Westfield MS Band Newsletter

I want to first thank all of our band parents, family members, and students for volunteering at this past weekend's IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest. The hours of work that the students put in was well represented through your hard work and Mr. K and I are so appreciative of the time dedicated to make this event happen. I'm so proud of the students and their improvements on their solos and ensembles as well!

This email gives final details regarding next Saturday's IGSMA Organizational Festival. We love to have parents and family attend this event to support and cheer on the Cadet and Concert Band in their performances! We are still in need of parent chaperones, please use the link found in this email to sign up! Please reach out with any questions.

3/3- NO SCHOOL

3/4- Concert Band morning rehearsal, 7:30am,

Pull out lessons

3/5-Concert Band morning rehearsal, 7:30am

Jazz Band after school, 3:45-4:45pm

3/6- Cadet Band morning rehearsal, 7:30am

Band Aides after school, 3:45-4:45pm

3/7- Concert Band morning rehearsal, 7:30am

Pull out lessons

3/8- IGSMA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEST (Info below)

The Westfield Middle School Cadet and Concert Bands will both be performing at the IGSMA Organizational Contest on March 8th at Indian Trail Jr. High School in Addison. This contest is open to to all parents and family to enjoy the hard work that the Concert and Cadet Bands have put in. Please send your students with a few extra dollars if they would like to stop at the concession stand!

We will need at least 6 chaperones for this trip as we will be traveling on 2 buses. Please use the link below to sign up as a chaperone! WE STILL NEED 4+ MORE CHAPERONES

Chaperone Sign-Up Link

PLEASE NOTE: I know that there are some students attending the Science Olympiad on this date. I have worked with Mr. Tuomi to best set up the students with a schedule that they can attend both events. This will require parents to drive students from Science Olympiad to Indian Trails Jr. High School. This is, unfortunately, the only work around possible. Mr. Tuomi and I believe this will be a great opportunity for the students to have an amazing success filled (and slightly tiring) day!

Contest Schedule

Arrive @ WMS: 10:45am

Dress: Concert Black

Students Should Bring: Music, Instrument, mutes (if needed)

Departure: 10:55am

Westfield Middle School

149 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Arrival: 11:10am

Indian Trail Jr. High School

222 N JF Kennedy, Addison, IL 60101

Performances:

Cadet Band - 12:25pm

Concert Band - 2:10pm

Load Buses: 2:40pm

Arrival @ Westfield Middle School: roughly 3pm

rivate lessons are the easiest way for your student to make quick progress on their instrument through individualized instruction! It is recommended that each student work to be in private lessons when and if possible. A list of recommended teachers is supplied below...

Mary-Chrisitine Stingley (Flute)- mcstingley@att.net

Suzanne Seredo (Oboe)- segredo1.ss@gmail.com

Mike Lawton (Clarinet)- mlawton522@gmail.com

Adam Hawthorne (Saxophone/Clarinet)- adam.hawthorne6@gmail.com

Mike Tuleo (Trumpet)- mtuleo@gmail.com

Robert Ranz (Trumpet)- rranz@itasca10.org

Momo Hasselbring (Horn)- momoko1999@comcast.net

Rob Hackl-Blumstein (Low Brass)- rob.blumstein@gmail.com

Ron Lemm (Low Brass)- rwlem3@aol.com

Peter Deal (Low Brass)- peterdeal12@yahoo.com

Linda Leonard (Low Brass)- lindaYleonard@icloud.com

Craig Hatter (Percussion)- craighatter054@gmail.com

Hello Class of 2029 Band Families!

As you build your summer schedules, please note the following dates for the Lake Park Marching Band:

Marching Band Information Night

Monday, April 14th 7:00-7:45pm (West Campus Auditorium)

What is Marching Band Information Night? This is an important meeting for students and parents. We will go over all of the details for the 2025 season: rehearsal/performance schedule, what you can expect as a student/parent, reveal this year's show theme, and more! No commitment, we just want you to have all of the information!

Parade Practices and New Marcher Camps:

May 22nd (6:00pm-8:00pm) Parade Practice (Returning Marchers and Seniors Only)

May 26th Itasca Memorial Day Parade (Returning Marchers and Seniors Only)

May 30th (6pm-8pm) NEW MARCHER CAMP (All NEW Marchers)

May 31st (9am-11:30pm) Parade Practice (Returning Marchers and Seniors Only)

(11:30am-3:30pm) NEW MARCHER CAMP (All NEW Marchers)

June 1st Roselle Rose Parade (Returning Marchers and Seniors Only)

Early Band Camp Dates (Required for All Marchers):

June 2nd through June 5th (9:00am-3:00pm)

June 9th through June 12th (9:00am-3:00pm)

Traditional Band Camp Dates (Required for All Marchers):

July 21st through July 24th (9:00am-6:00pm)

July 28th through August 1st (9:00am-3:00pm) + PREVIEW NIGHT at 5pm

August 2nd TAG DAY (~8:00am-4:00pm)

March 8, 2025- IGSMA Organizational Contest (Concert and Cadet Band)

April 29, 2025- Cadet Band Elementary Tour!

May 5, 2025- WMS Fine Arts Assembly

May 7th, 2025 @ 6:30pm- Spring Band Concert (all bands)