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Wheaton North High School Bands
We are students, we are leaders, we are musicians; together
we are the Wheaton North Band Program. Whether through our
concert, jazz, or marching programs, we all have a common
goal. Our mission is to discover who we are and who we
want to be. We strive for musical excellence. Our high
expectations compel us to promote the art form of music.
We continually establish and perpetuate traditions through
which we develop strong relationships and mature. Musical
performance helps us grow more confident and develop pride
in ourselves and our program. Music helps us develop our
emotions and express who we are; even after the music ends.
Music is what we love and that’s why we play it.
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Wind Ensemble Information
Wind Ensemble WILL play the first FULL day of school (Wednesday) - NOT
Tuesday. However, you will get your locker and new lock on Tuesday -
it's a time consuming process, so be ready to go on that.
The date and time for our appearance at Midwest is set. We will be
performing there on Wednesday, December 15th. Our actual time on stage
will be from 11:30 - 2 pm. We move into our space from 11:30-12:30 and
our clinic rehearsal session will be from 1 - 2pm. It is my expectation
that 100% of the Wind Ensemble will be present for this performance.
However, Midwest is a very special and important convention and I
belive that you should take advantage of this unique opportunity to the
fullest. So, this will be an all day and into the evening event for the
Wind Ensemble. Midwest has concerts, masterclasses, college booths,
publishing companies, instrument companies, sheet music sales, etc etc
etc.. just about ANYTHING you can think of musically is there. It is my
expectation that you see as many things as possible that day from the
exhibits to the masterclasses, and ESPECIALLY the concerts.
http://music.wvu.edu/faculty_staff/don_wilcox
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The 2010 Falcon Band Contest is closed to further Entries
The 2010 Falcon Marching Band Festival has reached it's capacity of 20 Bands. Contest entry is now closed.
No additional entries will be accepted.
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Band Camp Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who came out to help during band camp. We had a great group of parents volunteer in the first aid station and to help prepare and serve some delicious snacks. You made camp safe and refreshing!
Also, if you would like to volunteer during the season please contact a committee chair. If you would like to volunteer for FalconFest contact Holly Dickenson.
Thank you!
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MARCHING BAND KICK-OFF PARTY !!
Food, fun, and band-family bonding!
Band camp and the season are just starting.
But before we start loading the truck, moving the pit,
and shopping for buddy bags, let’s do what all
band families do best…get together for a little fun!
Everyone is invited! This is a family event.
Saturday, August 14h
3-8pm
2038 N. Summit, Wheaton
Burgers and hot dogs will be provided. Every family
should bring a dish to pass, a two-liter to share, and
their own lawn chairs. If anyone has a portable canopy
we can use, please let us know ahead of time.
RSVP’s required by Wednesday, August 11th
to the Manschots (630) 871-4529
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1 Week Until Band Camp !
We're one week from band camp!!
During this last week prior to camp, I need you all to:
GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY - run around, get some sun!
BUY A LARGE JUG for water - fill it with water or gatorade for camp
FIND A COOL HAT - wear it every day at camp - prizes may be given for
the coolest chappeau... and no one marches without a lid.
START MEMORIZING YOU MUSIC - enough said...
INVEST IN SUNSCREEN - camp isn't the time to tan... lots of you will get
really red, really fast
GET ORGANIZED - put you music in a binder with plastic sleeves, have
some sharpened pencils, get an assignment notebook to write drill sets
in.
LOSE YOUR FLIP-FLOPS AND GUM - everyone wears sneakers for camp, no one
chews
GET A LOT OF SLEEP! no fb pls on the night before camp
GET USED TO ARRIVING PLACES EARLY - remember "early is on-time" - we
start at 8 am on the field every morning.
GET READY TO PUSH OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE!
HELP RECRUIT - it's not too late to join marching band!
GET YOUR FOLK INVOLVED - we need their help too!
The goal is to have the entire show (60-some sets) on the field by the
end of Thursday morning. Get that mindset going now, so you can plan how
hard you need to work, because I expect you'll work HARDER than that!
~ Mr Noworyta
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ATTENTION ALL MARCHING BAND ROOKIES!!!
We've had to re-arrange several of the Rookie Camp meeting times. Please
use THIS new schedule, which is slightly different from the published
one.
Monday, July 19: 6 - 8 pm
Wednesday, July 21: 2 - 4 pm (this has not changed)
Thursday, July 22: 10 am - 12 pm (ADDED)
Friday, July 23 - CANCELLED!
If you cannot attend one of these sessions please contact your (or any)
section leader or Drum Major - most of them are on Facebook
Sr. Drum Major: Lindsay Thill
Jr. Drum Major: Cole Manschot
Brass: Theo (Theotis) Price
Flutes: Karen Jensen
Clarinets: Adam Spahn
Saxophones: Rhi Ostberg
Percussion: Nate Swanson
Color Guard: Keely Doyle, Jenny Birman
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thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!!!!
A HUGE thank you and much appreciation go to both the FALCON BOOSTER
CLUB and the FALCON BAND PARENT ORGANIZATION. These organizations have
always supported the efforts of our band and music department, but this
year they really stepped it up!!!
Drumline has always been an important part of the school spirit at WNHS
and the FALCON BOOSTER CLUB recognized the hard work of the Marching
Band and Drumline by funding the purchase of ALL NEW DRUMS for the line.
These new (deep BLUE) drums replace equipment that is almost as old as
the students who play them!
Hand-in-hand with the Booster Club, the FALCON BAND PARENT ORGANIZATION
has purchased new harnesses and carriers for the new drums, as the new
equipment will not fit our current carriers. These new, light-weight
harnesses will also add much to the drumline.
Much gratitude goes out to both of these fine parent groups. Thank you
so much for recognizing what the bands to at Wheaton North! We couldn't
do it without your support!
~ Mr Noworyta
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The Band Needs YOUR Help !!
Interested in working with the band and make them look fabulous in their uniforms.
Help get the kids fitted in their uniforms for the Memorial Day Parade.
Contact Lisa Stemple at llstemp@aol.com or 630-668-2449.
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Midwest Band and Orchestra Rehearsal Clinic Program
The Wheaton North Wind Ensemble has been invited to participate in the
Midwest Band and Orchestra Rehearsal Clinic program in December 2010. We
accepted the invitation!
Though it is held annually in Chicago each December, the Midwest Clinic
is one of, if not THE, the largest, most respected, and most important
conventions for music education in the WORLD. This clinic will bring
major exposure to our program and the musical work being done in
District 200.
We have been invited be one of several bands that will take part in
this program. Last year's rehearsal clinic bands included local groups
West Aurora, Glenbard East and Plainfield Central. This lab will be
structured as an actual rehearsal rather than a clinic or concert. By
pairing local student groups with noted rehearsal technicians, the
rehearsal lab program is intended to provide music teachers with the
opportunity to observe more thorough methods and insights for running a
successful rehearsal than we are able to present in rehearsal clinics.
This will be a 60 minute rehearsal, held in W-183 at McCormick Place
West on either Wednesday, Thursday, OR Friday, December 15, 16, OR 17.
Our date has yet to be announced. Our clinician will be Don Wilcox of
the University of West Virginia. The basic idea is for the rehearsal to
cover at least one selection that is new to the band and one that the
students have some experience with. At the conclusion of each lab, we
invite each group to perform one of the rehearsed works in its entirety.
Our audience will be 500 or so band directors from around the world.
Midwest exists for educational purposes exclusively; to raise the
standards of music education; to improve the methods employed in music
education; to develop new teaching techniques; to disseminate to school
music teachers, directors, supervisors, and others interested in music
education information to assist in their professional work; to examine,
analyze and appraise literature dealing with music; to hold clinics,
lectures, and demonstrations for the betterment of music education; and
in general, to assist teachers and others interested in music education
in better pursuing their profession.
Thanks to all of you who have supported the WNHS in so many ways over
the years!
Jon S. Noworyta
Director of Bands
Wheaton North HS
2010
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