11/6/23 - Band Updates

1. Fall Band Concerts Next Week!

- Wednesday, 11/15 is Block 1 Cardinal Band, Block 2 Concert Band, Block 7 Chamber Winds

- Thursday, 11/16 is Block 6 Symphonic Winds, Block 7 Chamber Winds, & Advanced Percussion

- Report time is 6:50 pm; Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Students are expected to attend the entire concert regardless of when they perform; listening to other students is an important part of the learning experience. We expect each concert to end by 9:00 pm.

- 9th graders "dress nice" -- think button-down shirt, slacks, dress shoes ("church on Sundays")

- 10-12th graders "all black" -- all black dress clothes. Remember long black socks and shoes!

2. WSMA State Honors Auditions

Registration is open to audition for next year's WSMA state honors ensembles. All students who will be in band next year as a 10th, 11th, or 12th grader are eligible.

Click here for all the info.

3. Fruit Sale Delivery Day 12/9

- Thanks to everyone who bought or sold fruit! We are still processing the weekend orders.

- Remember to pick up any fruit that you ordered on the morning of December 9th.

- Parents, sign up here to volunteer.

- Students, there will be volunteer signups at school later this month.

4. Nutcracker Concert 12/19

Mark your calendars! December 19th at 7:30 pm, come hear the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, and Seven O'Clock Jazz Band, along with some professional guest musicians, perform Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite and Duke Ellington's incredible jazz ensemble arrangement. Tickets will be available soon.