In-Person Rehearsals for High School Band Students
Each Grade 9 to 12 WCS Symphonic Band students will attend 2 in-person full ensemble rehearsals per week. Our students will attend one small-group lesson per month on Day 2 Fridays as well. The in-person class will utilize sound recordings and teach fingering patterns, rhythmic patterns, and valve patterns. The Grade 9 students have their in-person class within the timetable. The Grade 9 students will attend the sectional rehearsals listed below. The Grade 10-12 students have the schedule listed below. Grade 9 students on an accelerated pathway to perform at Nationals will be invited to attend the after school rehearsals with the Symphonic Band.
Students who take transit, drive themselves home or get picked up, must do so by 4:45 pm.
Students who rehearse after school will exit the building via the Band Room door.
Each Grade 9 to 12 WCS Symphonic Band students will attend 2 in-person full ensemble rehearsals per week. Our students will attend one small-group lesson per month on Day 2 Fridays as well. The in-person class will utilize sound recordings and teach fingering patterns, rhythmic patterns, and valve patterns. The Grade 9 students have their in-person class within the timetable. The Grade 9 students will attend the sectional rehearsals listed below. The Grade 10-12 students have the schedule listed below. Grade 9 students on an accelerated pathway to perform at Nationals will be invited to attend the after school rehearsals with the Symphonic Band.
Students who take transit, drive themselves home or get picked up, must do so by 4:45 pm.
Students who rehearse after school will exit the building via the Band Room door.
What is the in-person rehearsal schedule for the Instrumental Music classes that occur outside the standard timetable for Term One?
Wednesday, 3:25 pm – 4:45 pm, In-Person Instruction in Band Room, Full Ensemble
September 13- First Meeting- Share Calendar of Events & Course Outline, Pass Out Music Folders & Assign Instrument Lockers
September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 22, 29
(No rehearsal on November 9)
December 6, 13
(No reherasal on December 20)
Thursday, 3:25 pm – 4:45 pm, In-Person Instruction in Band Room, Full Ensemble
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 23, 30
December 7, 14
Each student will participate in one hour long Friday (Day 2) sectional rehearsal per month. (All members must attend.)
Friday (Day Two) Sectional Rehearsals 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Small-Group Instruction
Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Sectionals
October 27
November 24
December 8
What is the in-person rehearsal schedule for the Instrumental Music Senior Jazz Band classes that occur outside the standard timetable?
Tuesday & Thursday, 11:50-12:35 pm, During Lunch - Senior Jazz Band (Instr. Music 15, 25, 35) Grade 10 to Grade 12/ Term 1 & Term 2, Band Room
WCS Music Program operates with an Inside Out philosophy of giftedness. Courses that operate outside the regular school timetable can pose challenges for our students at different times of the year. As with any course absence, digital and/or verbal communication given in advance allows the director to work hand-in-hand with each student to brainstorm, problem solve and co-create a balanced action plan that is centered on student well-being and academic growth. This year's schedule has been adapted to increase differentiation and personalized learning strategies available to our ensemble musicians. Symphonic Band students should check this web page for an updated rehearsal agenda each week. Please do not schedule dentist appointments or medical appointments during your child’s class time on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school.
Wednesday, 3:25 pm – 4:45 pm, In-Person Instruction in Band Room, Full Ensemble
September 13- First Meeting- Share Calendar of Events & Course Outline, Pass Out Music Folders & Assign Instrument Lockers
September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 22, 29
(No rehearsal on November 9)
December 6, 13
(No reherasal on December 20)
Thursday, 3:25 pm – 4:45 pm, In-Person Instruction in Band Room, Full Ensemble
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 23, 30
December 7, 14
Each student will participate in one hour long Friday (Day 2) sectional rehearsal per month. (All members must attend.)
Friday (Day Two) Sectional Rehearsals 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Small-Group Instruction
Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Sectionals
October 27
November 24
December 8
What is the in-person rehearsal schedule for the Instrumental Music Senior Jazz Band classes that occur outside the standard timetable?
Tuesday & Thursday, 11:50-12:35 pm, During Lunch - Senior Jazz Band (Instr. Music 15, 25, 35) Grade 10 to Grade 12/ Term 1 & Term 2, Band Room
WCS Music Program operates with an Inside Out philosophy of giftedness. Courses that operate outside the regular school timetable can pose challenges for our students at different times of the year. As with any course absence, digital and/or verbal communication given in advance allows the director to work hand-in-hand with each student to brainstorm, problem solve and co-create a balanced action plan that is centered on student well-being and academic growth. This year's schedule has been adapted to increase differentiation and personalized learning strategies available to our ensemble musicians. Symphonic Band students should check this web page for an updated rehearsal agenda each week. Please do not schedule dentist appointments or medical appointments during your child’s class time on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school.
Example Weekly Rehearsal Schedule
Monday(Block 1) Grade 8 Rehearsal
Orchestra Club Junior Jazz & Lunch (Block 3) Grade 6-2/6-1 Rehearsals (Block 4) Grade 5-2/5-1 Rehearsals |
Tuesday(Block 1) Grade 7 Rehearsal
(Block 2) Grade 9 Rehearsal Senior Jazz & Lunch (Block 3) Grade 6-4/6-3 Rehearsals (Block 4) Grade 5-4/5-3 Rehearsals |
Wednesday
(Block 4) Grade 5-2/5-1 Rehearsals
(Block 3) Grade 6-2/6-1 Rehearsals String/Percussion Sectionals (Block 1) Grade 8 Rehearsal 3:20 pm - 4:45 pm Symphonic Band Full Ensemble |
Thursday(Block 4) Grade 5-4/5-3 Rehearsals
(Block 3) Grade 6-4/6-3 Rehearsals Senior Jazz & Lunch (Block 2) Grade 9 Rehearsal (Block 1) Grade 7 Rehearsal 3:20 pm - 4:45 pm Symphonic Band Full Ensemble |
Friday- Day 1 or 2(Block 1) Grade 8 or 7 Rehearsal
(Block 2) Grade 9 Lunch (Block 3) Grade 6 Rehearsals (Block 4) Grade 5 Rehearsals |