Fall Concert 2025 Information

• Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band are performing.

• Wednesday, November 19th in the Williamstown High School Auditorium.

• Free concert! Tell your family and friends!

• 4:30pm - Doors open

  • Students are allowed to stay in the Band Room after school if you can't secure a ride to the concert. Please make sure you bring your dress clothes and dinner!

• 5:30pm - All students report to the the Band Room.

  • Please arrive already dressed!

  • We will take attendance, then set up the chairs, stands, and all percussion equipment on the stage (if not already done).

  • All cases and jackets should be kept in the band room.

• 5:45pm, Wind Ensemble on stage for sound check

  • Concert Band and Symphonic Band sits with their stuff in the reserved seats

• 6:05pm, Concert Band on stage for sound check.

  • Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble sits with their stuff in the reserved seats

• 6:25pm, Symphonic Band on stage for sound check.

  • Concert Band and Wind Ensemble sits with their stuff in the reserved seats

• 6:45pm, Theater doors open so everyone can find their seats.

• Pre Concert Activities - The Band Parents Association will be selling candy grams in the hallway outside the theater if you're interested.

• 7pm, Concert Begins

  • Symphonic Band performs

  • Concert Band performs

  • Wind Ensemble performs

  • All students must stay to the end of the concert to watch the other groups perform. It's part of the concert grade.

• 8:15pm (or sooner), Concert Ends

  • All of the music stands and chairs will need to be cleaned up and put back in the Band room before everyone's allowed to leave

• Dine and Donate Fundraiser at Dairy Fresh immediately after the concert! Enjoy some ice cream and support the Band program! The fundraiser runs from 5pm - 9pm so spread the word, even if they're not coming to the concert!

Concert Etiquette Reminders for students

• Do not enter/exit the auditorium in the middle of a piece unless it’s an emergency. Only enter when you hear applause.

• No talking, texting, sudden noises, or flash photography. If you can’t resist the urge to talk to your friends while sitting next to them, don’t sit next to them.

Dress: Concert Black. Please arrive already dressed!

• Wind Ensemble

  • Tuxedo jacket and pants with long sleeve black dress shirt

  • Gown or one of the two Concert Band/Symphonic Band options

• Concert Band and Symphonic Band

  • Option 1: ALL BLACK - Black blouse or dress top, ¾ sleeve length or longer. Full-length black skirt or full cut loose-fitting slacks. Black dress shoes and black hosiery.

  • Option 2: ALL BLACK - Black dress shoes (no sneakers!), long black socks, black dress pants, black belt, and a black button down dress shirt. A black undershirt is preferred, especially if you are not wearing a tie. Black jacket and/or black tie optional. (No gray or dark blue.)

  • Do not wear jeans, leggings, sneakers, polo shirts, or white socks. All concert dress items must be dress code approved. If you are not sure if your clothes are appropriate, ask in advance. Students who are not dressed properly will not be allowed to perform and you will need to complete an Alternate Assignment.