WF Band Newsletter: May 21-25, 2018

Greetings, everyone:

I thoroughly enjoyed our time together during the band banquet on Friday. I felt that I was unable to adequately express my appreciation for your kind gifts and gestures. More than anything, I am appreciative that you are (and will continue to be) involved in our program. Thank you for your commitment to excellence. It makes me proud.

Photo: 2015 WF Jazz Ensemble. The 2018 Jazz Band will perform on Monday night.

The busy month of May continues this week. On Monday, May 21 the WFHS Percussion and Jazz Ensembles will present a concert at 7:00 p.m. in William Fleming’s Dickinson Auditorium. The performances should last around 40 minutes. All WFHS band students are required to attend this performance as a part of their final exam grade. We hope many parents will also choose to attend and support the hard work of these ensembles.

Immediately following the performances, we will deliver the Spring Training presentation in the auditorium. At that time, calendars, forms, and other information will be presented. It is vital that you receive this information. All high school marching band students are required to attend with a parent or guardian. Any rising 8th or 9th grade student (and parents) who is signed up for marching band is encouraged to attend the concert and remain for the meeting.

Please ensure you continue to follow class timelines (attached) as we conclude the academic requirements for the year. A detailed schedule of events and other reminders are below. As always, you may contact the band office with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Mr. Stanley

Band Schedule – May 21-25

Monday, May 21
Percussion/Jazz Concert – 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Band Call Time: 6:20 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble Call Time: 6:40 p.m.
Attendance required from all band members
Arrive by 6:50, sign-in, seated by 6:55
MB informational meeting to follow concert performance
Attendance required from all MB members
Wednesday, May 23
Graduation Orchestra Rehearsal – 7:40-8:20 a.m.
In Class
Follow Timelines (A2/A3, B1, B2)
Final Scale Tests
Written Exams
Equipment Turn-In

Announcements, Updates, Information

Marching Band Contracts and Information
Please ensure those signed up for marching band attend the meeting following Monday’s concert. A parent/guardian should be present. Forms will be distributed at that time and can be returned the same evening if you like. We are trying to get as much paperwork completed before the end of the year as possible. Thank you in advance for assisting us with this important element of organizing the transition.
Graduation Orchestra
The final wind/percussion rehearsal is 7:40-8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23 in the band room.
Graduation Orchestra Memo