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The Wethersfield High School Marching Band invites teacher recommended students special membership of select 7th & 8th grade students during their time at Silas Deane Middle School as “Junior Eagles”. Members of the Junior Eagles are expected to be full field marching participants for the entire season. If you received an invitation from the WHS Marching Band read below for the requirements to become a junior eagle. If you feel that your student is eligible please complete the interest form at the bottom of this page. Additionally make sure to look at the WHS Marching Band Calendar for critical dates such as spring, camps, BAND CAMP and the tentative fall performance and rehearsal schedule. Junior Eagles are required to attend BAND CAMP.
The Wethersfield High School Marching Band invites teacher recommended students special membership of select 7th & 8th grade students during their time at Silas Deane Middle School as “Junior Eagles”. Members of the Junior Eagles are expected to be full field marching participants for the entire season. If you received an invitation from the WHS Marching Band read below for the requirements to become a junior eagle. If you feel that your student is eligible please complete the interest form at the bottom of this page. Additionally make sure to look at the WHS Marching Band Calendar for critical dates such as spring, camps, BAND CAMP and the tentative fall performance and rehearsal schedule. Junior Eagles are required to attend BAND CAMP.
Winds, Brass , Percussion:
In order for a student to be selected for early participation in the WHS Marching Band, a student must:
Attend spring experience camps, if applicable for the sections & participate in the Memorial Day Parade
Be enrolled for the entire school year in the SDMS Band Program.
Have the recommendation of the Middle School or Elementary School Band Director(s)
Have shown leadership and maturity in their respective band program.
Have the means to attend and participate in the spring and summer pre-camp rehearsals, band camp, and all fall season rehearsals.
Be physically capable of performing their role as a Marching Band member.
Meet the assessment requirements for membership set by the WHS Directors and staff members at the Memorial Day Parade.
Additionally, it is suggested that students also have:
Taken or Currently Take Private Lessons
Full Parent/Guardian support
Once a prospective Junior Eagle has attended the spring experience camps, an assessment will be conducted by the WHS Directors and staff during the Memorial Day Parade. WHS Marching Band Staff will directly contact families about Junior Eagle membership and next steps.
Once considered a member of the “Pride of Wethersfield Eagle Marching Band”, the Junior Eagles will be expected to attend all rehearsals, and performances with the WHS Marching Band.
For Color Guard:
In order for a student to be selected for early participation in the WHS Marching Band and Color Guard, a student must:
Attend spring experience camps & participate in the Memorial Day Parade
Have the recommendation of a Middle School Teacher or Activity Supervisor (example dance instructor)
Have shown leadership and maturity in their school.
Have the means to attend and participate in the spring and summer pre-camp rehearsals, band camp, and season rehearsals.
Be physically capable of performing their role as a Color Guard member.
Meet the assessment requirements for membership set by the WHS Directors and staff members at the Memorial Day Parade.
Be enrolled in 8th grade at SDMS
Additionally, it is suggested that students also have:
Prior experience with dance, gymnastics, cheerleading etc….
Full Parent/Guardian support
Once a prospective Junior Eagle has attended the spring experience camps, an assessment will be conducted by the WHS Directors and staff during the Memorial Day Parade. WHS Marching Band Staff will directly contact families about Junior Eagle membership and next steps.
Once considered a member of the “Pride of Wethersfield Eagle Marching Band”, the Junior Eagles will be expected to attend all rehearsals, and performances with the WHS Marching Band and Color Guard for entire 2024-2025 season.
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