As of now, the 2011-12 dates are as follows:
Unless otherwise noted, concert dress is red band shirts and
black pants/skirt (shirts tucked in or knotted). Follow the concert dress link
for more details (skirt length, shoes, etc.).
December 1, 7:30 PM
(Thursday - all bands)
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Winter Band Concert: (Concert, Symphonic and the Jazz
groups, Middle School Auditorium. Dress: Red band shirts & black pants. Nice shoes, but I'm not fussy about that. Call time: 7PM in the gym.
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December ?? during school
(All flex music groups, plus Jazz Band)
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In school concert with flex groups from band, chorus & orchestra playing a sampling of our concert music. Jazz Band will play the audience in, but otherwise, none of the after school groups perform. Dress: Red band shirts and regular school clothes on the bottom. Call time: Come to the caf after HR, except Jazz Band, check into homeroom upon arrival (no later than 7:30AM) and come straight to the band room. |
December 16, 7:10-7:30 AM - Jazz Band Hallway Concert (Friday - JzBd) |
Twice a year the Jazz Band performs in the hallway to entertain the students and faculty.Dress: Jazz Band shirts and regular school clothes on the bottom. Call time: The usual Friday morning 6:45AM to setup, warmup and get ready. |
January 19, 2:30-4:00
(Thursday - Jr. District)
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January 20? during school
(Friday - JzBd & Select Chorus)
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Jazz Band to perform for the MLK assemblies in school. Dress: Jazz Band Shirts & black pants; look dressy, this is a more formal in-school performance.
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January 20, 6:00 PM MLK Potluck Supper
(Friday - JzBd)
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Jazz Band to perform for the district-wide MLK potluck supper. Dress: Jazz Band Shirts & black pants; look dressy. Call time: Usually around 6:00 and we are done around 7:15 - we play from 6:30-7:00 (usually). Meet in the orchestra room.
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January 28, bus leaves at 11:45, return 2:30ish. (usually time, check closer to the event for definite time) (Saturday - Jr.Dist)
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February 3, during school all day
(Friday- JzBd, Select, Honors Chamber) |
Jazz Band to Elementary Schools (with Select Chorus &
Honors Chamber Ensemble) Dress: Jazz Band Shirts & black pants; look dressy, this is a more formal in-school performance. Follow link for more details and info as time draws near. Call time is usually mid-block 1. No AM rehearsal; see your teachers, turn in your homework and get your assignments. |
February 13 , 7:30 PM
(Monday - StgBd & JzBd) |
Jazz Night: (Middle school and high school jazz groups),
Middle School Theatre. Dress: Stage Band: Red band shirts & black pants; Jazz Band: Black Jazz Band shirts & black pants; look dressy. Call time: 7:00 MS cafeteria, rhythm section 6:30 unless everything is already set up on stage. |
February 16 , 7:30 PM
(Thursday - Concert Band & Symphonic Band)
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Band Fest: at the High School Field House 7:30 PM. Watch for more info on website. (Band Fest includes Elementary
Bands, WMS Concert & Symphonic Bands & High School
Bands). Dress: Red band shirts & black pants. Nice shoes, but I'm not fussy about that. Call time: 6:45 PM at HS Field House.
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March 16 & 17 all day
(Friday & Saturday - Jr Dist) |
Junior District Festival for those who make the audition cuts (congratulations!) Watch website for details & info. |
April 12, 7:30 PM
(Thursday - Concert Bd, Symph Bd, WE, JzBd, StgBd)
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Winter Band Concert: (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and the Jazz
groups, Middle School Auditorium. Dress: Red band shirts & black pants. Nice shoes, but I'm not fussy about that. Call time: 7PM in the gym.
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May 16, 1:20-2:20
(Wednesday- Concert Band & Symph Band)
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Full marching band rehearsal after school - all students should attend. Please help us have a great parade performance and make arrangements so that everyone can be there!! Thanks |
May 17, after school into early eve (Thursday - JzBd)
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MAJE Jazz Festival. Jazz Band only. Dress: Black Pants
& Jazz Shirt. Plan on after school through evening -
study time will be built into the schedule.
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May 28, 11:00 (call is 10:00)
(Monday - Concert Band & Symph Band)
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Memorial Day Parade: (Concert & Symphonic bands march
together as one big 100+ piece band!). Dress: Red band shirts & black pants. white athletic shoes preferred, but most important is comfortable tie or velcro shoes. Call time: 10AM in MS cafeteria.
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June ??, WMS Symphonic Band plays at Faneuil Hall with Trottier MS Band |
An all day event. We play two sets, at 11:30 and at 12:30. Dress: Red band shirts & black pants. Nice shoes. |
June 6, 6:30 - 7:45 AM
(Wednesday - all bands)
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Band Awards Breakfast: (Jazz band performs. All band
members and families are invited to attend), Middle School
Cafeteria. Come celebrate the year!! JzBd Dress: Jazz Band shirts and regular school clothes on the bottom. Call time: You don't want to know... 6:00AM
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June 15, 7:10-7:30 AM - Jazz Band Hallway Concert (Friday - JzBd) |
Twice a year the Jazz Band performs in the hallway to entertain the students and faculty. Dress: Jazz Band shirts and regular school clothes on the bottom. Call time: The usual Friday morning 6:45AM to setup, warmup and get ready. |
June 17 (or last day of school), around 8:15 AM
(JzBd)
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Jazz Band plays for the eighth grade breakfast. Dress: Jazz Band shirts and regular school clothes on the bottom. Call time: Check into HR when you arrive and be in the band room by 7:15
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Others gigs may come up and the group involved will be polled before we say, "Yes". |
 Please note:
Concerts are not optional! Each child makes a difference, even if he/she doesn't have a solo part; you never know who might be relying on you to be leading in a particular spot! If extenuating circumstances require
that a student miss a concert, a make-up
assignment will be offered so that the student can make up the
points.* Please help teach your young musician the importance of
honoring commitments and please put these dates on the calendar now.
Also, should something come up, please call me. If I know --even a
half hour beforehand -- a) I won't worry, b) I can make arrangements
if the student's part needs to be covered, and c) I will think
positively about the student's responsibility!
* The make-up
assignment earns the points and provides an alternative learning
experience, but the student misses the learning and teamwork-feeling
that happens when one is on the spot in a concert situation.
CONCERT
DRESS:
Concerts are dress up occasions. Our uniform is: a white,
tucked in shirt and black pants.
Black pants or skirt. NO SHORT SKIRTS!!! They look terrible
on stage (and you can see right up them!). If the student wishes to wear a skirt should be sure it is
fairly full and falls somewhat below the knee when she sits down. We
want a uniform black leg appearance. For the parade: long pants only;
no shorts or capris and no skirts (skirts in the wind are
dangerous!).
Red Band polo shirt
Shoes: Dress shoes are best for concerts if you have them, but don't go out and
buy shoes just for the concert.
(White athletic shoes are nice for the parade.) Anything is OK (but maybe avoid
bright red or green or yellow with purple polka dots or...). No flip-flops -- they really aren't formal attire...
Remember, the point of a uniform is so that the whole group looks
the same. We don't want anyone to stick out and draw the audience's
attention away from the music. Also, concerts are formal occasions
and the performers should be dressed up! Thanks for your
cooperation; parents, you'll be so proud!
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