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

CONGRATULATIONS WDMB!
2nd PLACE at the 2023 SJ Region I Championships!

We are so proud of what this group is accomplishing. They are truly elite performers. Our score of 95.60 makes the WDMB the 2nd highest score out of the 126 bands in TOB. That is amazing!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us in the stands and on the field. Windy conditions continue to follow us everywhere, but our amazing staff and volunteers helped us steady The Machine gears. 

Looking forward, we are down to our final 2 weeks of competition. This week we head into the NJ State championships. Next week we roll into Hershey, Pennsylvania for the TOB Atlantic Coast Championships (ACCs).

This week we have another opportunity to go head to head with several great competitors. We are working hard to close the gaps and make THE MACHINE as strong as possible. Every rehearsal is critical as we fine tune and dial in the final details of our show. Thank you for making sure your child with on time and prepared for every event.

REMAINING FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Our Football team qualified for a regional playoff bracket. This was made known to us on Monday. Thank you for being flexible with the rescheduled information for this Thursday. We will be sure to get back home after the game asap. We are very aware of the time with this event and we will depart the game to stay on schedule, if needed.

Depending on the outcome of this week's game we MAY have a football event next Thursday, 11/2. We will pass along the info as soon as it lands.

NJ STATES AT BARNEGAT HIGH SCHOOL
We know this is a hike, but we will make it worth it. 
General Spectator Parking will take place at the Barnegat High School Main Parking Lot 
180 Bengal Blvd. Barnegat, NJ. 08005) 
Tickets are only available at the gate: $15 Adults - $10 Students & Senior Citizens

WD BAND TRUNK OR TREAT
Our Annual Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday, October 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the WDHS Horseshoe Parking Lot.  If you are interested in decorating a car and handing out treats, please respond using the Sign Up Genius Link Below.  If your band member is interested in participating, please use the link below to RSVP as well.  As in the past, we are extending the invitation to members of the WDMS Band as well.  We hope to see you there.

Trunk or Treat Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-45360306-trunk

Here is our upcoming schedule of events:

Mon. 10/23 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 10/24 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Wed. 10/25 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 10/26 – FB (A) Delran HS
    ***Pep Band Only***
    4:30pm - Report/Load
    4:45pm - Depart for Delran HS    
    5:30pm - Move to stadium.
    6:00pm - Game Begins    
    8:30pm - Game ends
    8:45pm – Depart for WDHS
    9:30pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    9:40pm - Dismissed
 
Fri. 10/27 – Rehearsal 5p-8:30p
 
Sat. 10/28 – NJ State Championships @Barnegat HS
Stadium Address: 180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat, NJ 08005
Tickets: $15 Adults & $10 Students & Senior Citizens (Tickets are only available at the gate)
Complete Show Schedule: Click Here
    9:00am - Rehearsal Begins
    11:00pm – Rehearsal ends/load
    11:30pm – Lunch/snack (provided)
    1:30pm - Depart for Barnegat HS
    3:00pm - Arrive at Barnegat HS
    5:00pm - WDMB Performs
    7:00pm - Awards
    8:00pm - Depart for WDHS
    9:30pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    9:45pm - Dismissed
 
Sun. 10/29 – WD Band Trunk or Treat 6p-8p

Mon. 10/30 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 10/31 – Happy Halloween – Nothing Scheduled
 
Wed. 11/1 – ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 11/2 – Possible Football (H) or ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p  
 
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 Trucks
    2:15pm - 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

Another amazing week of the WDMB is in the books. Our Home Show was postponed due to rain. The WDMB placed 2nd at the Deptford TOB show and won the awards for best percussion and best color guard. The WDMB Home Show hit the field on Monday night and we gave 12 bands a great stage to display their talents.

HOME SHOW
THANK YOU! The WDMB works very hard and the West Deptford Band Parents do too. Thank you to everyone for rearranging schedules and finding the time to make the rain date Home Show happen. With out the parents, this is not possible. It was wonderful to give our seniors their final Home Show and remain dry. We also want to put a shout out to Mrs. Patty Watts and the WDBP Board for organizing 2 shows, one on Saturday and one on Monday. Thank you to all of our alumni and alumni parents for pitching in where they could.

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS SUNDAY
On Sunday, we will be traveling to Eastern Regional HS for the Tournament of Bands - SJ Regional Championships.  WD is the #2 seed going into championships but will perform last in our group as defending champions.  WD is working towards their 15th SJ Region I Championship.  Results from this weekend determines final rankings going into the Atlantic Coast Championships (ACC's).  

We have tickets available for this Sunday's Regional Championships.  
Let's fill the stadium with Green & White!!!
Adults ($15) Available from Mr. Kershaw
Student/Senior Citizens ($10) Available from Mr. Kershaw

Full Championship Show schedule can be found here: Regional Championships Schedule

SCHEDULE UPDATE
Due to our Home Show postponement, we are altering our rehearsal schedule this week. We will move our Tuesday Rehearsal to Thursday. This will allow us to recover and retain our day of rest between weeks.

We have 2 remaining football events:
Sat. 10/21 FB (A) Haddon Heights - Schedule is below
Thu. 10/26 FB (H) Egg Harbor - Schedule is below

Upcoming Schedule:

Mon. 10/16 – Home Show v2.0
    4:00pm - Rehearsal
    5:15pm - Rehearsal ends/Dinner time*/Buddy Bags 
    5:55pm - National Anthem (WDHS Madrigals)
    6:00pm - Show starts
    6:15pm - All band members need to report to the band room & suit up.
    6:45pm - Warmups begin
    8:45pm - WDMB performs
    9:15pm - Awards
    9:30pm - Event ends
    9:45pm - Dismissed
 
Tue. 10/17 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Wed. 10/18 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 10/19 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Fri. 10/20 – Rehearsal 5p-8:30p
 
Sat. 10/21 – FB (A) Haddon Heights
***Pep Band Only***
    9:00am - Report to WDHS/Load
    9:30am - Depart for Haddon Hts. HS
    9:50am - Arrive at Haddon Hts. HS
    11:00am - Game begins
    1:30pm - Game ends/Load
    1:45pm - Depart for WDHS
    2:10pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    2:25pm – Dismissed
 
Sun. 10/22 – TOB REGION 1 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Eastern Regional HS
1401 Laurel Oak Rd
Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
    11:00am - Rehearsal Begins
    2:00pm – Rehearsal ends/load
    2:30pm – Lunch (provided)
    4:20pm - Depart for Eastern HS
    4:45pm - Arrive at Eastern HS
    6:45pm - WDMB Performs
    7:15pm - Awards
    8:15pm - Depart for WDHS
    8:40pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    9:00pm - Dismissed
 
Mon. 10/23 – Nothing Scheduled
 
Tue. 10/24 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Wed. 10/25 – Rehearsal 6p-9p
 
Thu. 10/26 – FB (H) Egg Harbor
    5:00pm - Report
    6:00pm - Move to stadium.
    6:10pm - Away Team Band -Pregame performance?
    6:25pm - National Anthem
    6:30pm - Game Begins
    7:40pm - WDMB Halftime Performance!
    9:00pm - Game ends
    9:15pm – Dismissed.
 
Fri. 10/27 – Rehearsal 5p-8:30p
 
Sat. 10/28 – NJ State Championships @Barnegat HS
Stadium Address: 180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat, NJ 08005
Tickets: $15 Adults & $10 Students & Senior Citizens (Tickets are only available at the gate)
    9:00am - Rehearsal Begins
    11:00pm – Rehearsal ends/load
    11:30pm – Lunch/snack (provided)
    1:30pm - Depart for Barnegat HS
    3:00pm - Arrive at Barnegat HS
    5:00pm - WDMB Performs
    7:00pm - Awards
    8:00pm - Depart for WDHS
    9:30pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    9:45pm - Dismissed
 
Sun. 10/29 – WDMB Trunk or Treat 6p-8p