Director+Info

November 13th, 2008

To: Directors of H.S. All-State Band Members From: Brad Thew, NBA-WC All-State Band Coordinator (Please Read This Page! Please Read This Page! Please Read This Page!)

Enclosed in this envelope is the music and all information necessary for your All-State Band members. I’ve included a copy of the information for you as well.

The band was selected by utilizing the top 2 choices of each nominating director. The instrumentation was completed by considering the following factors: Directors rankings, instrumentation needs, student’s overall experience, director comments, students age, and the number of students from each school already selected. Factors considered during chair placement included students overall experience and director comments. Please remind your students that chair placement is done by director comments and student experience on paper. Students may find a variation in ability level between themselves and the students on either side of them.

The 2010 NBA-WC All State Band numbers 102 students from 44 schools. Congratulations on the fine abilities and achievements of the students that were submitted. Once again, I am impressed by the caliber of musicianship that our students possess. I apologize for any hard feelings in the selection process, however, all schools received placement of the top two student, as ranked by the director. Other situations arise, such as filling certain sections, where a lower ranked student may have been placed to benefit the band. Please understand that quality and balance of the band are crucial for success of our program.

Please help me in several ways - 1. Return all registration materials to me in ONE envelope by December 12h. (include Medical Form, $95 Registration Fee, and $15 T-Shirt money/order form if applicable.) Students will automatically receive a CD of the Finale Concert. Additional CD orders can be placed at the concert. Please send your students’ registration money combined in one check from your school or your music parent group. Make Check Payable to NBA-WC. Orders for T-Shirts received after December 12th will not be placed.

2. Spend several lessons with your students. Have your students get the technical portions of the music well under control in these few weeks before January 22nd. This is an extremely demanding program for our organization. Sight-reading at rehearsals will be unacceptable.

3. Supervision of these students is necessary while they are in Wisconsin Rapids. If you are able to assist with supervision, please send me an email. I’d prefer not to beg, but will as the convention comes closer.

5. Remind your students that concert attire is Dress up for the ladies, and Suit coat and tie for the gentlemen.

6. Registration begins at 1:00 at Lincoln High School! Rehearsal will begin promptly at 2pm.

7. All directors of students participating in the All-State Band MUST be current members of the Wisconsin NBA. Please be certain that your membership is current.

8. Solos are to be prepared by the principal player of that section. Others may prepare solo sections in the event that they are needed.

9. Percussion parts are assigned and included. If you have concerns please email me right away.