February 07th, 2024

Dear Wildcat Band Families,

Happy February! This past weekend, the Wildcat Band went to Pat’s Peak for the 2024 ski trip! We are so glad we had the opportunity to go skiing, snowboarding, and tubing once again. The conditions were great for our winter activities. Some of the students who attended the trip learned how to ski and snowboard for the first time by taking a lesson provided by Pat’s Peak staff. Tubing was also offered for those who wanted to enjoy the snowy scenery but did not want to ski or snowboard. Ski patrol was not needed this year, as there were no major injuries from the mountain activities! There are highlights from our trip on our Instagram: @wildcat_band_pride. 

Since returning from winter break, the Wildcat Band has started to prepare for upcoming events, such as the High School Jazz band and Junior Jazz groups, who will be doing another performance at WHS on Thursday, April 4th at 7:00 PM. The Spring Vertical Concert, which will be in the WHS Gymnasium on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM. As it’s always been, this concert will consist of performances by grades 4-12. For the high school band, some of the pieces being performed this season include: Arabian Dances composed by Brian Balmages, Hawkeye Overture composed by Robert Sheldon, and The Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W. Smith. Following that performance, the High School Jazz and Concert Band is performing at the Outdoor Pops concert on Thursday, May 16th on Wilmington’s Town Common. Also, for any band students grades 8-11: Jazz band auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 26th from 2:30-5:00. The music was just posted this week, so be sure to practice, and best of luck!

 We hope to see you at all of our upcoming performances!!!

Alicia Gardner, Social Media & Communications Chair