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

"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.

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

WE DID IT! This was a jam-packed weekend and the WDMB & Band Parents came through brighter than the Northern lights! The Alumni Mixer, Friday Night Football Concessions, Saturday Home Show, and Sunday's competition at Deptford HS were all amazing successes. THANK YOU does not express the true gratitude to everyone who contributed to any/all of these events. Great support mixed with great weather gave us great outcomes!

The WDMB had 3 amazing performances this weekend. Home football, Home Show (93.70) & Deptford TOB (94.30). After 3 strong performances, the WDMB is now sitting firmly on top of group II open class. Our score of 94.30 put the WDMB ranked #2 out of 151 bands in TOB. We are so proud of the passion our performers have to our program. They have really grown into a strong, cohesive unit and know how to sell this show.

At this point, we have completed 14 weeks of WDMB and are down to tour final 3 weeks of competitions. The next 3 weeks are our culminating performances as we drive through 3 rounds of championships.
Region I Championship - Sunday, 10/20
NJ State Championships - Saturday, 10/26
Atlantic Coast Championships (ACC's) - Saturday, 11/2

This week we have our Regional Championships at Eastern Regional HS. The WDMB is scheduled to perform at 5pm. This will be our closest show location so let's load the cars and get as many supporters to Eastern as we can. The score from this show will be used as our seed score for the ACC's. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday.
Adults $15
Students & Senior Citizens $10

REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEK SCHEDULE
Mon. 10/14 – Nothing Scheduled
Tue. 10/15 - Rehearsal 6p-9p
Wed. 10/16 -  Rehearsal 6p-9p
Thu. 10/17 -  Rehearsal 6p-9p
Fri. 10/18 - Football (H) Paulsboro 
     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. 10/19 – Regional Championships Rehearsal
    9:00am - Rehearsal Begins
    12:00pm - Rehearsal Ends
Sun. 10/20 - TOB Regional Championships @Eastern - Full Lineup
1401 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
    9:30am - Rehearsal Begins
    12:30pm - Rehearsal Ends/Load
    12:45pm - Lunch (provided)
    2:35pm - Depart for Eastern Reg HS
    3:00pm - Arrive at Eastern Reg HS
    5:00pm - WDHS Performs
    6:00pm - Awards
    7:00pm - Depart for WDHS
    7:25pm - Arrive at WDHS/unload
​    8:00pm - Dismissed

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 - Nothing Scheduled

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
TBD - WDHS Performs
7:30pm - Awards
9:15pm - Depart for WDHS
11:15pm - Arrive at WDHS/Unload
11:45pm – Dismissed
Sun. 10/27 - Nothing Scheduled

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