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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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  • VC District Mass Band Concert 7pm 

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Upcoming Drum Major/Guard/Drumline/Section Leader Clinics & Auditions:

  • Colorguard Clinics: April 21st-25th/Audition April 28th

  • Drum Major Clinics: April 2nd-23rd (Wed)/Audition April 30th

  • Drumline Clinics/Auditions: April 29th, May 1st, May 8th, May 13th, May 19th

  • Section Leader Interviews April 21st-25th/ Teaching April 28th

 

VCHS Hornet Marching Band 2025 Summer Schedule: 8th Grade (Incoming Freshmen) 

  • HS Drumline 90-Minute Sub-Sectionals & Full Ensemble: TBD

  • HS Colorguard Summer Rehearsal Dates: TBD

  • HS Colorguard Camp Dates: Flag Camp: TBD  Dance Camp: TBD

  • HS Wind/Brass Sectionals: June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th 7-8pm in HS Band Room. â€‹

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VCHS Marching Band Pre-Season: 

  • HS Band Leadership (Drum Majors/Section Leaders) will have their camp sessions Monday, July 21st & Tuesday, July 22nd 9am-Noon @ VCMS

  • HS Drumline will hold camp Monday, July 21st thru Friday, July 25th 1-4pm @ VCMS

  • Woodwind Sectionals: Monday July 21st/Wednesday July 23rd/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS

  • Brass Sectionals: Tuesday July 22nd/Thursday July 24th/Friday July 25th 1-2pm @ VCMS

  • Basics Camp Wednesday, July 23rd to Friday, July 25th from 9am-Noon @ VCMS

  • Full Band Camp: Monday July 28th- Friday August 1st from 8am-4pm @ VCMS

  • 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:  April 14th-17th​

  • Monday:​

  • ​Tuesday:​

    • MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am​

    • 8th/7th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

    • 6th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

    • 8th Grade Band (Incoming HS Freshmen) Parent/Student Meeting 7pm in HS Band Room.

  • Wednesday;​

    • 8th Grade- Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

    • 7th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

    • 6th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music
  • Thursday:​

    • MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am​

    • 8th/7th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

    • 6th: Book Assignments/Mass Band Music

  • Friday: (No School-Easter Weekend) â€‹â€‹

 

The Next Week At A Glance:  April 21st-25th

  • Monday:

    • HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)​

  • Tuesday:

    • MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am 

    • HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)

  • Wednesday: HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)

  • Thursday:

    • MS Jazz 7:10-7:35am

    • HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr)

  • Friday:​ HS Colorguard Clinic 6:30-8:30pm (8th Gr) 

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Books needed for 8th Grade Band

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Tradition of Excellence Book 2.jpg

Books needed for 7th Grade Band 

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Tradition of Excellence Book 2.jpg

Books needed for 6th Grade Band 

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VCMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE

 

2024-2025 VCMS JAZZ ENSEMBLE: 

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

Valley Center High School
9600 N Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
Phone:  316-755-7070

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