VCMS Band Announcements
Congrats to VCMS 7th/8th Grade Band Students selected to the 2024 Wichita Suburban League Honor Band:
Lupita De La Rosa-Sierra (Flute), Adalynn Menefee (Flute), Eli Miller (Clarinet), Josslyn Lewis (Clarinet), Emilyn Wilborn (Alto Sax), Xavier Ray (Bari Sax), Jake Holcomb (Trumpet), Chandler Brown (Trumpet), Annika Baldwin (Horn), Landon Petrick (Horn), Sam Scott (Trombone), Jeffrey Yowell (Trombone), Cole McGettigan (Baritone), Andrew Phillips (Tuba), & Barrett Hellwig (Percussion). They performed this past Nov 2nd at Derby Middle School.
Upcoming Concerts/Events:
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Upcoming Drum Major/Guard/Drumline/Section Leader Clinics & Auditions:​​
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Drumline Clinics/Auditions: May 13th & May 19th​
VCHS Hornet Marching Band 2025 Summer Schedule:
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HS Drumline 90-Minute Sub-Sectionals & Full Ensemble: Begins week of June 16th.
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HS Colorguard Summer Rehearsal Dates: Begins week of June 9th.
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HS Colorguard Camp Dates: Dance Camp: June 16-20th 8am-Noon/Flag Camp: July 7th-11th 8am-Noon
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HS Wind/Brass Sectionals: June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th 7-8pm in HS Band Room.
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VCHS Marching Band Pre-Season:
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HS Band Leadership (Drum Majors/Section Leaders) will have their camp sessions Monday, July 21st & Tuesday, July 22nd 9am-Noon @ VCMS
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HS Drumline will hold camp Monday, July 21st thru Friday, July 25th 1-4pm @ VCMS
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Woodwind Sectionals: Monday July 21st/Wednesday July 23rd/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS
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Brass Sectionals: Tuesday July 22nd/Thursday July 24th/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS
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Basics Camp Wednesday, July 23rd to Friday, July 25th from 9am-Noon @ VCMS
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Full Band Camp: Monday July 28th- Friday August 1st from 8am-4pm @ VCMS
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Evening Rehearsals will be the following Tuesday Aug. 5th & Thursday Aug. 7 th 6:30-8:30pm @ VCMS
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These few days afford us an opportunity to accomplish what would take approximately twenty-two days, or over five weeks, on our regular rehearsal schedule. Therefore, it is imperative that no time be wasted and that students come to the camp prepared. Attendance is mandatory. Grades will be given for Camp. The band camp dates we be discussed with the students during band classes.​​​​​​​​
VCMS 8TH-7TH-6TH GRADE BANDS​​​
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​Middle School Band Handbooks & Information:
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VCMS Band Weekly​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Week of: May 12th-16th​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Monday 5/12: ​​​
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music.
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6th: Book Assignments
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Tuesday 5/13:
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music.
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6th: Book Assignments
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HS (8th Grade) Drumline Auditions: 6:30-8pm (Full Group Auditions)
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​​Wednesday 5/14: ​​​
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music.
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6th: Book Assignments
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Thursday 5/15:
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music.
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6th: Book Assignments
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​Friday 5/16:
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp ​​​during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music.
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6th: Book Assignments (6th Grade Band Instruments goes home.)
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The Next Week At A Glance: April 21st-25th
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Monday:
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HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)​
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Tuesday:
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MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am
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HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)
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Wednesday: HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)
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Thursday:
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MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am
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HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)
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Friday:​ HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)
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The Next Week at a Glance: 5/19-5/22​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Monday 5/19: ​​​
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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7th: Book Assignments/Continue read thrus of music. 7th Grade Instruments goes home.
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6th: Book Assignments
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2025 HS Drumline Rehearsal & Meeting 6:30-8pm
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Tuesday 5/20:
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HS/8th Grade Band Pre-Camp during class time.
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8th Grade: (Last Day for 8th Grade Classes)
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All 8th Grade Instruments goes home.
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​Those moving onto High School Program have Marching Instruments, Show & Pre-Game Music​
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Keep on top of Summer Schedule​​
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Wednesday 5/21: ​​​
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​​Thursday 5/22:
- ENJOY YOUR SUMMER !!
- ​Friday 5/23: (Teacher Work Day)
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Books needed for 8th Grade Band
Books needed for 7th Grade Band
Books needed for 6th Grade Band
VCMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE
2024-2025 VCMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE:
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Rehearses Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 7am-7:30am. This open to 7th& 8thgrade band members. Attendance will mandatory to ensure a better opportunity of success for the ensemble. Sign up will be in December with rehearsals staring in January
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Anyone playing in the rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, drum set) must have taken lessons and have some background. In case of large numbers in some sections auditions maybe necessary.
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All Jazz Students will need to purchase the Jazz Method Book “Standards of Excellence. Ask the band staff for what part to buy.
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Book for Middle School Jazz Ensemble