WMS Band Concerts
The rehearsal and performance schedule is set well in advance, allowing students and parents to plan other activities and obligations around the established schedule. The Director should be notified IN ADVANCE if a student is going to be absent from a performance. Absences from band performances/rehearsals are unexcused unless due to (a) viable personal illness (parent request), (b) death in the family, (c) an emergency, or (d) special permission of the Director(s) obtained in advance by the parent/guardian. Students must exhibit consistent responsibility in these areas.
Students missing a performance (excused or unexcused), will complete an alternate assignment. The
assignment will be due one (1) week after the missed performance. The student may choose one of the following two assignments:
Perform all missed performance music individually for the director.
Write a 3 page (typed, double spaced, 12 font) biography of a composer. The student may choose a composer from the performance material of the missed performance.
A rehearsal/performance absence form is located on the band website and must be completed for each missed after-school rehearsal/performance. The form should be submitted a minimum of 3 days prior to the missed event for known issues (doctor, dentist, orthodontist appointments, trips, etc.). For all other missed events, forms must be submitted on the day following the student’s return to school. Forms not submitted during the allotted time will be considered an unexcused absence. This form must be completed online.
Performance Dates
Winter Concert: December 7, 2023 at Bonner Middle School 7:00 pm
MS All District Band Auditions: January 13 at Salem High School
MS All District Event: February 16-17 at Blacksburg High School
Pre-Assessment: TBD
Concert Assessment: March 7-9 at William Fleming High School
Spring Concert: May 9, 2024 at Bonner Middle School 7:00 pm
Information and details, including rehearsal schedules, will be sent home about the following events via newsletter. Some events are subject to change.
Concert Attire Clothing Listing
For all stage performances (Winter concert, spring concert, concert festival, graduation, etc.) students will wear the following attire. All items must be in school dress code!
Gentlemen: White or black dress shirt, black pants, black socks, and black shoes. (NO jeans or tennis shoes).
Ladies: Black shirt (solid color), black pants/skirt OR black dress (Skirts and dresses must be below the knee when seated), black shoes. (NO jeans or tennis shoes).