Wednesday, October 28, 2015

This week (and next) in Band!

Welcome the newest member of the Walker Band family!


The newest member of the E.D. Walker Band family is here.  Mr. Lynn Pogue is the Assistant Band Director for Walker.  Mr. Pogue is a graduate of the University of North Texas where he was a member of the UNT Wind Symphony under the direction of Eugene Corporon.  Mr. Pogue is teaching the brass classes for beginning band and directing the Concert Band.  We are so happy to have him on board the team here at Walker.  Welcome Mr. Pogue!

Symphonic Band will perform at WT White Football game


The Symphonic Band performance at the WT White football game is still on.  The students will stay for rehearsal after school Friday 10/30 and ride the bus to the game.

3:45 - Meet in the band hall for rehearsal
4:30 - Snacks served by Band Boosters.  Students should bring $3 for snacks or bring their own food.
5:00 - Load bus and depart for Loos Stadium
7:00 - We watch the WT White band perform at halftime
8:00 - Performance ends, load bus, depart for Walker
8:30 - Arrive at Walker, rides pick up students by the band hall

Walker Band is hosting the All-City Band Auditions, Monday Nov. 2


Students that qualify will perform at the All-City Band Auditions Monday evening.  Here is the schedule.

3:45 -  Meet in the band hall for rehearsal and set up for auditions
4:00 - Set up classrooms for auditions
5:00 - Practice in cafeteria
6:00 - Auditions begin
Students are dismissed as soon as auditions conclude

Upcoming events

Oct 30 - Symphonic Band performs at WT White Football game
Nov 2 - All- city Band Auditions
Nov 6 - Walker Fall Festival
Nov 13,14 - All Region Band Auditions
Dec 15 - Full Band Concert - Beginning, Concert and Symphonic Bands




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