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WDMB - WEEK 5 - BRICK MEMORIAL TOB

9/24/2018

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PictureCurrent Group 2 Open Rankings
And we are off and Rockin'!

Competition Results:
1st - WDMB 84.15
2nd - Egg Harbor 83.10
3rd - Deptford 82.20
4th - Williamstown 78.85

We think we have a hit on our hands!  The WDMB debuted their 2018 production this past weekend to rave reviews! We are so proud of our first performance and we know the best is yet to come!  So much more to come!

We need to thank all of the Band Parents who have been out every night working on our props.  This has been a massive project.  They look spectacular and we couldn't have done it with out you!

This week we do not have an upcoming FB game so we are on an altered schedule. 
This schedule will allow us to maximize field time for all sections as we complete our program.
Tues: Everyone 6p-9p
Wed: Winds & Guard only 6p-9p
Thu: Drumline & Pit only 6p-9p
Fri: Everyone 5p-9p

Tour shirt orders are due this Friday, 9/28.  Order forms are available in the front of the band room.  $15/shirt

Saturday we will be traveling up to Brick Memorial High School and we are going head to head with Williamsport HS from PA.  They are a strong competitor and we look forward to seeing them.  More importantly, we are looking forward to presenting our full program this week!

Brick Memorial HS
Adults $10 (available from Mr. Kershaw)
Students/Seniors $8 (available at the gate)

Brick Memorial High School
2001 Lanes Mill Rd 
Brick, NJ 08724

On Sunday we will have our rescheduled performance at the WD Amazon Facility.  We will follow all details as originally planned.  Let's hope for no rain this week!


​Here is this week’s schedule:

Monday, 9/24 - Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday, 9/25 - Rehearsal 6pm-9pm - Full Ensemble

Wednesday, 9/26 - Rehearsal 6pm-9pm - WINDS & COLOR GUARD ONLY

Thursday, 9/27 -  Rehearsal 6pm-9pm - ALL PERCUSSION ONLY

Friday, 9/28 – Rehearsal 5pm-9pm - Full Ensemble

Saturday, 9/29 - Brick Memorial TOB
12:30p - Rehearsal Begins
4:00p - Rehearsal Ends/Meal (provided)
6:00p - Depart for Brick Memorial HS
7:30p - Arrive at Brick Memorial HS
9:45p - WDHS Performs
10:30p - Awards
11:30p - Depart for WDHS
1:00a - Arrive at WDHS, truck stays loaded
1:15a - Dismissed

Sunday, 9/30 - Amazon Performance
10:00am  - Report at WDHS
10:20am - Depart for Amazon
10:30am - Arrive at Amazon/unload
11:00am - Warmup
11:30am - Perform
12:00pm - Performance ends/load
12:30pm - Depart for WDHS
12:40pm - Arrive WDHS/Unload at HS
1:00pm - Dismissed



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Amazon Performance Details

9/21/2018

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This Sunday the WDMB will be performing at the new Amazon Facility in WD.  All members will be performing!  Winds, Percussion, Color Guard!  We will bring the entire ensemble. All pit & color guard equipment.

We will wear our alternate uniform attire for this performance.

Schedule:
Sunday, 9/23

10:00am  - Report at WDHS
10:20am - Depart for Amazon
10:30am - Arrive at Amazon/unload
11:00am - Warmup
11:30am - Perform
12:00pm - Performance ends/load
12:30pm - Depart for WDHS
12:40pm - Arrive WDHS/Unload at HS
1:00pm - Dismissed.

This will be a very unique performance opportunity for us!

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WDMB - WEEK 4 - FB, TOB OPENING, AMAZON

9/17/2018

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Its another week of learning and getting better!  This past week the musicians completed the show's drill; our prop team completed our 2 moving stages and our color guard got fitting into their show costumes.  We can't wait to hit the competition field this upcoming week!

Thank you to all of our incredible band parents who worked so hard preparing and working the concession stand.  So many hands make that operation a success.  Thank you to all who have contributed your time & efforts.

This week we head out into competition and we will be ready!  This week we will be working on making our show shine brighter.  We work to stand a little taller.  Play our music with more confidence.  Spin our equipment with more strength and control.  Its going to be a great week.

2018 WDMB Tour Shirt Orders:  Orders for this year's "DISTORTED" tour shirt will be taken through Friday, 9/28.  Order forms are in the front of the band room or Click here: Tour Shirt Order Form

Football this week!  The WD football team is hosting Sterling HS this upcoming Friday.  We have a similar schedule as this past week reporting at 5pm.  

Competition! OK, here we go!!!  First competition is this weekend!.  The show site is about a 25 minute drive from WDHS.  This show is hosted by the Collingswood Band but is being held at Washington Twp HS.  This show is very close and we hope to fill the stands with WD supporters!  We will be competing against 3 other Group II, Open Class bands.  WD Performs at 7:15pm.  Be sure to come out and make some noise for the WDMB!

Competition Tickets!  Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for Students/Seniors.  Only adult tickets are available from Mr. Kershaw.  Students/Seniors tickets are available at the gate at the show.  Be sure to purchase your adult tickets from Mr. Kershaw. We keep the proceeds from the adult tickets we sell.  Only cash is accepted for all ticket sales.

Uniforms!  We will be in full uniform for all performances this weekend (football, competition & Amazon).  

Band members will be in full uniform.
This includes:
  • Band Jacket (provided)
  • Band Pants (provided)
  • Shako/hat (provided)
  • Black Band shoes (purchased)
  • Black dress socks (no short/no-show socks)
  • Gym shorts & black t-shirt for under the uniform.  
Note: Pants should never be worn under the band pants.

=> Color guard staff have already discussed what undergarments are needed for color guard uniforms.  

Amazon Performance!  We will be playing at the Amazon facility this upcoming Sunday.  We are still awaiting the final schedule of events but we will be performing around 12noon.  We do have a call with the Amazon coordinator this afternoon where we will be able to lock in all details.

Here is this week's schedule:


Competition School Address:
Washington Township High School 
529 Hurffville - Cross Keys Rd 
Sewell, NJ 08080


Monday, 9/17 - Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday, 9/18 - Rehearsal 6pm-9pm

Wednesday, 9/19 - Rehearsal 6pm-9pm

Thursday, 9/20 - Rehearsal 6pm-9pm
 - Color Guard 5pm w/Kershaw - Part IV Drill

Friday, 9/21 - FB Performance (H) Sterling HS
5:00pm -  Report
6:30pm - Move to stadium
6:40pm - Sterling Band-Pregame performance
6:55pm - National Anthem
7:00pm -  Game Begins
8:10pm  - WDMB Halftime performance!
9:30pm  - Game ends/Load
9:45pm - Dismissed


Saturday, 9/22 - Collingswood TOB at Washington Twp. HS
Collingswood TOB Competition Schedule: Full Lineup
11:00a - Rehearsal Begins
2:45p - Rehearsal Ends/Load
3:15p - Dinner (provided by BP's)
4:45p - Depart for Washington Twp HS
5:15p - Arrive at Washington Twp HS
7:15p - WDHS Performs
9:30p - Awards
10:30p - Depart for WDHS
11:00p - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
11:20p - Dismissed


Sunday, 9/23 - Amazon Performance
Location: 240 Mantua Grove Rd, West Deptford, NJ 08066
Tentative timeframe: 10:30am-1pm 
- Details TBD



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