Read the full update: PDF Version Director’s Notes:I hope all of our students had a great first week of school and are adjusting to their routines. I also hope everyone had a nicelong weekend. We have most instruments issued and lockers assigned….
read moreHello YMB members and families, One last email before school starts… We had an unusual week at camp due to weather, but we still managed to get a lot accomplished. Between that and our rehearsals so far since we have been back,…
read moreView the full Director’s Update On Thursday, the Yorktown Big Band traveled to Shenandoah University to participate in a regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival. The band played well and received an inspiring clinic from professional trumpet player Bijon Watson. You can check…
read moreRead the full director’s update I hope you can join us Tuesday evening to see the last run of the indoor shows at the Arlington Indoor Showcase. The Winterguards from Wakefield HS, Washington-Liberty HS, and Yorktown HS will perform as well as…
read moreAssessment week has finally arrived! We are putting the finishing touches on our selections. Please review the Assessment Schedule for March 13 (CB) & March 16 (WE). Parents/families/friends are allowed and encouraged to attend! The students have worked hard to prepare for these performances and it…
read moreThis week we are excited to present out pyramid pre-assessment concerts. The Monday format is a little different in the past (see below). I hope that parents and families are able to attend to support their students in this important step in…
read moreI want to again congratulate our All-District Band participants: Michael D., Isla D., Nyx H., Connor R., John S., Natalie V., Andrew D., Aidan R., and Dylan Y. They represented Yorktown brilliantly and grew through focused rehearsals on the way to wonderful…
read moreFriday marks the end of the second quarter and the halfway point in the academic year. I have seen a tremendous amount of growth in our students so far this year, and am excited because I know that the best is yet…
read moreDear band families, We are almost half-way through our practice-a-thon and we have some tight competition going but we’re still missing participation from over ¾ of the band 😱! Today is the perfect day to spend a little time reaching out to…
read moreI hope everyone had a great break. We are getting back into the swing of things in the band department as we begin the assessment rehearsal cycle. Read the full director’s update
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