This week marks the end our what has been another incredible chapter in the WDMB history book.  This season has truly been and groundbreaking endeavor that each member should be very proud to have been a part.  

This week we will have one rehearsal to finish preparing for the upcoming parades.  On Saturday we have 2 parades!  These are great community parades and we have a lot of fun participating in them.  Students should think about and prepare for the cold evening weather and "layer up" under their uniforms.  

=> On Saturday, 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.  
=> Students will need a red & white Santa hat for the parades.  We will be using these in place of our uniform hats. 

On Sunday we will be heading to Rowan to support our football team.  We will be traveling as a pep band only.  Band members are reminded to bring their band caps in lieu of their shakos.

After the football game we will be collecting ALL UNIFORMS!  See below for uniform collection details.

Salem Parade Info for Spectators:
Salem parade begins at 11am
Review Stand is at Market & Broadway (Rt.49)
Link to Google Map: Salem Parade Route
Map Image: Map
 
West Cape May Parade Info for Spectators:
West Cape May Parade begins at 5pm
Review stand is on Perry Street.
Link to Google Map:  WCM Parade Route 
Map Image: Map

Monday 11/28 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/29 - Nothing Scheduled

Wednesday 11/30 - WDMB Parade Rehearsal 6p-9p

Thursday 12/1 -  Nothing Scheduled

Friday, 12/2– Nothing Scheduled

Saturday, 12/3 - 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
9:50pm – Dismissed

Sunday, 12/4 - Football Game (H) Rowan University 
Students  will need the following:
- Full Uniform with band caps
9:00am - Report/Load buses
9:15am - Depart for Rowan University
9:40am - Arrive at Rowan University
11:00am - Game starts
1:30pm - Game ends
1:45pm - Depart for WDHS
2:15pm - Arrive at WDHS, Unload at HS
2:30pm - Uniform Collection begins
3:00pm - Uniform Collection is complete
3:30pm - Dismissed

After the football game we will be collecting and storing all equipment.

COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS
ALTERNATE UNIFORM POLO SHIRTS
=> Please return your freshly washed polo shirt in a Ziploc freezer bag with your name written on it.

FULL UNIFORM 
=> After we return from the football game we will be collecting all uniforms.   All Uniforms will be inspected for all assigned parts & any possible damage.
=> All band uniforms must be return on the two provided band hangers. One for Jacket, one for pants.

EQUIPMENT COLLECTION & STORAGE
=> All Color Guard Equipment will be sorted and stored after the football game.
=> All Drumline Equipment will be cleaned, cased and stored after the football game.
=> All Front Ensemble Equipment will be cleaned, cased and stored after the football game.
=> Marching Band Officers should plan to stay to assist in helping with the collection and tear down of all marching band equipment.  

2016 WDMB SEASON COMPLETE!!!

Monday 11/21 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/22 -  WD Middle School Performance - Permission Form
The WDMB is traveling to the middle school. We will be performing two assemblies.
=> Percussion students are asked to report directly to the MS by 7:15am.
=> All HS winds and color guard are to report to the HS at 7:00am.  Students will then change into full uniform, load on buses and be on our way by 7:30am.
=> All MS winds and color guard are to report to the MS in full uniform at 7:30am.
=> GCIT students are to report to the MS in full uniform at 7:30am. 

Wednesday 11/23 -  Nothing Scheduled

Thursday 11/24 -  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Friday, 11/25 - Football (H) Paulsboro
5:00pm – Report
6:40pm - Move to Stadium
7:00pm – Game starts
9:30pm – Game ends
9:45pm – Dismissed

=> On Saturday, 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.  
=> Students will need a red & white Santa hat for the parades.  We will be using these in place of our uniform hats. 

Salem Parade Info for Spectators:
Salem parade begins at 11am
Review Stand is at Market & Broadway (Rt.49)
Link to Google Map: Salem Parade Route
Map Image: Map
 
West Cape May Parade Info for Spectators:
West Cape May Parade begins at 5pm
Review stand is on Perry Street.
Link to Google Map:  WCM Parade Route 
Map Image: Map

Monday 11/28 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/29 - Nothing Scheduled

Wednesday 11/30 - WDMB Parade Rehearsal 6p-9p

Thursday 12/1 -  Nothing Scheduled

Friday, 12/2– Nothing Scheduled

Saturday, 12/3 - 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
9:50pm – Dismissed

Sunday, 12/4 - Football Game (H) Rowan University 
9:00am - Report/Load buses
9:15am - Depart for Rowan University
9:40am - Arrive at Rowan University
11:00am - Game starts
1:30pm - Game ends
1:45pm - Depart for WDHS
2:15pm - Arrive at WDHS, Unload at HS
2:30pm - Uniform Collection begins
3:00pm - Uniform Collection is complete
3:30pm - Dismissed

After the football game we will be collecting and storing all equipment.

COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS
ALTERNATE UNIFORM POLO SHIRTS
=> Please return your freshly washed polo shirt in a Ziploc freezer bag with your name written on it.

FULL UNIFORM 
=> After we return from the football game we will be collecting all uniforms.   All Uniforms will be inspected for all assigned parts & any possible damage.
=> All band uniforms must be return on the two provided band hangers. One for Jacket, one for pants.

EQUIPMENT COLLECTION & STORAGE
=> All Color Guard Equipment will be sorted and stored after the football game.
=> All Drumline Equipment will be cleaned, cased and stored after the football game.
=> All Front Ensemble Equipment will be cleaned, cased and stored after the football game.
=> Marching Band Officers should plan to stay to assist in helping with the collection and tear down of all marching band equipment.  

2016 WDMB SEASON COMPLETE!!!

CONGRATULATIONS WDMB!
2016 Tournament of Bands, Group 2, Open Class Atlantic Coast Champions!
Best Music, Best Visual, Best Woodwinds, Best Brass

ACC Trivia:

• West Deptford is now one of only 3 bands to win 7 consecutive ACC titles!

   1. West Deptford (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
   2. Middle Twp. (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)
   3. Lake-Lehman (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992)

• No band has won 8..........................yet. ;)

Season milestones:

• The WDMB finished their second consecutive undefeated season!  (2015 & 2016)
• Our ACC score of 97.90 is the second highest score ever received by the WDMB. (Second to 2015's 98.65)  
• Our percussion section finished with a WDMB record high placement of 2nd place!  
• Our color guard placed 2nd overall.

There are so many thank yous to go around...

=> Thank you to our band dads and alumni band dads who came out week after week to move our props and equipment!   

=> Thank you to the MacAdams family for making all arrangements for our rental truck all season!

=> Thank you to everyone who went to Hershey to cheer us on!

=> Thank you to WDBP Board for organizing the parents bus and tailgate dinner in Hershey!

=> Thank you to all of our impromptu prop holders! We never would have been able to use the props without you! 

=> I would like to thank our incredibly talented staff.  Some staff members drive OVER AN HOUR each way for rehearsals!  Each year our staff grows.  They are so committed to giving the kids the tools they need to succeed.  Our staff is extremely caring, talented and committed to the program.  They almost make me obsolete!  So, to all of our WDMB staff, THANK YOU!!!!!!!

IMPORTANT!
Looking ahead, there are still 5 possible football games and the West Cape May Christmas parade 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 performance obligations will not receive any band awards/honors.  This is not  the time for students to disappear.  The full band has obligations and just because they are “only football games” students are not to schedule other events or create conflicts. Every performance is important and every member is obligated to be in attendance!

This week we have only one event, FB on Friday.  Next Thursday, 11/10,  the band will be making audio recordings of the field show.  Color guard will begin preparations for the Christmas parades.

Friday we have football at Collingswood HS  The WDMB will be performing pregame.

Here is this & next week's schedule:

Monday 10/30 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/1 -  Nothing Scheduled

Wednesday 11/2 -  Nothing Scheduled

Thursday 11/3 -  Nothing Scheduled

Friday, 11/4– Football Game (A) Collingswood
4:30pm – Report
5:00pm – Depart for Collingswood
5:20pm – Arrive at Collingswood
6:40pm – Pregame Performance
7:00pm – Game starts
9:30pm – Game ends
9:45pm – Depart for WDHS
10:05pm – Arrive at WDHS/Unload at HS

Saturday 11/5 -  Nothing Scheduled

Sunday 11/6 -  Nothing Scheduled

Monday 11/7 -  Nothing Scheduled

Tuesday 11/8 -  Nothing Scheduled

Wednesday 11/9 -  Nothing Scheduled

Thursday 11/10 -  Recording Rehearsal 6p-8p

Friday, 11/11– Playoff Football Game TBD
  => Schedule TBD