WINTER PARK BAND Weekly Newsletter
July 10, 2023
May 12, 2024
🗓️ EVENTS THIS WEEK 🗓️
Leadership & Drumline Pep Band @ Senior Drive-Thru
ITINERARY:
- 5:00 PM Arrive
- 5:15 PM Arcs in the Band Room
- 5:30 PM Drive Thru Begins
- 6:00 PM Drive Thru Ends, students dismissed
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 05:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
2024-2025 BAND REGISTRATION NIGHT
Arrive anytime between 6 - 9 PM that works for your schedule, but if you are able please come between your class' time listed below to alleviate large crowds arriving all at once.
Freshman: 6 - 6:45 PM
Sophomore: 6:45 - 7:30 PM
Junior: 7:30 - 8:15 PM
Senior: 8:15 - 9 PM
See below in newsletter for complete details.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 06:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Marching Percussion Placement Auditions
Marching Percussion Auditions for the 2024-2025 marching band show. Open to all current 8th - 11th grade students wishing to play a percussion instrument for marching band. You must attend auditions to be placed on an instrument for the coming marching band show.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 06:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Band Mini Camp
Required for all 2024-2025 SOTW students. 12 - 6 PM, meal provided.
The day's agenda includes:
- Welcoming new students
- Playing the BEATLEMANIA music for the first time
- Checking out school-owned instruments for summer practice
- Starting off the 2024-2025 school year with a bang!
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM
Winter Park High School, Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
From Mr. Clemente
Dear Winter Park Band families,
What a spectacular evening on Friday celebrating all the accomplishments of the Winter Park Band community, and thanking and wishing all the best to the Class of 2024! I can't say enough about how amazing it is to see this event come together each year - the Band Banquet committee outdid themselves again! Mr. Smith and I want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the committee volunteers and other parents who chipped in to help in all areas - a full list of those who help is below. I'd especially like to thank Dana Adkinson, Ellen DeLoach, Robyn Fodor, and Heather Ribaric for their continued leadership in taking on the planning of this incredible event to celebrate our students, volunteers, and community.
On behalf of Mr. Smith and myself, our sincerest thanks for your generosity with the gifts. We are continually grateful to be a part of this community, and to be a small part of your students experience at Winter Park HS.
The 2024-2025 Student Leadership Team had their Retreat on Saturday, and had a ton of fun getting together, learning new things, and talking about the future of the Band program. Check out the WP Band's Instagram page for a video of all the Leadership Team learning how to spin a flag!
Concert Uniforms are due this week. All uniforms must be dry cleaned before they are returned, and be clearly marked with the students name when hung on the racks in the Band room. Please read the Uniform Crew's section of this Newsletter below.
Tuesday evening, the 2024-2025 Student Leadership Team and current 9th - 11th grade Drumline will perform as the Pep Band for the Senior Drive Thru. Itinerary below, dress is a Winter Park Band shirt and khaki shorts.
- 5:00 PM Arrive
- 5:15 PM Arcs in the Band Room
- 5:30 PM Drive Thru Begins
- 6:00 PM Drive Thru Ends, students dismissed
Band Registration Night is this Wednesday, May 15. All students in the 2024-2025 Winter Park Band must be registered for the coming year by the end of Registration Night. Please follow the steps below in the Newsletter before you arrive to drop off forms on Wednesday evening. If an emergency arises or you have an unavoidable conflict and you are unable to attend Registration Night, please make your required Fair Share and optional Band Camp Meals payments on SchoolPay.com as well as getting your completed forms to the directors as soon as you are able.
- Special note: current Band students should have their annual physical completed and uploaded into the FHSAA approval system by June 1. This only becomes a complicated process if you delay into the summer months. We need everyone approved in plenty of time for Band Camp!
Also, Wednesday evening, Marching Percussion Placement Auditions will take place from 6 - 8 PM in the Orchestra Room. Students wishing to be placed on a percussion instrument for the 2024 marching band must attend auditions on Wednesday.
Last, but certainly not least, MINI CAMP is this Saturday, 5/18 from 12 - 6 PM. Attendance is required for all students in the 2024-2025 Sound of the Wildcats. Let's kick off the new school year the right way and have a fun-filled day welcoming our incoming 9th grade students! Pizza late lunch will be provided, and we plan to eat around 3 PM. Please plan to eat something before you arrive.
Let's make it a great week! Only 10 days of school left!
Mr. Clemente
Band Banquet Recap
Thank you to the many band parents, extended family and even friends that helped the banquet happen. Everyone did a fabulous job and helped make the evening awesome! From sound and video tech to decorating, food and desserts to hauling chairs and so much more, we could not have done it without you.
Thank you to: Jay Adkinson, Marianne Baez, Michelle Baillargeon, Tammy Bartell, Melissa Blaney, Lia Brown, Laura Cambridge, Abby Cowan, Kirsten Cowan, Sarah Davey, Steve Davey, David DeLoach, Lissette Dennis, Lisa Fineman, Leah Fu, Dyani Genovese, Diana Hilmer, Jennifer Hindle, Vanessa Irons, Dave Kerst, Angela Kerst, Kris Kest, Colleen Lilling, Damaris Lima, Jen Martin, Melodee Mullins, Jennifer Mullins, Lara Murphy, Antoniella Paradiso, Jenniffer Randolph, Brian Ribaric, Heather Ribaric, Amanda Schaefer, Roger Schaefer, Kyle Schaefer, Kellie Smith, Kim Somers, Aaron Strickland, Emily Strickland, Paula Strickland, Michael Storch, Natalie Storch, Zivah Strom, Tiara Tigue, Anita Vassos, and Molly Yuska.
A heart-felt thank you to the many students, parents and extended family who stayed after a long day to help with clean up. Finally, thank you to the leadership students who got to perform their first service task as a new cohort early Saturday morning-- unloading all the chairs from the UHaul truck that the Ribaric's (once again) had acquired for us.
We hope we did not miss anyone here, but if we did, please know that we very much appreciated your help. It takes a team to make good things happen.
Robyn, Ellen and Dana
From our Uniform Co-Chairs, Mrs. Andrea Rediske & Mrs. Jenniffer Randolph
Concert Uniform Return: Tuesday May 14th
Seniors: You will have a rack to turn in your uniforms. Please hang your uniform on the rack and sign the sign-out sheet once you've turned your uniform in. We will miss you!
Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen: You will have several racks with alphabetized signs on them. Please hang your uniform on the rack corresponding to your last name, and sign the sign-out sheet.
All students: If you have bow ties, cummerbunds, socks, jewelry, or anything else you've borrowed from the uniform room, please bring them with your uniform!
If you can't turn your uniform in on Tuesday, May 14th, please bring it to band registration on Wednesday, May 15th.
Moving Day is Coming!
Are you in the mood to channel your inner Marie Kondo? Do you love organizing things? Are you a sewing maven? Then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! On Saturday 5/18 when you drop your student off for Mini Camp, please join us in the uniform room. We need help with inventorying, organizing, and mending uniforms and generally organizing for the upcoming renovations of the 600 building. We need a total of about 6 people from 11:00 - 3:00 pm on 5/18. Click here to sign up. Many hands make light work!
Thanks for helping us to get the uniforms ready for summer storage,
Andrea Rediske (arediske@gmail.com)
Jenniffer Randolph (jenrandolph13@gmail.com)
Thanks,
Andrea and Jenniffer
TUESDAY - BAND REGISTRATION NIGHT 2024-2025
We're excited for you to join/continue with the Winter Park High School Band Program! Bring the completed forms below to the Band room on THIS Wednesday, May 15, 2024 to register for the Winter Park Band Program for the 2024-2025 school year.
Registration Step 1
- Complete the 2024-2025 Band Registration Google Form
Registration Step 2
- Make the $25 Registration Payment on either the below SchoolPay.com link or by check made out to WPHS Bands.
- Make the $80 Band Camp Meals (optional) payment on the below SchoolPay.com link or by check made out to WPHS Bands.
- 2024/2025 Band Registration and Band Camp Meals SchoolPay Link
- If you are an incoming 9th grade family, be sure you are not logged in to your student's current SchoolPay account when making online payments. The "data flip" at the county level placing your student at WPHS will not happen until early August, and logging in will take you to their current middle school SchoolPay page.
Registration Step 3
- Complete the forms in the following 2024-2025 Band Registration Forms packet that applies to your student's main instrument and return the completed and signed forms at Band Registration Night on Wednesday, May 15.
- Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Registration Packet
- Color Guard Registration Packet
Before Band Camp
- All Band students must have an up to date Physical and a valid ECG on file with the school and must be cleared to participate before Band Camp on July 22. Ideally, students should be cleared before June 1.
- Returning students - your ECG from this year is good for the remainder of high school. Only an up to date physical is needed before Band Camp.
- New students - you will need a physical and ECG dated after April 1, 2024. The physical will be good for Band, ROTC, and any sport you play your freshman year, and the ECG will be good for all four years of high school.
- Physical and ECG Information Packet - Please complete ASAP. Thank you!
Have questions? Contact both Mr. Clemente at michael.clemente@ocps.net and Mr. Smith at daniel.smith2@ocps.net.
2024 SOTW Show - BEATLEMANIA
Maitland Shores 4th of July Band
Musicians needed!
The annual Maitland Shores 4th of July Band is recruiting players for this historic 50th anniversary performance and picnic, directed by Eric Mendez. If you are going to be in town, available for 3 rehearsals - June 9, 23, and 30 from 1:30-3:30 PM, and want to bring your family to hear great patriotic music then eat lunch together on Lake Maitland, please contact me. Spots fill up fast, and you must be able to rehearse and sight read well.
90% of our band members are WPHS Band Alumni!
Jane Claus
WPHS Band Alumni Association President
407-496-6050
Private Lessons
Whether a student is learning a musical instrument to pursue a career in music, or simply for personal musical fulfillment and recreation, private lessons are one of the best investments that a parent can provide for their musical child. When working with a private teacher, students receive one-on-one instruction from a professional musician who specializes on that instrument.
Unlike a full band rehearsal experience, studying with a private teacher focuses in on the student’s individual needs. Students who study privately once a week from a professional musician are usually those who excel and find Band more enjoyable. These students frequently earn positions in honor groups like All-State and All-County, and make entry into our more advanced bands like Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I. Some even go on to earn college scholarships, even if they are not majoring in music!
Below is a link to a list of local private teachers. This list is not exhaustive, and there may be other individuals who are not on the list. If you are a private teacher who would like to be added to our list (or deleted), or know a private teacher who should be added, please contact Mr. Clemente at michael.clemente@ocps.net.
"Step-Up" Instruments
This time of year, many families consider purchasing a higher quality instrument for their student. While the rental instruments or student instruments many students had during middle school served them well during that time, high school music and musicians need instruments with higher quality make and materials to continue to improve. If you are able and considering a "step-up" instrument for your student (sometimes referred to as "intermediate" or "professional" instruments by manufacturers), please feel free to reach out for guidance. We will be happy to point you in the right direction and give options for quality instruments at fair prices.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 14: Student Leadership & Drumline Pep Band at Senior Drive Thru
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May 15: Band Registration Night, 6 - 9 PM, Band Room
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May 15: Marching Percussion Auditions, 6 - 8 PM, Orchestra Room
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May 18: MINI-CAMP, 12 - 6 PM
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May 24: Last day of school
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July 18 - 19: Leadership Camp
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July 22 - 26: Band Camp, 8 AM - 5 PM
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July 29 - August 1: Band Camp, 8 AM - 5 PM
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August 1: Premiere Show, 7:15 PM
Band Calendar
- "Fridge-Friendly" Calendar PDF: http://www.winterparkhsband.com/uploads/2/3/8/5/23853324/calendar_grid_2023-2024.pdf
- Band Calendar sync Google/Andriod format: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=winterparkhsband%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
- Band Calendar sync Apple iCal format: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/winterparkhsband%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
FINANCES AND CUT TIME
ALL 2023-2024 BAND PAYMENTS ARE NOW PAST DUE
- BAND
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023
- Fair Share Payment 1 - $100
- Marching Band Shoe (if needed) - $40
- Wednesday, August 30
- Fair Share Payment 2 - $50
- Wednesday, October 4
- Jazz Fair Share Payment 1(jazz students only) - $20
- School Instrument Semester 1 Maintenance (if applies) - $60
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Jazz Fair Share Payment 2 (jazz students only) - $20
- School Instrument Semester 2 Maintenance (if applies) - $60
- Wednesday, March 6
- Fair Share Payment 3 - $75
- COLOR GUARD
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023
- Fair Share Payment 1 - $100
- Marching Band Shoe (if needed) - $40
- Wednesday, August 30
- Fair Share Payment 2 - $125
- Wednesday, October 4
- Fair Share Payment 3 - $100
- School Equipment Semester 1 Maintenance - $60
- Wednesday, December 6
- Winter Guard Fair Share Payment 1 - $150
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Winter Guard Fair Share Payment 2 - $100
- School Equipment Semester 2 Maintenance - $60
- Wednesday, March 6
- Winter Guard Fair Share Payment 3 - $100
Viewing your Student's Financial Account in CutTime:
There is a direct link to CutTime in "Quick Links" on the band website.
To access Cut Time, follow these steps.
- Go to CutTime.net and click “SIGN IN” in the top right-hand corner.
- Enter your Username or Email and Password You are now on your profile, where you can access our calendar and handouts and files. Click “Update Info” tab to input or update contact information. Don’t forget to click “Update” when you are finished.
- Click the “Finances” tab to view financial statements.
WPHS Band Social Media
We've been posting lots of photos our social media platforms, and we will continue to post updates, photos, video, and other media to those pages throughout the year. Follow the Band!
- Facebook: @winterparkhsband
- Instagram: @winterparkhsband @wphs_flutes @wphsclarinets @wpsaxes @wphs_trumpets @wphs.trombones @wphstubas @winterparkhspercussion @winterparkcolorguard @wphs.drumajors
- YouTube: @winterparkhsband
- Twitter: @wphs_bands
- Tik Tok: @winterparkhsband
Winter Park High School Band
Email: michael.clemente@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Phone: 4076223200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winterparkhsband