Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Ram Band Update (5/3/11): Band Banquet, Drumline Auditions, & Graduation

To all:

Just a short email this week with a few reminders:

Band Banquet - Next Tuesday - 6:30PM - WYHS Auxiliary Gym
Next Tuesday evening is our annual Spring Awards Banquet for Concert, Symphonic, and Stage Band.  We will honor our accomplishments this year and wish our graduating seniors the very best in their next steps towards the future.  Remember, this is a "dessert" banquet.  We ask all families to bring a dessert to share with everyone.  


2011 Drumline Clinics & Auditions
All 8th grade percussionist and members of the 2010 Drumline have received this year's audition packet and clinic schedule.  This year's clinics are optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all returning members.  Clinics will be held: Tuesday - May 3, Thursday - May 5, Tuesday May 10, and Thursday May 12.  All clinic times are 3:15-4:30. 

Auditions are scheduled for Monday May 16 beginning at 4:00PM.  


Graduation - Sunday May 22 - Aladdin Shrine Temple
The HS Band and 8th grade band will perform for the ceremony which begins at 2PM.  Students are to report to the HS Band room @ 12 noon.  Graduation is a formal event; therefore, members of the band must dress accordingly.  Formal dress is required:  Gentlemen – dress slacks or khakis, button-down shirt, tie, and dress shoes.  Ladies – pants or dress of knee length or longer, dress shoes, and blouse.  Athletic shoes, cargo pants, jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are not acceptable


Don't forget to turn in your Coupon Books and any payments received!!!  Candy Sale will continue until next Friday, May 13.

GO RAMS!!!

Mr. Herrmann