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Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, Our first performance is coming up on Thursday, October 23rd in the WBMS Cafeteria. The details for each band period can be found at the following links: All-District Band Etude Help VideosWe compiled a list of all the All District required etudes with professionals from around Georgia offering demonstrations and help on the etudes. Having your child listen to these etudes will help immensely help them with the etude portion of the audition! Click here for the list of videos! Alpharetta High School Raider BandThe Alpharetta High School Raider Marching Band got to take a performance field trip down to Orlando, Florida this past weekend. The students had the opportunity to perform and they got to spend a day at Universal Studios! Being a member of the marching band gives students core memories that they will take with them throughout their life!  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 during 7th Grade. 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 PerformancesPlease find a bulleted list of important items relating to 8th Grade below. These are links that you can click on.
We look forward to you hearing their first concert 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 Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, Our first performance is coming up on Thursday, October 23rd in the WBMS Cafeteria. More information regarding timing will be sent home as we get closer to the concert. As a reminder, if you need a new band polo please fill out the following form. If your band polo from last year still fits and is in good condition - you do not need to request a new band polo. This request is due by Wednesday, September 24th. WBMS Band Polo Order Form - Click Here Please refer to our uniform requirements below and start obtaining all of the necessary attire.
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 PracticingIt 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 during 7th Grade. 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! Alpharetta High School Raider BandThe Alpharetta High School Marching Band is just one aspect of the band program at Alpharetta High School. This week they have their first band concert of the year. Be sure to try and check out the Alpharetta High School Fall Band Concert on Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30PM in the AHS Auditorium.  Upcoming Due Dates and PerformancesPlease find a bulleted list of important items relating to 8th Grade below. These are links that you can click on.
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 Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, My apologies on getting this out to you late - I have been sick over the past couple days with a bad cold. The students are doing a great job in class continuing to improve on their instruments and music. Great job at 8th Grade NightThe WBMS 8th Grade Band were in the stands for a short time this past Friday with the AHS Band before weather pushed everyone inside. In good band fashion, we made the best of things and the students got to play their music together in the AHS Auditorium. Great job to all 8th Grade Band Students! Be sure to read through the following from the AHS Band: Welcome Class of 2029 - AHS Raider Band - Click Here
Upcoming AHS Band Events
We hope everyone has a great week and please feel to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mr. Stroud, Band Director Mr. Stallings, Band Director Mr. Durden, Assistant Band Director "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, This week the 8th Grade Band students get to experience the AHS 8th Grade Band Night! This is such a fun tradition we have with Alpharetta High and we can't wait for the 8th Graders to experience "Friday Night Lights". The 8th Grade Night shirts will be given to the students on Friday when they arrive and gather in the cafeteria. We also encourage all families to attend the AHS Friends and Family Performance on Saturday, September 6th in AHS Football Stadium. The gates open at 7PM with a special performance at 7:30PM! The details pertaining to this event can be found below. Be sure to note the drop-off and pick-up locations! Drop off will be in the bus lane entrance of AHS and students will then gather in the Cafe. AHS 8th Grade Night Information and Itinerary - Click Here Please see below some important events/due dates coming up for the 8th Grade Band.
Alpharetta High School Raider Band!
The Alpharetta High School Raider Band is continuing to work on their 2025 production "World's Apart"! Be sure to cheer them on during halftime at any of the home football games!
The Alpharetta High School Raider Band will also be traveling in October to Orlando, FL for a marching band competition at Oviedo High School. As part of this trip the band students will get to celebrate with a full day at Universal Studios! The marching band students and directors cannot wait to meet all of the 8th Grade students and parents at 8th Grade Night! Upcoming AHS Band Events
We hope everyone has a great week and please feel to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mr. Stroud, Band Director Mr. Stallings, Band Director Mr. Durden, Assistant Band Director "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, The students are doing a great job in class continuing to improve on their instruments and music. The students have their first major assessment in class on Friday, August 29th over the F Concert Major Scale. Please encourage them to practice this scale in preparation of their upcoming assessment. The band room is a busy place in the school with over 415 students passing through our band halls every day. ***We need to stock up on Tissues and Hand Sanitizer in the band room. If you are able, please donate to the band room some tissues and/or hand sanitizer.*** Thank you to everyone who has already brought in donations! Please see below some important events/due dates coming up for the 8th Grade Band.
Alpharetta High School Raider Band!
The Alpharetta High School Raider Band is continuing to work on their 2025 production "World's Apart"! Be sure to cheer them on during halftime at any of the home football games!
The Alpharetta High School Raider Band will also be traveling in October to Orlando, FL for a marching band competition at Oviedo High School. As part of this trip the band students will get to celebrate with a full day at Universal Studios! The marching band students and directors cannot wait to meet all of the 8th Grade students and parents at 8th Grade Night! Upcoming AHS Band Events
We hope everyone has a great week and please feel to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mr. Stroud, Band Director Mr. Stallings, Band Director Mr. Durden, Assistant Band Director "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, The students are doing a great job in class continuing to improve on their instruments and music. The band room is a busy place in the school with over 415 students passing through our band halls every day. ***We need to stock up on Tissues and Hand Sanitizer in the band room. If you are able, please donate to the band room some tissues and/or hand sanitizer.*** Please see below some important events/due dates coming up for the 7th Grade Band.
Alpharetta High School Raider Band!The Alpharetta High School Raider Band is continuing to work on their 2025 production "World's Apart"! Be sure to cheer them on during halftime at any of the home football games! Upcoming AHS Band Events
We hope everyone has a great week and please feel to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely, Mr. Stroud, Band Director Mr. Stallings, Band Director Mr. Durden, Assistant Band Director "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Dear WBMS 8th Grade Band Parents, We are so excited to welcome back all returning students and families to the WBMS Band Program! If you are new to the program, welcome to the WBMS Band Program - a program of excellence in music performance! The 8th Grade Band students are doing a great job in class as we are already diving into new music and warm-ups. The students are learning some fun "stand tunes" in class while preparing for the upcoming AHS Bands 8th Grade Night. This event is on Friday, September 5th at Alpharetta High School - be sure to read the information below to learn more. Watch the video below from 2024 to learn a little more about what marching band is at AHS! (FYI: The advertised dates are from last year) AHS Marching Band 2024 Advert Please be sure your child is prepared for band class every day by having all required materials. A list of required materials can be found here: WBMS Band Handbook Please find a bulleted list of important items relating to 8th Grade below.
If your child is interested in obtaining a step-up (intermediate) instrument, please let us know as we can help! Alpharetta High School Band - what our former kids are doing!We are very fortunate to be the direct feeder for the Alpharetta High School Raider Band! You can read more about the Alpharetta Band Program here: Alpharetta High School Bands - Be A Part of the Legacy! The Alpharetta High School Marching Raider Band is busy learning their 2025 production, "Worlds Apart"! If you are at one of the Alpharetta High School Friday night football games this year, be sure to check out their halftime show and cheer them on!  We look forward to a great year of music making 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 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle |
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