We are so excited for the upcoming season of Marching band!
Registration is still open if you know anyone who would like to join the WLN Marching Band.
If you have not completed all 5 registration steps, please complete as soon as possible. We track forms, payment, communication lists, etc. through Membership Toolkit. If you haven’t logged into MTK in a while, please make sure you update your Parent/Student Info form to be officially registered.
To register please visit the following page for directions:
May 23: 6-7 pm in the commons prior to the CHS concert
May 30: 6-8 pm in the band room (F110)
Look for emails to come towards the end of May to anyone who is missing forms or has any issues with forms (like missing signatures, tentanus shot date, etc.). And don't forget to schedule those physicals! They will be due before the first practice on July 10th. They must be signed by a doctor and completely filled out before turned in.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE!
The Marching Band will be performing one last time at the Walled Lake Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th. Look in your inbox for more information regarding this day! This is for our current 9th - 12th graders.
Practices for the parade will be:
Thursday, May 16th at 2:30pm
Monday, May 20th at 2:30pm
**The rehearsals/performance are for the 2023 Marching band (including our 2024 graduates), not our incoming freshman/new members. BUT all are welcome to watch!**
DECALS, SPIRITWEAR, & YARD SIGNS!
DECALS:
Order your Marching Band, Band, Choir or Orchestra Music Decal/ Sticker.
Congratulations to seniors Hannah Hulliberger (Horn), Maggie Henry (Flute), and Claire Vachon (Trombone) for their outstanding concerto performances on April 30th. Also congratulations to the Horn Quartet, Clarinet Quintet, Saxophone Quartet, Percussion Ensemble, and the Flensamble for their epic performances at the Concerto Concert. Thank you Wind Ensemble for your enthusiasm in learning more music, performing beautifully, as well as supporting your fellow students. It was a night of musical memories we will cherish forever.
Coming up! Don't miss our final band concert on May 22nd at 7pm in the auditorium. Concert Band, both Symphony Bands, and Wind Ensemble have a lot to be proud of, and they can't wait to show us their final concert.
IMPORTANT! All band members will be returning their uniforms at the end of the concert in the Commons outside of the Auditorium. Please remember to bring a change of clothes to leave the school in after turning in your uniform. Bring your garment bag, and be prepared to note any rips, stains, or other wardrobe malfunctions.
With many hands, the work will be done QUICK! Please consider signing up to help return the uniforms. A sign-up genius will be coming to your inbox soon. Thank you for your support!
DISNEY 2025
We are excited to announce that all band members are invited to join us at Walt Disney World in February 2025!
Over our February Mid Winter break 2025 we have the opportunity to perform at Walt Disney World!
Included below is a tentative itinerary, registration instructions, trip insurance information and how to be a chaperone information!
This trip is open to all band members, you do not have to be in marching band to go.
STUDENT COST
Trip Cost Per Student Quad Occupancy : $2499
Trip Cost with Insurance: $2499 + $190= $2689
CHAPERONE COST
Chaperone Trip Cost Double Occupancy: $2499
Chaperone Trip Cost with Insurance: $2499 + $190= $2689
This concert is also the night we will find out what the musical will be for next school year! Come and support our Choir Students, and enjoy this incredible night of music.
Choir will also be traveling to Cedar Point on May 17th! Have fun kids!
Auditions for Chamber Choir will be held on May 21st and 22nd. For more information, contact Ashley Ward.
Orchestra News
We are looking forward to the Orchestra Concert which will be held on May 21st at 7pm in the Auditorium. The students have been working very hard and we can't wait to see what their final concert of the year will hold for our musical hearts! As a bonus, there will be a performance of the FULL ORCHESTRA meaning the Wind Ensemble will be joining the Symphony Strings on the stage. You won't want to miss it!
Orchestra will also be performing at the 2024 WLN Graduation Ceremony at Eastern Michigan University on Sunday, June 2nd. Thank you Orchestra!
WE WANT YOU!
There are so many ways to get involved with your child's musical passion and here are some current/future needs to make our program successful:
Choir Representative: comes to the booster meetings monthly and reports on all things choir.
Truck Driver: We need someone with a pick up truck that can tow our trailer that houses the students instruments. We need help at just a few events to and from.
Uniform Chair: (shadow for the 2024/2025 school year, then take over): This position fits all band, choir, and orchestra students in their concert uniforms (NOT MARCHING BAND UNIFORMS). You do not need to be able to sew. You can do this volunteer job and still have a daytime job. You are in charge of when fittings happen. You will fit them at the beginning of the school year, and you will be in charge of the return of the uniforms. A few more details involved, but this is the basic overview. SO FUN WITH A FRIEND!!!
2 Marching Band Reps: (Shadow for the 2024/2025 school year, then take over). This is an incredibly important job and without it, the kids don't have band camp. PLEASE consider shadowing our band reps this summer so you can learn what it takes, we need you!
Student & Parent Highlights
Gracie
Gracie is finishing up her sophomore year and has really enjoyed being in the choir and performing arts at Northern. Gracie says, "I love choir because it gives me a special way of expressing my feelings through art." Thank you for sharing your passion with us, Gracie, and we can't wait to see you in your next performance.
(from left to right, Annika G. and Gracie D.)
Sam
Sam is a 2024 graduating senior who has really enjoyed her time with the band program. Sam said, "I love band because it makes me feel safe to do whatever I want and makes me feel confident in myself." Thank you, Sam for sharing your musical talents with us the last four years and we wish you all the best after graduation! Congratulations!
Carol with daughters Sam & Gracie
Carol loves volunteering and says, "as a teacher, I see how important parent involvement can be in a student's school life so I have always tried to stay active as a mom when I could. I loved seeing Sam at band camp and making treats. And now, with Gracie involved in theater and choir, I get to see that part of the performing arts too. It always amazes me that my kids are in these activities because I don't have even an iota of musical or performing talent!" Thank you, Carol for your support in our music programs.
If you would like to nominate a student and/or a parent to be featured in our newsletter, please contact Liz Vachon at lizvachon@gmail.com We are looking for band, choir, and orchestra students and parents that are having fun being involved in our program.
Join us! All are welcome!
Our next Music Booster Meeting is Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00pm in the Choir Room. We can't wait to see you there!
