All info on this page now current for 2023-24.
SCHEDULE GROUPS
If you play any percussion instrument, your group is DRUMLINE
If you are a member of the colorguard, your group is COLORGUARD
If you play flute, clarinet, or any size saxophone, your group is WOODWINDS
If you play trumpet, mellophone (marching French horn), baritone, trombone or tuba your group is BRASS
“ALL WINDS” is inclusive of both WOODWINDS and BRASS.
“FULL BAND” is all inclusive of all of the sections of the entire band.
MUSIC
- Check the music you are assigned to here: QVMB 2023 Assignments
- Follow the link you received from Mrs. Gilmore or Mr. Neville to go to the Google Drive with the music download folders.
- Before Pre-Camp, print music in the “Show Music” and “Pregame Music” folders. Before Band Camp, print music in all other folders.
MUSIC PROBLEMS? If you have an access problem, e-mail Mrs. Gilmore at gilmorea@qvsd.org. If you have a problem understanding what part you’re supposed to play, etc., e-mail Mr. Neville at nevillec@qvsd.org.
PRACTICE RECORDINGS AND NOTES FOR SHOW MUSIC
Listen and play along to the following practice recordings to more quickly learn the music in the “Show Music” folder. Show Music should be memorized as soon as possible.
Show theme: KINGS & QUEENS
Opener: “All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley
2nd Tune: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
3rd Tune: “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson
Finale: “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé
CUTS:
*In “Tribute to Elvis” we are skipping the introduction and will start right at m. 14
*In “Respect” we are not doing a DS. Go to the CODA the first time through and cut mm. 25-32
*In “Smooth Criminal” cut mm. 24-33