WBHS High School Marching Band is seeking new members

Calling all musicians, dancers, drummers and any student who loves to perform! The West Bloomfield Marching Band is looking for new members to join their ranks of marchers, color guard and percussionists for the upcoming season. Throughout the 2016 season, the students will perform and compete in front of thousands of people including a trip to the Glass Bowl Stadium at the University of Toledo. In addition to competing in the Michigan Competing Bands Association circuit, the marching band performs at all home Varsity Football games. The State Marching Band Championship is held at Ford Field in Detroit each year.

We currently have openings in all instruments and color guard. All students currently in grades 7 - 11 (spring 2016) are welcome to join us. No experience is necessary!

WHY JOIN?
1. Adults (teachers, parents, etc.) give students many reasons why they should make music a part of their school careers. Studies have shown the value of participation in music to student development and achievement in the classroom. Colleges will look for commitment over your high school years and band is a great activity to have on your resume. It is hard work and a commitment, but there is so much more. Every year we find most graduating band members say that they cannot imagine high school without Marching Band – best teacher, best class, most fulfilling, and the source of many, many friendships.

2. Freshman walk through the door the first day of school already knowing 90+ upperclassmen who can help them navigate through a new and big school and answer their questions.

3. You are joining, arguably, the most successful team in the school. We train and practice as long and as hard as any of the other teams and our success is measured by a long and distinguished history of top honors and awards in all our competitions.

4. There is such a sense of fulfillment – it is amazing to see and be part of the transformation that takes place between the first day of rehearsal and the polish and precision of the show performed by the end of the season.

5. Do you enjoy travel? Every year the marching band “goes on the road”. In 2016, we will be headed to the Bands of America Regional Marching Band Competition held in the Glass Bowl Stadium in Toledo, OH.

6. Earn your varsity letter your freshman year!

Go to www.wbbands.info for more information and to register today! Registration deadline is June 17, 2016.