The WF Band Week Ahead: April 10-14, 2017
We had a great time on the trip to Gettysburg and Hershey! Thank you to all participants who helped make it a wonderful experience. There are a couple of photos posted in this update. You can check out a larger album on our Facebook page.
This week we have preparatory events for marching band and jazz band rehearsal. Please review this update for all the necessary information. Lots of events begin to occur immediately after spring break. Please be prepared by reading ahead.
Band Schedule– April 10-14
Tuesday, April 11
Drum Major Training – 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Drum Line Clinic #1 – 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 13
A2 and A3 Playing Test – Db Concert Scale
Jazz Band – 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 14
B3 Playing Test – Vertical Waltz
One-hand with faster tempo and greater accuracy; OR
One line of two-hands (4 mallets)
Announcements, Updates, and Information
Wondering what to practice over spring break? Check out the latest reference recordings and other great links on our current members and audition central pages. Take your instruments home over the break!
A revised April/May 2017 calendar is published. Please familiarize yourself with our end of the year events and preparatory events for next year. You can download a copy here.
2017 marching band leadership interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. Students will receive hard copy materials this week. Electronic versions are posted here. Please use the break to work on your application/paper and consider how you can help the Marching Colonels in our 2017 season!
Marching Band commitment contracts will be distributed in hard-copy this week. A copy is attached and posted here. An online registration link will be posted soon. Look for a separate email with the online link!
Drum Line clinics begin on Tuesday, April 11. We have one clinic before spring break and one after before auditions on Tuesday, April 25. An introductory letter and materials are here. Please see Mr. Stanley for additional information.
Drum Major training sessions continue on Tuesdays. If you are interested in learning more about conducting and leadership, we encourage you to participate. Even if you do not intend to apply for the position for 2017, the skills improve with the more practice and exposure you have. This is a great starting point for future leaders.
Color Guard clinics will be held on Tuesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 27. This is a great way for people who may not play an instrument, but who want to be in marching band can get involved. Please spread the word and have anyone interested contact Instructor Ms. Dawn Claytor or Mr. Stanley.
