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YHS Bands Update – September 2

By Erica Preston
On September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

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….

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YMB Summer Update #3 (8/21/24)

By Erica Preston
On August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Hello 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,…

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#band day#fees
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YHS Bands Update – 6 May

By bandAdmin
On May 6, 2024May 16, 2024

View 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…

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YHS Bands Update: 8 Apr

By bandAdmin
On April 8, 2024April 22, 2024

Read 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…

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YHS Bands Update – 11 Mar

By bandAdmin
On March 11, 2024March 16, 2024

Assessment 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…

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YHS Bands Update – 26 Feb

By bandAdmin
On February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

This 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…

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YHS Bands Update: 5 Feb

By bandAdmin
On February 5, 2024February 6, 2024

I 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…

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YHS Bands Update: 19 Jan

By bandAdmin
On January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Friday 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…

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YHS Bands: Snow Day Announcements

By bandAdmin
On January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Dear 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…

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YHS Bands Update – 8 Jan

By bandAdmin
On January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

I 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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  • Home
  • Latest
  • Calendar
  • About Yorktown Bands
  • Ensembles/Clubs
    • Wind Bands
      • Concert Band
      • Wind Ensemble
    • Percussion Ensemble
    • Jazz
    • Marching Band
      • Spring Trip to Norfolk
    • Colorguard
    • Indoor Percussion
    • Tri-M
    • Battery & Front Ensemble
  • Band Camp
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Band Day
    • Restaurant Nights
  • Students
    • Band and Ensemble Fees
    • Resources
    • Visual Technique
      • Baritone
      • Clarinet
      • Mellophone
      • Piccolo
      • Saxophone
      • Trumpet
      • Tuba
  • Boosters
    • Join the Boosters
    • Meet the Boosters
    • Meetings
    • Band Store
    • Band Business
      • My Music Office
      • Payments