Jingle! Jingle! Jingle! This week we will have a couple of performances and one rehearsal to finish our 2022 season.  This Tuesday & Thursday we have performances at the Amazon Distribution facility. On Saturday we have 2 parades!  These are great community parades, and we have a lot of fun participating in them.  Students should think about and prepare for the cold evening weather and "layer up" under their uniforms.  

AMAZON - Tuesday & Thursday (Musicians only, no color guard)
Attire: Any WD Jackets or festive gear. Santa hats are great!
The WDMB was invited to play at the WD Amazon facility. This is the beginning of their seasonal shifts are we were asked if we could come out and provide some holiday cheer for their new workers. We will be perfoming outside, beginning at 6pm.

Everyone will meet directly at the Amazon facility. We will gather at the front corner of the building (closest to RT295) at 5:30pm. Anyone needing to pick up their equipment (drums) can meet Mr. Kershaw at 5pm at the HS to get their instrument. We will play from 6pm-6:30pm. Anyone needing to return instruments can do so immediately following.

PARADES - Saturday (Full Band)
=> On Saturday, students will need money for lunch.  We will be stopping at a shopping center where there are several fast food restaurants to chose from.  
=> Dinner will be provided at the end of the West Cape May parade by our band parents.  
=> All musicians will need a red & white Santa hat for the parades.  We will be using these in place of our uniform hats. 

Salem Parade Info for Spectators:
Salem parade begins at 11am
Review Stand is at Market & Broadway (Rt.49)
Map Image: Map
 
West Cape May Parade Info for Spectators:
West Cape May Parade begins at 5pm
Review stand is at 4th & Broadway
Map Image: Map

Monday 11/28 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/29 - Amazon Performance #1
5:00pm - Equipment Pickup at WDHS
5:30pm - Meet at Amazon Facility
6:30pm - Dismissed
6:45pm - Instrument dropoff at HS

Wednesday 11/30 - WDMB Parade Rehearsal 6p-9p?
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Thursday 12/1 -  Amazon Performance #2
5:00pm - Equipment Pickup at WDHS
5:30pm - Meet at Amazon Facility
6:30pm - Dismissed
6:45pm - Instrument dropoff at HS

Friday, 12/2– Nothing Scheduled

Saturday, 12/3 - Salem & West Cape May Christmas Parades
Students  will need the following:
- Full Uniform
- Santa Hat (Traditional Style, Red & White) 
- Snacks for the bus ride
​- $$$ for lunch

9:00am – Report & Load
9:20am – Depart for Salem Christmas Parade
11:00am – Parade begins
1:00pm – Depart for West Cape May
2:00pm – Lunch stop in Bridgeton (Rt 77 & Rt 49)
3:00pm – Continue to  West Cape May Parade
4:00pm – Arrive in West Cape May
5:00pm – Parade  begins
7:00pm – Complete parade, have pizza dinner
   => Dinner Location: Avondale by the Sea, 609 County Hwy 604, Cape May, NJ 08204
8:00pm – Depart for WDHS
9:45pm – Arrive at WDHS
9:50pm – Dismissed

All Uniforms will be collected upon return.
​All uniforms should be returned on 2 separate hangers.

It's here. The final run of the show. We are performing our 2022 show for the final time this Tuesday. We are very excited to perform for our WDMS students. It is an exciting day.

Here are the details:

• All students will need full uniforms, all equipment and flip books.
• Students will be in full uniform and need a change of clothes for school after performance.
• All members will report directly to WDMS by 7:15am.
• WDHS students will return to WDHS by bus 10:45am.
• GCIT students will need to provide their own transportation after.

Here is this week's schedule:

Monday, 11/14 - Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday, 11/15 - WDMS Performance (am)
7:15am - Student report to WDMS
8:10am - Assembly 1
8:55am - Assembly 2
9:45am - Load
10:30am - Dismissed from WDMS

Wednesday, 11/16 - Parade Rehearsal 6p-8p

Thursday, 11/17 - WD Winterguard Interest Meeting 7p - WDHS Band Room
 - Meeting is for members and parents

Friday, 11/18 - Nothing Scheduled

We are so proud of our performance at this year's ACC's. Our members really gave their best show of the season and earned 2nd place. This has been a truly amazing season of growth and continued success for the WDMB. A lot of incredible memories have been made this year, and we want to thank everyone for coming along for the ride!

2022 SEASON SUMMARY

=> 2022 TOB, Group II, 2nd Place Finish - Atlantic Coast Championships

=> 2022 TOB, Group II, NJ State Grand Champions

• Best Music, Best Visual (tie)

=> 2022 TOB, Group II, Region I Grand Champions

• Best Music, Best Visual, Best Color Guard

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=> 6 first place finishes, 4x Grand Champion (Highest score in entire show, all groups)

=> 7th Consecutive year WDMB finished the regular season as the highest scoring band in all TOB!

• 2022 - 93.40 highest regular season score - 162 bands in TOB
• 2021 - 94.60 highest regular season score - 161 bands in TOB
• 2019 - 95.10 highest regular season score - 228 bands in TOB
• 2018 - 94.50 highest regular season score - 225 bands in TOB
• 2017 - 95.00 highest regular season score - 209 bands in TOB
• 2016 - 94.20 highest regular season score - 199 bands in TOB
• 2015 - 95.40 highest regular season score - 195 bands in TOB

=> The WDMB members and staff want to thank our families, friends and community for all of their support this season. Your cheers keep us motivated and inspire us to reach higher and higher! 2022 will be a season to remember and we couldn't be prouder of our organization.

WDMS Performance, Tuesday 11/15
This is a morning performance at WDMS. Details for this will be posted separately. This is always a highlight of our season. GCIT students have been excused to attend this event. Schedule & details will follow,

IMPORTANT!
We still have a few upcoming events before this season is complete.  While our largest focus is usually on our TOB competitions, we must now keep up our energy and attendance until the end.  Students who do not meet these final obligations will not receive any championship awards/honors.  This is not the time for students to disappear.  Every performance is important and every member is obligated to be in attendance!  

WD WInterGuard :)
The West Deptford Indoor Color Guard is a Winter/Spring activity. Interested students currently in grades 8-12 are eligible to participate. Experience is not required, but a dance background is very helpful.  
Join us for our informational meeting on November, 17 - 7pm - WDHS Band room
Signups are now open for students interested in being a part of the WD Winterguard.
​Click the button below to signup for information.