Week of May 6: Memorial Day Edition

Memorial Day Procession

Each year, all four of our West Bands combine to perform in the Oshkosh Memorial Day Procession. We are excited to once again have the opportunity to perform for the community. This is a required performance for all students, including current seniors. The schedule is below:

6:45am students arrive and eat breakfast (provided); load equipment; students dress
7:45am depart West High School
8:00am arrive downtown
9:00am procession begins
9:45am approximate time procession is complete; load buses
10:15am depart downtown
10:30am arrive at West High School; unload equipment and change
11:00am students are dismissed

The uniform for the parade is as follows: All students will wear their marching uniform jacket, pants, and hat provided by the school. Students are responsible for providing long black socks and all-black shoes. Shoes that are not all-black will be made all-black. Expensive and/or fancy shoes are unnecessary! Find a pair of cheap all-black shoes that will last all four years at Walmart, Target, Goodwill, or your favorite local store. Students with financial difficulties should contact Mr. Singer or Mr. Wilson for assistance. (Students will not board the bus or be able to perform without the proper attire.)

The parade route runs along Algoma Boulevard from Jackson Street to Murdock Avenue for units not proceeding to the cemetery (the West band turns onto Murdock).

Memorial Day Volunteers and Donations

Each year, we provide breakfast to all of our students to ensure that they are prepared for the early performance. The Memorial Day breakfast costs the band program approximately $500. We are in need of monetary donations to provide breakfast for all of our students prior to marching in the procession. If you are able to help, please sign up on this document.

We need assistance preparing for and cleaning up after the Memorial Day Procession. Please take a moment to visit our Volunteer Sign-Up page to contribute to your student’s success!

We need help with the following:

Breakfast Serving: 6:15-7:00am (6 positions)
- These positions will help serve breakfast to students.
Uniform Distribution: 6:45-7:15am (8 positions)
- These positions will assist students in finding uniforms and hats.
Pull Band Trailer: 7:15-10:30am (truck needed)
- This position will pull our band trailer downtown so that students can unload their equipment.
Follow Vehicle: 7:30-10:00am
- This position will follow the band down the parade route in the event that a student has a medical need. We will supply a first aid kit. No medical experience is necessary!
Uniform Collection: 10:30-11:30am (10 positions)
- These positions will help us prepare the uniforms to be sent to the cleaners on Tuesday.

Grading and Make-Up Procedures

Are you curious about how grades are determined? Click here for more information!

Do you have to miss a concert or parade performance? All students missing a concert or parade performance for any reason must make up the performance to earn the points.

View make-up procedures here. Please contact Mr. Singer or Mr. Wilson with questions.