MARCHING BAND AND COLORGUARD 2020
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OUR MARCHING BAND IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE SECTOR OUR OF MUSIC PROGRAM. PARTICIPATING IN THE MT. SPOKANE MARCHING BAND IS OPTIONAL, BUT IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! THE COLORGUARD IS MADE UP OF OUR AWARD WINNING DANCE TEAM.
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COVID-19 UPDATE - IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THE 2020 MT. SPOKANE MARCHING BAND SEASON:
DEAR MT. SPOKANE HS BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARENTS AND STUDENTS,
AS YOU KNOW, OUR STUDENTS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY. AFTER HOURS OF THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION WITH AREA BAND DIRECTORS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND WIAA, ALL MARCHING BAND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 ARE OFFICIALLY CANCELED. FURTHERMORE, THE MOVEMENT OF FOOTBALL TO THE SPRING AND THE CANCELATION OF CAVALCADE OF BANDS AND THE WSU MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND THE LIKELY CANCELATION OF OTHER FESTIVALS STATEWIDE MEAN THAT OUR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEEN DRASTICALLY REDUCED.
THERE ARE STILL MANY UNKNOWNS RELATED TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THERE IS STILL DATA BEING COLLECTED AND DECISIONS ARE STILL PENDING AT THE STATE AND DISTRICT LEVELS ABOUT THOSE UNKNOWNS. THAT BEING SAID, WE HAVE BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING THE VIABILITY OF SOME KIND OF MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE THIS FALL. WHILE WE AWAIT THEIR OFFICIAL DECISION AND CONTINUE TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PLANS TO SOMEHOW INCLUDE MARCHING ARTS IN OUR 2020-2021 BAND EXPERIENCE, IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER A TRADITIONAL MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE DURING THE FALL OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
THIS NEWS IS SAD FOR ALL OF US INVOLVED IN THE MARCHING ARTS IN SPOKANE AND ACROSS THE STATE. WE ASK THAT YOU CONTINUE TO BE PATIENT AS WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SAFE AND MEANINGFUL MUSIC EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD OF COVID-19.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES, AND STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SINCERELY,
SY HOVIK AND ANDREW SAVAGE
DEAR MT. SPOKANE HS BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARENTS AND STUDENTS,
AS YOU KNOW, OUR STUDENTS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY. AFTER HOURS OF THOUGHTFUL DISCUSSION WITH AREA BAND DIRECTORS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENT GUIDELINES SET FORTH BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND WIAA, ALL MARCHING BAND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 ARE OFFICIALLY CANCELED. FURTHERMORE, THE MOVEMENT OF FOOTBALL TO THE SPRING AND THE CANCELATION OF CAVALCADE OF BANDS AND THE WSU MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND THE LIKELY CANCELATION OF OTHER FESTIVALS STATEWIDE MEAN THAT OUR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE BEEN DRASTICALLY REDUCED.
THERE ARE STILL MANY UNKNOWNS RELATED TO THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THERE IS STILL DATA BEING COLLECTED AND DECISIONS ARE STILL PENDING AT THE STATE AND DISTRICT LEVELS ABOUT THOSE UNKNOWNS. THAT BEING SAID, WE HAVE BEEN IN COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING THE VIABILITY OF SOME KIND OF MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE THIS FALL. WHILE WE AWAIT THEIR OFFICIAL DECISION AND CONTINUE TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PLANS TO SOMEHOW INCLUDE MARCHING ARTS IN OUR 2020-2021 BAND EXPERIENCE, IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO OFFER A TRADITIONAL MARCHING BAND EXPERIENCE DURING THE FALL OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
THIS NEWS IS SAD FOR ALL OF US INVOLVED IN THE MARCHING ARTS IN SPOKANE AND ACROSS THE STATE. WE ASK THAT YOU CONTINUE TO BE PATIENT AS WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SAFE AND MEANINGFUL MUSIC EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD OF COVID-19.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES, AND STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SINCERELY,
SY HOVIK AND ANDREW SAVAGE
BAND CAMPVideo Credit: Robert Perry
During the Wildcat Marching Band Camp, students will memorize show music, as well as learn the basics of field marching. Marching Band Camp lasts for two weeks during mid-August before the start of the school year.
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COMPETITION SEASONVideo Credit: Robert Perry
Marching Competition Season include most to all weekends in the month of October. Itineraries involving our competition trips throughout the season will be handed out in-class, as well as posted virtually to our band families through email.
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MARCHING BAND PRACTICE AND COMPETITION CALENDAR
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Here is our virtual Marching Band calendar for the current marching band season. If and when any changes are had, this calendar will be updated quickly to reflect those changes. Major changes will be communicated through our social media platforms (see Social Media page) and will be emailed out to our band families.
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WILDCAT MARCHING BAND FAQ:
Is marching band a class during the day? Will I have to give up another elective to participate? No, marching band isn’t a class. Though we do occasionally work on music during concert band (a music class during the school day), marching band practices are after school. I’m already enrolled in many difficult academic classes. I don’t think I’ll have time for band AND homework. Although balancing classes and extracurricular activities can be tough, studies show that students who participate in music often do better academically than their peers. And, because marching band generally only meets two times per week (about 4 hours total), it can be easier to find time for homework than you think. What do I do if I need to miss a practice? If you know you will be absent from a practice or need to leave early, please let a band director or member of the marching band staff know in advance. Please try to make an effort to show to all rehearsals. Only you can march your show. How much school will I miss? Do I need to provide my own transportation for trips/practices? We currently miss 1.5 days of school. As a general rule, you’ll need to provide your own transportation to and from practices. Transportation to and from trips and football games will be provided. Information about away practices and competitions will be posted regularing via the Band Group. |
What will I need for band camp and practices? What do I need to bring to football games?
To band camp and practices, please come prepared with:
To football games, please come prepared with:
How do I know if we are still having after school rehearsal? Please come prepared to school every Tuesday and Thursday as if we are having practice. Even if it is raining, still expect to be going outside for rehearsing! Occasionally, other weather factors can prevent us from being outside such as lightning and poor air quality. Always check the Band app marching group for last minute updates! |
MARCHING COMPETITION INFORMATION
Below are links to the Marching Competition websites for your convenience. There, you may find directions to show sites, ticket pricing, competition line-ups, show results, and more.