Congratulations to Sarah Beem and Zach Heacock for making the ATSSB All-Region Jazz Band!

Here are our local music stores...

Collins Music - 800.365.9815 or 979.245.3983

B & H Music - 979.297.1278

Region Audition Music Scales - click here!!!!!!

Here is how to record and turn in your playoff assignments:

You can either use the "Audacity" software or record straight into "Charms." Here's how to do it......

Download free "Audacity" software at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Audacity works is a digital recorder...it works like a tape recorder. You will need a microphone connected to your computer to record your assignment. Push the RED button to begin recording. When you finish, press the brown square to stop recording. Then click "File>Export as mp3 " and save the mp3 file of your assignment to your computer. You made need the plug-in called "lame.dll" which is available here http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/faq?s=install&item=lame-mp3

Access your "Charms" account.

1. Go to www.charmsmusic.com

2. Where it says "Parent/Student Login" for the school code put CBISDBands

3. For "Student ID/Password" put in your school ID number...it is a 5 digit number beginning with 9. After you put in your number, press "Enter."

4. Click on the icon named "Audio Files" and browse for the mp3 file you saved on your computer. Tell me what it is that you are sending, and press upload. Your playoff file will now be on "Charms" and I can get it and listen to it.

If you can't get this to work, you have the option to record at school.

If you need to record at school, just tell your section leader and they will help you. Then save your file to a flash drive and I will transfer it to my computer to grade.

NEW "CHARMS" SOFTWARE

The CBISD bands are now using the "Charms" software to manage information on all band students and to provide information for parents of band students. You can see the calendar, financial records, forms to be turned in, trip information, inventory, all of your information. Please take a look and update your contact information....here's how:

1. Go to www.charmsoffice.com

2. Where it says "Parent/Student Login" for the school code put CBISDBands (You can just copy and paste this right in)

3. For "Student ID/Password" put in your school ID number. Your number is a 5 digit number beginning with 9. It should be the one you use for your lunch account. When you get logged in make sure you change your password so no one else except you and your parents can see your account.

4. Once you are into the program, look around. I especially want you to go to "Student Info" and update your information for you and your parents. Make sure you click on the "update" button after you change information. Region Music will be under "Handouts."

We will be using this Charms software for band information this year. I can make assignments, post forms and music and mp3s, put up the calendar, and you can see how much money is in your accounts, and other things. Please check it often!

Next Band Booster Meeting

January 5 , 2009

7:00 pm at the CHS Band Hall

CHS Roughneck Band Awards

last updated on October 31, 2008