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Here you will find all of the lastest details on our Marching Eagles including Mr. Kershaw's weekly emails.

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THANK YOU

10/31/2024

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Before we journey into our final competition of the season, we wanted to send a message of appreciation to everyone who has helped us along the way. There are so many people who give their time, energy, and care to support these amazing kids. Your contributions expand the experience we provide and help us reach the highest levels of accomplishment.

PARENTS - Thank you to all the parents! Drop offs and pick ups throughout the season are full commitment alone. Our band season has an impact on everyone’s lives, but we know it is all worth it. Good news! They are all yours again next week! That bedroom is getting cleaned!
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PIT CREW – Thank you to John Phillips and all the people who come out each week to help build and maintain our props, carts and equipment. This group makes sure our equipment gets to and from performances without a scratch. They also stage our props and make sure we get on and off the performance field in a timely manner.

BAND PARENTS BOARD – Thank you for supporting all our events to the highest level. With Home Show, weekly football concessions, 50th Home Show Alumni Event and weekly competition meals and snacks, this group keeps us organized and well provided for. Thank you for putting so much into making the WDMB Parents Organization the gold standard of support groups at WDHS.

CONCESSION STAND - Thank you to everyone who has helped grill, fry, bake, pour, flip, sort, stack, wrap, serve, and every other needed task needed to operate the concession stand. There is a special level of pride our parents put into this operation. The time and energy is appreciated by the entire community.

DRIVERS - Thank you to the volunteers who come out to make sure our fleet of trucks and trailers get to our destinations safely. Box trucks, the band trailer, landscape trailers and other support vehicles are moving every week.

FAMILY & FRIENDS – Thank you to everyone who has come out and cheered us on at our performances. Many times, even football games feel like competitions with the amount of support in the stands. Thank you for driving the miles. Your cheers make a difference, and the kids really stand taller and shine brighter hearing your support.

BAND STAFF - Thank you to our hard working band staff who are tirelessly working with our students each and every rehearsal. We are blessed to have such dedicated, long-serving staff members motivating our students. They are truly a remarkable group of high quality educators.
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WDMB Update 10-28-2024

10/28/2024

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CONGRATULATIONS WDMB!
2024 Tournament of Bands, Group 2, NJ State Champions!
1st Place 96.40 Best Music

This past Saturday was an amazing day. The WDMB captured the 2024 Group II, Open Class TOB NJ State Championship! With a score of 96.40, the WDMB took first place in Group II and was the 2nd highest scoring band across all groups who attended the contest (51 bands). The WDMB also took the award for Best Overall Music. It was an exciting event and a great way to launch into ACC's week.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND NIGHT

Friday's Middle school band night was a HUGE success! We opened our doors and met 20+ WDMS students interested in being a part of the 2025 WDMB. We had students interested in all areas including percussion, woodwinds, brass, and color guard all come out to join us. A good time was had by all and the future is VERY BRIGHT!

LOOKING AHEAD...
From our first rehearsals in July until now, it all comes down to one final performance.  This group has grown into an amazing performance ensemble.  Supportive team work and the constant pursuit of excellence has driven this group of young performers to the highest level of excellence. They are proof that together WE can do anything!

This is the week we've been working so hard towards!  Its going to be an incredible week as we work to max out our 2024 program and show everyone to MADNESS IN THE MOONLIGHT one last time. We have an altered rehearsal schedule this week due to Halloween falling on Thursday.

​ACC SEND-OFF PERFORMANCE
At the conclusion of Friday's rehearsal, we want to present our full program to our family & friends one last time before we head into Hershey.  This is great time for anyone who cannot make it to Hershey to come see our 2024 production one more time. Please come to the stadium @8:30pm and cheer these kids on!  All are invited!
BTW - ACCs will be the final performance of this production!

ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS
Heading into Hershey the WDMB is ranked #1, and everyone is pushing hard preparing 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)
Children 5 & under are free.
Only cash is accepted & exact change is always appreciated! :) 

ACCs PARENTS BUS
The cost is $44 per seat
Signup & info here => https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-48924973-accs  

HERSHEYPARK STADIUM INFO
General ACC at Hershey Stadium Info from TOB => http://www.njatob.org/events/tournament-of-bands/accs-at-hershey 

ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK SCHEDULE
Mon. 10/28
 – Nothing Scheduled

Tue. 10/29 - ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p

Wed. 10/30 -  ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p

Thu. 10/31 -  Happy Halloween - Nothing Scheduled

Fri. 11/1 - ACC Rehearsal & Sendoff Performance
    5:00pm-8:00pm Rehearsal
    8:30pm Sendoff Performance
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Sat. 11/2 – Atlantic Coast Championship at Hershey Park Stadium
9:00am - Rehearsal begins
11:00am - Rehearsal Ends/Load
12:00pm - Load Coach Buses
12:30pm - Depart WDHS for Hershey, PA
3:00pm - Arrive at Hershey Park Stadium
3:45pm - Lunch
4:15pm - Dress
4:45pm - Warm-ups begin
6:45pm - WDHS Performs
7:30pm - Awards
9:15pm - Depart for WDHS
11:15pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
11:45pm – Dismissed

Sun. 11/3 - Nothing Scheduled

Mon. 11/4 – Nothing Scheduled

Tue. 11/5 - Nothing Scheduled

Wed. 11/6 -  Nothing Scheduled

Wed. 11/7 -  Nothing Scheduled

Fri. 11/8 - Possible FB Playoff TBD

Sat. 11/9 – Nothing Scheduled​

Sun. 11/10 - Nothing Scheduled
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WDMB Update 10-21-2024

10/21/2024

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CONGRATULATIONS WDMB!
2024 Tournament of Bands, ​Region I Grand Champions
2024 Tournament of Bands, Region I, Group 2, Open Class Champions!
96.10 Best Music, Best Visual & Best Color Guard!

"Madness in the Moonlight" captured more than just our imaginations; it captured a South Jersey Championship! This past Sunday, the WDMB won their 15th Region I Championship with a score of 96.10. This was the highest score in the entire Tournament of Bands' regional championships which included 123 bands. We are so proud of our students and staff. They have truly brought a very special program alive this year. Thank you to everyone who made it out to cheer us on!

WDMB MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT - This Friday night we will be welcoming 7th & 8th grade WDMS students who are interested in being a part of the WDMB next year. Students are invited to come out and shadow us during the football game and get a peek behind the curtain on what being a member of the WDMB is all about. Students can sign up here: WDMB MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT
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NJ STATES - ​This week we are very excited for the NJ State Championships at Barnegat HS. The WDMB will be facing 5 other Group II Open Class Bands. WD performs at 3:35pm.
Tickets are $15.00 for Adults & $10.00 for Students/Seniors. All Ticket Sales will be at the gate.
All Tickets/Concessions Purchases are CASH ONLY.

HOMECOMING DANCE - About 50% of the WDMB are attending the homecoming dance. Students attending the homecoming dance will be departing Barnegat asap. We will have 2 buses returning students to WDHS. Once they are rolling, we will send out a remind to announce their arrival time. 

WDMB TRUNK-OR-TREAT – 10/27 6p-8p
This event is not a public event nor is it a fundraising event. It is just to bring some smiles to faces and time to hang out without the pressure of a competition or a rehearsal with our High School Band Students and to build the bridge between the High School Band and Middle School Band stronger. All WDHS & WDMB band students are invited.
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NJ STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK SCHEDULE
Mon. 10/21 – Nothing Scheduled
Tue. 10/22 - Rehearsal 6p-9p
Wed. 10/23 -  Rehearsal 6p-9p
Thu. 10/24 -  Rehearsal 6p-9p
Fri. 10/25 - Football (H) Overbrook & Middle School Band Night
     5:00pm - Report
     6:30pm - Move to stadium
     6:40pm - Away Team Band - Pregame performance?
     6:55pm - National Anthem by WDMB
     7:00pm - Game Begins
     8:10pm - WDMB Halftime performance!
     9:30pm - Game ends
     9:45pm – Dismissed​
Sat. 10/26 – NJ State Championships at 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
    10:30pm – Rehearsal ends/load
    11:00pm – Lunch/snack (provided)
    12:00pm - Depart for Barnegat HS
    1:30pm - Arrive at Barnegat HS
    3:35pm - WDMB Performs
        
Homecoming attendees will depart asap, arriving home @5:30pm
    6:45pm - Awards
    7:45pm - Depart for WDHS
    9:15pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
    9:45pm - Dismissed
Sun. 10/27 - – WD BAND TRUNK OR TREAT 6p-8p

ATLANTIC COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK SCHEDULE
Mon. 10/28
 – Nothing Scheduled
Tue. 10/29 - ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p
Wed. 10/30 -  ACC Rehearsal 6p-9p
Thu. 10/31 -  Happy Halloween
Fri. 11/1 - ACC Rehearsal & Sendoff Performance 5p-9p
Sat. 11/2 – Atlantic Coast Championship at Hershey Park Stadium
9:00am - Rehearsal begins
11:00am - Rehearsal Ends/Load
12:00pm - Load Coach Buses
12:30pm - Depart WDHS for Hershey, PA
3:00pm - Arrive at Hershey Park Stadium
3:45pm - Lunch
4:15pm - Dress
4:45pm - Warm-ups begin
6:45pm - WDHS Performs
7:30pm - Awards
9:15pm - Depart for WDHS
11:15pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
11:45pm – Dismissed
Sun. 11/3 - Nothing Scheduled
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