WF Band E-News: April 23-27, 2018

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our weekly schedule and announcements. This semester’s performances are rapidly approaching, along with trainings, auditions, sign-ups, and important deadlines. Your organization and cooperation during this busy time is most appreciated, and will certainly make a positive contribution in ensuring our success.

Band Schedule – April 23-27

Monday, April 23
Drum Line Clinic #2 (@ Breckinridge MS) – 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, April 24
Drum Major Training Session – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25
Drum Line Auditions (@ WF) – 3:45
First come, first served. Auditions take approximately 5 minutes.
In Class
Symphonic Band – Db Scale (test next week) and sectionals
Percussion Ensemble – concert band rehearsals and sectionals
Wind Ensemble – concert rehearsals and sectionals

Announcements, Updates, Information

April-May Calendar
Please view the April-May 2018 calendar here.
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
Marching Band Commitment Contracts
Marching band registration is currently available on our website!
Hard copy information was distributed last week along with a separate email/news posting. The packet is available here.
All commitments (paper and electronic) are due Wednesday, May 2.
For more information, please visit the links above.
2018 Spring Trip
ONLY 6 SEATS REMAIN! The deadline for sign-up is Tuesday, April 24.
Remaining balances due on Wednesday, May 2
Balance sheets were distributed in class last week.
Original packet is here FYI.
Drum Line Clinics/Auditions
Clinic to prepare for marching percussion auditions continue on Monday, April 23 from 3:45-4:45 in the James Breckinridge Middle School Band Room.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 25 in the WF Band Room beginning at 3:45 p.m. All are asked to arrive by 4:15 p.m. Auditions only take about 5 minutes and then students are free to leave. No announcements/placements will be announced on Wednesday.
Please read the letter for more information.
Marching Band Leadership Applications
Our band relies on a dedicated leadership team to set a positive example and complete vital responsibilities.
Applications for 2018 leadership positions are available. All application materials are due on Wednesday, May 2.
For more information, please refer to this packet.
Band Booster Meeting
In advance of our spring performance/preparation events, the band boosters will have their final meeting of this year on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. in the band room. Please make plans to attend.
Drum Major Training
Trainings continue on Tuesday, April 24 from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Final training is Monday, April 30.
Auditions on Tuesday, May 1.
Jazz Band
Rehearsals resume on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Concert is Monday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.