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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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WDMB Update 10-9-2023

10/9/2023

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The WDMB is really beginning to hit their stride! This week our members worked so hard to get the full machine moving on the field.​ The show is filling out quite nicely, and we still have more to come!

​We had 3 big performances this past weekend. 1) Friday's Homecoming Football Game performance, 2) Millville Competition & 3) JFK competition. All 3 shows were full of energy got stronger through the weekend. Thank you to everyone who came out to support these hard working kids. They truly respond to your reactions and feedback from the audience. Keep it coming!

Competitively the WDMB continues to thrive. The WDMB is holding strong in week 5 with the 2nd highest score out of 134 bands in TOB! We are excited to see our hard work pay off.

HUGE SHOUT OUTS - Moving "the machine" is a massive undertaking this year. Our traveling convoy includes 4 school buses, one 26' Ryder truck, one pickup truck pulling our 26' band trailer, one pickup truck pulling a landscape trailer and an additional pickup to haul our quad. There are so many people generously contributing to this and all of you need to be recognized and thanked. 

We also want to recognize and thank all of the parents who have come out for each of the home football games to work in the concession stand. Our band parents always come through when called upon, and the concession stand is the perfect example. Thank you to everyone who comes out and supports our efforts.

Attendance – We have had near perfect attendance for over 2 weeks! Thank you! We know we have a very demanding October schedule, but the results are clear. Great Attendance = Great Outcomes.

Extra Tour Shirts - We have a small quantity of extra tour shirts available. Sorry, we can't hold shirts. Each shirt is $15 and sold on a first come, first served basis. Sizes available: 4 small, 1 medium, 2 large, 2 XL

Rehearsal Schedule - Without Friday night football, we alter the week to give ourselves a mid-week breather. Be sure to note the rehearsal schedule. This week we are Tuesday (6p-9p), Thursday (6p-9p) & Friday (5p-9p). 

HOME SHOW!
This week we will be hosting 20 great marching bands at our 49th Annual "Music in Cadence" Competition. The WDMB show is always a huge hit for everyone attending. Our students, parents and staff are great hosts and we look forward to providing our guest with a great experience. This is a ALL-HANDS-ON-DECK event. Your help is needed and appreciated,

Home Show Volunteers and Food Donation Lists - Please use the sign ups below:

Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-44432190-home

Food Donations
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-44796148-home

Bake Sale Donations 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D44AFA723A1FA7-45041270-home

Ticket Information - 
Tickets for our home show are:
$10 Adults (available at the gate only)
$8 for Students/Senior Citizens (available at the gate only)

Deptford TOB Tickets 
$15 Adults (available from Mr. Kershaw)
$10 for Students/Senior Citizens (available at the gate only)

​Upcoming Schedules: 
Mon. 10/9 – Nothing Scheduled

Tue. 10/10 – Rehearsal 6p-9p

Wed. 10/11 – Nothing Scheduled

Thu. 10/12 – Rehearsal 6p-9p

Fri. 10/13 – Rehearsal 5p-9p
 
Sat. 10/14 – WDMB HOME SHOW - Full Lineup
    10:00am - Rehearsal Begins
    1:00pm - Rehearsal Ends
    1:30pm - Lunch (provided)
    2:00pm - Show Begins
    5:45pm - Report to Band Room/Dress
    6:15pm - Warmups Begin
    8:15pm - WDHS Performs
    8:45pm - Awards
    9:30pm – Dismissed
 
Sun. 10/15 – Deptford TOB – Full Lineup
575 Fox Run Road
Deptford, NJ 08096
    9:00a - Rehearsal Begins
    12:00p - Rehearsal Ends/Load
    12:15p - Meal (provided)
    2:00p - Depart for Deptford HS
    2:15p - Arrive at Deptford HS
    4:15p - WDHS Performs
    5:00p - Awards
    6:00p - Depart for WDHS
    6:20p - Arrive at WDHS, unload
    6:45p – Dismissed


Mon. 10/16 – Nothing Scheduled

Tue. 10/17 – Rehearsal 6p-9p

Wed. 10/18 – Rehearsal 6p-9p

Thu. 10/19 – Nothing Scheduled

Fri. 10/20 – Rehearsal 5p-9p
 
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
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
    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
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