Upcoming dates for appearances by the Junior HIgh band:
The JH band already performed on:
We have had a great start to the year. Just a couple of reminders and events to make note of.
On Thursday our uniform moms will be coming in to fit 7th grade students with band polos. The cost is $13 (checks can be made out to AWBB or Anthony Wayne Band Boosters.) We will wear these shirts at all of our performances.
8th graders who need another shirt can obtain one then also.
Entertainment book turn in is tomorrow from 4:30-7:30 at the HS! Thank you for all of your hard work. This supports our program in such a huge way.
Our October 12th football game is quickly approaching. We will have 2 after school practices to prepare. They will be on Tuesday and Thursday of that week (October 9th and 11th) from 3 until 3:45. Students will play at half time on Friday with the HS band and play with them during 4th quarter of the game.
We are still working out details about the lock in.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Mrs. Wilson
Dear Incoming JH Band Students/Parents,
We are excited to have you continuing on in our band program. I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know what to expect from the first 2 days of school instrument wise.
Students will not have to bring their instruments for playing until Monday, August 27th. Students will be assigned a folder and folder slot. They should bring their instrument and Essential Elements Book 2. Percussionists should bring that book and their snare sticks. They will NOT have to bring their kits.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Amber Wilson
As a reminder, our awards night is tomorrow, Tuesday May 22nd at 7pm in the JH cafeteria.
Please plan on attending as I will be presenting some special information about a software program we will be piloting next year in 8th grade and hopefully rolling out to the rest of the band program soon after.
After we pass out awards I will do a short presentation and demonstration of the smart music software.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Our last two major events are upon us. I just received our performance times last night.
Next Friday, May 11th is OMEA District 1 large group contest. We perform at Owens Community College.
Both bands will be leaving school at 2pm Friday.
Students MUST bring to school or wear to school their band polo and khaki pants. Failure to have these items will result in a zero as they will not be allowed to come.
The 7th grade band performs at 3:10 and the 8th grade band performs at 4:25.
We are expecting to return to AWJH by 5:45.
You are welcome to attend this performance if you want!
Also, chicken BBQ is the following day, May 12th.
The Jazz band performs at 2:30, 7th grade at 3:30 and 8th grade at 4pm. Same dress code applies.
Please contact Penney Raabe if you want to donate a dessert or volunteer to help out if you have not had your child turn in a blue slip to me.
If you have any questions please contact me!
A reminder that the Junior High concert next Thursday, March 8th. The concert will begin at 7pm in the high school auditorium.
7th grade band students will need to arrive at the HS band room by 6pm. This is a little earlier than usual, but we are playing a combined piece with the 6th grade band and will use that time for large group rehearsal. Students will wear their blue band polo and khaki pants.
The 7th graders have worked hard over the past 2 months and this should be a great concert!
Let me know if there are any questions or concerns.
Mrs. Wilson