William Blount High School Band

Dear Parents,

On Monday, May 4 the WBHS band is having the 8th grade band students from CMS and UGMS to the high school for “band day.” This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and make new music! The schedule for the day will be as follows:

* 8:30 a.m.    Busses will transport 8th graders from CMS & UGMS to WBHS
* 9:00 - 2:30    Rehearsal in the band room
* 2:30    Busses will transport 8th graders from WBHS to CMS & UGMS
* 6:00 p.m.    COOKOUT! We will have a cookout for all band students and parents
* 7:00 p.m.    Concert in the gym

All students should wear their Sunday best – must meet school dress code!

Admission to the concert is free.

We look forward to a wonderful day with your students and to a great performance that evening. We hope that you will plan to attend!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mark Connell,
Director of Bands

Mr. James Slaughter,
Asst. Director

Mr. Brandon Arnwine,
Asst. Director

Dear Parents,

On Monday, May 4 the WBHS Band is having “band day.” The 8th graders from Carpenters and Union Grove Middle will spend the day at WBHS in a long practice session with the band culminating in an evening concert performance. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, make new music, and encourage our incoming freshman band members.

At 6 p.m. that evening, the booster club will host a picnic, providing the hot dogs and hamburgers. Everyone else is asked to bring sides and desserts. Please remember that we are furnishing the food for the band and the 8th graders (over 40 students) from two schools.

There will be a large group of 8th graders and their families, and they are not asked to bring anything. Please bring enough food to feed a huge group! Feel free to bring your favorite item even if it is not in the category you are assigned.

Band families, please provide the following:

*  Everybody – 2 liters of drinks

*  9th & 10th  – Side items such as chips, various salads, baked beans, etc.

*  11th & 12th – Desserts

We look forward to a wonderful day with your students and to a great performance that evening. We hope that you will plan to attend!

Sincerely,

Mr. Mark Connell,
Director of Bands

Mr. James Slaughter,
Asst. Director

Mr. Brandon Arnwine,
Asst. Director

The William Blount Band Banquet is from 6:30 p.m.  to 11:00 p.m. on April 23.

The cost is $10 for parents, family, and friends.

Join us in congratulating the members of this fantastic Band and bid a fond farewell to our seniors, both students and parents.