Apple Blossom 2108 Schedule

Apple Blossom 2018
Times for the parades will be as follows:
 
Friday, May 4, 2018
2:45 PM Report to JWHS
3:30 PM Depart for the parade line up.
4:15 PM Line up for Firefighters Parade. We will warm up and do
inspection at this time.
5:30 PM The Firefighter’s Parade begins. We are the SECOND BAND in
this parade. We should finish approximately 50 minutes after step
off.
App. 6:45 PM After our performance you may return to JWHS. We will load the
instruments and depart immediately.
 
Saturday, May 5, 2018
10:45 AM Report to JWHS
11:30 AM Depart for the line up. The line up site is the same as Friday.
12:45 PM Line up for Grand Feature Parade. We are the THIRD BAND in
this parade. The performance will take approximately 50 minutes
from step off to complete.
1:30 PM Grand Feature Parade begins.
2:30 PM After our performance you may return to JWHS. After we have
finished our performance we will load the truck and return to the
school immediately.
 
Enjoy the rest of the Festival!

2018 Band Scholarship Information

The 2018 Band scholarship information has been posted to the band website. Follow the link and scroll to the bottom of the scholarship section to download the form. If the link does not work properly, please copy and paste the URL in your browser.  http://www.jwhsband.com/band-boosters/

 

If you would prefer, printed copies of the document are available from Mr. Rutherford.

 

Please note all requested information is due no later than May 8, 2018.

 

Thank you!

Band Trip UPDATE

Good morning,

The busses are currently north of Lumberton, NC, and have a return time of 4 p.m. 

Updates will be made as they become available.

Thank you!

District Band Assessment Schedule

March 1, 2018

Dear Parents,

 

             On Saturday, March 10, 2018, District 14 will hold District Band Assessment at Skyline High School.  The following schedule will apply for this weekend:

 

SCHEDULE

 

Saturday, March 10, 2018

 

1:15 PM             Arrive at JWHS, Change into Concert Attire

 

2:00 PM             Depart for Skyline HS

 

3:20 PM             CB Warm-up

 

3:50 PM             CB PERFORMANCE

 

4:20 PM             CB SIGHTREAD

 

5:00 PM             SWE Warm-up

 

5:30 PM             SWE PERFORMANCE

 

6:00 PM             SWE SIGHTREAD

 

6:40 PM             Depart Skyline HS for JWHS

 

7:30 PM             Return to JWHS

 

Students needing to leave directly from Skyline HS may do so with a written note and will be released to their PARENTS ONLY.

 

Sincerely,

Mr .Rutherford

Disney Trip Update

TRIP UPDATE…The final payment is due on Friday, January 19. Statements are being mailed on Saturday that will reflect your payments, student account balance, and your final payment amount. All payments must be in the box by 3:00 on January 19, no exceptions. We have to turn in the final number to the travel company, so no late payments will be accepted. If the final payment isn’t made, you will be dropped from the roster and no refunds can be made. Please contact me at president@jwhsband.com if you do not get your statement by Wednesday. I will be happy to get the information for you.

Schedule for VBODA State Marching Band Assessment @ Monticello HS (Charlottesville, VA) – 10/28/2017

The following information is for the VBODA State Marching Band Assessment at Monticello HS in Charlottesville, VA, on October 28, 2017.  PLEASE Bring lunch to eat on the way to Charlottesville.  We will be stopping for Dinner on the way back (student’s are covered, accompanying adults must pay for their own meals – ~$11.00 + Tax).

 

9:15 AM                Report and Attendance.  BLACK MARCHING SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS/BAND T-SHIRTS REQUIRED FOR CHECK IN. 

9:30 AM                Rehearsal/Run Through

10:45 AM              Load Truck/Dress in BOTTOM HALF OF UNIFORM 

11:45 AM              Depart for Monticello HS 

2:00 PM                 Arrive at Monticello HS

2:45 PM                 Finish Dressing/Unload Equipment

3:15 PM                 Warm Up

3:45 PM                 Staging

4:00 PM                PERFORMANCE

5:00 PM                 Awards

5:15 PM                 PACK INSTRUMENTS/LOAD TRUCK/CHANGE OUT OF UNIFORMS.  JWHS BAND SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED FOR AFTER THE PERFORMANCE.

5:45 PM                 RETURN TO BUSES/DEPART

6:30 PM                 Dinner @ Hometown Grill and Buffet, Staunton, VA

10:00 PM              Return to JWHS.  UNPACK and PUT AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.  YOU MAY LEAVE ONCE COMPLETED.

JMU Parade of Champions Marching Band Competition – 10/21/2017

The following information is for the James Madison University Parade of Champions Marching Band Competition at James Madison University on October 21, 2017.  Students must bring a lunch with them and have money for concessions at JMU after our performance,

 

Saturday, October 21, 2017

10:15 AM             Report and Attendance.  BLACK MARCHING SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS/BAND T-SHIRTS REQUIRED FOR CHECK IN.

10:30 AM             REHEARSAL

12:00 PM              Load Truck/Dress in BOTTOM HALF OF UNIFORM 

1:30 PM                 Depart for JMU 

3:00 PM                 Arrive at JMU

3:30 PM                 Finish Dressing/Unload Equipment

4:32 PM                 Warm Up

5:11 PM                 Staging

5:24 PM                PERFORMANCE

5:45 PM                 PACK INSTRUMENTS/CHANGE/LOAD TRUCK

10:15 PM              Awards Ceremony

10:45 PM              RETURN TO BUSES/DEPART

12:30 AM              Return to JWHS.  UNPACK and PUT AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.  YOU MAY LEAVE ONCE COMPLETED.

US Bands Competition at Herndon HS – Schedule and Tickets for September 23, 2017

Another US Bands competition is upon us.  September 23, 2017 at Herndon HS, we will participate in the US Bands Northern Virginia Regional Marching Band Competition.

 

Tickets

Mr Rutherford has tickets available for those wishing to attend the competition.  The cost of the tickets is $15/ each.  please Contact Mr Rutherford if you wish to purchase any.

 

Schedule:

7:00 AM                Report and Attendance.  BLACK MARCHING SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS/BAND T-SHIRTS REQUIRED FOR CHECK IN. 

7:00 AM                Load Truck/Dress in BOTTOM HALF OF UNIFORM 

7:30 AM                Depart for Herndon HS 

8:45 AM                Arrive at Herndon HS

9:00 AM                Finish Dressing/Unload Equipment

9:25 AM                Warm Up

10:00 AM              Staging

10:15 AM              PERFORMANCE

10:35 PM              PACK INSTRUMENTS/LOAD TRUCK/CHANGE OUT OF UNIFORMS.  JWHS BAND SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED FOR AFTER THE PERFORMANCE.

1:15 PM                 Awards Ceremony

1:35 PM                 RETURN TO BUSES/DEPART

3:00 PM                 Return to JWHS.  UNPACK and PUT AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.  YOU MAY LEAVE ONCE COMPLETED.

 

Martinsburg HS – US Bands Competition Schedule – September 16, 2017

The following information is for the USBands Marching Band Competition at Martinsburg HS in Martinsburg, WV.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

 

2:00 PM                Report and Attendance. 

BLACK MARCHING SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS/BAND T-SHIRTSREQUIRED FOR CHECK IN.  BRING LUNCH TO EAT ON THE WAY TO MARTINSBURG.

2:15 PM                REHEARSAL

3:15 PM                Load Truck/Dress in BOTTOM HALF OF UNIFORM 

3:45 PM                Depart for Martinsburg HS 

4:30 PM                Arrive at Martinsburg HS

5:00 PM                Finish Dressing/Unload Equipment

5:45 PM                Warm Up

6:25 PM                Staging

6:40 PM               PERFORMANCE

6:55 PM                PACK INSTRUMENTS/LOAD TRUCK

7:55 PM                Awards Ceremony

8:15 PM                RETURN TO BUSES/DEPART

9:00 PM                Return to JWHS. 

UNPACK and PUT AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT.  YOU MAY LEAVE ONCE COMPLETED.

City / County marching Band Preview @ Millbrook HS

The following information is for the City/County Marching Band Preview at Millbrook HS in on Thursday August 17, 2017.

2:45 PM Report and Attendance. BLACK MARCHING SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS/BAND T-SHIRTS REQUIRED FOR CHECK IN
2:45 PM REHEARSAL
4:00 PM Load Truck/Dress in JEANS, TSHIRTS, BLACK MARCHING SHOES
5:15 PM Depart for Millbrook HS
5:35 PM Arrive at Millbrook HS
5:35 PM Unload Equipment
5:45 PM Warm Up
6:30 PM PERFORMANCES BEGIN
7:30 PM PACK INSTRUMENTS/CHANGE/LOAD TRUCK
7:45 PM RETURN TO BUSES/DEPART
8:30 PM Return to JWHS. UNPACK and PUT AWAY YOUR INSTRUMENT. YOU MAY LEAVE ONCE COMPLETED.

 

There will be light concessions for sale at the event.

There will also be a Food drive at the event; boxes for food collection will be available.  Please bring something to donate if you can.

The areas around the stadium will be available for warm-up.  

2018 Field Show & Disney Trip Info

The 2018 Field Show Beginning Rehearsal is upon us.

 

Monday 6/5/2017 From 6PM through 9PM

Tuesday 6/6/2017 From 6PM through 9PM

 

Also, the 2018 Disney Trip Information will be distributed tonight to the students.

 

Rising 9th grader band members will have an opportunity to march and practice with the band.