Band Alumni Invited To Play At Homecoming Game

  Any band alumni of Water Valley School, or any band alumni from any school who is now a part of the Water Valley School Community, is invited to join with the current Water Valley School Band as the Blue Devils celebrate homecoming weekend.

  The alumni and the Water Valley High School Band will play the national anthem and pep tunes throughout the game. Musicians who would like to participate with the Alumni Band have two options.

  On Thursday evening, September 9, following the Downtown Homecoming Pep Rally, sponsored by the Water Valley Main Street Association, the WVHS Band will return to the high school band hall around 7:15-7:30. A short rehearsal will begin at this time for the national anthem and a run-through of pep tunes. Alumni Band participants should bring their instruments and participate in this rehearsal. If you cannot attend this rehearsal, simply come on Friday evening to the game and join in when you feel comfortable.

  Please wear khaki pants or shorts and a black t-shirt if possible. Your ticket into the game is your instrument. The band will be in the stands at 6:15 to view homecoming festivities, and will warm-up for the national anthem between the close of the homecoming coronation and game time (about 30 minutes).

  If you plan on participating, please call the high school at 473-2468 and give your name and instrument type to Mrs. Deneice Fowler, school secretary, so that music will be ready for all who attend.

    All available WVHS percussion instruments will be at the stadium, but percussionist may have to share playing time if demand exceeds instrumentation. In case of inclement weather that moves homecoming festivities to the High School Gymnasium, the WVHS band will report to the stadium if and when possible. Any inclement weather concerns for the high school band band will dictate whether or not the band can be in the stadium.

  In case of their absence, there will be no alumni band, although organizers still welcome you to attend the homecoming football game, weather permitting.