WAPAKONETA HIGH SCHOOL BAND

1 West Redskin Trail

Wapakoneta, OH  45895

419-739-5220

 

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Band Department Philosophy

The Wapakoneta High School Band program is an organization that serves students interested in instrumental music. Our foremost objective is to provide students with the opportunity to become intimately acquainted with band literature, and to foster a love for and understanding of quality music. Participation in band should provide a self-satisfying level of proficiency and achievement as well as a strong basis for further musical enrichment.

An emphasis is placed on the refinement of the basic fundamentals of
performance, both individually and as a group, and development of discriminative listening. Since the majority of our members will not be professional musicians, the program strives to produce an understanding of music with an appreciation of the arts as a form of communication and self-expression. In addition to these basic objectives, participation in band develops leadership and responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline and self-motivation. Participation in band should lead the student to recognize the unique contribution of music as an art form. Finally, the band experience should be fun. The band staff will, to the extent that students allow, provide an enjoyable experience. Band is not only a performing group, it is a social group, and decisions will be made with this in mind. As a group, we work hard in order to make time to play. The amount of fun we have will be directly related to the work ethic and attitude of the members in this band.

 

Upcoming Performances
August 5th Veteran's Program At Auglaize County Fair 6pm
August 20th Allen County Fair Band Show 5:30pm
August 21st Allen County Fair Guard Competition 1pm
September 18th Bath Band Spectacular 7pm
October 16th Buckeye Invitational at OSU TBA

Students are eligible to take private lessons at a reduced rate!  In an effort to encourage you to enroll in private lessons on your band instrument, the Wapakoneta Band Boosters donate $5 per week, per lesson.

LESSON REGISTRATION

LESSON CONFIRMATION FORM

If you have question about your student band account email Mrs. Davenport at treasurer@wapakband.org

Attendance Policy

If a student will be missing a rehearsal or performance they must complete a REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCE FORM "Yellow Form" and submit it to Mr. Hilleary or Mr. Wimmers prior to the absence.