It was another week of growth for the WDMB. We saw the additions of our rotating props, color guard uniforms and front sideline graphics! We are very happy how our KALEIDOSCOPE program is developing. Thank you to everyone who has been working on these items for us!

On Friday, WD Administration recognized our WDMB seniors and their parents. This is a great tradition of recognizing the student AND parents. Congratulations and thank you for all of your years of participation and service to our program.

On Sunday, the WDMB traveled to Gateway Regional and pulled out am amazing performance in the rain. The WDMB did not flinch. They stood tall and threw down a strong and memorable performance. The WDMB earned the highest score of the contest with a score of 86.95. The WDMB continues to fight on as we head into the final weekend of regular season shows. The WDMB is currently ranked 6th in the Group II, Open Class rankings.

We need to put a huge shoutout to the band parents who were on hand to help us through the rain. Within one minute, we had popup tents over our electronics, covers over our speakers and microphones and plenty of towels to dry off after. THANK YOU!

This week we head into our home show weekend and there is a lot going on...

Tour shirts will be in this week. We will distribute them Thursday after rehearsal.

This upcoming Friday night is WD Middle School Night! Current 7th and 8th grade students are invited to join us during the game and see what the WDMB is all about. Interested student can sign up here: https://www.wdhsmusic.org/ms-night.html

This Saturday, the WDMB hosts 23 HS bands at our 47th Annual “Music in Cadence” TOB Show. The show begins at 2pm and concludes with WDMB at 8:45pm! Volunteers are needed. Please reach out to our Band Parent Officers to get involved. We need you! Full Lineup: https://windi.njatob.org/share/seasons/e2bd7aa7-3563-4b62-8478-5cb454532a3a/competitions/0106a4aa-a420-4cd1-850f-79eb1b40bbdc

On Sunday, we travel to Deptford HS to compete in the final show of the regular season. WDMB performs at 5:30pm. Full Lineup: https://windi.njatob.org/share/seasons/e2bd7aa7-3563-4b62-8478-5cb454532a3a/competitions/264214f0-b1f3-44cf-a148-5b2b23eb1221
 
Here is this week’s schedule:
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Mon. 10/11 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 10/12 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Wed 10/13 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu 10/14 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Friday 10/15 – FB (H) Willingboro – WD MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT
 - 4:00p - Report
 - 5:30p - Move to stadium
 - 5:55p - National Anthem
 - 6:00p - Game Begins
 - 7:15p - WDMB Halftime performance!
 - 8:30p - Game ends/Load
 - 8:45p - Dismissed
 
Sat 10/16 – WDMB HOME SHOW
 - 10:00am - Rehearsal Begins
1:00pm - Rehearsal Ends
1:30pm - Lunch (provided)
2:00pm - Show Begins
6:15pm - Report to Band Room/Dress
6:45pm - Warmups Begin
8:45pm - WDHS Performs
9:15pm - Awards
10:00pm - Dismissed
 
Sun 10/17 – Deptford TOB
10:00am - Rehearsals begins
1:00pm - Rehearsal ends/load
1:15pm - Lunch (provided)
3:10pm - Depart for Deptford HS
3:30pm - Arrive at Deptford HS
5:30pm - WDMB Performs
6:15pm - Awards
6:45pm - Depart for WDHS
7:10pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
7:30pm - Dismissed

The WDMB is getting stronger and stronger! This past Sunday we took the show 2hrs North to Madison HS where our Marching Eagles continued to soar. The band scored 88.45 and was the highest scoring band of the entire show! Congratulations to our Drum Major, Henry Poblete, on received the award for Overall Best Drum Major! It was a great day and we are starting to hit our stride.
 
The WDMB continues to be ranked #1 in Group II, Open Class! We are so proud of these kids. They are working very hard and coming together wonderfully.  This past Sunday's score of 88.45 sets a new week 4 record high for the WDMB. The previous week 4 high score was 88.40 set in 2019.
 
This week's important thank yous...
=> Thank you to the band parents who came in Saturday to add graphics to our field props!
=> Thank you to our truck drivers for hauling our props and equipment to Madison!
=> Thank you to all of the parents who are working behind the scenes preparing for our upcoming home show.
=> Thank you to our hard-working band staff who are tirelessly working with our students each and every rehearsal.
=> Thank you to everyone who came to Madison to cheer us on!  Your cheers inspire us!
 
PARENTS!!! Monday we have our most important parents meeting of the year!  It's our last meeting before our Home Show and we need you!! Please make every effort to come out - 8pm.  Thank you!!!
 
We have much to do and look forward to this week. This week we are working more props into the show. Color guard costumes will finally be in! Look for little additions throughout the show every week.
 
This week we have 2 performances. Home football this Friday and Gateway Regional TOB on Sunday. We really need to fill the stands this week. Gateway will be our most local competition. Please help us get the word out and fill the stands with GREEN & WHITE!
 
Here is this week’s schedule:
 
Mon. 10/4 – Band Parents Meeting 8pm
 
Tue. 10/5 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Wed 10/6 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu 10/7 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Friday 10/8 – FB (H) Cinnaminson – Homecoming Game
Marching Band Senior Parent Appreciation Night
 - 4:00p - Report
 - 5:20p - Move to stadium
 - 5:40p - WDMB Senior Recognition
 - 5:55p - National Anthem
 - 6:00p - Game Begins
 - 7:15p - WDMB Halftime performance!
 - 8:30p - Game ends/Load
 - 8:45p - Dismissed
 
Sat 10/9 – Nothing Scheduled - Homecoming Dance
 
Sun 10/10 – Gateway Regional TOB
 - 9:00a - Rehearsal Begins
 - 11:30a - Rehearsal Ends/Load/Lunch Provided
 - 1:00p - Depart for Gateway HS
 - 1:15p - Arrive at Gateway Regional HS
 - 3:00p - WDHS Performs
 - 4:15p - Awards
 - 5:00p - Depart for WDHS
 - 5:15p - Arrive at WDHS/unload ​
 - 5:45p - Dismissed

What an amazing return to competition!  This past weekend the WDMB returned to competition after a long 692 day off-season. They came back in style and pulled out a FIRST PLACE finish with an opening score of 83.60. This score places the WDMB in the #1 spot for week 3 of the competitive season.
 
Thank you to everyone who came to Pitman and cheered on these great kids.
Thank you to our band parents who fed everyone after the morning’s rehearsal.
Thank you to our drivers for getting us and our equipment to and from Pitman safely.
 
It was a great day and a great way to return to competition. This only the beginning. There is so much more to come!

​Covid note - Everyone is required to be masked when in the HS building.
 
This week we have away football at Sterling HS. We will only be participating as a pep band. Band members will need full uniform minus their shakos. We will be wearing our band caps with our dress unforms.  Color guard will not be attending the game. Color Guard will have rehearsal 5pm-8pm.
This Saturday, Color Guard Staff Member Jessica Beal will be having her long-covid-delayed wedding! Congratulations and Best Wishes for a long and happy marriage to Jessica and her husband Oscar Damminger.
 
On Sunday, the WDMB will be traveling north to the Madison HS TOB show. WDMB performs last at 4pm.
Students will be responsible for bringing their own lunch. Full Show Schedule:  
https://windi.njatob.org/share/seasons/e2bd7aa7-3563-4b62-8478-5cb454532a3a/competitions/f897fae3-a5b9-46cb-aae9-32f064077285
 

Here is this week’s schedule:
 
Mon. 9/27 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 9/28 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Wed 9/29 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu 9/30 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Friday 10/1 – FB (A) Sterling & CG Rehearsal
 - 5p-8p Color Guard Rehearsal
Football (A) Sterling HS
- 5:00PM - Report at WDHS/Load Buses
- 5:30pm - Depart for Sterling HS
- 6:00pm - Arrive at Sterling HS
- 7:00pm - Game Begins
- 9:30pm - Game ends/Load
- 9:45pm - Depart for WDHS
- 10:15pm - Arrive at WDHS
- 10:30pm – Dismissed
 
Sat 10/2 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Sun 10/3 – Madison TOB
- 9:00a - Rehearsal Begins
- 10:45a - Rehearsal Ends/Load
- 11:45a - Depart for Madison HS
- 12:45p - Lunch on bus (student provided)
- 1:45p - Arrive at Madison HS
- 4:00p - WDHS Performs
- 4:45p - Awards
- 5:30p - Depart for WDHS
- 7:30p - Arrive at WDHS/unload ​
- 7:45p - Dismissed