Several deadlines are approaching. Parents and students should be aware of the following:
Please contact the director if you have any questions.
The Grand Floral Parade is approaching! Are you excited yet? Interested students and parents might like to know how the band, color guard, and dance team (and yes, even parents!) will be judged on June 9th; you can reference pages 3-7 of the following packet:
Grand Floral Parade Entry Information [PDF]
Go Band, and go practice!
Congratulations to the students who have been accepted into the 2012-13 Westview Wind Ensemble. A list of names is available on the ‘Forms’ page (click above in the menu bar). Thank you to all who auditioned; a large pool of dedicated musicians continues to drive our success.
7 parade practices have been scheduled in preparation for the Portland Grand Floral Parade. These occur outside of the school day because it involves the combined effort of all band and guard students at Westview. Please ensure these dates are added to your home calendar quickly! Contact the director if there are conflicts or concerns.
Auditions for the 2012-13 Wind Ensemble are approaching. All band students are encouraged to try out. The only sure way to not make it is to not audition! Students should sign up in the band hallway for a 10-minute slot after school in the next two weeks…
-April 23-27: Returning members audition (current 10-11 graders already in WE)
-April 30-May 4: New members audition (current 9-10 graders in CB & SB)
Students need to bring two items with them to their audition (both of these are available on this website under ‘Forms’)
1) Audition Philosophy & Agreement Packet
2) Academic Update (as an OSAA-competing ensemble, WE students must be in good academic standing)
Finally, students can find the required scales and excerpts for their instrument in the band room. Make sure you use your time wisely and prepare your best audition possible! Best of luck!
We’re off to Seattle! Students and parents may join Celly, a free messaging service (rates and charges from your carrier may apply). Celly sends alerts only, it does not allow members to reply or text each other.
To join: send a text message to 23559 with ‘wmbseattle’ in the body (no quotes). You will receive a confirmation shortly afterwards.
Updated versions can be found below. Everyone should take a careful look through these to make sure they are fully prepared for this weekend’s trip. Careful preparation is a crucial for maximum enjoyment!
WHS Seattle 2012 PACKING LIST rev April [PDF]
WHS Trip 2012 Itinerary rev Web version [PDF]
WWE will travel to Sunset HS on Tuesday, April 10. Before leaving Westview, the ensemble will rehearse in the band room for approximately one hour. Students are excused from periods, 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Download an itinerary here:
Itinerary – Metro 2012 [PDF]
CALENDAR ALERT ::: On Monday, April 9 at 3:00 PM, the wind ensemble will perform for WHS staff in the Student Center. Parents and other guests are also welcome to attend.
Students from Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will travel to WOU on Thursday, April 5. Students are NOT excused from 2nd period, but are excused from period 4, 6 & 8.
Download an itinerary here:
Itinerary – WOU 2012 [PDF]
Due by June 1: $100 Deposit
—–OR—–
Due by August 13: $100 Deposit + $20 Late Registration Fee ($120 total)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
2012 Wildcat Marching Band Fall Season Deposit
Payment of deposit guarantees you a spot in the drill.
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