My congratulations to everyone for several fine performances in two days. We showed excellent school pride on Friday night and continued that pride straight into our first road trip of the season to Miami University. As your director and a Miami alumnus, I was very proud to have our students showcased throughout the day on Saturday. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to excellence.
We're back on the road this week for a short road trip to our neighbors to the west; Bexley HS. This week's performance is very special for our bands and our communities. Mr. Johnson (Bexley Band Director) and I have revived a tradition of the Bexley and Whitehall bands performing a combined halftime show. Many of you were able to see the new beginning last year. We are continuing this wonderful 'new' tradition this year as well. The Bexley Athletic Boosters, Music Parents Association, and Lions Club are sponsoring a "Band Spread" dinner for all students. We will travel to Bexley HS early to rehearse with their band and move directly to the dinner and social time.
*** SPECIAL HALF TIME GUESTS *** In addition to our bands combining to perform, we are proud to announce another performance during half time. The Ohio School for the Blind Marching Band will begin the half time festivities as special guests of Bexley and Whitehall. Mr. Schneider (retired band director from Bexley) now volunteers his time with this group. He contacted Mr. Johnson to see if they could perform. Mr. Johnson and I are happy to welcome them and look forward to their performance.
This week is another one-week show with WEDNESDAY NIGHT REHEARSAL and a THURSDAY NIGHT Game!!! Only 4 school days until our performance!!!
Translation: Instruments MUST go home and students MUST practice.
Please read the schedule very carefully:
- TUESDAY - Ram Band Study Tables: We are entering the 5th full week of school. Keep on top of your homework and upcoming quizzes and tests. Study tables will run 3:30-5:30 tomorrow. There are a few students who I will ask to report to study tables this week.
- WEDNESDAY - Music Checks: Don't forget students!!! This is a NEW show this week - AND - its only a 4-day band week. Practice Practice Practice!!!
- WEDNESDAY - Evening Sectionals/Rehearsal: Don't forget to work on ALL your music during your sectionals. Attendance is due @ 6:05PM. Athletes: make sure you communicate with me if you have a conflict.
- THURSDAY Night - AWAY @ Bexley - BANDS on Parade: Three bands for the price of two! Its going to be a great week for all bands involved. I'm finalizing our itinerary and bussing. I'll send out an additional email with that information as soon as I can. Check your inboxes frequently!
- FRIDAY - "WING IT & SING IT!" @ Buffalo Wild Wings: Our "Eat Wings, Raise Funds" events continue this Friday evening with two special events scheduled @ BWs. First, at 6:30PM, there is a WING EATING CONTEST for the coaching staffs from WYHS. We want you to come out and cheer on our coaches as they raise money for the Athletic Department. Then, from 7:00-11:00PM, its WING IT AND SING IT!!! BW's is setting up a karaoke system for all those American Idol fans to come out of belt away. 10% of food purchased will be donated to WIMBA and go towards the new uniform project. Hope to see and HEAR you there!!!
DON'T FORGET: WEDNESDAY NIGHT REHEARSAL!!!
THURSDAY
Band Call: TBA (I will send out ASAP)
Uniform: WINTER
As always, let me know if you have any questions.
GO RAMS!!!
Mr. Herrmann
