John Long
School Phone (870) 819-0474
WWW.ASBOA.ORG (for All-Region/All-State scales and tryout info.)
JWPepper.com (You can listen to many of the tunes we play on this site)
Walnut Ridge Band Parents Facebook Page
Remind Codes:
PRIDE Band = @wr-pride, Jazz Band = @wr-jazz, 7th Grade Band = @wr-7, 6th Grade Band = @wr-6.
Parents of PRIDE Band = @wr-ppride, Parents of 7th Grade Band = @wr-p7, Parents of 6th Grade Band = @wr-p6.
PRIDE BAND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS 2024-2025 :
(UPDATED 12-13)
| MONTH | DATE | MEET | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 16, (Mon) | 6th Pd | Pride Band Christmas Party | WR Band Room |
| CHRISTMAS BREAK | ||||
| January | 18 | 7:29 | Sr. All-District Auditions | Paragould HS |
| 24-25 | TBA | Jr. / Sr. All-District Band Clinic and Concert | A-State | |
| February | 20 | 5:31 | Pre-Assessment performance (wear all black) | WR Community Center |
| March | 13 (Thurs) | TBA | Region 5 Concert Band Assessment (wear all black) | JHS |
| April | 10 | TBA | Solo-Ensemble - Dress nicely | Highland HS |
| May | 3, (Sat) | TBA | A-State Mid-South Honor Band (by director recommendation) | A-State Fowler Center |
| 4, (Sun) | 2:51 | Spring Band Concert - Dress nicely | WR Community Center | |
| 12 | 6:30 | Graduation - Dress nicely | New Gym | |
| 14 | 8:05AM | Young Musicians Workshop (grades 6-7 only) | A-State |
Destination Band Camp at UCA (formerly Dixie Band Camp)
Destination Band Camp participation is optional. The cost to attend was $385.00 in 2024 but is subject to change. This fee includes instructors, evening activities, room and board. The band parent organization generously offers a $150 tuition scholarship for any WR student. Any WR student making the All-Region Band gets A $200 scholarship. Any student making All-State is eligible for a full tuition scholarship from the Dixie Band Camp Board Of Directors. The camp ends with a Saturday concert at the University of Central Arkansas. Students will make many new friends while they learn more about music. Students are well chaperoned and it's loads of fun! Go to DestinationBandCamp.com for more information.