Walt Whitman Music http://waltwhitmanmusic.org Walt Whitman High School | 7100 Whittier Boulevard | Bethesda, Maryland 20817 | Music Department Phone: 301-320-6542 Sat, 12 May 2012 20:13:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Come Enjoy Festival of the Arts: May 2-3! http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/04/27/come-enjoy-festival-of-the-arts-may-2-3/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/04/27/come-enjoy-festival-of-the-arts-may-2-3/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:48:43 +0000 Amy Golen http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=1039 Continue reading →]]> Celebrate the Whitman Choral and Instrumental Ensembles at Festival of the Arts.

All performances are in the cafeteria.

 

Wednesday,  May 2
6:00 Concert Orchestra
6:30 Freshman Chorus
7:00 Concert Band
7:30 Treble Chorale
8:00 Symphonic Band
8:30 Jazz Octets

 

Thursday, May 3
6:00 Men’s Chorus
6:30 Wind Ensemble
7:00 Women’s Chorus
7:30 Symphonic Orchestra
8:00 Chamber Choir
8:30 Jazz Ensemble


 


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http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/annual-music-trip

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Congratulations to the following ensembles and individual musicians for all of the hard work and dedication it took to create such extraordinary results!

 

2011-2012 School Year

Montgomery County Junior Honors Orchestra

Sophia Caldera, Claire Gasque

Montgomery County Junior Honors Jazz Band

Raymond Kheirbeck

Montgomery County Senior Honors Band

Ben Miltenberg, Isaac Segal, Jeremy Steinberg, William Zhang

Montgomery County Senior Honors Orchestra

Beatriz Atsavapranee, Jason Frankel, Sam Shapiro

Montgomery County Senior Honors Band

Matt Digan, Michael Dressner, Alex Gandolfo, Jordan Wolff

All State Senior Band

Gabe Slesinger, David Weber

All State Senior Orchestra

San Hoi Forrest, Samir Kaveeshwar, Seth Massey

All State Senior Jazz Band

Matt Digan, Alex Gandolfo

Other Honors:

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Finalist — Gabe Slesinger

The President’s Own Marine Band Concerto Competition Finalist — Gabe Slesinger

Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival High School Band Competition — Walt Whitman Jazz Ensemble — Second Place Winners

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival High School Jazz Band Competiton Soloist Award — Alex Gandolfo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/03/01/instrumental-music-awards/feed/ 0 General Booster and Trip Information Meeting – February 29th! http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/01/25/general-booster-and-trip-information-meeting-february-29th-2/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/01/25/general-booster-and-trip-information-meeting-february-29th-2/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:23:34 +0000 Devra http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=760 Continue reading →]]> The Music Boosters will hold a general meeting on Wednesday February 29th at 7:30 pm in the Chorus Room.  Mr. Davidson and Ms. Alvey will discuss the logistics of the Music Department trip to Nashville in April.  Don’t miss this important evening where all your questions about the trip will be answered!

]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2012/01/25/general-booster-and-trip-information-meeting-february-29th-2/feed/ 0 Yearbook Photos for all Music Groups – January 4th http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/11/07/yearbook-photos-for-all-music-groups-january-4th/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/11/07/yearbook-photos-for-all-music-groups-january-4th/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:52:04 +0000 Paula Laboy http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=708 Yearbook photos for all music groups will be taken on Wednesday January 4th during class periods.  All students should bring their Concert Attire to school to be worn for the photo!

]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/11/07/yearbook-photos-for-all-music-groups-january-4th/feed/ 0 Welcome Back to Another Wonderful Music Year! http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/29/welcome-back-to-another-wonderful-music-year/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/29/welcome-back-to-another-wonderful-music-year/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:08:25 +0000 Devra http://new.waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=352 Continue reading →]]> As school starts today, we need to stop and be grateful for the wonderful music teachers we have at Whitman. Mr. Davidson and Ms. Alvey are truly devoted to our children. They are constantly applying their considerable talents to help our children excel in the music they love, enriching their lives and storing up warm memories for the future. Thank you Mr. D and Ms. A. You are very much appreciated.

Instrumental Boys in their Tuxedos

]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/29/welcome-back-to-another-wonderful-music-year/feed/ 0 Date Announced for Festival of the Arts http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/28/date-announced-for-festival-of-the-arts/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/28/date-announced-for-festival-of-the-arts/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:23:53 +0000 Devra http://new.waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=363 Surprisingly, Whitman’s Festival of the Arts is taking place early in May this year, instead of the end of May.  The dates are May 2 and 3.  Please mark your calendars.

]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/28/date-announced-for-festival-of-the-arts/feed/ 0 April 18-22, 2012: We’re Going to “Music City,” Nashville, Tennessee! http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/25/april_18-22_nashville_trip/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/25/april_18-22_nashville_trip/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:23:31 +0000 Devra http://new.waltwhitmanmusic.org/?p=1 Continue reading →]]> We are pleased to announce that this year’s music department trip will be to “Music City,” Nashville, Tennessee. The dates of the trip are Weds. April 18 (leaving in the evening,) thru Sun. April 22 2012, (back at school by 1pm). Please note that this is two weeks after spring break. As usual, participating groups will be Chamber Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Women’s Chorus, Wind Ensemble, Men’s Chorus, Symphonic Orchestra, Treble Chorale, and Symphonic Band. Details will be posted through Choralnet, the Instrumental listserv, the website (http://www.waltwhitmanmusic.org/annual-music-trip/), and sent home with your student once school is in session.

]]> http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/25/april_18-22_nashville_trip/feed/ 1 2012 Graduation Date Announced: June 6 http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/18/whitman-music-starts-another-great-year/ http://waltwhitmanmusic.org/2011/08/18/whitman-music-starts-another-great-year/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:01:02 +0000 Devra http://localhost/?p=201 Parents of Whitman senior are elated to know so far in advance that Graduation Day will be June 6.  What great progress for our school system.

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