WINTER PARK BAND Weekly Newsletter
July 10, 2023
September 4, 2023
🗓️ EVENTS THIS WEEK 🗓️
Marching Band Rehearsal
All students must be on their spot in the attendance block by 6 PM or they will be marked tardy for rehearsal. A text message will be sent through Cut Time by 5:15 PM each Tuesday to confirm whether rehearsal will start inside or outside based on weather.
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023, 06:00 PM
2100 Summerfield Rd, Winter Park, FL, USA
Marching Band Rehearsal
All students must be in "Twos" by 2:45 PM or they will be marked tardy for rehearsal. Students need to use the time they have after school on M, Tu, W, or F to see teachers, go to club meetings, make up work/quizzes/exams.
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023, 02:45 PM
2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Away Football Game
SOTW performs at the away varsity football game at Boone HS.
Dress: Full Marching Band Uniform (water jug, 2023 Show Shirt, calf-length black socks, spandex shorts, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, white gloves)
Friday, Sep 8, 2023, 05:00 PM
Boone High School, East Kaley Street, Orlando, FL, USA
From Mr. Clemente
Dear Winter Park Band families,
I hope you are all enjoying your long holiday weekend! It's great to have some time to relax after the busy beginning of the school year.
Thank you to everyone who came out to Showalter on Sunday morning to watch the LSU Golden Band from Tigerland rehearse. They are such an awesome band! For those who plan to go on to a university/college after WPHS, I hope you seriously consider continuing to play your instrument in your school's marching band. In case you were there and didn't catch him saying it at the end of rehearsal, the director of Tiger Band, Dr. Holoweiko, and I both met and marched together in the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University. It goes to show how long lasting and valuable those connections and friendships you make from being in Band can be!
This week, we are back to our regular Tuesday/Thursday marching band schedule and an away football game at Boone HS on Friday evening. Since Marching MPA will be at Boone HS in November, this is a great opportunity to perform in the same stadium before that big day. This will also be our first football game in Full Marching Band Uniform (water jug, 2023 Show Shirt, calf-length black socks, spandex shorts, black bibbers, jacket, black marching shoes, white gloves). When you arrive to the Band room Friday evening, you'll need to be wearing your 2023 Carmen Show Shirt, black spandex shorts (with athletic shorts over them until you change), tall, calf-length black socks, and black marching band shoes. When you arrive, you'll grab your jacket and bibbers from the Uniform Room and your pair of white gloves (wind players only, first pair is free. $5.00 per replacement pair) and then change into uniform before inspection. If you'd like a video explanation, the Drum Majors have posted a video to the band social media pages.
Also a reminder that the Fair Share payments that had been scheduled last week were bumped to this week due on Wednesday, September 6. If you did not pay in full at the beginning of the school year, you will need to make the payment this week.
Let's make it a great, short week!
Mr. Clemente
From our Band Booster President, Mrs. Dana Adkinson
Hi Band! Hope you all got a little extra rest with a bye week, a hurricane day and Labor Day! Also hoping our band families came through the storm unscathed.
Just a few things to highlight this week from your "Head Band Mom" .. so here we go!
* If you missed our Booster Parent meeting at the end of Band Camp (feels like that was a year ago already!), you can catch the PowerPoint on the website here: http://www.winterparkhsband.com/uploads/2/3/8/5/23853324/july2023_parent_mtg_powerpoint.pdf
Sadly, the PowerPoint doesn't do justice to the ComedyShow vibe of the meeting, nor the TRIVIA TIME T-SHIRT BOMBS, but you'll get some of the actual important things highlighted there.
* Band Program ad sales wind up in about a week and a half .. Such a great fundraiser and great way to support our program! Contact Julie Capps with questions .. wpbandprogram@gmail.com .. and thanks, Julie, for your hard work!
* A big shout goes out to Heather Ribaric, who has assigned herself to be the "game photo downloader and uploader" for the season. Keep watching the WPHS Band facebook page for photos from games!
* the SOTW dresses out in full uniform THIS FRIDAY! Make sure you have all your uniform pieces ready for Friday's call time (show shirt, black socks, show shoes, compression shorts, gloves, water bottle and instruments and parts). Put your kid's "FRIDAY BAND BAG" together tonite or tomorrow and hang it where the backpacks and the pile of shoes live in your house .. then you'll have no prep crises Thursday night and you're ready to roll Friday!
* Also put some cash in your kid's backpack tonite so he or she is ready to pre-order food for Friday's game!
* Speaking of uniforms, thanks to the pre-Idalia uniform squad (photo above) for putting the final touches on the uniform room .. organizing and labeling shakos, uniform cubbies and more! Amanda and Andrea (uniform chairs) sooo appreciate this year's gung-ho volunteers! #bandmomsgetthingsdone
* Ear Safety Note: The SOTW members who are positioned near this year's giant-sized drumline (while performing in the stands) may want to bring earplugs to use during games. Its amazing how much louder just a few more drums can sound than they did last year! The drumline always makes this Drummer Mom's heart happy!
* Next fair share payment is due WEDNESDAY .. pay on schoolpay! Remember, Fair Share is sort of like club dues ... we just break it up throughout the year so we don't have to pay all of it up front at the beginning. Band members owe $50 and Colorguard will owe $125.
If you have any questions about band things as we progress through the season, please reach out to the respective booster board member who will be happy to help or find the person who can answer your question .. contact info is here: http://www.winterparkhsband.com/band-boosters.html
Thanks, parents for supporting your student and the entire band program by reading the newsletter and by helping where you can! The program runs well with lots of loving support!
See you all Friday for GAME ONE FULL UNIFORM! These kids are going to look SOOOO sharp!
Dana Adkinson
Band Booster Board President
From our Chaperone Coordinator, Mrs. Robyn Fodor
Hello Band Families!
Thank you to everyone that has chaperoned, ironed uniforms, helped in operations, fed the kids or stepped up in any other way. We've been having a great time together and getting it all done!
One ask: if you have signed up for Additions, please send me a screenshot of your Additions homepage that shows your name and status (Approved, Active, etc.) to
Here are the links to sign up on Additions and check out how you can help:
- OCPS Additions approved or renew your past approval. Taking this step does not obligate you to volunteer: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/opp_details/97571
- Game/MPA/Parade Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FADAB22AA8-football
Deadline for selling Band Program Ads is fast approaching!
Hello everyone,
Thank you to everyone who has already sold an ad in the Winter Park High Band Program. It’s great to see our community supporting our kids and the wonderful band program with their advertising dollars.
We are down to the last two weeks for selling band ads. All ad forms are due by Friday, September 15.
As a reminder, any ad sold by your student can help defray your financial obligations to Band. Once payment for the ad is received, the student’s Band account will be credited with 60% of the ad revenue that he/she sells, depending on the Band’s printing cost.
For example, if your student sells a full-page ad to a local business, that ad sells for $325. Once payment is received, your student will get an estimated $195 credit on their account.
If you would like to place a dedication to your student, purchasing a ½ page ad for $175 will result in a $105 credit back to your student’s band account.
Forms for selling an ad can be found here: Program Ads and Sponsors 2023.
Have additional questions? Contact Julie Capps, Program Ads & Sponsors Coordinator at 704-258-3306 or wpbandprogram@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, September 8: Away Football Game, 5 - 10 PM
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Thursday, September 14: Home Football Game, 5 - 10 PM, Showalter Field
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Friday, September 22: Middle School Night Home Football Game, 4 - 10 PM, Showalter Field
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Saturday, September 23: FBA All-State Auditions, 9 AM - 4 PM, Ocoee HS
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Friday, September 29: Away Football Game, 5 - 10 PM
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Wednesday, October 4: Homecoming Parade & "Roar", 4 - 7 PM, Downtown Winter Park
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Friday, October 6: Homecoming Home Football Game, 5 - 10 PM, Showalter Field
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Saturday, October 7: Jazz Ensemble I @ Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, 9 - 11 AM, Central Park Stage in Downtown Winter Park
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Friday, October 13: End of First Marking Period
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Monday, October 16: Fall Marching Band Mini-Camp/Rehearse-a-thon, 8 AM - 5 PM, lunch provided to all students
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Monday, October 16: No School
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Tuesday, October 17: FALL BAND CONCERT, all concert & jazz bands, 6:30 PM call time
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Friday, October 20: Senior Night Home Football Game, 4:45 - 10 PM
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Saturday, October 21: West Side Showcase @ West Orange HS, 9 AM - 9 PM
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Tuesday, October 24: Marching Band Rehearsal & Trunk 'r Treat
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Thursday, October 26: Away Football Game, 5 - 10 PM
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Tuesday, October 31: Marching Band rehearsal 2:45 - 5 PM
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Friday, November 3: Away Football Game, 5 - 10 PM
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Saturday, November 4: MARCHING BAND MPA, 9 AM - 9 PM
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Wednesday, November 8: FALL FESTIVAL OF BANDS, 6:30 PM call time
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Monday, November 13: All-County Band & Jazz Auditions, 4 - 9 PM, Lake Buena Vista HS
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November 21 - 25: Thanksgiving Break
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December 2: Winter Park (morning) and Baldwin Park (evening) Holiday Parades
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December 12: Winterfest, Orchestra Winds & Percussion only
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December 14: WINTER BAND CONCERT, all concert & jazz bands, 6:30 PM call time
Band Calendar
- "Fridge-Friendly" Calendar PDF: http://www.winterparkhsband.com/uploads/2/3/8/5/23853324/calendar_grid_2023-2024.pdf
- Band Calendar sync Google/Andriod format: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=winterparkhsband%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FNew_York
- Band Calendar sync Apple iCal format: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/winterparkhsband%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
FINANCES AND CUT TIME
PAYMENTS PAST DUE
- BAND
- Wednesday, July 26
- Fair Share Payment 1 - $100
- Marching Band Shoe (if needed) - $40.00
- COLOR GUARD
- Wednesday, July 26
- Fair Share Payment 1 - $100
- Marching Band Shoe (if needed) - $40.00
Viewing your Student's Financial Account in CutTime:
There is a direct link to CutTime in "Quick Links" on the band website.
To access Cut Time, follow these steps.
- Go to CutTime.net and click “SIGN IN” in the top right-hand corner.
- Enter your Username or Email and Password You are now on your profile, where you can access our calendar and handouts and files. Click “Update Info” tab to input or update contact information. Don’t forget to click “Update” when you are finished.
- Click the “Finances” tab to view financial statements.
WPHS Band Social Media
We've been posting lots of photos our social media platforms, and we will continue to post updates, photos, video, and other media to those pages throughout the year. Follow the Band!
- Facebook: @winterparkhsband
- Instagram: @winterparkhsband @wphs_flutes @wphsclarinets @wpsaxes @wphs_trumpets @wphs.trombones @wphstubas @winterparkhspercussion @winterparkcolorguard @wphs.drumajors
- YouTube: @winterparkhsband
- Twitter: @wphs_bands
- Tik Tok: @winterparkhsband
Winter Park High School Band
Email: michael.clemente@ocps.net
Website: www.winterparkhsband.com
Location: 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL, USA
Phone: 4076223200
Facebook: www.facebook.com/winterparkhsband