WAYLAND TOWNWIDE
BAND FEST 2008

This year's Townwide Band Fest is
Monday, April 7, 2008, at 7:30 PM
in the Wayland HIGH SCHOOL Field House

We will not be having a combined rehearsal before the concert this year, so you should arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 PM, ready to play at 7:15.
Signs will be posted to help you find where to go.
Middle school percussionists should arrive at 6:30 to help with percussion setup.

We liked the effect of last year's procedure of each band playing only one piece (1st year band will play a few of their short pieces from the lesson book). Each band will again be in its own corner of the gym floor so that the group is easier to see and so that all students can see the performing group. After all six groups have played, we will adjust the chairs in the large combined band (including 1st years!) do a quick rehearsal, then perform our combined piece.

Reminders:

• All students must bring a folding music stand - be sure your name is on all pieces of the stand! Black stands will not be available except for percussion.
• Wear your band's usual concert dress (MS black and white - shirt tucked in!)
• Report to the designated area in the field house between 6:45 & 7:00 (leave coats & cases in these areas), percussion at 6:30.
• Set up crew should report to the gym at 5:30
• Everyone please plan on staying a few minutes afterwards for cleanup (high school and middle school percussionists stay until all equipment is packed up. Do not leave until you are dismissed-thanks!)
• We are requesting a chair fund donation of $5.00 per family. We need to rent over 500 chairs to make this evening happen!!