WF Band Weekly: January 9-13, 2017
As we enter the season of winter weather, clarifying announcements about band events will appear on the website, Facebook, email updates, and Remind texts. Only in special, administrator approved circumstances will the band meet when schools are closed. Again, this will always be clarified.
Please review the announcements and schedule below.
Concert Assessment is less than two months away. Take some extra time tomorrow to continue practicing for chair auditions. Our website has some great resources for practicing. Also, check out this YouTube channel to hear some great band music and musicianship.
Enjoy the snow!
Spring Trip
The Monday, January 9 mandatory meeting will be rescheduled. A separate announcement will be made regarding the new date. Please stay tuned.
Jazz Band
This after-school ensemble is a GREAT way to play lots of fun music and get better on your instrument! The ensemble is open to all players and meets on Thursday.
First rehearsal – after-school on Thursday, January 12, 2017
3:45-5:00 PM
Selected members of the jazz ensemble will have the opportunity to work with a special guest artist in February, Magda Giannikou, leader of Banda Magda. She is a professional songwriter and performer who has appeared frequently at the Jefferson Center. Magda's guest residency will culminate with a joint performance with Banda Magda at the Jefferson Center.
Check out some footage of Banda Magda here.
MLK March – Mandatory for all Marching Band
Monday, January 16, 2017
12:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Final itinerary is here.
Full uniform required
Expectations Contract
This refresher of information in our handbook and class syllabi was distributed last week. Returning the signed copy is a graded assignment.
A-Day Expectations Contracts Due – Friday, January 6, 2017
These are now past due; please turn in ASAP.
B-Day Expectations Contracts Due – Tuesday, January 10, 2017 (or upon return to school)
Chair Auditions
Information was distributed in class before break.
All information is posted on Current Members and Audition Central pages.
January-May 2017 calendar
Please ensure you are using the most current version of the band calendar (distributed in hard-copy before Winter Break).
An electronic copy is available for download here.
Pay attention to website, Facebook, email, and texts for weather-related changes to the calendar.
Make-Up Exams
If you were absent or are missing part of your exam, please see Mr. Stanley. It is your individual responsibility to schedule make-up times. All make-ups must be completed by January 18, 2017.
