Band Director's Invitation

January 12, 2007

Dear Parents and students:

As strange as it may seem, high school is upon you. By this time next year, you will be in the middle of your freshman year. Soon you will be making some very important decisions about your courses for next year that will shape your life and experience at Westfield High School. One of the best decisions you can make is to join the Westfield High School Band.

The Westfield Band program is a nationally recognized program that offers students of all ability levels an opportunity to learn, live, and love music. The Westfield Band comprises eight performance groups including the Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Band, the Concert Band, Jazz I, Jazz II, the Percussion Ensemble, the Colorguard, and Marching Bulldogs. Each of these groups has gained local, state, and national recognition in the short time Westfield has been open.

Colleges today are looking for well rounded students involved in their school and community as well disciplined and works as a team. This is what the Westfield Band has to offer. Band at Westfield is unlike anything you have ever done in your life. The Westfield band is so different than middle school band we always say…..You owe it to yourself to try it for one year. One year. We think you will be amazed. We have prepared this presentation for you that should answer most questions you may have about band at Westfield. If after reviewing these materials, you still have questions, please call me. Most of the students that I have taught for 22 years have always thanked me for getting them to try band in high school for one year.

Being in band prepared me for the rest of my life. It can do the same for you.

Sincerely,
Steve Panoff
Band Director, Westfield High School
Stephen.panoff@fcps.edu
703-488-6436

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