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Jazz Band I Members
As a reminder, the next Jazz Band performance will be held next Tuesday, March 11th at Reading High School. Click here for the performance schedule.
Upcoming March Performances
Mar. 6th - 4th Grade Chorus, 7pm Galvin Middle School
Mar. 11th - Jazz I at MAJE District Festival, Reading High School
Mar. 13th - Grade 4-12 String Fling, WHS Field House
Mar. 15th - Jr. District Festival, Lowell HS
Mar. 20-22 - MMEA All State Festival, Boston
Mar. 25th - Jazz Concert, WHS PAC, 7pm
Mar. 29th - MAJE State Finals, Framingham.
Volunteers Needed
With the upcoming renovations of the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School, the music lockers at Galvin will need to be moved to the high school. These lockers will replace the wooden lockers that are located in the hallway of the music wing at the high school.
The project will involve the following:
The dates set for this project are May 3 & 4, 2014.
If you are available to help with this project please contact Lou Prosperi at LJP1963@aol.com . You will be added to a list of volunteers, and will receive further details at a later date as they become available.
Marching Band Banquet
The Warrior Marching Band had their annual band banquet Friday, January 17th at Montvale Plaza. The evening started with a delicious dinner followed by guest speakers, Dr. Zrike and Dr. Smith. Awards were then given out by Mr. Bankert followed by senior gifts to the Marching Band Staff and a slide show. The evening ended with lots of dancing. There was a congo line, dance off with girls vs boys, the worm and line dancing. Some moms even put on their dancing shoes. Everyone had a wonderful time. Congratulations to the band for a successful season and also to all the award recipients. All pictures from the event are now posted.
As a reminder, the next Jazz Band performance will be held next Tuesday, March 11th at Reading High School. Click here for the performance schedule.
Upcoming March Performances
Mar. 6th - 4th Grade Chorus, 7pm Galvin Middle School
Mar. 11th - Jazz I at MAJE District Festival, Reading High School
Mar. 13th - Grade 4-12 String Fling, WHS Field House
Mar. 15th - Jr. District Festival, Lowell HS
Mar. 20-22 - MMEA All State Festival, Boston
Mar. 25th - Jazz Concert, WHS PAC, 7pm
Mar. 29th - MAJE State Finals, Framingham.
Volunteers Needed
With the upcoming renovations of the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School, the music lockers at Galvin will need to be moved to the high school. These lockers will replace the wooden lockers that are located in the hallway of the music wing at the high school.
The project will involve the following:
- Removing the lockers from the Galvin (will use the school truck for this)
- Removing the wooden lockers from the band room hallway
- Installing the Galvin lockers in the space where the wooden lockers were located
The dates set for this project are May 3 & 4, 2014.
If you are available to help with this project please contact Lou Prosperi at LJP1963@aol.com . You will be added to a list of volunteers, and will receive further details at a later date as they become available.
Marching Band Banquet
The Warrior Marching Band had their annual band banquet Friday, January 17th at Montvale Plaza. The evening started with a delicious dinner followed by guest speakers, Dr. Zrike and Dr. Smith. Awards were then given out by Mr. Bankert followed by senior gifts to the Marching Band Staff and a slide show. The evening ended with lots of dancing. There was a congo line, dance off with girls vs boys, the worm and line dancing. Some moms even put on their dancing shoes. Everyone had a wonderful time. Congratulations to the band for a successful season and also to all the award recipients. All pictures from the event are now posted.
The Polar Express 2013
Anderson Station in Woburn was jam packed with our guests waiting to board the trains for this year's Polar Express ride. We hope you all had a wonderful time. We thank you for attending and appreciate your support for the Wakefield School Performing Arts department.
Thank you to all the volunteers, school administration and committee members for all your hard work with this year's Polar Express ride. It was another successful year. It's always wonderful to see the children all excited for this event.
Happy Holidays everyone and best wishes for the New Year! Check out the pictures from this year's event.
Thank you to all the volunteers, school administration and committee members for all your hard work with this year's Polar Express ride. It was another successful year. It's always wonderful to see the children all excited for this event.
Happy Holidays everyone and best wishes for the New Year! Check out the pictures from this year's event.
Galvin Middle School Music Parents
Attached is a listing of the remaining performances and events for the Galving Middle School music students. Please add these important dates to your calendar. Also on this list are ways that you can help out with these upcoming events. It's lots of fun, a great way to meet other music parents and the teachers really appreciate all the help that parents provide. Click here for dates and opportunities to help out. Any questions you have can be directed to Lou Prosperi at ljp1963@aol.com.
Northeast Senior District Audition and Results
There were 34 talented high school music students who tried out at Senior Discticts on Nov. 24rd. Out of the 34 who tried out, 12 of them qualified to participate in the festival which will take place in January at Lowell High School. Eight of the twelve that qualified were recommended to audition for the All State Festival (*). Congratulations to the following students:
*Ethan B., *Marie P., *Averi P., Olivia S., Gabe B,. *Liam D.,
Hannah D., *Sandra M., *Richard N., Jared S., *Mathew S.
*Adam T. *
*Ethan B., *Marie P., *Averi P., Olivia S., Gabe B,. *Liam D.,
Hannah D., *Sandra M., *Richard N., Jared S., *Mathew S.
*Adam T. *
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Wakefield named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM Foundation) click here
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