Weber Symphonic Band
A participation fee and/or instrumental rental fee may be required or included with course fees for listed classes.
Concert Band (Weber Symphonic Band) * .5 credit FA per semester
Prerequisite: Ability to play a musical wind instrument/Grades 10 - 12
Fees:
Participation fee: $15.00
Uniform fee: TBA
Instrument rental (school Instruments): $85.00
The WHS Symphonic is an intermediate level performance group. The course further develops and refines core concepts and fundamentals introduced in the Junior HIgh School Band. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with increasing fluency, the building of technical skills, esprit de corps, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of performance. Students will heighten listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces that they study, as well as to contemporary society. The class
is open to all sophomore, junior or senior students without an audition.
Students are encouraged, but not required to prepare and perform a solo for region and state solo festivals. The Concert Band will perform at the Fall, Christmas & Spring concerts, and Region Festivals. Band Members are also expected to participate in the WHS Pep Bands.
WHS Pep band exist to provide public support for the school's winter athletic program. The Pep band will perform at home Region Varsity games only. If teams continue into the post season, a volunteer group will be assembled to play at any Sub-state and State games. These groups will perform music in the rock, pop, and dance styles.
Jazz Band Members 2014-2015
Watch blog for music details. Posted in November 2014
Color Guard
Winter Guard Information will be posted soon.
Recruiting performances at Orion JH and North Ogden JH will be held in October. Check guard calendar for details
Marching Band
BYU Competition Itinerary is posted on Mr. Windsor's Blog. Don't forget your "Newsies" uniforms.
Competition and Programs
Download Science Competitions and Programs Document
Scholarships
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Utah State University Quinney Scholarships – scholarships provided the College of Natural Resources at Utah State University. This scholarship is available for senior student look to major in environmental studies, fisheries biology, recreation resource management, wildlife sciences, forestry, and other related fields. Applications for this scholarship can be found at http://cnr.usu.edu/files/uploads/Students/Scholarships/Scholarship%20Information%20Page.pdf
Programs
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National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine – students participate in a week long program learning about different opportunities available in medical related fields. Visiting various medical facilities near the forum sites. There is also a forum for law and one for national security. More information can be found at http://www.nylf.org/med/about.cfm
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Engineering State – Utah State University offers this program to junior students with an interest in engineering. The program usually runs the second week of June. Application can be found at http://www.engineering.usu.edu/htm/engineering-news/e-state
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ACCESS Program – ACCESS exists to increase the retention of women in science and mathematics. You will attend a seven-week integrated science course designed specifically for the ACCESS program during the summer before your first year at the University of Utah, which can be applied to your general education requirements. The following link provides more information about the program and included scholarship.http://www.science.utah.edu/_pdf/2011%20ACCESS%20Brochure.pdf
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University of Utah Bioscience High School Summer Research Program – Program at the University of Utah students participate in an eight-week program where they conduct an individual research program on campus with a University faculty member serving as a research mentor. The program runs from June 11 – August 3, 2013. Go to http://www.biology.utah.edu/undergraduate/research/hsprog.php for more details and an application form.
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Health Science Academy – Program at the University on 4 Saturdays during the year where students get hands on information about medical fields. For more information and to register contact Karen West at Karen.west@hsc.utah.edu
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Future Doctors Program – Program offered at the University of Utah where students meet with doctors and medical students for real hands-on activities. Register at www.medicine.utah.edu/outreach or contact Thuy (Twee) at thuy.nguyen@hsc.utah.edu
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Science Saturdays at Weber State University – Series of Saturdays throughout the school year where students and families can do hands-on science activities. Meet in the Lind Lecture Hall (planetarium building) from 12:00pm-5:00pm.
Competitions
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Dupont Challenge - this calls on students to research, think critically, and write a science essay that provides innovative ideas on the most pressing global challenges, or demonstrates the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to our daily lives. http://thechallenge.dupont.com/ to get ideas and the contest rules.
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Exploravision – This is a competition for students of all interests encouraging students to combine their imaginations with the tools of science to create and explore a vision of a future technology. Students work in groups of two to four people. For details and deadlines go to http://www.exploravision.org/?pn=dmail
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DNA Day Essay Contest - The contest aims to challenge students to examine, question, and reflect on the important concepts of genetics. Students choose one of two topics to write about. http://www.ashg.org/education/dnadaycontest.shtml
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Igniting Creative Energy Challenge – students develop a method (poems, essays, or music) to convey to others the need for making a difference with water and energy resource use in their community. http://www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org/ Click on Guidelines to learn more.
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Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge – student’s design a replicable program to help their community or school with an environmental issue. Learn more at http://www.wecanchange.com/
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Young Naturalist Awards 2013 – students design a research project related to the natural world around them. Using things in you back yard or neighborhood would be a good place for ideas. For more information, go to www.amnh.org/yna
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Science Fair 2013 – Students develop a research project to compete at the Weber School District science fair and the Regional Science fair. The Weber District fair is usually held at the end of January. http://blog.wsd.net/sciencefair/
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Science Olympiad 2013 – Students compete as a team at the regional competition in a variety of science competitions related to biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics. Team sign up usually occurs in October or November each year.
Cross Country Region Championships
The region course will be the same as it has been in the past. It is 3.0 miles on 90 % grass at Layton Commons Park by Layton High School.
Region Meet Schedule
1:30 pm Athletes excused from class
1:45 pm Bus leaves Weber
3:00 pm Girls JV
3:30 pm Boys JV
4:00 pm Girls Varsity
4:30 pm Boys Varsity
5:15 pm Awards
Address & Directions
Layton Commons 440 Lancer Lane The park west of Layton High School
Athletes Going to State
Varsity athletes and two alternates will continue training for state once Region is over. All other athletes will join us at the state meet on Wednesday, October 23rd. A bus will be provided for all athletes.
Jersey’s
All athletes that are not competing in State will turn in their uniforms Monday after the race. State athletes will turn them in after state.
State
The State Championships will be at Sugarhouse Park in Salt Lake City. Spikes are recommended.
State Meet Schedule
11:40 am Excused from class
12:00 pm Bus leaves Weber
2:00 pm 5A Girls Race
3:30 pm 5A Boys Race
Directions to State
1. Merge onto I-15 South toward Salt Lake City.
2. Merge onto I-80 E via EXIT 304 toward Cheyenne.
3. Take the 1300 East exit, EXIT 126.
4. Turn left onto S 1300 E / UT-181.
5. Turn right onto E 2100 S.
6. Turn right into Sugarhouse Park
Cross-Country Banquet
Our Cross Country Banquet will be held on Tuesday October 28th at 6pm in the Weber High Commons. Make plans to be there. Families are invited.
