Students must have all required equipment necessary to begin playing in class by August 12, 2024.
Students will begin playing assignments in on Monday, August 12, 2024.
The deadline to notify the Band Director of your interest to join the Band class is Friday, August 9, 2024.
Students that did not participate in Band at their previous school as a member of the percussion section must submit a video audition and be approved by the WCMS Band Director in order to play percussion in the school band.
Only a small number of students will be selected to play in the percussion section.
All percussion students will learn to play both drums and mallet instruments (bells). Students that do not wish to learn how to play the mallet instruments should choose a different instrument to play.
Percussion students must have excellent behavior, a great enthusiasm for learning, a superior work ethic and good rhythm, pattern, and memory skills. Students should have above average abilities in Math and Reading as well.
Take the Rhythm Survey If you pass the rhythm survey, you will be contacted and asked to create a short audition video.
Record a brief video of yourself playing the provided rhythm exercises. Click here for the audition rhythms.
Submit your audition video using the following Google form. Click here for the audition form.
You will need a Google account in order to access and submit the audition form. If you do not already have a Google account, click here for instructions on how to create one.
The Director will review and grade your video submission and will contact you with your audition results.
If chosen to play percussion, parents and students may rent a Pearl Percussion Kit from Portman's Music.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Director of Bands at: Richard.Jervis@sccpss.com