July Update
Band Camp for Returning Members
July 29-31
9:00 am - Wind Ensemble
10:00 am - Symphonic Band
11:00 am - Concert Band
Cat Camp Performance - August 7th - more information to come
If you are new to the Wester band and will be in the 7th or 8th grade, you can join our band camp. Reach out to the band directors for information so that we can place you in the right ensemble for the camp.
July 29-31
9:00 am - Wind Ensemble
10:00 am - Symphonic Band
11:00 am - Concert Band
Cat Camp Performance - August 7th - more information to come
If you are new to the Wester band and will be in the 7th or 8th grade, you can join our band camp. Reach out to the band directors for information so that we can place you in the right ensemble for the camp.
New Members- Beginners
- Hopefully you have already ordered supplies. If not, please do so now so that it will be ready for the start of school
- Consider private lessons - check out the Private lesson page for more information.
- If you are new to Wester and have not been screened for an instrument, please reach out to the band directors and we will set up an appointment.
Band Parent Meeting - August 15th - 6-7 pm - Wester Cafe'
Congratulations to the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band!
On April 13th the Wester Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band performed at the Lone Star Classic Festival in Sachse. The Symphonic Band Earned Superior Ratings and the Wind Ensemble Earned Superior Ratings and Outstanding Band of the Festival! Way to Go Band!
Congratulations - Sweepstakes Again!
Congratulations to all of the students in the Wester Wind Ensemble and the Wester Symphonic Band - the tradition of success continues as both band received Unanimous First Division Ratings at their Annual UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation! The Wester Band is growing and performing at a high level daily! Way to Go Wildcats!
Congratulations to our All Region Band Students!
Congratulations to the following students for earning a spot in the Region 24 All Region Band
Zaid Esayed - 1st overall Euphonium
Chetan Mandadapu - Euphonium
Mithilesh Sriramprabu - Euphonium
Boston Solidon - Euphonium
Luke Cadwallader - Tenor Sax
Otto Wilcock - Tuba
Jayden Lee - Alto Sax
Maharth Patel - French Horn
Texas Bailey - Trombone
Matthew Schonborn - Trumpet
Zaid Esayed - 1st overall Euphonium
Chetan Mandadapu - Euphonium
Mithilesh Sriramprabu - Euphonium
Boston Solidon - Euphonium
Luke Cadwallader - Tenor Sax
Otto Wilcock - Tuba
Jayden Lee - Alto Sax
Maharth Patel - French Horn
Texas Bailey - Trombone
Matthew Schonborn - Trumpet
Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Wind Ensemble
National Wind Band Honors Commended Winner
It was recently announced that the Wester Wind Ensemble was named a Commended Winner in the National Wind Band Honors Project.
Congratulations to the amazing musicians in the Wester Wind Ensemble from last year.
Congratulations to the amazing musicians in the Wester Wind Ensemble from last year.
Wester Band Announcements
- Please subscribe to the band calendar below
- The Handbook is now available
Beginning of the Year band information
Band Registration
Band Registration Fees for the year - $80 - 1 student t-shirt is included.
Extra Apparel for parents and families -
This is not to order the student shirt. The student shirt is covered in the 1st fee.
Charms office assistant - No More
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CutTime is a web based organizational program used by Frisco ISD - messages will be sent out by SMS messages to band families on a regular basis.
Student Growth and ExcellenceThe goal of every band student is to perform well and have fun in the process. In the Wester Band, your student will be given endless opportunities to develop skills that may not be aware that they have. We will work tirelessly for the success of your students.
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Brad Smith- Band Director
[email protected] 469-633-4820 Ally Lyons [email protected] 469-633-4821 Chad Wallace - Percussion Director [email protected] Join us on Instagram @wmsband
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We are what we repeatedly do.
Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.
Aristotle