Concert Soundcheck Schedule (May 13th at Armerding Center for Music and Art):

• 3:30 PM: Wind Ensemble Sound Check

• 4:45 PM: Symphonic Band Sound Check

• 5:15 PM: Concert Band & Percussion Ensemble Sound Check

• 6:00 PM: All Bands - Salvation is Created Rehearsal

• 6:30 PM: Doors Open to the Public

• 7:00 PM: Concert Begins

• Sound check attendance is REQUIRED.  Please make arrangements to be there

Concert attire will be the same as in previous concerts.

Non-Senior members of the Wind Ensemble will have the opportunity to perform in the Commencement Orchestra on Saturday, May 24th at 5pm. Students will report to the school at 2:15 PM to take a bus to the College of DuPage for the ceremony. The bus will return around 7pm. Some members of the Symphonic Band may also be invited to volunteer and fill out the orchestra.  Click here for a permission slip.

We are honored to participate in the Memorial Day Parade, a significant opportunity to use our musical talents to serve and pay tribute to fallen heroes. All non-graduating wind and percussion players from Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Marching Band are expected to participate. This will serve as your final assessment for the year.   If you have an unavoidable conflict, have a parent email me ASAP.  Please Parade Details:

• Date: Monday, May 26th

• Uniform: Blue Band Polo, Khaki Shorts, and Sneakers (Sunglasses optional, hats are not allowed)

• Parade Route: Starts at Memorial Park, travels west on Union Avenue, south on West Street (becomes Warrenville Road), and ends at Wheaton Cemetery with a ceremony led by American Legion Post 76.

Schedule:

• 8:15 AM: Band Room Doors Open

• 8:30 AM: Run Through in Parking Lot

• 9:00 AM: Load Buses and Depart for Parade Route

• 9:15 AM: Stretching and Staging

• 10:00 AM: Parade Begins (We are the last band this year.)

• 10:40 AM: Walk to Edison Middle School - Meet parents for pick-up or take buses back to WNHS.