Happy Holidays!
This is a busy time for us as we have multiple performances coming up. Our winter concert is right around the corner on December 12th and the Waipahu Complex Concert will be held on December 16th. As I am very excited with the amount of effort that many of our students have put in to prepare for these upcoming performances, I am also equally concerned for the students who have not. As it mentions in the syllabus and I've mentioned during multiple meetings, band requires extra effort, after school rehearsals and evening performances. If students still do not understand requirements from first quarter (Q1) please have them see me for extra help during recess, lunch, and/or after school. Let us work together to make your children successful in their musical endeavors.

Mahalo,
Mr. Gareth Uyeda
Band Director

We'd like to introduce the 2018-2019 SY Waipahu JR Band Boosters. These parents have volunteered their time and efforts in assisting our band program. For past, present, and upcoming meetings and events please be sure to check our the band boosters sub-page. If you're interested in becoming a members please feel free to send them an email at [email protected] or by filling out the contact sheet on the sub-page. 

Aloha, 
My name is Louis Race and I am your current Band Boosters President. My wife, Honi and I are the proud parents of two children. One is currently in the beginning band here at Waipahu Intermediate School. I am a Sergeant First Class (SFC) in the Hawaii Army National Guard and have been in service for 20 years. I played in band at Waipahu Intermediate School as well as Waipahu High School. I have felt welcomed and encouraged by the band booster organization from my very first day. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve the booster board as President. I am truly excited for all the opportunities and adventures this year will bring. I look forward to volunteering and continuing to be a part of this wonderful Waipahu Intermediate Band family.

​Mahalo,
Louis Race
WIS JR Band Boosters President

Our next band boosters meeting is set for December 6th @ 6:00 pm we will be going over preparations for the winter concert sales. 

Beginning Band uniforms are on their way! We should be getting them after Thanksgiving or around the first week of December. Friendly reminder that performance uniform is respective band polo, black long pants, black socks, and preferably solid black shoes. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us [email protected]. 
Intermediate Band, December 5th  is uniform check. Please make sure to bring everything and see your band officer. 

On November 12, 2018 students from both Beginning and Intermediate bands attended University of Hawai'i 2018 Rainbow Invitational sponsored by Meadow Gold. High School Marching Bands across the state, including our very own Pride of Waipahu, performed for fans at T.C. Ching Field. Mahalo to WHS Marching Band, the UH Manoa Marching Band, and our chaperone's for coming along and supporting our students. It was such a treat!

Friendly reminder that the WHS Winter Concert is on December 8, 2018 at the WHS cafeteria. WIS students will be taking a bus from WIS to the high school but will need to make sure they are picked up from the high school following the concert.

Waipahu Intermediate School's annual Winter Concert is on December 12, 2018 at the WIS cafeteria. WE need many volunteers for that evening so if you are interested in chaperoning please sign-up here. We will also be collecting donations at the front and selling lots of goodies so be sure to support your JR Marauder Band Boosters!

Our final performance for the holiday season will be on December 16, 2018 at the WHS gym. This will be the 2nd Annual Waipahu Complex Winter Concert with schools from Waipahu gathering together to perform for friends, family and the community. Come out and support your local students! 

Aloha Friends and Family!
Welcome to the first digital newsletter of SY 2018-2019. We have a lot happening with the JR Marauders and I am so excited for what's to come. First off, I'd like to thank all the parents/guardians that took time out of their busy schedules to attend our fall meeting. A lot was discussed and I'll address some of it in this newsletter. The meeting was also an opportunity to re-establish the JR Marauders Band Boosters Association which I am happy to announce we have our officers. I'll let them introduce themselves in our next newsletter. The first official band boosters meeting is set for November 15, 2018 @ 6:00pm at the band room. If you are interested in becoming a member please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Thank you so much for your continued support. I look forward to an amazing year!

Mahalo,
Mr. Gareth Uyeda
Band Director

Please check the calendar tab for updated information. ​

December 8, 2018 - WHS Winter Concert.
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December 12, 2018 - WIS Winter Concert. Students should be bringing home field trip forms for both rehearsals as well as the concert form. Reminder, that rehearsals and performing at the concert are part of your child's grade. If there are any issues please contact me immediately. 

Oahu Band Directors Association (Honor Band and Select Band) - The OBDA Honor Band and Select Band concerts are right around the corner. For more information on audition and rehearsal schedules, please have students check the "student" tab password: JRMarauders1819

Congratulations to the Intermediate Band Trombone section for being nominated as "Outstanding Section" for October 2018 as well as Aeica (8th grade) for "Outstanding Bandsman" in October 2018. 
Students of both Beginning and Intermediate Band have an opportunity to nominate a section and/or person they feel are showing Aloha and Kupono. Every month the officers will gather to go through the nominations and tally the votes. Recognized band members will be announced the following month. 

Beginning Band - Students should have reported their shirt size to Mr. Uyeda. The order for polo shirts (red) have been submitted and we should be obtaining them shortly. If your child sold 10+ tickets in our previous fundraiser, then they will be receiving their polo free of charge. 
Intermediate Band - Friendly reminder that proper uniform attire is band polo (yellow) with black long pants, no capris, peddle pushers, or shorts allowed, and black shoes (preferably with black socks). 
Band Boosters Association - We have put in an order to receive Band Booster polo shirts. These will be black in color with gold logo with "Band Boosters". If you are interested in one, please email us at [email protected]

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