Spring Semester Dates to Know
Spring band brings symphonic camp, festival, and a preview of the 2012 marching season. Highlights are below, including dates for summer marching camps.
More practices – for jazz, symphonic band and wind ensemble – are on the band calendar. Stay tuned for jazz concerts, leadership clinic and banquets.
Check the calendar often for more dates and updates.
Feb 3-5
District Honor Band, Kennesaw Mountain High School
A record number of WHS students auditioned, and 18 will be representing Wheeler this weekend.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 pm, WHS band or orchestra room.
Wildcat Pride Booster Club meeting and election of officers.
Please note new date, changed from Feb. 14
Feb. 10-11 Symphonic Band Camp at WHS
Friday, Feb. 10, 6-9 pm wind ensemble and symphonic band classroom students
Saturday, Feb. 11, 9 am to 5 pm. all classroom band students
Bring lunch.
Monday, Feb. 16, WHS
Wheeler Magnet Open House
March 1-3
All-State Band in Savannah
Congratulations to Theresa Kim, who represents WHS on flute.
March 22-24
Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) Festival
Dates and times for individual bands TBA.
Chaperones needed.
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 pm, WHS Band Room
2012 Information Night and General Booster Meeting
All prospective, new and returning students and families should attend for details on the 2012 marching season, fees and dates. A must-attend.
Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm, ECMS Cafeteria
Sweets and Swing
WHS and ECMS jazz bands entertain while their audience enjoys sweets and savory snacks. Don’t miss this fun evening!
Tuesday, May 1, times TBA
Class placement auditions
Note new date, moved from April 24.
Tuesday, May 8, WHS
Spring Concert
July 16-20,9 am to 6 pm at Wheeler
“Rookie” Marching Camp
all marchers attend all days
July 17 and 18
Uniform Fittings
all marchers
July 23-28, Furman University
Marching Camp
all marchers
July 22: some chaperones and student leaders to Furman
August 7 and 9, 4-7 pm, WHS
Marching practice
