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Visit the West Bloomfield School District Home Page at www.westbloomfield.k12.mi.us.
Upcoming Events:
Check the calendar for all Summer Marching Band Rehearsal dates and times.MCGC Invitational (Guard and Percussion) February 20, 2010 at the West Bloomfield High School. Additional information is available on the Invitational Page.
Announcements:
Congratulations to Rachel Berkowitz (flute) and Clifton Boyd (Viola) for being accepted into MSBOA's 2010 All-State Band and Orchestra.
Congratulations to John Hammer (Tenor Sax) and Jack Miner (Trumpet) for being selected to perform with the U.S. All-American Marching Band at the U.S. Amry All-American Bowl on January 9th, 2010 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.
Scrip Fundraising:
The Scrip fundraising program is our main source of fundraising for all the band students. The best way to participate in this program is to register and order on-line with the BBAWB code. Please refer to the Scrip page for a full explanation of this fundraising program. Remember, there is no extra cost to you. If you have any questions about how this program works, any of the BBAWB board members can answer your questions.
Marching Band Contest Spectator Etiquette
One of the most important parts of a band show is the audience. There are many types of spectators and they have many different reasons for coming to the show. However, they all have one thing in common and that is that they should be allowed to enjoy the experience.
- Show respect and support for all bands. Regardless of which band is on the field you should applaud or even cheer when they do a good job. Reaction from the crowd will encourage the band to perform better and will result in a more enjoyable show for everyone.
- Salute all of the bands in the show by standing and applauding as they pass in review in front of the grandstands after their performance.
- No one will be allowed leave or enter the main grandstands during a band's performance. Do not move around in the stands or make any unnecessary movement while the band is performing.
- Do not allow children to play in the stands and distract other spectators or the performers. For their safety and as a courtesy to others they should not be allowed to run up and down steps or play in the aisles.
- Please avoid standing in front of people trying to watch the show. If you want to video record or take photos of your bands performance, please move to the video recording zone in front of the main press box. That way those others can still see the bands.
- While it is fun to visit and talk with family and friends during a contest, it is unfair to distract other spectators from enjoying the show. Be respectful of all other spectators and hopefully they will extend you the same courtesy.
- Do not talk on your cell phone. Please turn off your cell phone or set it to vibrate. If someone calls you, return the call between bands. Please do not talk on your phone during a performance.
- Before you make that comment out loud, remember that color guard uniform you don't like may have been made by a guardie's mother that is sitting behind you. Or the man sitting in front of you could be the arranger, drill designer or even the band director. Remember how hard your band members have worked to get their show ready for the field. Chances are that the other bands have worked just as hard to get their show ready.