2017 SEASON SUMMARY
=> 2017 TOB, Group II, Atlantic Coast Champions
- 8th Consecutive Atlantic Coast Championship – TOB Record!
=> 7 first place finishes
=> Set 2 new WDHS Record High Scores
- Regional Championships & WDHS Home Show
- 2017 - 95.00 highest regular season score - 209 bands in TOB
- 2016 - 94.20 highest regular season score - 199 bands in TOB
- 2015 - 95.40 highest regular season score - 195 bands in TOB
Tonight the West Deptford Board of Education will be honoring/recognizing the 2017 WDMB's many accomplishments. Students are asked to arrive at WDMS before 7pm. The BOE will put the WDMB at the top of the agenda so we should be done @7:30pm.
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 11/27 - BOE Recognition at WDMS 7pm
Tuesday 11/28 - WDMB Parade Rehearsal 6p-9p
Wednesday 11/29 - Nothing Scheduled
Thursday 11/30 - Nothing Scheduled
Friday, 12/1– Nothing Scheduled
Saturday, 12/2 - 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, 12/3 - Football Game @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.
2017 WDMB SEASON COMPLETE!!!