WF Band Weekly: March 13-17, 2017

The third 9-week grading period ends on Thursday. All missing/make-up assignments must be completed before then. This includes alternate assignments from Concert Assessment, missing scale tests, and submission of doctor/parental notes regarding any absences from after-school rehearsals.

In class this week, we will finish some sight-reading and begin to make decisions about the Spring Concert Program. We look forward to making lots of good progress. Please take a moment to review the announcements below.

Band Announcements – March 13-17

Final Spring Trip Payments are now due
Many are already paid or have communicated with Mr. Stanley. If you are unsure of your financial standing for the spring trip, please check-in with Mr. Stanley ASAP.
Bright yellow trip permission forms are also due. Please see Mr. Stanley if you need another copy.
Please begin to look ahead in the calendar. Preparatory events for marching band 2017 are fast approaching.
Mr. Stanley will begin approaching students about scheduling and enrollment for next year. Please consider how you can continue being a part of our band. We have so much talent and potential that can help the growth of our other ensembles, including marching band.
Additionally, think of how you can help recruit middle school students so that we can keep growing! Last year’s band classes had approximately 62 total students with 14 seniors. This year, we have 70 members. That is a net growth of 22 people! We would love to double that number for 2017-2018.
FYI – Several recruitment and outreach efforts are planned as we near the end of the school year, including exciting opportunities for middle school collaboration!
Our band is participating in Sousa’s March Mania! We are devoting time each class block to learn, listen, analyze, and vote on different marches. The Marine Band’s contest is a great way to learn about the history of band music, listen to fabulous recordings, and discover new music! We encourage everyone to stay musically curious and check-out this great resource.