Dear Marching Band Families,
It is with heavy hearts that based on the Colorado Bandmasters Association decision, we unfortunately have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 competitive marching season. This decision by CBA was made Tuesday night after the CBA Marching Committee voted to suspend the season citing the following concerns;
A lack of:
-Safe and Unrestricted Rehearsals
-Safe and Unrestricted Travel
-Marching Events that are safe for students, directors, staff, boosters, workers, judges and spectators.
This was an incredibly difficult decision for the CBA board and they fully recognize the implications of this decision. We ask that you contact your director with any questions. Please do not contact members of the CBA committee. CBA is committed to supporting music education and is looking for ways to support our students and our programs.
We, the directors from Mesa Ridge and Widefield, not only echo these concerns, but also want to be responsible when planning for the year. With the cancellation of CBA events, we are still excited to explore options to continue the fine traditions of marching band in the Widefield School District.
Most of all, our major concern is the well being of our students. We recognize that this activity is not only a class for the band members, but an extended family of sorts. The camaraderie that is built during band activities is irreplaceable. It is our hope that you will all continue to support each other and find ways to include yourselves in as many musical activities as possible during these difficult times.
Luckily... marching band is a class, and we will schedule regular meetings during the fall and find as many ways as we can to support and represent our schools. We are hopeful for some level of performance this fall. Be it football games, pep bands, and / or community activities.
As of right now, all camps and summer rehearsals are suspended until the beginning of the school year. Please watch for e-mails / google classrooms / and Reminds for more information concerning the start of school and what that will look like for our band programs. The marching band instructors and coaches are already having discussions on what we can do to support our students, our seniors, and our schools throughout this unprecedented time in our lives.
Understand that marching band has and will continue to be a major part of our lives as musicians, students and teachers. Canceling the competitive season will be tough on all of us. HOWEVER, we will do everything we can to explore a fun and successful marching experience.
Thank You All (students, parents, staff, and community) for your amazing support!
Phil Olivas- Mesa Ridge HS Director of Bands
Nick Loafman- Widefield HS Director of Bands
Joe DellaPenna- Mesa Ridge HS Assistant Director of Bands
Jonathan Faires- Widefield HS Assistant Marching Band Director
It is with heavy hearts that based on the Colorado Bandmasters Association decision, we unfortunately have to announce the cancellation of the 2020 competitive marching season. This decision by CBA was made Tuesday night after the CBA Marching Committee voted to suspend the season citing the following concerns;
A lack of:
-Safe and Unrestricted Rehearsals
-Safe and Unrestricted Travel
-Marching Events that are safe for students, directors, staff, boosters, workers, judges and spectators.
This was an incredibly difficult decision for the CBA board and they fully recognize the implications of this decision. We ask that you contact your director with any questions. Please do not contact members of the CBA committee. CBA is committed to supporting music education and is looking for ways to support our students and our programs.
We, the directors from Mesa Ridge and Widefield, not only echo these concerns, but also want to be responsible when planning for the year. With the cancellation of CBA events, we are still excited to explore options to continue the fine traditions of marching band in the Widefield School District.
Most of all, our major concern is the well being of our students. We recognize that this activity is not only a class for the band members, but an extended family of sorts. The camaraderie that is built during band activities is irreplaceable. It is our hope that you will all continue to support each other and find ways to include yourselves in as many musical activities as possible during these difficult times.
Luckily... marching band is a class, and we will schedule regular meetings during the fall and find as many ways as we can to support and represent our schools. We are hopeful for some level of performance this fall. Be it football games, pep bands, and / or community activities.
As of right now, all camps and summer rehearsals are suspended until the beginning of the school year. Please watch for e-mails / google classrooms / and Reminds for more information concerning the start of school and what that will look like for our band programs. The marching band instructors and coaches are already having discussions on what we can do to support our students, our seniors, and our schools throughout this unprecedented time in our lives.
Understand that marching band has and will continue to be a major part of our lives as musicians, students and teachers. Canceling the competitive season will be tough on all of us. HOWEVER, we will do everything we can to explore a fun and successful marching experience.
Thank You All (students, parents, staff, and community) for your amazing support!
Phil Olivas- Mesa Ridge HS Director of Bands
Nick Loafman- Widefield HS Director of Bands
Joe DellaPenna- Mesa Ridge HS Assistant Director of Bands
Jonathan Faires- Widefield HS Assistant Marching Band Director
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The Widefield High School Bands help represent the award-winning Widefield High School Performing Arts Department. Ensemble opportunities include three concert bands, two jazz bands, pep band, The Gladiator Marching Band, and percussion ensembles. Over the past three years, all ensembles who entered contest received Superior (I) ratings. The Gladiator Marching Band is a regular Colorado State Marching contender, and a 2018 and 2019 Semifinalist.
The Widefield Bands are led by Nick Loafman who has been the Director of Bands since 2020,
and Holly Dowdle, Assistant Director of Bands since 2018.
The Widefield Bands are led by Nick Loafman who has been the Director of Bands since 2020,
and Holly Dowdle, Assistant Director of Bands since 2018.
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