Band Updates...
9/14/2020 Update:
The last two and a half weeks have been a whirlwind of activity with changes and lots of rain but we've not only survived but thrived! The students were so incredibly flexible with Friday night and our warm-up delay. They were resilient and went with the immediate changes we had to put into place and they did it with such grace.
I also want to thank you for coming out on Saturday to support them at the Farmer's Market. Despite the drizzle I am so thankful that the students had that opportunity. We've talked about how we will not take any performance for granted this year.
Please make sure your students are checking Canvas. The kinks have been worked out and we will start to utilize that platform for announcements. There's also a Symphonic Band audition module where students can find the audition information for Symphonic Band. Those auditions will be done through Canvas and students will need to submit their audition recording by September 28 @ 11:59PM.
I provide audition help Monday and Tuesday after school and Thursdays from 6-7PM in the band room. Students can also sign-up to be drafted for Academy for help during the school day. All of these sign-ups are located on the band room door. I want each student to feel empowered and confident in their audition.
This week we do not have any performances. Our next performance will be WHS Homecoming on Friday, September 25, and the Farmer's Market on Saturday, September 26.
Please don't forget our newest calendar update. October 3 has been CANCELLED and Friday, October 2 has been ADDED. We will be performing on Pine St. at the First Friday Art walk.
Lastly, we have extra WHS Marching Tiger t-shirts (only t-shirts). Please let me know if you would like to purchase one.
This week during class we will be focusing on charting our last two pieces and adding visuals as we prepare to film for our UCM virtual Festival of Champions performance. Please make sure your student is on the band practice field by 7:30AM.
Thanks again for your grace and flexibility as we navigate each week and provide the best opportunities for our students during this time.
9/10/2020 Update:
We've had another schedule update that I wanted you all to be aware of.
We were hopeful to be able to do an Oct. 3 performance at the Veteran's Home (outside in the parking lot), however, they are continuing to keep the same precautionary measures in place so we are unable to do that and have cancelled that date. However, Main Street Inc. has invited us to perform Friday, October 2, at the October First Friday Art Walk. We will be performing with the WHS choirs on Pine Street.
Updated date: Friday, October 2, Pine Street. Call time 5:30PM to warm-up. Choir performs at 6PM and we perform at 6:30PM, done by 7:15PM.
Don't forget that we have a game Friday night (9/11), call time is 6PM in performance attire. Students will be dismissed after halftime.
Saturday morning (9/12) we will be performing downtown at the Farmer's Market. Call time is 8:40AM and our performance is at 9AM. Our home base will be on the south side of the Court House (you will see the band truck parked over there). The performance will last around 45 minutes and students will be done by 10AM. Please note, same performance attire as Friday night.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
9/7/2020 Update:
I hope you are having a great three day weekend. I want to send out a special congratulations to our Band Seniors on their recognition on Friday night. We are so very proud of our class of 2021 seniors. Another special thanks for all of you that were there to support us for our first game. The students did an outstanding job.
All Football game performances will be streamed through PrepCast so if you are unable to attend the game you won't miss the halftime performance. It does help that my dad is coordinator for this region and the voice of the WHS Tigers on PrepCast is Mr. Ray:) Here is a link to find last weeks' game as well as for future games and other events for WHS.
https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/
Here are some updates that can also be found under the band updates page at www.warrensburgbands.com.
1.) Our practice field location has changed. Dirt work for phase 2 in the sports facility project will start on Monday. Our new field location is in the Hanna field across from the high school. You will see that they put in a gravel drive for us to use as an entrance. Students need to be on the field in our warm-up position at 7:30AM. They need to plan accordingly and allow enough time for travel to the field so they are not tardy and we can maximize as much rehearsal time as possible. Please note, a band staff member will be there to escort students across the street.
2.) We do have a game on Friday, September 11, call time is 6PM again. I have no idea how that got deleted from the pdf file on the calendar page. My sincerest apologies.
3.) We have a performance this Saturday, September 12, at 9AM at the Farmer's Market. Call time is 8:40AM. We will be on the courthouse lawn. Please come and safely support our students. Performance attire is the same as it will be for Friday night (it's okay if we're smelly, we're outside).
4.) Symphonic Band audition procedures and music are posted on Canvas (and emailed to my honors band students that are still waiting for the honors band canvas class to show up). Students will need to prepare the required music and post it in the Canvas assignment by September 28 at 11:59PM.
5.) I have posted after school times and some Thursday night times for students to come in during the next few weeks so that they can get help with their symphonic band audition material if they would like. Students can also sign up to be drafted for Academy. The sign-ups will be located in the band room by my office door. Please utilize these times! I am there to help and want you to feel confident and empowered for the auditions!
6.) NEW ON THE CALENDAR: Concert Band and Symphonic Band concert will be October 14, 6:30PM in the WHS gymnasium. Important details and guidelines will be sent closer to time. Please save this date! It will also be broadcast through PrepCast.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
8/31/2020 Update:
This week is going to be an exciting week! This Friday will be our first home game! Here are some important details for the coming week, they are also posted on the band website, www.warrensburgbands.com:
1.) We have been having some Canvas issues. They are trying to work out these technical difficulties and many may find band not showing up on their Canvas account. Please be patient, our tech team is working directly with Canvas to try to resolve these issues.
2.) First HOME GAME THIS FRIDAY. Please note all performances are required. Call time will be 6PM in performance attire at UCM's Walton Stadium. It should be in the 70s so it will be spirit wear shirts with jeans, WHS neck gaiters, and black socks/marching shoes. (Students should be receiving their spirit wear and shoe order Thursday, just in time for game day). Students will be dismissed after the halftime performance. Please note, there will be extra safety measures in place and we will be in a different location than years past. Still on the same side but farther down. Students will need to provide their own water, we will not have cups and water available.
3.) It's SENIOR NIGHT at the game this Friday. That's right, it's the first game and senior night. Senior parents I will send out a detailed email once I receive the plan from Mr. Chapman this week. Senior band students will be recognized during halftime.
4.) Any sophomore-senior wanting to take Honor's Band to receive honors credit needs to have this form filled out by Tuesday. Students must use their warrensburgr6.org email to fill out this form.
8/18/2020 Update:
I wanted to let you know of some changes and updates that have occurred. We’ve discussed these changes already with the students at band camp but want to make sure everyone knows how first semester will look.
Update on the schedule:
Order forms:
Please note, the marching band performance uniform order is being sent in today. If I have not received an order form and payment from you, students will be limited to ordering only a t-shirt; they will not have the opportunity for long sleeves or sweatshirts/hoodies. We want to have our spirit wear ready for our September 4 game.
Parent shirt opportunity:
Mrs. Duncan is in charge of parent t-shirts. I am attaching the link for you to use if you would like to purchase a parent t-shirt: https://forms.gle/Bsv7v6geNQ5vH6Xe6
Please note, we will continue to update you on anything that changes. We appreciate your flexibility as we navigate through this all.
I am excited for our 2020-2021 school year. While it may not look like it has in the past, we will create new experiences and adventures this year with memories that will last a lifetime!
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray
7/24/2020 Update:
Hello WHS Band Families and Students,
As you are aware, there have been cancellations and changes in the competitive marching band circuits due to COVID-19. We will not be traveling and competing like we have in the past but we are not allowing this to stop us. If anything, this opportunity is allowing us to be creative and bring a new, fresh, and unique offering for performance on the field.
Our goal through this entire process is to grow and stretch our students, explore new skills and provide performance opportunities for them, despite the unprecedented times we are in. We will continue to provide students with engaging experiences and a safe place through this journey.
You will see that we have modified our marching band camp schedule. We believe it’s important for our students to be able to come together and make music again, with precautions and safety procedures in place. Our top priority is safety and we’ve created our safety guidelines (that you will find attached) with up-to-date, research based, information. Please note, this is a constantly evolving situation and is subject to change, we will update you as more information becomes available.
Our goal is to provide two different shows this season for our audience at football games. We will announce the first theme at camp and provide music at that time. The second theme will be selected at a later date with our senior class. We are excited to give them this opportunity to help in the creative process. We are also working on outdoor performance opportunities that allow us to invest in the Warrensburg community.
You will see that our order forms have been updated. There will be NO food fee this year. On the supply order form, you will see that we’ve removed the dry cleaning fee. Instead of wearing our former traditional uniforms (new uniforms have been delayed), we will be utilizing a spirit wear option. Students will wear the newly designed marching band shirt with black shorts when it is warm and with full length blue jeans (no holes) when it cools off, black socks, and marching band shoes.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Safety is our top priority and at the forefront of all our planning.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Warrensburg High School Marching Tigers Marching Camp 2020 Schedule
Resources: National Federation of State High School Associations Music Committee, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, Missouri State High School Activities Association, Colorado State University Aerosol Emissions Study, Warrensburg School District Re-Entry Plan 2020-2021
All information is subject to change. Additional new information or changes will be communicated as soon as possible through email and the www.warrensburgbands.com website.
Marching Band Camp (August 3-7)
PLEASE NOTE REVISED TIMES AND LOCATIONS
-When we reference the Ag parking lot we are talking about the parking lot in front of the soccer field.
Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets, Drum Majors (Ag parking lot/field)
Mon., August 3, and Tues., August 4- 6PM-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Altos, Tenors, Baris, Mellos, Trombones, Sousaphones, Drum Majors (Ag parking lot/field)
Wed., August 5, and Thurs., August 6- 6PM-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Drumline (Little Theater, Band Room, Main Gym, Ag Parking Lot/field)
Mon., August 3, Tues., August 4, Wed., August 5, Thurs., August 4, 6-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Guard (Aerobics Room, Auxiliary Gym, Ag Parking Lot/field)
Mon., August 3, Tues., August 4, Wed., August 5, Thurs., August 4, 6-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
LEADERSHIP Camp will still occur on Friday, July 31, from 9AM-2PM in the HS Band Room. Please bring your own lunch and water bottles, clearly marked. Also don’t forget your tennis shoes, instrument, pencil, and face mask. If we are able to cover everything in a shorter amount of time then students will be released early.
Pre-Rehearsal Screening:
Parents will need to screen at home prior to rehearsal to monitor for symptoms.
Students will be visually inspected for signs and symptoms prior to rehearsal by staff.
Students showing visual symptoms will be further screened and if presenting with a fever will be isolated and parents contacted.
Rehearsal Set-Up and Procedures
Ag Parking Lot/Field-
Marching Stations and Music Stations for small group instruction.
All students and staff will be a minimum of six feet apart, if unable, face masks will be required.
Students will store personal belongings outside, at least six feet away from others and along the perimeter of the parking lot/field.
Empty spit into trash receptacles that will be provided. Only one student at a time will be allowed to do that.
Aerobics Room, Little Theater, Band Room, Gym
Students will be a minimum of six feet apart
Face Mask Required if unable to social distance with breaks every 15 minutes
Students will not share instruments/sticks/mallets
Rehearsals will focus on teaching and developing fundamental marching and playing skills.
Things to bring for camp:
-Large water bottle: there will be no coolers or water provided due to MSHSAA guidelines. We suggest bringing a bigger water bottle with your name clearly marked!
-Flip folder, instrument, pencil
-Face Mask- cotton is fine, if you don’t have one you can use the sleeve off of an old shirt
-Order form for marching materials
7/22/2020 UPDATE:
Hello! As many of you are aware, there have been cancellations and changes in the competitive marching band circuit this fall due to COVID-19. We are aware of these changes and are currently working with WHS administration on what our coming season will look like. We will send out an update this weekend with what those changes entail and while it may not look like our traditional season we are excited for the creativity and learning that will take place. Please know we want what’s best and safest for our students and that is at the forefront of our planning.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Notes 7/15/2020
Hello,
Hard copies of all the marching band information, as well as show music were mailed last week. If you don't receive a hardcopy by the end of this week please let us know.
At this time, camp is still scheduled to occur. Please check back the week of July 27th for final announcements and details.
I have included a picture of our t-shirt design below. Order forms were included in the mailing and can digitally be found under the marching band tab.
Please note, we were going to create a google classroom but the district will be using another online platform and we are waiting for access to that. Sorry for the delay!
Thank you all for your flexibility during this time,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Notes posted 6/10/2020
Summer Dates:
Leadership Camp for Drum Majors and Section Leaders: July 31, 9AM-2PM, WHS
MARCHING BAND CAMP WILL BE THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2020
-Drumline 1-9PM
-Woodwinds/Brass/Guard 3-9PM
Please note, location will be announced in July. With the bond passing construction will be starting this summer and our practice field will not be accessible. Stay tuned for the new plan once it is finalized.
Information (letter, order forms, calendar, etc) will be distributed in the following manner for the upcoming marching season:
1.) Email
2.) Uploaded documents under the marching band tab
3.) Snail mail, hard copies will be mailed middle of June with show music
The last two and a half weeks have been a whirlwind of activity with changes and lots of rain but we've not only survived but thrived! The students were so incredibly flexible with Friday night and our warm-up delay. They were resilient and went with the immediate changes we had to put into place and they did it with such grace.
I also want to thank you for coming out on Saturday to support them at the Farmer's Market. Despite the drizzle I am so thankful that the students had that opportunity. We've talked about how we will not take any performance for granted this year.
Please make sure your students are checking Canvas. The kinks have been worked out and we will start to utilize that platform for announcements. There's also a Symphonic Band audition module where students can find the audition information for Symphonic Band. Those auditions will be done through Canvas and students will need to submit their audition recording by September 28 @ 11:59PM.
I provide audition help Monday and Tuesday after school and Thursdays from 6-7PM in the band room. Students can also sign-up to be drafted for Academy for help during the school day. All of these sign-ups are located on the band room door. I want each student to feel empowered and confident in their audition.
This week we do not have any performances. Our next performance will be WHS Homecoming on Friday, September 25, and the Farmer's Market on Saturday, September 26.
Please don't forget our newest calendar update. October 3 has been CANCELLED and Friday, October 2 has been ADDED. We will be performing on Pine St. at the First Friday Art walk.
Lastly, we have extra WHS Marching Tiger t-shirts (only t-shirts). Please let me know if you would like to purchase one.
This week during class we will be focusing on charting our last two pieces and adding visuals as we prepare to film for our UCM virtual Festival of Champions performance. Please make sure your student is on the band practice field by 7:30AM.
Thanks again for your grace and flexibility as we navigate each week and provide the best opportunities for our students during this time.
9/10/2020 Update:
We've had another schedule update that I wanted you all to be aware of.
We were hopeful to be able to do an Oct. 3 performance at the Veteran's Home (outside in the parking lot), however, they are continuing to keep the same precautionary measures in place so we are unable to do that and have cancelled that date. However, Main Street Inc. has invited us to perform Friday, October 2, at the October First Friday Art Walk. We will be performing with the WHS choirs on Pine Street.
Updated date: Friday, October 2, Pine Street. Call time 5:30PM to warm-up. Choir performs at 6PM and we perform at 6:30PM, done by 7:15PM.
Don't forget that we have a game Friday night (9/11), call time is 6PM in performance attire. Students will be dismissed after halftime.
Saturday morning (9/12) we will be performing downtown at the Farmer's Market. Call time is 8:40AM and our performance is at 9AM. Our home base will be on the south side of the Court House (you will see the band truck parked over there). The performance will last around 45 minutes and students will be done by 10AM. Please note, same performance attire as Friday night.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
9/7/2020 Update:
I hope you are having a great three day weekend. I want to send out a special congratulations to our Band Seniors on their recognition on Friday night. We are so very proud of our class of 2021 seniors. Another special thanks for all of you that were there to support us for our first game. The students did an outstanding job.
All Football game performances will be streamed through PrepCast so if you are unable to attend the game you won't miss the halftime performance. It does help that my dad is coordinator for this region and the voice of the WHS Tigers on PrepCast is Mr. Ray:) Here is a link to find last weeks' game as well as for future games and other events for WHS.
https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/
Here are some updates that can also be found under the band updates page at www.warrensburgbands.com.
1.) Our practice field location has changed. Dirt work for phase 2 in the sports facility project will start on Monday. Our new field location is in the Hanna field across from the high school. You will see that they put in a gravel drive for us to use as an entrance. Students need to be on the field in our warm-up position at 7:30AM. They need to plan accordingly and allow enough time for travel to the field so they are not tardy and we can maximize as much rehearsal time as possible. Please note, a band staff member will be there to escort students across the street.
2.) We do have a game on Friday, September 11, call time is 6PM again. I have no idea how that got deleted from the pdf file on the calendar page. My sincerest apologies.
3.) We have a performance this Saturday, September 12, at 9AM at the Farmer's Market. Call time is 8:40AM. We will be on the courthouse lawn. Please come and safely support our students. Performance attire is the same as it will be for Friday night (it's okay if we're smelly, we're outside).
4.) Symphonic Band audition procedures and music are posted on Canvas (and emailed to my honors band students that are still waiting for the honors band canvas class to show up). Students will need to prepare the required music and post it in the Canvas assignment by September 28 at 11:59PM.
5.) I have posted after school times and some Thursday night times for students to come in during the next few weeks so that they can get help with their symphonic band audition material if they would like. Students can also sign up to be drafted for Academy. The sign-ups will be located in the band room by my office door. Please utilize these times! I am there to help and want you to feel confident and empowered for the auditions!
6.) NEW ON THE CALENDAR: Concert Band and Symphonic Band concert will be October 14, 6:30PM in the WHS gymnasium. Important details and guidelines will be sent closer to time. Please save this date! It will also be broadcast through PrepCast.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
8/31/2020 Update:
This week is going to be an exciting week! This Friday will be our first home game! Here are some important details for the coming week, they are also posted on the band website, www.warrensburgbands.com:
1.) We have been having some Canvas issues. They are trying to work out these technical difficulties and many may find band not showing up on their Canvas account. Please be patient, our tech team is working directly with Canvas to try to resolve these issues.
2.) First HOME GAME THIS FRIDAY. Please note all performances are required. Call time will be 6PM in performance attire at UCM's Walton Stadium. It should be in the 70s so it will be spirit wear shirts with jeans, WHS neck gaiters, and black socks/marching shoes. (Students should be receiving their spirit wear and shoe order Thursday, just in time for game day). Students will be dismissed after the halftime performance. Please note, there will be extra safety measures in place and we will be in a different location than years past. Still on the same side but farther down. Students will need to provide their own water, we will not have cups and water available.
3.) It's SENIOR NIGHT at the game this Friday. That's right, it's the first game and senior night. Senior parents I will send out a detailed email once I receive the plan from Mr. Chapman this week. Senior band students will be recognized during halftime.
4.) Any sophomore-senior wanting to take Honor's Band to receive honors credit needs to have this form filled out by Tuesday. Students must use their warrensburgr6.org email to fill out this form.
8/18/2020 Update:
I wanted to let you know of some changes and updates that have occurred. We’ve discussed these changes already with the students at band camp but want to make sure everyone knows how first semester will look.
- 1st quarter will be all Red day classes. This means that students will have band first block every day from 7:30-9AM. Since this is the case there will be NO zero hour 1st quarter.
- 2nd quarter will be all White day classes. In order to still be able to prepare for our December concert, zero hour will occur during 2nd quarter. So all of second quarter, in order to still have concert band, students will report to the gym for rehearsals from 6:45AM-7:25AM. They will receive 1/4 credit.
- Also, please note, since we will be meeting 1st quarter every day, we will not do Thursday Night Practices.
Update on the schedule:
- Meet the Tigers is still occurring, however, it’s now going to be at the WMS Football Stadium instead of here at the high school.
- You will see on our schedule that our focus is on performances in Warrensburg. We will be performing at all of the Friday night football games. We will also be performing September 12 at the Farmer’s Market (socially distanced) and September 26, as well. They just announced this past week that Burg Fest was cancelled but we will still be downtown performing (again socially distanced) that morning. We will also have a performance October 3 and are just waiting on confirmation from this specific location.
- The week of WHS Homecoming (September, 221), we will be performing at the entrances of all our elementary schools to greet them. Students will still report like normal to the HS and then we will provide bus transportation to those locations.
- District Band and District Jazz Auditions have been moved to 2nd semester. They will all occur electronically. Please continue to prepare the music because we will be using that music for Symphonic Band Chair Placement Auditions and will announce when we will record your audition excerpts.
Order forms:
Please note, the marching band performance uniform order is being sent in today. If I have not received an order form and payment from you, students will be limited to ordering only a t-shirt; they will not have the opportunity for long sleeves or sweatshirts/hoodies. We want to have our spirit wear ready for our September 4 game.
Parent shirt opportunity:
Mrs. Duncan is in charge of parent t-shirts. I am attaching the link for you to use if you would like to purchase a parent t-shirt: https://forms.gle/Bsv7v6geNQ5vH6Xe6
Please note, we will continue to update you on anything that changes. We appreciate your flexibility as we navigate through this all.
I am excited for our 2020-2021 school year. While it may not look like it has in the past, we will create new experiences and adventures this year with memories that will last a lifetime!
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray
7/24/2020 Update:
Hello WHS Band Families and Students,
As you are aware, there have been cancellations and changes in the competitive marching band circuits due to COVID-19. We will not be traveling and competing like we have in the past but we are not allowing this to stop us. If anything, this opportunity is allowing us to be creative and bring a new, fresh, and unique offering for performance on the field.
Our goal through this entire process is to grow and stretch our students, explore new skills and provide performance opportunities for them, despite the unprecedented times we are in. We will continue to provide students with engaging experiences and a safe place through this journey.
You will see that we have modified our marching band camp schedule. We believe it’s important for our students to be able to come together and make music again, with precautions and safety procedures in place. Our top priority is safety and we’ve created our safety guidelines (that you will find attached) with up-to-date, research based, information. Please note, this is a constantly evolving situation and is subject to change, we will update you as more information becomes available.
Our goal is to provide two different shows this season for our audience at football games. We will announce the first theme at camp and provide music at that time. The second theme will be selected at a later date with our senior class. We are excited to give them this opportunity to help in the creative process. We are also working on outdoor performance opportunities that allow us to invest in the Warrensburg community.
You will see that our order forms have been updated. There will be NO food fee this year. On the supply order form, you will see that we’ve removed the dry cleaning fee. Instead of wearing our former traditional uniforms (new uniforms have been delayed), we will be utilizing a spirit wear option. Students will wear the newly designed marching band shirt with black shorts when it is warm and with full length blue jeans (no holes) when it cools off, black socks, and marching band shoes.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Safety is our top priority and at the forefront of all our planning.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Warrensburg High School Marching Tigers Marching Camp 2020 Schedule
Resources: National Federation of State High School Associations Music Committee, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, Missouri State High School Activities Association, Colorado State University Aerosol Emissions Study, Warrensburg School District Re-Entry Plan 2020-2021
All information is subject to change. Additional new information or changes will be communicated as soon as possible through email and the www.warrensburgbands.com website.
Marching Band Camp (August 3-7)
PLEASE NOTE REVISED TIMES AND LOCATIONS
-When we reference the Ag parking lot we are talking about the parking lot in front of the soccer field.
Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets, Drum Majors (Ag parking lot/field)
Mon., August 3, and Tues., August 4- 6PM-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Altos, Tenors, Baris, Mellos, Trombones, Sousaphones, Drum Majors (Ag parking lot/field)
Wed., August 5, and Thurs., August 6- 6PM-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Drumline (Little Theater, Band Room, Main Gym, Ag Parking Lot/field)
Mon., August 3, Tues., August 4, Wed., August 5, Thurs., August 4, 6-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
Guard (Aerobics Room, Auxiliary Gym, Ag Parking Lot/field)
Mon., August 3, Tues., August 4, Wed., August 5, Thurs., August 4, 6-8:30PM
Fri., August 7, 6-7:30PM
LEADERSHIP Camp will still occur on Friday, July 31, from 9AM-2PM in the HS Band Room. Please bring your own lunch and water bottles, clearly marked. Also don’t forget your tennis shoes, instrument, pencil, and face mask. If we are able to cover everything in a shorter amount of time then students will be released early.
Pre-Rehearsal Screening:
Parents will need to screen at home prior to rehearsal to monitor for symptoms.
Students will be visually inspected for signs and symptoms prior to rehearsal by staff.
Students showing visual symptoms will be further screened and if presenting with a fever will be isolated and parents contacted.
Rehearsal Set-Up and Procedures
Ag Parking Lot/Field-
Marching Stations and Music Stations for small group instruction.
All students and staff will be a minimum of six feet apart, if unable, face masks will be required.
Students will store personal belongings outside, at least six feet away from others and along the perimeter of the parking lot/field.
Empty spit into trash receptacles that will be provided. Only one student at a time will be allowed to do that.
Aerobics Room, Little Theater, Band Room, Gym
Students will be a minimum of six feet apart
Face Mask Required if unable to social distance with breaks every 15 minutes
Students will not share instruments/sticks/mallets
Rehearsals will focus on teaching and developing fundamental marching and playing skills.
Things to bring for camp:
-Large water bottle: there will be no coolers or water provided due to MSHSAA guidelines. We suggest bringing a bigger water bottle with your name clearly marked!
-Flip folder, instrument, pencil
-Face Mask- cotton is fine, if you don’t have one you can use the sleeve off of an old shirt
-Order form for marching materials
7/22/2020 UPDATE:
Hello! As many of you are aware, there have been cancellations and changes in the competitive marching band circuit this fall due to COVID-19. We are aware of these changes and are currently working with WHS administration on what our coming season will look like. We will send out an update this weekend with what those changes entail and while it may not look like our traditional season we are excited for the creativity and learning that will take place. Please know we want what’s best and safest for our students and that is at the forefront of our planning.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Notes 7/15/2020
Hello,
Hard copies of all the marching band information, as well as show music were mailed last week. If you don't receive a hardcopy by the end of this week please let us know.
At this time, camp is still scheduled to occur. Please check back the week of July 27th for final announcements and details.
I have included a picture of our t-shirt design below. Order forms were included in the mailing and can digitally be found under the marching band tab.
Please note, we were going to create a google classroom but the district will be using another online platform and we are waiting for access to that. Sorry for the delay!
Thank you all for your flexibility during this time,
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Starr
Notes posted 6/10/2020
Summer Dates:
Leadership Camp for Drum Majors and Section Leaders: July 31, 9AM-2PM, WHS
MARCHING BAND CAMP WILL BE THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2020
-Drumline 1-9PM
-Woodwinds/Brass/Guard 3-9PM
Please note, location will be announced in July. With the bond passing construction will be starting this summer and our practice field will not be accessible. Stay tuned for the new plan once it is finalized.
Information (letter, order forms, calendar, etc) will be distributed in the following manner for the upcoming marching season:
1.) Email
2.) Uploaded documents under the marching band tab
3.) Snail mail, hard copies will be mailed middle of June with show music