WHAT AN AMAZING FINISH TO OUR SEASON!

First we want to thank everyone who came out to our ACC Sendoff performance. We were so thrilled to see so many people come out and fill the stands to support these hard working kids. It is great to perform out of the competition setting and share the field with our family and friends for lots of pictures. Seeing all of the proud parents and family members together on the field with their WDMB member is special. This has become one of our newest and best traditions.  

Next, we stormed into HersheyPark Stadium for the Tournament of Bands, Atlantic Coast Championships. The WDMB truly put on the show of the season and earned the score of 96.90, 2ND PLACE and the award for BEST MUSIC! We are so proud of what we have accomplished this season. Thank you to everyone who made it to Hershey to support us. You are always the wind beneath our eagle wings!

Now what?

Tonight, we will have our November Band Parents meeting at 8pm. Please come out if you can as we begin to turn the page and look ahead to our very bright future!

FINAL EVENTS
We have 2 final events to round our this amazing season:

• Tuesday, 11/14 - WD Middle School performance
• Saturday, 12/2 - Salem & West Cape May Christmas Parades

MIDDLE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

• All members will report directly to WDMS by 7:15am.
• 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.
• WDHS students will return to WDHS by bus 10:45am.
• GCIT students will need to provide their own transportation after.

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SCHEDULE MODIFICATION
Due to having several members away on vacation this week, we are shuffling an few things around. This week's scheduled band pictures and recording rehearsal will be moved to next week, 11/15. This will allow all of our members to be including in these important events.  The rehearsal originally scheduled for this Wednesday will now be moved to Tuesday, 11/21. As always our SCHEDULE PAGE has all of the up-to-date info.

CHRISTMAS PARADES INFO
=> 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. 

IMPORTANT!
We 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 end of season recognitions or 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 :)
Signups are now open for students interested in being a part of the 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.  This is a competitive group and subject to audition criteria. Join us for our informational meeting on Thursday, 11/16 - 7pm - WDHS Band room
​Click the button below to signup for information.

Our final schedule of events:

Monday, 11/6 - Band Parents Meeting 8pm

Tuesday, 11/14 - Middle School Performance
    7:15am - Student report to WDMS
    8:10am - Assembly 1
    8:55am - Assembly 2
    9:45am - Load
    10:30am - Dismissed from WDMS

Wednesday, 11/15 - Band Pictures & Recording Rehearsal

Thursday, 11/16 - Winterguard Interest Meeting 7pm - WDHS Band Room

Tuesday, 11/21 - Parade Rehearsal #1 6p-9p

Wednesday, 11/29 - Parade Rehearsal #2 6p-9p

Saturday, 12/2 - 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
  10:00pm – Dismissed

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

Congratulations to the WDMB for their 2nd place finish at the 2023 NJ State Championships. The WDMB earned their best score of the season with 96.00! This is the 2nd highest score of the 75 bands who competed in state championships! Thank you to everyone who made it out to Barnegat HS to cheer us on. The WD crowd was loud and proud!!! We are so proud of our band and band parents.
 
This week is the final push of the season. We are still working to max out The Machine and push it to its peak. Attendance is a must.
 
FINAL FOOTBALL GAME OF THE SEASON
This Thursday our WD Football team will host Egg Harbor Twp. for the final game of the season. We are always proud to support and stand with our fellow eagles. Kickoff will be at 6:00pm and our halftime performance will be around 7:10pm-7:15pm.
 
​ACC SEND-OFF PERFORMANCE
At the conclusion of Saturday’s rehearsal, we want to present our full program to our family & friends one last time before we head into Hershey.  This is a great time for anyone who cannot make it to Hershey to come see our 2023 production one more time. Please come to the stadium @1:00pm and cheer these kids on!  All are invited!
 
ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS
Heading into Hershey, the WDMB is ranked #2. Everyone is pushing hard to prepare for the final showdown. We have awesome competitors, and we want to wish everyone the very best and good skills in Hershey.
 
ACC TICKETS
ACC tickets are now available from Mr. Kershaw.
Adults $23 ($28 at the Gate)
Students/Senior Citizens $18 ($23 at the Gate)
Only cash is accepted & exact change is always appreciated! :)
 
ACC FAN BUS
A few seats are still available to ride in comfort and style to Hershey. Save from gas, tolls and parking fees. The final seats are first come, first served. $38pp
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-45401759-accs#/
 
BAND PICTURES – 11/8
Individual and Group WDMB pictures will be taken next Wednesday, 11/8 6p-7p. Students will need their full uniform for pictures. We will change then rehearse immediately following. PICTURE ORDER FORM
 
Here is our ACCs Week Schedule:
 
Mon. 10/30 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 10/31 – Happy Halloween – Nothing Scheduled
 
Wed. 11/1 – ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 11/2 – FB (H) Egg Harbor
4:30pm - Report
5:30pm - Move to stadium.
5:55pm - National Anthem
6:00pm - Game Begins
7:10pm - WDMB Halftime Performance!
8:30pm - Game ends
9:00pm – Dismissed.  
 
Fri. 11/3 – ACC Rehearsal 5p-8:30p
 
Sat. 11/4 – ACC REHEARSAL & COMMUNITY SENDOFF PERFORMANCE
9:00am – Rehearsal begins.
12:15pm – Rehearsal ends/snack.
1:00pm - COMMUNITY SENDOFF PERFORMANCE
1:30pm – Photo Frenzy with Family & Friends on the Field
1:45pm – Load Equipment
2:30pm - Dismissed
 
Sun. 11/5 – Atlantic Coast Championships @Herseypark Stadium
6:00am – Walk-through Rehearsal begins.
7:00am - Rehearsal Ends/Load
7:15am - Load Coach Buses
7:45am - Depart WDHS for Hershey, PA
10:00am - Arrive at Hershey Park Stadium
10:45am - Lunch
11:15am - Dress
11:45pm - Warm-ups begin.
1:45pm - WDHS Performs
2:45pm - Awards
4:15pm - Depart for WDHS
6:15pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
6:45pm – Dismissed

​​Mon. 11/6 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 11/7 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Wed. 11/8 – Band Pictures & Recording Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 11/9 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Fri. 11/10 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Sat. 11/11 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Sun. 11/12 – Nothing Scheduled