YHS Bands Update – Oct. 22

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YHS Bands Update – Oct. 22

By Erica Preston
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Director’s Notes:

I apologize that this update is coming out late; please note the time adjustment for tomorrow’s YMB rehearsal and email me directly about any unavoidable conflicts that may result for you or your students. At this point in the season, our time is better spent as a full ensemble than in sections. 

Congratulations to the Yorktown Marching Band on their performance at the Virginia Marching Band Cooperative’s Oakton Classic competition on Saturday. The YMB came in second place out of 11 bands in their group and won best music and best guard. Bravo to the many students who auditioned for the jazz ensemble last night! I hope to post results at the end of the day Friday.

Tri-M

Applications for Tri-M Music Honor Society opened a couple of weeks ago and are DUE TOMORROW, October 23. Students who were members last year must re-apply. The Discovery ES event will count as sponsored service hours.

All-District Band Auditions

Wind Ensemble students are required to take the All-District Band (ADB) audition as part of their second quarter project. Cocncert Band. Students who study privately or are motivated to advance their skills on their instrument should consider taking the ADB Audition. The audition will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at McLean HS.

Students planning to take the audition (including Wind Ensemble students) must fill out this form by Friday, October 25.

Concert Attire

Concert attire fittings continue this week. Concert attire is stored at the students’ homes. Students will bring their concert attire home with them after they are fitted. 

Arlington Indoor Percussion (AIP)

If you missed the interest meeting on Monday, you can still get involved! Review the interest letter. Clinics are November 7, 12, and 13.

On the Horizon:

  • November 6: Wind Ensemble Chamber Concert – 7 p.m.
  • November 7, 12, & 13: AIP Clinics
  • November 14: YMB Banquet (semi-formal attire)

Outside (Non-YHS/APS) Opportunities

Instrument Rentals

Students using an instrument from the school will need to complete a rental agreement form. Please fill out a contract for any school instrument being used, including marching band instruments. The form can be found through Parent Square and is going out with this message on Parent Square today. Thank you to those who have already filled it out!

Student Happenings

If you/your student have any events coming up like recitals, concerts with outside groups, sporting events, etc., let me know and I am happy to include them in the updates so we can support you!

YHS Bands Calendar

The most up-to-date calendar can always be viewed at https://yorktownband.org/WP/calendar/. I have also created a “list” calendar that is available at https://bit.ly/yhs-band-cal.