THE NEXT ERA OF WILSON MARCHING BAND BEGINS NOW!
THE NEXT ERA OF WILSON MARCHING BAND BEGINS NOW!
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Hello!
Hello!
It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce myself as the new director of bands at Wilson High School. Along with our amazing students, I plan to build a thriving marching band and color guard program. With over 22 years of K-12 teaching experience, I'm confident I can help the Wilson band program experience tremendous growth.
Mr. Hamilton
This webpage serves as a home base for all things marching band and color guard related. Student members and families, follow these steps for success.
Step 1. Students and parents/guardians, please read every section of this webpage: Mission Statement, News, Uniform Costs / Family Donation, Calendar, Remind App, and Absence Proceedures.
Step 2. Complete the Registration and Participation Agreement.
Step 3. Feel free to reach out to me at anytime with questions. My email is khamilton@lbschools.net. To reach me through text message, follow the instructions for joining the Remind App Marching Band group below.
Attention All 2023-2024 Student Members: Complete the Registration and Participation Agreement ASAP! - CLICK HERE
Attention All 2023-2024 Student Members: Complete the Registration and Participation Agreement ASAP! - CLICK HERE
Note: You will need to complete the Registration and Participation Agreement along with a parent/guardian.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Wilson High School Marching Band is the most visible musical group on campus. For that reason, it is critical that each member display a high level of character and professionalism at all times.
As a team of students, we will support one another through the learning process. Challenges will be met with hard work and patience. Conflicts will be addressed with poise and maturity.
Every student who is committed to the pursuit of musical and artist excellence will have a place in the Wilson Band and Color Guard Family.
NEWS
NEWS
Training Camp Starts Monday, August 7th!
Training Camp Starts Monday, August 7th!
Just like football, our season starts immediately when school begins. Therefore, it's critical that we begin rehearsing a few weeks before school starts. All students MUST attend Training Camp to be admitted into the field show.
Training camp will begin with half-day rehearsals from Aug. 7-11. Full-day rehearsals will go from Aug. 14-18. We will return to half-day rehearsals from Aug. 21-25. Check the schedule of events for exact times and locations (Note: Color Guard will be at Lakewood H.S. Aug. 7-9)
End of Training Camp Family Beach Party - Thursday, August 24th at Bolsa Chica State Beach
End of Training Camp Family Beach Party - Thursday, August 24th at Bolsa Chica State Beach
4-8pm - All Families Welcome! More details to follow.
Uniform (Costume) Costs & Family Donation
Uniform (Costume) Costs & Family Donation
Uniform/Costume Costs
Uniform/Costume Costs
Band students will need a band t-shirt ($15), marching shoes ($30), and a flip folio ($5) for a total of $50. (Returning students might have these items already.)
Color Guard will need a rally day uniform and a field show costume. total of $100
2023-2024 Uniform (Costume) Cost Amount - Varies
2023-2024 Uniform (Costume) Cost Amount - Varies
Family Donation
Family Donation
The Wilson High School Marching Band and Color Guard program is a competition-based program, much like a sport. To afford the costs of designing, teaching, and participating in field show competitions, we rely on financial support from the school, our families, and the community.
Our largest expenses are transportation and coaching fees. Transportation to each competition is approximately $2500! We also have to pay for entry fees, music costs, and equipment.
Who are the coaches and what do they do? This year, we have three coaches and a drill writer. Each coach focuses on one area that is scored at the competition. Karl Arrieta will return as our drumline/percussion coach. Bryan Taga will return as our visual coach, working on marching and other choreography for the band. Jonah Batac, new to Wilson this year, will be our color guard coach, in charge of choreography, skill development, costumes, and props for the color guard. We are also fortunate to have Gordon Henderson, my former band director at UCLA, as our drill designer. Meet our coaches HERE!
2023-2024 Family Donation - $250 Students WILL NOT be excluded if they can not make a donation. Donation information will remain private.
2023-2024 Family Donation - $250 Students WILL NOT be excluded if they can not make a donation. Donation information will remain private.
(Other schools in Long Beach are asking for $325 to $500 per student.)
Remind App
Remind App
Remind is a texting app which allows for safe communication between teachers, parents, and students. All messages sent are archived and all cell phone numbers are hidden. This is our primary method of communication for both students and parents.
Marching Band Members and Families: Text "@eb92f9" to 81010
Color Guard Members and Families: Text "wilsoncolo" to 81010
Absence Form
Students: If you have have a conflict with any marching band or color guard activity, use this form to make Mr. Hamilton aware. Note: completing this form does not excuse you from the activity, it just helps you communicate the conflict.
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