WF Band Newsletter: April 9-13, 2018

We hope everyone had a great Spring Break! Please pay close attention to all announcements and calendar items listed below, many of which are vital preparations for future success. We look forward to working with you in the coming weeks as we create a positive environment for the end of the school year.

Band Schedule – April 9 – 13

Monday, April 9
Spring Trip Commitment Forms and Deposits Due (more information below)
Drum Line Clinic #1 – 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10
Drum Major Training Session – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Band Booster Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 11
2018 Leadership Applications available
Thursday, April 12
Jazz Band – 3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
In Class
Symphonic Band – G concert scale
Percussion Ensemble – timpani tuning
Wind Ensemble – Scale Pass-Off Recordings on Thursday

Announcements, Updates, Information

April-May Calendar
Please view the April-May 2018 calendar. A hard copy will be distributed in class this week.
Items of note:
Concert Rehearsals: May 3 and 7
Spring Concert: May 8 (Wind Ensemble rehearses prior)
Spring Trip: May 12
MB Spring Training: May 15
Banquet: May 18
Chamber/Jazz/Percussion Concert (attendance required): May 21
2018 Spring Trip
Saturday, May 12, 2018 – Reward Trip to Carowinds!
There is no performance associated with this trip, but certain requirements must be met. The spring trip packet is here. Students received individualized copies that include fundraiser profits/balances due. The electronic version is FYI.
Commitment forms and deposits ($30) are due Monday, April 9.
Seats are limited!
Please read the packet for more details and information!
Those interested in chaperoning should contact Mr. Stanley directly as only a limited number of chaperones are needed.
Drum Major Training
Trainings continue on Tuesday, April 10 from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Drum Major candidates must be a rising 10th-12th grader and have at least one year of marching experience. HOWEVER, the training sessions are open to anyone who would like to attend. Conducting is a skill that only improves with practice and time. Experience now will translate to greater success during an actual audition in future years. Come out to learn more!
Drum Line Clinics
Clinics to prepare for marching percussion auditions begin on Monday, April 9 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Clinics will be held throughout April with auditions on Wednesday, April 25.
Please read this letter for more information.
Jazz Band
Rehearsals resume on Thursday, April 12: 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Due to upcoming concert rehearsals, please note that there are only 4 remaining jazz band rehearsals before the concert on May 21!
Individual attendance is vital to collective success. If you are involved in jazz band, you have committed to these rehearsals. Please be sure you are communicating with Mr. Stanley about conflicts that may arise.