Fischer Band Handbook Topics (click to view -- English y espanol)
Fischer Band Handbook Topics (click to view -- English y espanol)
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Classroom Expectations/Participación en el aula
Home Practice Guidelines/Pautas de práctica en el hogar
Technique Class Expectations/Expectativas de la clase técnica
Concert Attendance Expectations/Expectativas de asistencia al concierto
Enrichment Opportunities/Oportunidades de enriquecimiento
Instrument Storage and Transport/Almacenamiento y transporte de instrumentos
6th Grade Handbook Form Manual de 6to Grado en español.
SUMMER MUSIC @ WVHS:
SUMMER MUSIC @ WVHS:
Register here -- https://www.summermusic204.org/
Jazz Camp (ALL): June 8-12 - 9am-12pm
Percussion Camp (7-8): June 8-12 1-4pm
Percussion Camp (9-12): June 8-12 1-5pm
Band Camp (7-8): June 15-26 8:30-9:45am
Band Camp (9-12): June 15-26 10-11:30am
2026 Fall Band Materials -- Order Now!
2026 Fall Band Materials -- Order Now!
As a reminder, please make arrangements with your local vendor of choice to obtain these materials by the second day of school.
As a reminder, please make arrangements with your local vendor of choice to obtain these materials by the second day of school.
a QUALITY INSTRUMENT of a recommended brand , and needed accessories -- CLICK HERE for a list. Please *DO NOT* purchase an instrument online without talking to Mrs. Rider first.
REQUIRED BOOKS -- see below for book list by grade level.
a 1" BINDER that is *just* for band
7th & 8th Graders -- restock appropriate reeds, slide cream, valve oil, sticks, mallets.
You can order online at Quinlan and Fabish -- https://www.qandf.com/ --but you are free to use any local vendor that you like.
You can order online at Quinlan and Fabish -- https://www.qandf.com/ --but you are free to use any local vendor that you like.
If you need *ANY* assistance, please email Mrs. Rider (allison_rider@ipsd.org) so she can have the opportunity to help if she can.
6th Grade Brass & Woodwinds
6th Grade Brass & Woodwinds
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS - Book 1 (Yellow) for your instrument
WINNING RHYTHMS Workbook
1" binder - 3 ring - just for band
music stand for home practice
6th Grade Percussion
6th Grade Percussion
Fresh Approach to Beginning Percussion Class - Book
WINNING RHYTHMS Workbook
1" binder - 3 ring - just for band
music stand for home practice
7th Grade
7th Grade
KEEP all books from last year!
Woodwinds/Brass - NEED TO ORDER: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS - Book 2 (Red) for your instrument
Brass/Woodwinds: Restock reeds/valve oil/binder as needed
Percussion -- add Timpani Mallets and Yarn Mallets as listed on your summer packet
8th Grade
8th Grade
KEEP all books from last year!
Restock reeds/valve oil/binder as needed
Percussion -- restock mallets/sticks as needed
6th Grade Concerts 2026-27
6th Grade Concerts 2026-27
OCTOBER 28 @ 6:00pm - Demo Concert at Fischer Gym
FEBRUARY 3 @ 6:00pm - Winter Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 3 @ 6:00pm - Spring Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 15 (SATURDAY) - time TBA - Fine Arts Festival @ WVHS
7th Grade Concerts 2026-27
7th Grade Concerts 2026-27
OCTOBER 28 @ 7:30pm - Demo Concert at Fischer Gym
FEBRUARY 3 @ 7:30pm - Winter Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 3 @ 7:30pm - Spring Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 14 (SATURDAY) - time TBA - Fine Arts Festival @ WVHS
8th Grade Concerts 2026-27
8th Grade Concerts 2026-27
OCTOBER 9 @ 4:45-6:45pm – 8th Grade Marching Band Night @ WVHS…includes performance for parents at the end!
NOVEMBER 5 @ 7:30pm – 8th Grade Fall Concert @ WVHS in the auditorium
TBA – 8th Grade Pep Band Night @ WVHS
FEBRUARY 3 @ 7:30pm - Winter Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 3 @ 7:30pm - Spring Concert at Fischer Gym
MAY 15 (SATURDAY) - time TBA - Fine Arts Festival @ WVHS
COMBO SCHEDULE -- use the bottom tabs to change month
COMBO SCHEDULE -- use the bottom tabs to change month
when the schedule says RED - all RED COMBOS have band (M/TH and alternate Wednesdays)
when the schedule says YELLOW - all YELLOW COMBOS have band (T/F and alternate Wednesdays)
TECHNIQUE LESSON SCHEDULES:
TECHNIQUE LESSON SCHEDULES:
8th Grade --
7th Grade --
6th Grade --
Parent & Student Links -- special opportunities and more!
Parent & Student Links -- special opportunities and more!
WVHS Music Website -- lots of links here!
Private Lessons -- Professional Teachers
for WVHS Guided Practice Tutors -- contact Rider/Miller
Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble Contract
8th Grade Marching Band Night Form and Info
Spirit Shirt Order Form 2026-27
Solo and Ensemble Registration Form
8th Grade Pep Band Night -- TBA
Wind Ensemble/JazzEnsemble Festival Info
Fine Arts Festival @ WVHS -- Full Schedule
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