revised 02/26/2008   --This information is for Wayland students. Students from other schools should contact their school music directors for info -- Watch this space for new announcements! Congratulations to ALL students who auditioned!!!! We are very proud of you, even if you didn't get in this year; you worked hard and you improved your playing. Download Wayland Rehearsal Information Sheet (bus times, what to bring, etc.)

2008 REHEARSAL and CONCERT SCHEDULE Please check the Rehearsal Information Sheet for information about rehearsals, concert, tickets, dinner, etc. WAYLAND CHAPERONES: Wednesday and Saturday, Mr. Murray will be chaperoning the bus. On Friday, Mrs. Ezbicki will be chaperoning the bus. Ms Muffitt, Mrs. Memoli and Mr. Oneschuck are all managers for groups, so they will be at all rehearsals. REHEARSAL DRESS: There is no special dress, but look neat - you represent Wayland AND, you want the conductor to have a good first impression of you!

Schedule: Concert Date:  Saturday, March 8, 2008 1:00pm – 5:00 P.M. Festival Location: Waltham High School, Waltham, MA Directions to Waltham High School Rehearsal Dates:   Day 1: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 -- MS students leave at 2:00, HS students at 2:10. Rehearsal is 3:15 pm –7:30 pm. Pickup is at the MIDDLE SCHOOL at 8:30 PM. Day 2: Friday, March 7, 2008 -- MS students leave at 2:00, HS students at 2:10. Rehearsal is 3:15 pm - 8pm. Pickup is at the MIDDLE SCHOOL at 9:00 PM. Day 3: Saturday, March 8, 2008 -- we leave from THE MIDDLE SCHOOL - be there at 8:00 AM. Rehearsal begins at 9:00. There is no bus back to Wayland - you need your own ride. Snow Date:  Sunday, March 9, 2007 *Parents: Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions  MA muffitt@bandnotes.info (Wayland Parents only) or during the school day: diane_muffitt@wayland.k12.ma.us

Music and what to bring: Your music should arrive soon; you must learn it BEFORE the first rehearsal (not at the first rehearsal). You need to bring the following things to each rehearsal: A PENCIL!!! Your music A music stand (band and orchestra) Put your name and Wayland on all parts of it. A small amount of money for desserts and beverages if you wish. A lunch/supper, or money for pizza/hot dogs for both rehearsal evenings and for Saturday. Cello & bass players, you must have rubber tips on your endpins, or have a rock stop. Snare drummers, bring your own drum. All percussion, bring lots of sticks and mallets and be sure you name is on each one (bring your stick bag - look professional!) Rosin, cork grease, extra reeds, valve oil and any other supplies. Concert dress on Saturday! You may be asked to wear it. Money for concert tickets on Wednesday ($10 each - you may purchase 4 - see Rehearsal Information Sheet for more details) It is a good idea to see if you can get your Wednesday night homework earlier in the week so that you can turn it in on time without too much stress (homework is due when homework is due). You can also do some on the bus (if you concentrate!)