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.

JWHS Fine Arts Festival 2017

Come join us at this year’s Fine Arts Festival featuring performances by members of our Fine Arts Department.

 

Color Guard & Jazz Ensembles

Tuesday, May 16 @ 7PM

 

Mixed Chorus, Treble Ensemble, & Concert Band

Wednesday, May 17 @ 7PM

 

Concert Choir &Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Thursday, May 18 @ 7PM

 

Hope to see you there!!!

District Band Assessment Schedule March 4, 2017 – Skyline HS

From the Band Director:

 

On Saturday, March 4, 2017, District 14 will hold District Band Assessment at Skyline High School.  The following schedule will apply for this weekend:

 

SCHEDULE

 

Saturday, March 4, 2017

 

11:45 AM Arrive at JWHS, Change into Concert Attire

12:30 PM Depart for Skyline HS

2:15 PM CB Warm-up

2:45 PM CB PERFORMANCE

3:15 PM CB SIGHTREAD

4:45 PM SWE Warm-up

5:15 PM SWE PERFORMANCE

5:45 PM SWE SIGHTREAD

6:30 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.

Williamsburg Trip Cancelled

The JWHS Band spring trip to Williamsburg, VA has been cancelled.  Less than half of the students replied to the intent letters.

We will begin putting together the Disney trip shortly.  Payments will remain on your students account for the Disney trip.  Parents that want their Williamsburg trip deposits and payments refunded will need to request those amounts through the executive board.  Please submit the request in writing to the silver box.

JWHS Band Winter Conert

The JWHS Band Winter Concert will be on Tuesday, December 20th, at 7PM.  This concert will include both Jazz Ensembles and both Concert Ensembles.

Additionally, Yearbook Photos will be taken prior to both Band performances.

JWHS Presents – A Musical – “A Christmas Carol”

Don’t forget that the musical presentation of “A Christmas Carol” runs from December 15-17th in the George Washington Auditorium at James Wood High School.

Tickets are $8

Come share in this wonderful Christmas story.

All District Band Auditions 12/10

All District Band Auditions will be this Saturday, December 10 at Rappahannock County High School.

Student Registration begins at 7AM.  Mr Rutherford will be at Rappahannock County High School waiting for the students who are auditioning.