Molly Winchenbach, Vocal and Instrumental Music: mwinchenbach@svrsu.org

Independent Studies and Studio Music, along with Band and Chorus Lessons

Other classes not currently being offered:

Music Theory

Preparing for Auditions

Congratulations to WHS Band & Chorus for the performance in the Music in the Parks Festival 2009.

The Chorus received a rating of "Superior" and came in 1st place!

The Band received a rating of "Good" and came in 2nd place!

We are so proud of you!

The Band and Chorus performed in our 2007 successful Winter Gallery of the Arts. One of the songs the chorus performed was "Carol of the Bells". Here is the recording of our very own WHS Concert Choir.

Important Dates: If there is a * next to it, it is REQUIRED. If there is a situation that arises and you cannot make it, you need to contact me as soon as possible and I need to have a written explanation. You will need to make arrangements with me to make-up the concert grade.

*Thurs-Fri, October     14-15   Homecoming: The pep band will play at the boys and girls soccer games during Homecoming Weekend to show our school spirit. More specific times will be announced as available. In addition, we will need performers for the Star Spangled Banner.

Fri, October 15^th               Jazz All-State Auditions: UMA - For those students that are interested for the All-State Jazz Bands or Jazz Choir. These auditions are after school and cost $20.

*Mon, October 18^th              District III Auditions: HERE! - For those students that are interested in auditioning for the District III Honors Music Festival as part of the band or choruses. These auditions are after school and cost is $6.

Because we are hosting these auditions, this is a huge FUNDRAISER for us and we need to start planning this ASAP. I will be in touch with parents about coordinating this soon! Please plan on helping!

*Wed, October 20^th      Fall Concert, 7pm, featuring the Concert Band and Concert Choir. This is in combination with parent-teacher conferences and an open house to showcase what we have learned so far this fall.

Sat, Nov 7th                    All-State Auditions: Gorham Middle School - For those students that are interested for the All-State Band, Orchestra or Chorus. These auditions are usually on Saturday mornings and cost $20.

*Thurs, November 11^th   Richmond Veteranís Day Parade 11am, *Marching Band - We march at the Veteranís Day Parade in Richmond every year for the American Legion. We will meet at WHS at 9am and take a bus to Richmond, returning around 1pm.

*Sat, December 4^th              Wiscasset's Annual Tree Lighting at 4:30pm  The WHS Band & Chorus perform at the tree lighting every year for a community building event.

*Wed, December 15^th     Winter Gallery of the Arts - This is a combination Art Show (opens at 6:30pm) and Concert (starts at 7pm) and is a major event of the first semester.

*Basketball Season              *Pep Band will play for several basketball games

                                We will need several volunteers to perform the SSB

Boys Basketball games:  Friday, December 10th vs. Hall-Dale

                                Monday, December 20th vs. Monmouth

                                Thursday, December 30th vs. Mt. Abram 7pm

Girls Basketball Games: Thursday, December 30th  vs. Mt. Abram 5:30pm

                                Tuesday, January 18th vs. Georges Valley

                                Monday, January 31st vs. Lisbon

Thurs-Sat, January 6-8^th        Jazz All-State Festival - Bangor High School: for those accepted into the band or choruses following auditions.

Fri & Sat, January 28-29^th      DIII Music Festival - Cony High School: for those accepted into the band or choruses following auditions.

*Wed, March 16^th                Combination RSU 12 Concert at 6pm-  Every year, the music departments between the WMS and WHS try to organize a combined event to showcase the progression from beginner groups through high school.

Thurs-Sat, May 19-21^st  All-State Music Festival - UMO: for those accepted into the band or choruses following auditions.

*Wed, May 25^th                  Spring Gallery of the Arts -This is our biggest event of the year with the Art Show opening at 6:30pm and the Concert at 7pm. Art and Music Awards are given out this evening.

*Monday, May 30^th               Richmond Memorial Day Parade 11am, *Marching Band - We march at the Memorial Day Parade in Richmond every year for the American Legion. We will meet at WHS at 9am and take a bus to Richmond, returning around 1pm.

*Mon, July 4^th          Wiscasset 4^th of July Parade, 10am, *Marching Band - We march Wiscassetís parade every year, meeting at WHS at 9am and returning by 11am.

Wiscasset, here's to you today we lift our banner high.

Shouting as we go along, we lift our battle cry,

For you're the school we all love best.

To serve you best, we'll try.

Rah! Rah! Rah! For Wiscasset.

The red, the black is heard from sea to sea.

Hurrah! Hurrah! We're off to victory.

And we're sure to win it soon;

for we shall faithful be.

Rah! Rah! Rah! For Wiscasset.