Good Afternoon Tosa West Band of 2022-2023!!
I hope everyone's summer has been off to a great start. I wanted to update you on our upcoming 4th of July Parade!
Rehearsal
If you plan on marching in the parade - please join us tomorrow night at 6:30 for a quick 1 hour rehearsal to dust off the gears and practice both the music and the parade marching technique we use. We have access to the music hallway through the theater doors, but the rehearsal will be mostly on the track! Music and flip folders will be provided if necessary.
Attire for Parade Day
Due to the large size of the incoming freshmen class (welcome!) we do not have the polos in stock for everyone. This year please wear anything tosa green that represents Tosa West. Preferably something that says Tosa West on it! If you have a polo - great, go for it! If you don't have anything Tosa Green yet, we do have a box of Tosa West Green Tshirts in our booster closet that we can hand out tomorrow night. We will also bring some to the parade just in case.
Along with our green, you must wear khaki on the bottom. I obviously will suggest shorts, but pants are fine if that's what you have. And of course - Tennis shoes!
Parade Day Logistics
We will be picked up from Tosa West High School at 8:45AM by 2 busses to take us to the parade route. Please arrive no later than 8:30AM so that you are ready to load as soon as busses arrive. This year we are the last unit in the parade. After the parade concludes the busses will meet us at the end of the route and bring us back to Tosa West.
Website
If you haven't visited our band website: tosawestbands.com please do! We're working hard this year to keep it updated and the best place to find any information you may need.
I think most know, but I am actually out of state until Mid July, so Scott and Mr. Wampfler will be leading the parade practice and performance this year. If you have any questions, please include one or both of them in the email, thank you!
Have a great rest of June, and I will see you all in July!