2021

July Update #1 - 7/13/2021

Dear Band Students and Families,

I had a busy week last week but I haven't forgotten about you all! Elli and I did a production of A Chorus Line and she was fabulous! Time to turn my full attention to Marching Band!

I have an arrangement done and I will be getting it to the drill designer this week. That means he needs final numbers on instrumentation. We need to know how many feet are on the field. If you have people who are still hemming and hawing about joining, get on them now!

For a small band, we have a pretty good instrumentation so far. We should sound amazing! Small but mighty wins the race. I am still making final edits for instrumentation but I will have the opener ready for you on Thursday this week. 

I would like to meet virtually on Thursday, July 15 this week. Use the Classroom link: https://meet.google.com/lookup/cvbd6rsypc?authuser=1&hs=179

4:15 CG/drum majors

4:40 mellophone 

5:00 low brass 

5:45 trumpets 

6:30 clarinets 

7:15 flute/picc 

7:45 saxes 

8:30 FE/drums (probably won’t play)

If you cannot make the time listed, please let me (sheridan.s@woodstown.org) or our drum major John Turner (222371turner.j@woodstown.org) know ahead of time.

We will have a pick-up of poles/instruments at the field Thursday from 3:15-3:45. If you need something, let me know now so we can have it ready for you that day. 

Start playing multiple times everyday. With small numbers, ENDURANCE is more important than I can say. You need to be able to play every note every time. We need your sound! 

All music, drill, and other essential materials will be posted in the WHSMB 2021 - Members Google Drive folder. All students will have access to this; it is a good idea to create a shortcut to the folder in your own Google Drive for easy access. Right now there are exercises and stand tunes posted for instrumentalists, so if you want something to get started with, look in the folder for your part! Show music will also be posted soon.

Also, if you have not already done so, please join our Remind class either by texting @whsmb19 to 81010 or adding the class in the Remind app with the code @whsmb19. Thanks!

Band Camp is the week of August 2-6. You are needed!

I am finalizing staff today. I'm excited for you to meet them all. See you (virtually) on Thursday!

July Update #2 - 7-19-2021

We will hold virtual online sectional rehearsals the next 2 Thursdays, July 22 and 29, using the same schedule that we used last week: 

4:15 CG/drum majors

4:40 mellophone 

5:00 low brass 

5:45 trumpets 

6:30 clarinets 

7:15 flute/picc 

7:45 saxes 

8:30 FE/drums

Please see your email for the link to access the meetings.

Also, here is our summer and fall rehearsal/performance calendar. 

Link for Woodstown Band Google Calendar (browser version--will open in new tab)

Link for Woodstown Band Calendar iCal (copy this link to import into your calendar)

Print version of calendar (August-November)

Band Camp will be held August 2-6, tentatively 9 AM-6 PM (additional sectionals may be scheduled by Mrs. Sheridan Tuesday/Thursday evenings as needed, TBD). Regular Tuesday/Thursday evening rehearsals beginning the second week of August will be 6-9 PM unless otherwise notified. Reporting times and schedules for football games, competition days, etc. are TBD and will be provided the week of the events. Calendar is subject to change. Please notify Mrs. Sheridan at sheridan.s@woodstown.org or drum major John Turner at 222371turner.j@woodstown.org if you will need to miss or be late to a rehearsal.

We are working on updating the band handbook and should have that to you very soon including a student contract. Additionally, our band website has been updated to include current information: http://woodstownbands.com. More will be added to the website as the season progresses. You may want to bookmark this address as we will use it to post news updates and other important information and materials.

Looking forward to seeing you Thursday evening at our sectionals!

July Update #3 - 7-24-2021

Our band handbook will be out soon, but in the meantime here is a list of items and attire students will need for band camp the week of August 2-6 and going forward.

• RUNNING/ATHLETIC SNEAKERS - NO sandals, flip flops, boots, high top or skateboard (flat) sneakers!

• Cool/comfortable clothing - Dress as if you would for an athletic activity or sports practice; athletic/stretchy clothing recommended. Shirts must be worn at all times. No bathing suits. No jeans.

• 1 gallon water jug (temperature retainable, filled at the start of each rehearsal) IMPORTANT!! as we will not have access to a water source - a regular water bottle will not be enough for the whole day, and we need you to be safely hydrated!!

• 3-ring binder with sheet protectors

  • Printed copy of music (phone copy is not acceptable)

  • Printed copy of drill coordinate sheets (will be provided for students at band camp-phone copy is not acceptable)

• Dot book/mini spiral notebook, preferably on a lanyard (Front Ensemble will not need this)

• Pencil

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Sunglasses

• Hat

• Band Camp - LUNCH + HEALTHY SNACK

• Band Camp - Beach towel (for physical training on the grass)

• Brass - Valve oil

• Woodwinds - Extra reeds

Also, we will be having online sectionals this Thursday, July 29 following the schedule below. Musicians, please print out your music for warmups and Parts 1 and 2 if possible (all music is posted in the Members folder). Use this link for the meeting: https://meet.google.com/tuw-kwbt-aof

4:15 color guard/drum majors

5:00 low brass

5:45 trumpets

6:30 clarinets

7:15 flute/picc

7:45 saxes

8:30 front ensemble/drums

If you are unable to attend rehearsal, please email Mrs. Nowmos at nowmos.c@woodstown.org or message her through Remind (Mrs. Sheridan has rehearsals for her show this week, so I will be running the sectionals). See you on Thursday!