Updates

Marching band season has officially come to an end which means we will be communicating through Final Forms to all families of the WGH Symphonic Band, Concert 1 Band, and Concert 2 (Freshmen) Band as well as the Jazz Ensembles.  Hello all WGH Raider Band Families!

BOOSTER MEETING

Tuesday, December 2 - 7:00 pm

From now until the remainder of the school year, Booster Meetings will be once a month. All parents and guardians are invited to the Band Booster meeting to discuss the upcoming schedule and to volunteer for various events such as chaperoning and the OMEA Solo and Ensemble Event we host in January.  If you need to apply for Booster Membership, CLICK HERE to fill out an application form and pay the $5.00 membership fee.

FUNDRAISER

Due Thursday, December 4

We are selling Mr. Young's Famous Caramel Corn.  For those that do not know, Mr. Young bakes this Caramel Corn each year, once during the football season and again in time for the Winter Concert.  Students received a flyer last week, before the Thanksgiving Break, and you can see both the regular and a cheddar mix are for sale in three different sizes.  Popcorn will also be available for sale at the concerts on a first come, first serve basis.  Pre-sale orders and money are due this coming Thursday at the latest!

WINTER CONCERT

Wednesday, December 10 @ WGH

Concert Start Time: 7:00 pm

Student Report Times:

6:15 pm - Concert 2 (Freshmen)

6:30 pm - Concert 1, Symphonic Band

All students in Symphonic, Concert 1, and Concert 2 bands are performing at this required event.  Students should arrive at the high school in their tux shirts (freshmen will receive these closer to the concert date) with a plain black or white t-shirt underneath, athletic/band shorts, long black socks and their Dinkles/black dress shoes. The concert should last approximately one hour.  

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY PARADE

Saturday, December 13 

report time: 4:15 pm @WGH

parade start time: 5:00 pm

parade route: around the Courthouse Square

All students in marching band are required to attend the parade.  Students NOT enrolled in marching band class are invited to attend but are not required to be there.  Students will not be in uniform; they should dress warmly and can decorate their instruments (please only use electrical tape to attach tinsel, lights, etc). 

WINTER JAZZ CONCERT

Monday, December 15 @ WGH

Concert Start Time: 7:00 pm

Student Report Time: 6:30 pm

All students in Jazz One are performing at this event.  Students will be wearing their jazz uniforms. The concert should last about an hour.  

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, check the Band Calendar, but also feel free to email us.