Week of October 20th, 2025
Required Supplies for Success in Band
Each West band student has required materials in order for them to be successful. Most students have had these supplies required since 6th grade, though you may have run out of some items or they may have been lost. A complete list of required items for each instrument can be found on this page on our website.
ALL woodwind and brass students will need a Korg TM-60 Metronome/Tuner with 1/4“ jack and Peterson TP3 Contact Microphone (or Korg TM-70T Metronome/Tuner & Korg CM-400 Contact Microphone, the newest model) in good working order. Please do not purchase a single-unit guitar tuner. These do not have the necessary features and do not attach to band instruments in a way that allows the student to read music properly. We have chosen the Peterson TP3 contact microphone for its increased durability, but that only works with the TM-60, it will not work with a TM-70T. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors, if either part of your setup from last year doesn’t function, you must have a working replacement for this school year.
We encourage students to have their own tuners and contact microphones. However, this year, we are able to remove the tuner rental fee for students who need to use a school-owned tuner and contact microphone. Families of students using school-owned equipment are financially responsible for damages beyond normal wear-and-tear. Batteries are available, free-of-charge, for all students.
Families can purchase tuners and contact microphones through local music stores (such as Heid Music) or various on-line stores. Please make sure to purchase the models listed above and not other tuners as they do not have the necessary features.
Fall Concert
Our fall concert is next week! All four concert band classes will perform on Thursday, October 30. The students have been working hard and are excited to showcase what they have learned over the course of first quarter. You will certainly notice significant growth! Below is some pertinent information for the concert.
Call time is 6:30pm. Students should be at West and ready to go no later than 6:30pm. We will be rehearsing the finale at 6:30 in the auditorium, followed by fundamentals and tuning for each band.
The auditorium seating area will open at 7:15pm. Please do not arrive earlier than 7:15 as the auditorium won’t be open until 15 minutes before the concert. Those who arrive early may wait in the lobby.
Concert time is 7:30pm. The concert should be just over an hour and features 180 musicians! Students are expected to stay for the entire concert and we encourage families to do the same!
Concert dress is as follows:
This is a HALLOWEEN THEMED concert, so students are expected to wear a costume.
Must conform to school safety and dress codes
No weapons or simulated weapons
Costume must not interfere with student ability to play their instrument
Costumes can be simple, or complex. Everyone is expected to wear a costume, students should NOT come dressed as themselves or a “2025 teenager”
The concert will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel.
Grading and Make-Up Procedures
Are you curious about how grades are determined? Click here for more information!
Do you have to miss a pep band performance? Students who have a school-related activity are excused from the pep band performance. Students missing for any other reason must make up the performance to gain the points. Students wishing to be excused for a school-related activity should fill out this form prior to the date of the performance.
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. Flynn with questions.
Upcoming Events
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Oct 29, 2025
4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Oct 30, 2025
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM