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Waiākea High School Warrior Band 2011-2012. Aloha mai kākou. Waiākea High Warrior Band Empowerment Vision 2011-2012. “ pūpūkahi i holomua ” together we will unite and progress. David ( Kāwika ) Urakami. 1995 Waiākea High School Alumni Head Coach; Boys Soccer
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Waiākea High School Warrior Band2011-2012 whswarriorband.org Aloha maikākou.
Waiākea High Warrior Band Empowerment Vision 2011-2012 whswarriorband.org “pūpūkahiiholomua” together we will unite and progress
David (Kāwika) Urakami whswarriorband.org 1995 Waiākea High School Alumni Head Coach; Boys Soccer University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa – Graduate Student Musical background: Waiolama – Reggae, Traditional/Contemporary Trombone – Mr. Hayselden (WIS), Mr. Oshiro (WHS) Violin – Mr. Uyehana, Mr. Sever Traditional Hawaiian – Mauna Lani Resorts
Band Mission Statement • To provide its members with musical experiences that are educational as well as memorable; and to teach life skills through band curriculum. whswarriorband.org
Expectations whswarriorband.org The Warrior Band integrates hard work, commitment, determination, fun, and the love of music, to build memories that will last a lifetime. Band is an academic class and students will receive academic credit. All students will be graded/assessed on attendance to rehearsals and performances. Band is an important and diverse part of the curriculum at Waiākea High School. Students will participate in, but not limited to: marching band, pep band, concert band, and various school activities.
Opportunistic Development • Provide challenging opportunities and experiences for leadership development and character building. • Create an environment that supports and promotes passionate growth towards a desired career choice. • Graduate students that comply with Waiākea High School’s mission; to graduate students with essential skills of critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration for success in today’s world. whswarriorband.org
Waiākea High School Band Boosters • An affiliated non-profit organization that supports the Waiākea High School performing band and its’ musical director throughout the school year. The Boosters provide logistical, event, and equipment repair support to the WHS performing band program. • Boosters believe in the benefits that a music program provides to the students, the school, and the community at large. Volunteers and financial support are welcomed. boosters@whswarriorband.org whswarriorband.org
Strength in Uniform • Each band member will need to have two polo shirts, jeans, black dress slacks, and marching shoes. • Pep Uniform • Black Polo, jeans, black shoes • Marching Uniform • White Polo, black dress slacks, marching shoes • Royal Blue waist sash (Home economics class) • Concert Uniform • White Polo, black dress slacks, marching shoes • Orders will be done through Sportsline, Hilo. • Uniform orders during Band Concepts class. whswarriorband.org
Building a Legacy whswarriorband.org Organize Resources Instrument repair Workshop s for advancing knowledge Band room = student centered Performing Integrity Practice time is crucial Music comprehension Ownership of Quality Degree of quality and respect we put in, we will get back. Invested Support Community Outreach
David Urakami whswarriorband.org david_urakami@notes.k12.hi.us durakami@hawaii.edu braddadave@hotmail.com (808) 974-4888 ext 284 M101