Friday, January 30, 2015

All-city schedule this weekend


All-City Band Schedule

Congratulations on Making the All-City Honor Band.  It is a great privilege.  We are very proud that you will be representing E.D. Walker and our band at this event.  Here is the schedule.  Please arrive early for all rehearsals and the performance.  If you have a conflict please let Mr. Flemons know ahead of time.

I know some of you have auditions for Booker T Washington HS Saturday morning.  The staff at Booker T is also aware and will get you in to audition first if you let them know you have to go to All-City.

Clinic/Concert:
 Friday, January 30, 2015 Moises Molina High School 2355 Duncanville Rd., Dallas  TX  75211
 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Rehearsal
 Saturday, January 31, 2015
 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Rehearsal
 12:00-1:30 p.m. Lunch
 1:30-3:30 p.m. Rehearsal
 6:00 p.m.  Concert  Middle School, Director’s Band, High  School


Here are the names of the students that are involved in All-City this weekend.  I’ve included parents names and contact #’s if you want to contact each other and carpool.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Fundraiser ends tomorrow - Friday 1/23

Reminder - Fundraiser ends tomorrow!
  • Friday 1/23, is the conclusion of our fundraiser.  Please turn in all orders and funds during your band class tomorrow.

Monday, January 19, 2015

This Week in Band

This week in Band

  • Tuesday

    • 8:00-8:30   Morning Band  - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
    • 3:45-4:45   After school Band - Intermediate and Advanced Band
  • Wednesday

    • 8:00-8:30   Morning Band  - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
  • Thursday

    • 8:00-8:30   Morning Band  - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
    • 3:45-4:45   After school Band - Intermediate and Advanced Band
  • Friday

    • 8:00-8:30   Morning Band  - Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

Looking ahead

  • Jan 30 and 31  - All-City Clinic and Concert
  • Jan 31 - Auditions for Booker T Washington HS of Performing and Visual Arts
  • Feb 7 - District Solo and Ensemble
  • March 3 - Music in our Schools month Concert
  • March 24 - Pre UIL Concert and Sight Reading
  • April 7, 8 - UIL Regional Concert and Sight Reading
  • April 25 - Band Day at Sandy Lake Music Festival
  • TBA - Band recording session and Performance

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!


The new year is time for new beginnings.  Students, you accomplished a great deal in the first semester.  Now it's time for us to refocus and move forward in the new year.

This week

No before or after school band this week.  Online assignment is due.  See the Assignment tab for details.

Next week

Before school practices will begin next week Jan 12 - 16.
After school rehearsal will begin the following week on Tuesday Jan 20

An honor and a privilege

Please see the band Facebook page for an important announcement. https://www.facebook.com/walkermsband/