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6/25/22
Welcome new member Kenny Irokwe! Kenny will be choosing an instrument this week.
We have one more practice for the Parade next week. Things were really improving last week! Keep up the good work! We will be working this week to improve endurance and playing/moving coordination.
We will continue working Part 1, HttVarsity, 7, BBop, SSB, LLouie, Shenandoah, LGBlue and adding Don't Stop Believing and The Alma Mater. You should all have a flip folder started with these pieces in it. (I know we are short on flip book pages - they are ordered and coming!) These are YOUR responsibility, but I am happy to print anything you need at any time! If you would like to just play your music digitally, this company sells phone lyres you can use: https://mobilelyre.com/ Most college bands seem to use them now.
I have started new Drive folders organized by instrument so you don't have to search through every song in the drive. They are located here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QdXTCZTRpIYLa5smW5cF9fXr854F8wGK?usp=sharing
If you don't have a white Woodstown Band tee shirt, see a staff member or student leader. You need it for Monday!
On Monday we will meet at 8:30 and walk to East Millbrook to line up by 9:00. The parade starts at 10 and we are in front. We will get picked up by a bus at the park and return to school with our gear. We need two people to carry our banner (band family siblings are great for this or Front Ensemble members with nothing to play.) We will also need a couple of family members to walk along with water and first aid kit. See Mrs. Williams if you can help. Update: I believe Edwin and Crit will be carrying the banner.
As always, if you have a conflict, see Ms Sheridan AND use this form to document your absence: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI5bukWybmlzwT0dJkcQInHSkKjGy83O24MnW0-uMLHWHQKA/viewform?usp=sf_link
I am planning a BIG CLOSET CLEANOUT on July 7th and will need your help. Anyone able to help in the afternoon that day, please let Ms Sheridan know.
Next year is an overnight trip for the music department. If your family is looking for more information on this, planning is already underway. Check out this video for our preliminary meeting: https://youtu.be/4sBZlqZLM-A The Marching Band will not be performing as an ensemble but you are all welcome to play with the concert band, even if it doesn't work in your class schedule and you work independently on your music. We will have evening rehearsals to prepare in the early spring.
Schedule for the week:
Thursday 6/30 6-9 Parade practice
Monday 7/4 Parade! Meet at school at 8:30.
6/20/22
Welcome new/returning member Sam Gunther (trumpet). How did we go from 0 trumpets last year to SIX this year? You guys rock.
We have practice this week on Thursday. I think we have the AC sorted out so it will be more comfortable when we are inside. We will practice God Bless America on the track for the parade on the 4th. If you don't plan to use a flip folder, be sure to memorize this. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1j2FGF8uUP5ulOxEFe1-8vMKsLY2Z3Jc6?usp=sharing
I have rearranged Shenandoah for our new instrumentation for this year. Be sure you have the new copy. Message me if you need me to print out music for you! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12m5VJV13G4vMV3JICIJFtrBR4fyLLpFr?usp=sharing
If you are not marching in the parade, be sure to send it to me in writing or use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI5bukWybmlzwT0dJkcQInHSkKjGy83O24MnW0-uMLHWHQKA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Use this form anytime you have a conflict, but ALSO convey your absence in person to Ms Sheridan.
Get your doctor's appointments for July for your physical forms!
6/13/22
Welcome new members, Richard Griffin (trumpet) and Crit Olmos (Color Guard)!
Our new drumline has been announced. Congratulations to all!
NO PRACTICE THIS WEEK! (I mean, no practice at SCHOOL. YOU STILL NEED TO PRACTICE AT HOME!) Happy last week!
Congratulations to our graduating seniors. We are proud of you! Be sure to come home to your band family often! We will see you at the alumni game!
John Turner
Amil Still
Ellianna Caunitis
Leah Strawderman
Nick Tighe
Tristan Bittle
Our next practice is 6/23. We will finally try to play and march at the same time. Remember to dress for movement. Good sneakers! If you don't plan to memorize God Bless America, get a lyre and flip book from a leader.
We will continue to work on Part 1, HttVarsity, 7, BBop, SSB, LLouie. We will be adding our Corps Song (Shenandoah) and Let's Go Blue (Short Stands Tunes) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12m5VJV13G4vMV3JICIJFtrBR4fyLLpFr?usp=sharing
If you are not marching in the parade, be sure to send it to me in writing or use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI5bukWybmlzwT0dJkcQInHSkKjGy83O24MnW0-uMLHWHQKA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Use this form anytime you have a conflict, but ALSO convey your absence in person to Ms Sheridan.
We will be wearing the white Woodstown Band shirts and black or dark blue athletic shorts. See me or Ms Williams (Band Booster President) if you need a shirt.
Schedule for the week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:39-11:20 EEE - 6th and 7th grade band, HS helpers are welcome!
Pomp and Circumstance, Star Spangled Banner, Colonial March
Wednesday 6/15 - 6th and 7th grade band 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. We will meet at 5:30 in the band room.
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6/6/22
Welcome new members, Nathan Lott(cymbals) and Jon Laning(Bass drum)!
Our band is still growing. If you know of anyone who has not yet signed up, please ask them to use this form so we have their contact information. We are still actively recruiting Color Guard. If you know anyone with dance or athletic experience who is interested send them to see me or Ms Hitchner for more information.
Drumline will be finalized and announced this week.
Schedule for the week:
Tuesday 6/7 - Marching Band demonstration at the track for Middle School students.
We are playing: Hail to the Varsity, Seven Nation Army and Blitzkrieg Bop, drum cadence
Wednesday 6/8 - Drumline will play for the 8th graders as they enter for orientation. We will have an information booth with handouts manned by Erica and Jacob M.
Thursday 6/9 - 6:00-9:00 Practice
6-7 Visual and Parade practice on the track
7-8 Sectionals including: God Bless America, HttV, 7Nation, BBop, Star Spangled Banner, Louie, Louie, Part 1
8-9 Ensemble
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