6th Grade Weekly Newsletter - Week of 10/6/25

Dear WBMS Band 6th Grade Parents,

The students have been doing a great job completing pass-offs in class and we encourage all students to attend our morning Pass-Off Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday!

Students can come in for 6th Grade Band Pass-Offs on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 8AM!

The 2025-2026 6th Grade Pass-Off sheet can be viewed below. This sheet details "How to get a pass-off." "Who can pass me off.", and "What qualifies as a pass-off.".

2025-2026 6th Grade Pass-Off Sheet - Click Here

​Band Uniform Requirements!

Our first performance is coming up on Wednesday, November 5th in the Alpharetta High School Gymnasium.

Please refer to our uniform requirements below and start obtaining all of the necessary attire.

• Band Polo for 6th and 7th Grade (provided through the band fee if needed - these will be sent home with the students after the fall break)
• Solid Black Pants/Slacks – please no jeans, jogging pants, track pants, leggings or pants with sequins/designs
• Black Dress Belt – if you want to wear a belt
• Black Dress Shoes/Flats – please no tennis shoes
• Black Socks for black dress shoes – not required for flats

The Band Polo/Concert Band Shirt must be tucked in for all band concerts/events throughout the year unless instructed otherwise. We prepare our music to be performed at a high level of performance and we want to look our very best when we perform! ​

​Encourage practicing!

​​It is necessary that the students practice at home as often as they can (we recommend every day for 15 minutes outside of class time) to ensure proper development in the beginning band stages. This is much more beneficial than practicing once a week or only on the weekends as this is not nearly enough time to develop. Frequency (every day) of practice is most important! Please remember that the band room is open every morning starting at 8AM for open practice - students are strongly encouraged to come down to practice!

​Private Lessons!

A great way to get ahead in class is to take private lessons. Please send us an email if you would like suggestions regarding instructors that are local to the area.

Please send us an email for some suggestions of local teachers that can help get your child ahead!

​​​​​Upcoming Due Dates and Performances

​Please find a bulleted list of important items relating to 6th Grade below. These are links that you can click on.

• WBMS Band Calendar
• WBMS Band Calendar (for printing)
• WBMS Band Activity Fee - This was due on Tuesday, September 9th

We look forward to starting your children on the journey of learning a new instrument and as always please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Stroud, Band Director
Mr. Stallings, Band Director
Mr. Durden, Assistant Band Director