Wrapping up the Year!

Here are a few items to be aware of...

*Congratulations Honor Band!

Well, the last performance of the 2014-15 edition of the the E.D. Walker Band is in the books.  The Honor Band performed at the Peak Festival in Frisco TX this past Friday.  The students did an amazing job and received 1st division ratings from all 3 judges.  What a great way to close out the year!  I'm so very proud of you students.

*8th grade Advanced band taking SmartMusic exams this week and ACP's last week of school.

*All students are turning in their school instruments this week.

*Returning students may start checking out instruments for next year starting Tuesday May 26

*Band Camp registration forms are due Friday May 22.  This is going to be a great year for Walker at Dallas Winds Band Camp  www.dallaswindsbandcamp.org

  

End of year events!

What a wonderful year!

First of all, Congratulations! to the Walker Honor Band for earning 1st division ratings from all judges at the Peak Festival Friday evening!  It was a beautiful performance.  I have loved making music with with you this year!

This week
-8th grade band members will be taking the performance ACP.

-All students will be turning in their instruments for the year.

-All students should turn in their registration for summer band camp with the Dallas Wind Symphony by Wednesday.  June 8-13.  This is a great opportunity that all students should take advantage of.  Cost is only $25 per student including transportation and meals.

-All students that are returning to band at E.D. Walker for the next school year, 2015-16, will be able to check their instrument out starting May 25.

Final Performances and End of Year events

This Week in Band!

Tuesday May 12 - End of year Concert/Graduation/Awards

• This is our Band Graduation Ceremony
• Students should be dressed up and within school dress code.  Color of clothing is your choice.  Black is always good but not required for this event.  No jeans, No shorts, No short skirts.
• Parents please bring cameras, this is a good opportunity for pictures
• Students should be in place ready to play by 6:00 PM
• Concert begins at 6:30 PM
• Students may stay after school until the concert but should bring a snack or get a snack in the cafeteria

Friday May 15 - Peak Music Festival

• Select students will be chosen and given permission slips
• 1:00 bus departs for Festival
• 3:00 Warm Up
• 3:30 Performance
• 4:00 Load busses and return to Walker
• 4:30 Pick students at Walker Band Hall