Beginner Band Demonstration

 Thank you to these musical leaders for their wonderful performance for the upcoming Beginner Band students.  

 24-25 Performing Arts Shirt Order

      It’s time for WCS musicians to order their WCS Performing Arts shirts! All  students in Band and/or Chorus will wear this shirt on concert days,  to field trips and other organized events.    

       Who should order a shirt? 

• 4th Grade Chorus members

• 5th-8th grade Band and/or Chorus students that are new to the program. 

• Returning 5th-8th grade Band and/or Chorus members that have lost or outgrown their shirt from last year.  

How do I order a shirt? 

       Order your shirt here.  Shirts need to be ordered and paid for by Friday, October 25, 2024. The cost is $13 and financial support is available.

What if I already have a shirt? 

• 

  I found my shirt, tried it on and know it will still fit on concert day.

If you can check that box, you do not need to order a new shirt. 

Can I order a shirt if I am not in Band or Chorus? 

 Yes! If you wish to support our musicians, you may order a shirt.

District Music Festival Auditions!

  District Music Festival Band

What is it? How do I get in? 

The district music festival band is a Chittenden County honor band that consists of the best 7th and 8th grade musicians that attend public schools, private schools or home school. You must  audition to be in this group. 

What do I play at the audition? 

Woodwind and brass players:  assigned major scales, chromatic scale,  sight reading. Percussionists:  rudiments and a prepared solo.  

We will work on this material in lessons in September and October so all students will experience the process of preparing for an audition.                                          

  

    Audition: 

Auditions will be recorded by Mrs. Thompson during lessons, the week of 11/4,  and shared via Google Drive with music teachers participating in our festival. All musicians of alike instruments will be assessed by the same teacher to assure everyone a fair audition assessment.  These videos will only be viewed by the adjudicating teacher and will be deleted after the concert.

What is the time commitment?

Participating in this “festival” is a HUGE honor with a SMALL time commitment.  The schedule:

Individual practice for auditions: 

September through the audition date. (at lessons and at home at your discretion) 

If accepted:

Individual practice your band music: (3-4 pieces) in school and at home at  your discretion

Festival Band rehearsal: Friday, 1/31 location: TBA

Concert: Saturday, 2/1  at 2pm  location: TBA 

Welcome back!

 

Welcome back!

When does band start for returning students?

5th Grade- Tuesday, 8/27 at 12:45

6th Grade- Wednesday, 8/28 at 12:15

Wind Ensemble - Tuesday, 9/3 at 7:30 (am)

If you are new to our school or new to the band program, please contact Kim Thompson in order to help place you in the correct class.

 We had such a great year!  Congratulations to you all! 

 🎵🎵Thursday, 6/13 GRADUATION 🎵🎵

Jazz and Pop Band will perform before the ceremony from 5:45-6:15. 

Please arrive by 5:15 pm dressed in "nice"  (and cool/weather appropriate) clothing. (Not our blue shirts) 

8th graders will play the Star Spangled Banner during the ceremony. 

Leave all music on your music stands after we play. 

8th graders will store cases against the wall in the gym on the locker room side. 

6th and 7th graders will store cases in the band room. 

6th and 7th graders do not need to stay for the ceremony. You may go home when we are finished playing. 

GRADUATION SET LIST 1-Pennsylvania 6-5000 2- Jammin with Charlie 3- Mission Impossible 4- Dinner with Ronald 5-In the Mood  *******We will repeat this list as many times as needed until 6:15.***********

Upcoming Concerts

When is my concert?

Jazz/Pop Band (CVSD Jazz Festival) Thursday, May 23 details 

5/8 Band concerts: Wednesday, 5/29 details 

Beginner Band Concert:  Wednesday, June 5 details 

Jazz/Pop Band at graduation: Thursday, 6/13