{"id":714,"date":"2018-07-29T01:36:01","date_gmt":"2018-07-29T01:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodsonband.org\/wtwdev\/?post_type=news&#038;p=714"},"modified":"2018-07-29T01:36:01","modified_gmt":"2018-07-29T01:36:01","slug":"w-t-woodson-bands-pre-season-training-information","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsonband.org\/wtwdev\/news\/w-t-woodson-bands-pre-season-training-information\/","title":{"rendered":"W.T. Woodson Bands Pre-Season Training Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marching Band Preseason training is only weeks away!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Pre-Season Training attendance is mandatory for receiving a spot in the competition\/half-time show. Success begins with good fundamentals and this usually means a successful season. Marching Band provides an opportunity for the younger player to perform with the more experienced students and promotes faster progression since students who are in marching band receive more fundamental instruction and playing time than those not. The improvement over three months\u2019 time is truly amazing to see. The best students in the W.T. Woodson Band program come from the marching band because they have learned discipline, team spirit and most of all, commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates: See the Schedules column for detailed days and dates:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to bring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water (Important!!!): All students are required to bring their own water. This will help water breaks go faster and save on cups. You can of course fill up your water containers at lunch time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sneakers and socks (no sandals or flip flops)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cool and comfortable clothing (no bathing suits)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sun screen, hat, sunglasses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bag lunch for Week 1 and Week 2 (students may not leave campus for lunch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instrument (reeds, accessories, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wind instruments should have their own music lyre and flip folder for their instrument.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eat breakfast! This is important!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transportation: Email Mr. Morgan if you have transportation problems and we will send you a list of available carpools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Drink plenty of water throughout the day, not soda. Bring your own water!!!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Follow directions! This will make life simpler for everyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you need to check out an instrument for the fall, this should be done before camp starts. Call the band office and leave a message (703-503-4665) and we will help you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turn in your paperwork and fees on time (May 18) or you may not be guaranteed a permanent spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Please do not put doctor appointments or anything else during this time. It is crucial that everyone be in attendance. Any questions or conflicts please call immediately (703-503-4665)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\f<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Marching Band Preseason training is only weeks away! Full Pre-Season Training attendance is mandatory for receiving a spot in the competition\/half-time show. 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