Updated 11:40 p.m.,, 5-29-19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We hope our 'FAQ' page is helpful during your first year or term as a Woodcreek Bands & Guard Member. We look forward to having you as part of our program!
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
Where do I find out information about upcoming events and performances?
Our regularly updated WHS Bands & Guard Calendar available on our Calendar page. Review our Google Calendar (with detailed information) or our downloadable At-A-Glance calendar.
How do parents know what to expect each term?
WATCH for and attend our All-Bands (Bands, Percussion & Guard) Parent Info. Night at the beginning of each term. Dates are listed on our Calendar and are usually held soon after Back-to-School Night.
Are there any other communication platforms available along with the website?
Our Music Director and this website are our OFFICIAL stops for information.
However, the WHS Band Boosters subscribe to the Constant Contact email service to help provide information to WHS Bands & Guard parents and students. Email addresses are updated each term. To ensure you are on the email contact list email us at whsbandsandguard@gmail.com
And, Facebook pages for Woodcreek High School Band, Woodcreek High School Jazz, WHS Drumline and WHS Guard can also be joined. Posts include reminders and support provided by Directors and WHS Band Booster members. Also, these pages provide fun communication, postings and pictures.
Where do I find out information about upcoming events and performances?
Our regularly updated WHS Bands & Guard Calendar available on our Calendar page. Review our Google Calendar (with detailed information) or our downloadable At-A-Glance calendar.
How do parents know what to expect each term?
WATCH for and attend our All-Bands (Bands, Percussion & Guard) Parent Info. Night at the beginning of each term. Dates are listed on our Calendar and are usually held soon after Back-to-School Night.
Are there any other communication platforms available along with the website?
Our Music Director and this website are our OFFICIAL stops for information.
However, the WHS Band Boosters subscribe to the Constant Contact email service to help provide information to WHS Bands & Guard parents and students. Email addresses are updated each term. To ensure you are on the email contact list email us at whsbandsandguard@gmail.com
And, Facebook pages for Woodcreek High School Band, Woodcreek High School Jazz, WHS Drumline and WHS Guard can also be joined. Posts include reminders and support provided by Directors and WHS Band Booster members. Also, these pages provide fun communication, postings and pictures.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES
How many Jazz Ensembles are offered?
Currently there are three Jazz Bands: Jazz I, Jazz II and III. Auditions are in the Fall for jazz band placement. They are usually held during class time - soon after school starts in August.
When do Jazz Ensembles have classes?
Jazz Ensembles are held during zero period, before school.
What do Jazz Ensemble students wear to competitions and concerts?
Each Jazz Band has its own concert dress code. Parents provide students with their own attire.
Visit the Jazz Band page for more details.
Will I need to drive my student to Jazz Band competitions?
Typically, yes. Although transportation may be provided for any competitions held further than the general/local area and/or at competitions attended with the marching band.
How many Jazz Ensembles are offered?
Currently there are three Jazz Bands: Jazz I, Jazz II and III. Auditions are in the Fall for jazz band placement. They are usually held during class time - soon after school starts in August.
When do Jazz Ensembles have classes?
Jazz Ensembles are held during zero period, before school.
What do Jazz Ensemble students wear to competitions and concerts?
Each Jazz Band has its own concert dress code. Parents provide students with their own attire.
Visit the Jazz Band page for more details.
Will I need to drive my student to Jazz Band competitions?
Typically, yes. Although transportation may be provided for any competitions held further than the general/local area and/or at competitions attended with the marching band.
WIND ENSEMBLE
Who is in the Wind Ensemble?
Students audition to be in the Wind Ensemble.
When does Wind Ensembles have classes?
Wind Ensemble is a class held in the Spring term.
What do Wind Ensemble students wear to concerts?
Boys: Tux jacket, black shirt, black tie, black socks and shoes. Tux jackets available through band. To schedule a fitting with our Uniform Volunteers contact Music Director Austin Gaesser.
Girls:
Black dress and appropriate black shoes. Dresses available through band. To schedule a fitting with our Uniform Volunteers contact Music Director Austin Gaesser.
When and where do they perform?
Competitions and/or during our Spring Concert at the Woodcreek High School Theater.
Who is in the Wind Ensemble?
Students audition to be in the Wind Ensemble.
When does Wind Ensembles have classes?
Wind Ensemble is a class held in the Spring term.
What do Wind Ensemble students wear to concerts?
Boys: Tux jacket, black shirt, black tie, black socks and shoes. Tux jackets available through band. To schedule a fitting with our Uniform Volunteers contact Music Director Austin Gaesser.
Girls:
Black dress and appropriate black shoes. Dresses available through band. To schedule a fitting with our Uniform Volunteers contact Music Director Austin Gaesser.
When and where do they perform?
Competitions and/or during our Spring Concert at the Woodcreek High School Theater.
VOLUNTEERING
Our WHS Bands & Guard program would not be a success without our many volunteers. VISIT our Volunteer page for details on how you can support the program!
Attend WHS Band Booster meetings on the second Tuesday of each month in the Staff Lounge across from the band room.
Our WHS Bands & Guard program would not be a success without our many volunteers. VISIT our Volunteer page for details on how you can support the program!
Attend WHS Band Booster meetings on the second Tuesday of each month in the Staff Lounge across from the band room.
SYMPHONIC BAND
When is Symphonic Band held?
Symphonic Band is a class offered during the Spring term.
When and where do they perform?
Typically, various competitions and during our Spring Concert at the Woodcreek High School Theater.
What do Symphonic Band students wear during concerts?
Boys wear Tuxedos and Girls wear black dresses. If students did not get fitted for attire during the Fall Term, they will be fitted before concerts begin in the Spring. Shoes are also black and appropriate. Questions about attire or fittings can be submitted to Music Director Austin Gaesser .
When is Symphonic Band held?
Symphonic Band is a class offered during the Spring term.
When and where do they perform?
Typically, various competitions and during our Spring Concert at the Woodcreek High School Theater.
What do Symphonic Band students wear during concerts?
Boys wear Tuxedos and Girls wear black dresses. If students did not get fitted for attire during the Fall Term, they will be fitted before concerts begin in the Spring. Shoes are also black and appropriate. Questions about attire or fittings can be submitted to Music Director Austin Gaesser .
MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD
If my student is in Marching Band - do they attend all football games and what do they wear?
Marching and Color Guard students attend select HOME football games and Homecoming Game.
Marching Band students typically wear the WHS Bands & Guard T-shirt they purchase at the beginning of the school year with jeans to football games. (For more information about T-shirts contact Spirit Wear Coordinator Haven Schauer.)
At Homecoming Game students wear their Marching Uniform.
What kind of Marching do they do?
Students compete and perform street/parade marching. Percussion often has a separate competition at competitions as well. See VIDEO
How much are Marching Band Uniforms?
WHS Band Boosters cover the cost of Marching Band and Color Guard uniforms. However, families need to purchase shoes, gloves and socks. Parents are also asked to Dry Clean or pay for Dry Cleaning at the end of Marching Season.
Will my student be provided with food at Marching Competitions?
The WHS Band Boosters provides at least one hot meal and/or snack at each competition. Many competition locations have snack bars and food trucks. We also encourage you to visit the websites of school competition locations for more information as well.
Will they practice before or after school?
Not usually. WHS Marching Band/Concert Band rehearse during class time. They do, however, have a Super Saturday (See Calendar) to kick off the marching season with rehearsals and clinics. And, students participate/practice during the March-A-Thon fundraiser after school at the beginning of the Fall term to raise money for their student accounts for Fall Tour.
How should female students in Marching Band do their hair before a competition?
Ladies with long hair should arrive before every competition and on the bus with their hair up in a high, tight ponytail or bun. Sides should be smooth and "in place," especially around the ears and the nape of the neck.
Bobby pins and hairspray work well. Another idea that works well is to us an elastic headband that matches your hair color.
There is often not enough time for touch-ups and fine tuning before a competition. Doing the bulk of hair prep before arriving helps ensure the marching band is on time for a great competition.
If my student is in Marching Band - do they attend all football games and what do they wear?
Marching and Color Guard students attend select HOME football games and Homecoming Game.
Marching Band students typically wear the WHS Bands & Guard T-shirt they purchase at the beginning of the school year with jeans to football games. (For more information about T-shirts contact Spirit Wear Coordinator Haven Schauer.)
At Homecoming Game students wear their Marching Uniform.
What kind of Marching do they do?
Students compete and perform street/parade marching. Percussion often has a separate competition at competitions as well. See VIDEO
How much are Marching Band Uniforms?
WHS Band Boosters cover the cost of Marching Band and Color Guard uniforms. However, families need to purchase shoes, gloves and socks. Parents are also asked to Dry Clean or pay for Dry Cleaning at the end of Marching Season.
Will my student be provided with food at Marching Competitions?
The WHS Band Boosters provides at least one hot meal and/or snack at each competition. Many competition locations have snack bars and food trucks. We also encourage you to visit the websites of school competition locations for more information as well.
Will they practice before or after school?
Not usually. WHS Marching Band/Concert Band rehearse during class time. They do, however, have a Super Saturday (See Calendar) to kick off the marching season with rehearsals and clinics. And, students participate/practice during the March-A-Thon fundraiser after school at the beginning of the Fall term to raise money for their student accounts for Fall Tour.
How should female students in Marching Band do their hair before a competition?
Ladies with long hair should arrive before every competition and on the bus with their hair up in a high, tight ponytail or bun. Sides should be smooth and "in place," especially around the ears and the nape of the neck.
Bobby pins and hairspray work well. Another idea that works well is to us an elastic headband that matches your hair color.
There is often not enough time for touch-ups and fine tuning before a competition. Doing the bulk of hair prep before arriving helps ensure the marching band is on time for a great competition.
CONCERT TICKETS
Tickets for all WHS Bands & Guard performances in the Woodcreek High School Theater are available beforehand from Music Director Austin Gaesser. Or at the door before each concert.
Tickets for all WHS Bands & Guard performances in the Woodcreek High School Theater are available beforehand from Music Director Austin Gaesser. Or at the door before each concert.
CONCERT BAND
When is Concert Band?
Concert Band is a class held in conjunction with Marching Band during the Fall Term.
What kind of Concerts do they perform?
Students perform classical pieces on the Woodcreek High School Theater stage. Concerts include the Winter Concerts during the Holiday Season in December.
What do Concert Band students wear during Concerts?
Boys wear Tuxedos and Girls wear black dresses. Both are fitted and selected during Fall and Spring Uniform Fittings arranged through the Bands & Guard Program and WHS Band Boosters. Shoes are also black and appropriate. Questions about attire or fittings can be submitted to Music Director Austin Gaesser
Also WATCH for our annual Uniform Fitting dates held before and during the first weeks of the Fall Term.
When is Concert Band?
Concert Band is a class held in conjunction with Marching Band during the Fall Term.
What kind of Concerts do they perform?
Students perform classical pieces on the Woodcreek High School Theater stage. Concerts include the Winter Concerts during the Holiday Season in December.
What do Concert Band students wear during Concerts?
Boys wear Tuxedos and Girls wear black dresses. Both are fitted and selected during Fall and Spring Uniform Fittings arranged through the Bands & Guard Program and WHS Band Boosters. Shoes are also black and appropriate. Questions about attire or fittings can be submitted to Music Director Austin Gaesser
Also WATCH for our annual Uniform Fitting dates held before and during the first weeks of the Fall Term.
