Post date: Apr 11, 2012 2:20:17 AM
Hello Puma Band,
The purpose of this e-mail is to provide updated information.
First, the King Dominion (Music Showcase Festival) trip is four weeks away. Students, if you plan to participate you must submit the full $116.00 payment. A limited number of seats remain for this trip. Once those seats are full I will not be able to accommodate your request. All performing students are required to ride the bus. Parents thank in advance for your support. Student drivers are not allowed.
Second, the first annual Wise Cluster Concert is this Friday, April 13 at 7pm in the performance center. This concert will feature our Elementary and Middle feeder school bands and orchestra. This concert is free and open to the public. All Concert and Basic Band members are expected to participate. This is a mandatory graded (1000-points) activity. The notice for this concert was posted and sent out around February.
Next, the Spring Concert is (3000-points) Thursday, April 19 at 7pm in the Performance Center. Admission is $5.00 per person and the proceeds help support the performing arts department. The remaining upcoming events are listed below:
Sunday, April 21. Lions Club Honor Band Concert
Saturday, May 5, Kings Dominion trip
Saturday, May 12, 2012 Upper Marlboro Day Parade.
Tuesday, May 29. The Jazz Band will perform for the evening high graduation at PGCC
Friday, June 1. Wise graduation. All Concert Band (excluding Seniors) are required to perform at graduation. You may leave with your family after the program.
Finally, Kudos to Gervon, Maurice, and Lady for being apart of the Loin’s Club Honor Band. If they participate next year they will qualify to apply for a scholarship. Most students who apply are awarded the scholarship! Students you missed an opportunity to gain a valuable musical experience, qualify for a scholarship, and meet and audition for the University of Maryland College Park Band Director. Take advantage of every available opportunity provided for you.
Bowie State University is conducting a free High School Band Camp every day this week from 5:45-8pm. The camp is FREE, no cost!
Alphonso Jiles, Director of Bands
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr, High School
12650 Brooke Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
301 780 2100 ext 3113
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