2019-2020 Band Information

Parents,

Attached is the information for the upcoming 2019-2020 Marching Band Season! Click to download the following documents:

2019-2020 Band Camp Packet - Forms due July 8 / Camp payments due July 19 (checks to WABB)

2019-2020 Event Times

2019 Kennywood Information Letter

2019 fair details:information for students

 

QUICK Parent & Student Reminders:

*Band Camp forms & copy of student medical insurance cards are DUE ASAP!

*Gatorade Mix & Sunscreen Donation request needed!

*Band Camp Payments Due by July 19 (checks made payable to WABB, Inc.)

*Mandatory Band Camp Parent & Student meeting - Tues. July 23 @ 5:30 - 6:15 (auditorium)

*Dickies Brand Khaki shorts must be ordered prior to camp by parents (ordering instructions & info attached)

Upcoming July & August Band Events:

1. June FULL Band Rehearsal Schedule (no band front):

*Wed. June 26 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

2. July FULL Band Rehearsals (no band front): - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

*Tuesday, July 2 then...

*Tuesday & Thursday evenings July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25

3. July Sectional practices:

 *Morning Music Sectionals:

*Mondays/Wednesdays starting on July 8 (9:30am-11:00)–Flutes, Clar., Sax, Horn

*Tuesdays/Thursdays starting on July 9: (9:30am-11:00) –Trumpets, Trombones, Tenor Sax, Tuba

*Tuesdays/Thursdays starting on July 9: (1:30pm – 3:30) – Drum Line Percussion

4. Marching Practices for 1st yr & Squad Leaders, Section leaders, Drum Majors, & Band Front Captains & silk rookies

*REQUIRED: squad/section leaders, captains/drum majors & 1st yr students both band & band front

*Monday, July 22 - 6:30-8pm on the field

*Wednesday, July 24 - 6:30-8pm on the field

Tennis Shoes/Sneakers REQUIRED!

*(No instruments needed)

3. *IMPORTANT* - Band Camp Parent/Student Meeting:

*Tuesday, July 23

*5:30-6:30 in the HS auditorium

*At least one family member must attend

*Spring 2020 Band Trip information will also be discussed!

*Chaperone meeting to follow afterward the main mtg.

4. Band Camp Departure:

*Sunday, July 28

*Band Room opens: 10:00am

*Luggage checks: 11:00-12:00

*Buses depart: 12:45

*Students will need to eat lunch PRIOR to arriving at school!!!

5. Mid-Week Parent Visitation to Wesley Woods:

*Wednesday, July 31

*Parents may visit and watch the evening field rehearsal

*Earliest permitted arrival: 6:45

*Parents must stay at the field until after the rehearsal.

*details/directions TBA

6. Meet the Band Night Parent Show:

*Friday, August 2 @ 7:00pm

*Location: Wilmington Area HS Stadium

*students are dismissed following the show

7. Band Camp 2 Mandatory practices at WAHS stadium

*Tuesday, August 6, 13, & 20

*6:30pm - 9:00pm (marching rehearsals outside)

8. Kennywood Fall Parade Day Trip (mandatory performance)

*Wednesday, August 7

*Report time to WAHS is 9:30am

*Summer uniform attire

*Parade @ 7:00pm

*Return to HS at 10:00pm

*Students need money for meals

9. Lawrence County Fair Performance

*Wednesday, August 14

*Report time to WAHS is 4:00pm

*Summer uniform attire

*Performance 6:00-7:00pm

*More info to come

10. 1st Home FB Game vs. Sharon HS

*Friday, August 23

*Field rehearsal 5:00

*Uniform inspection 6:15

*Pre-game begins at 6:50

***We are currently looking for 6-8 chaperones for the Kennywood day trip on Wed. Aug. 7. Please contact Mr. Nickel @ nickel@wasd.school if interested.

Other Important Dates/Events:

1. August 6 @ 6:30-9pm: Mandatory Band Practice (Band & Band Front)

2. August 7 - Kennywood Day Trip/Parade (Arrive at WAHS by 8:30am)

*Chaperones will need to purchase Park Passes in advance

*Band members receive free park passes

*Discounted tickets sold at GNC credit union and Giant Eagle

3. August 13 @ 6:30-9pm: Mandatory Band Practices (Band & Band Front)

4. August 14 - Lawrence County Fair Performance (Arrive at HS by 4:00)

5. August 20 - @ 6:30-9pm: Mandatory Band Practices (Band & Band Front)

6. August 24 - 1st Home Football Game vs, Sharon H.S.

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Pep Band 2019 remaining BBall games

There's 4 more chances to hear the Pep Band at Greyhound Basketball this season: Thursday, January 31, Boys BB vs. Reynolds Friday, February 1, Girls BB vs. Sharpsville Monday, February 4, Girls BB vs. Greenville Tuesday, February 12, Boys BB vs. Lakeview GO HOUNDS!!
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PMEA District V 2019 Band Festival

Congratulations to 3 Greyhound Band members who will be participating in the PMEA District V Band Festival this week. They are senior Katie Magee, Bassoon; juniors Haley Hansen, French Horn and Nathan Romig, Tuba. PMEA District V includes musicians from Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Lawrence counties. The Festival is being held at Beaver Area High School. The concert which is open to the public will be on Saturday, January 26 at 2:00pm. Admission will be charged for spectators ($5.00). The guest conductor is Mr. Andrew Erb, the director of Bands at Grove City College.
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2018 Band Pie Sale!

The 2018 Greyhound Band Pie Sale is going on now! Orders and payment (one check payable to WABB) are due Wednesday, October 31, 2018. DELIVERY WILL BE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING! order form:  2018 pie
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2018 Wilmington Homecoming Court!

Congratulations to Raleigh Shimrack, a Senior Greyhound Band member, who has been selected to the Wilmington 2018 Homecoming Court! Raleigh, a Silk Co-Captain, will be a member of the Homecoming Court at the Friday, October 5, 2018 Homecoming game at 7:00 against Iroquois.
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