It's that time of year:  The staff is already in full preparation for this season's marching band.  Work is underway to plan the music and visual aspects of the show and we are working on the schedule.  I will be posting more information as we learn more.

 I have attached here a recording of the 7th grade audition piece.  It is saved as a .mp3 file so it should be able to be played at home while the students are practicing.

The following is the rehearsal schedule as we prepare to go to Florida:

February 9 (Tuesday): 
      Winds/Pit:          2:45-3:45 PM
      Battery/Guard:   6-7:15 PM
     
February 16 (Tuesday): 
      Winds                2:45-3:45 PM
      Battery/Pit/Guard:   6-7:15 PM

February 23 (Tuesday):  
      Full band:          2:45-3:45 PM

The trip to FLORIDA is right around the corner.  It is so important to get your last couple of payments in on time.  Please contact Mr. Waha or Mrs. Daugherty if you have any questions concerning your trip balance.

I have attached a tentative version of the itinerary.  Contact Mr. Waha if you have any questions.

Unfortunately, we get wet like we did at Bradford (and Girard and the football game...). 
Please care for the uniforms in the following way:

1.  Do not wash the uniforms.  This goes for both guard and band uniforms.

2.  Let them hang to dry.  Open up the uniform bags and let them dry completely.

3.  A little bit of Febreze is a good thing!

4.  Finally, for the band uniforms (not guard), it required that you get them cleaned during the season.  It is important that we present a professional appearance.  Please make sure that the uniforms are cleaned and back for that weekend's performance.  Also, before taking them in, please carefuly remove the orange shield and collar liner.  These things can get lost easily and you will be held responsible to pay for their replacement.

Now is the time that uniforms should be dry-cleaned!!!  Please get them done and ready for this weekend!!

UPDATE!!!  (9/14/09)
Now includes all rehearsals, performance and report times!  Check back often!

Calendars for the entire 2009-2010 school year are now available for download.  This is basically the same calendar that was included in this year's Band Handbook with same corrections/additions and in a bigger, full-page format.  You must be a member of the website in order to download this file.  It's easy to join and once you do, you'll be able to participate in all of the forums and download sound files and pictures.

As always, please make sure to check the calendar carefully.  Students should be at all rehearsals.  Work is not an excuse to miss a rehearsal.  A student's grade will be affected by absences.  If a student is ill and cannot attend rehearsal, please e-mail Mr. Waha at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call the Band Office at 897-2100 x1315 (it is better to e-mail, if possible).

Next Rehearsals:

February 9 (Tuesday): 
      Winds/Pit:          2:45-3:45 PM
      Battery/Guard:   6-7:15 PM
     
February 16 (Tuesday): 
      Winds                2:45-3:45 PM
      Battery/Pit/Guard:   6-7:15 PM

February 23 (Tuesday):  
      Full band:          2:45-3:45 PM
 

Upcoming Events: 

• Florida Trip 
  • Wednesday, March 3-Tuesday, March 9, 2010
  • We will be performing at Disney's Magic Kingdom on Saturday, March 6.  Time:?
  • Please keep up with payments.  Check student account totals often for updates (available in Band Room).
  • All families are invited to go down and enjoy our time in FLA!  Please see Harriet Langer-Williamson for details on how you can stay in the same hotel and pay the same park prices as we are for the students!