Thursday, November 21, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Beginner Band Demonstration
Thank you to these musical leaders for their wonderful performance for the upcoming Beginner Band students.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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.
Monday, September 23, 2024
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
Friday, August 23, 2024
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.
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