Welcome to the West Yellowstone Music Department website. You will find information here about the different ensembles, classes and their activities. Visit the "Helpful Information" page for a schedule of performances and forms. There are also links to websites, articles, and worksheets that are useful for musicians to hone their skills.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
5/8/2023
State Music Festival ratings are now posted HERE! Congratulations to our fantastic music students!
4/17/2023
The 4th Grade Recorders, 5th Grade Band, and 6th Grade Band Concert will take place on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 PM in the South Gym at the West Yellowstone School! 4th, 5th and 6th graders are to arrive at 6:15 in their classrooms to warm up. Concert dress is your finest attire. The concert is free and donations are welcome and appreciated.
4/11/2023
Don't miss our Festival Concerts! The West Yellowstone High School Band and Choir and the vocal soloists and ensembles will perform on Wednesday April 12 at 6:30. The instrumental soloists and ensembles will perform on Thursday April 13th at 6:30. Both concerts will take place in the South Gym at the West Yellowstone School.
4/2/2023
The District V Music Festival Schedule is now available HERE!
5/10/2022
Congratulations to the Band and Choir students who participated in the State Music Festival! The results are posted HERE!
4/29/2022
The State Music Festival Schedule is now posted here. The bus will leave at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon to go Billings where we will stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites. We will have dinner in Billings. The limit for dinner is $12. Bring money if you will go over your limit for meals. Breakfast limit is $5 and lunch limit is $7. We will return Saturday night at approximately 10:00 pm.
4/4/2022
The District V Music Festival Schedule is now available here. The bus will leave at 8:45 to take the band and choir to Bozeman. We will eat lunch on the way to the Gallatin high School. The school will pay up to $7 for lunch. Students must bring extra money if they will go over the $7 limit. The 7th and 8th grade students will return by bus after the performances and should be home by 6:00 PM. High School students will travel to Helena after the performances in Bozeman and will have dinner in Helena. The limit for dinner is $12. Students must pay for any amount over the $12 limit. Bring money for tips as well.
3/17/2020
Band and Choir students, please come in today to pick up your music and instruments. You will need them!
3/11/2020
Band Boot Camp with the High School Band will take place in the band room on Friday, March 13 during periods 1-7. Dress comfortably, bring a water bottle and a pencil and be prepared to make some great music!
2/25/2020
The Pep Band will be going to Frenchtown to support our Lady Wolverines at the Divisional Basketball tournament this week. Students, pack for a maximum of 3 overnight stays and bring all music including warm ups and festival music. The school will allow for $7 for each meal during the trip. Any amount over $7 must be paid by the student. We will be staying overnight in Missoula at the following hotel.
C'mon Inn in Missoula.
Address: 2775 Expo Parkway
Missoula, MT 59808 Phone: 406-543-4600
Wednesday, Feb 26 - band leaves West at 1:00
The latest we will leave Frenchtown will be after the 6:30PM game on Saturday night returning after midnight.
5/8/2023
State Music Festival ratings are now posted HERE! Congratulations to our fantastic music students!
4/17/2023
The 4th Grade Recorders, 5th Grade Band, and 6th Grade Band Concert will take place on Wednesday, April 19th at 6:30 PM in the South Gym at the West Yellowstone School! 4th, 5th and 6th graders are to arrive at 6:15 in their classrooms to warm up. Concert dress is your finest attire. The concert is free and donations are welcome and appreciated.
4/11/2023
Don't miss our Festival Concerts! The West Yellowstone High School Band and Choir and the vocal soloists and ensembles will perform on Wednesday April 12 at 6:30. The instrumental soloists and ensembles will perform on Thursday April 13th at 6:30. Both concerts will take place in the South Gym at the West Yellowstone School.
4/2/2023
The District V Music Festival Schedule is now available HERE!
5/10/2022
Congratulations to the Band and Choir students who participated in the State Music Festival! The results are posted HERE!
4/29/2022
The State Music Festival Schedule is now posted here. The bus will leave at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon to go Billings where we will stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites. We will have dinner in Billings. The limit for dinner is $12. Bring money if you will go over your limit for meals. Breakfast limit is $5 and lunch limit is $7. We will return Saturday night at approximately 10:00 pm.
4/4/2022
The District V Music Festival Schedule is now available here. The bus will leave at 8:45 to take the band and choir to Bozeman. We will eat lunch on the way to the Gallatin high School. The school will pay up to $7 for lunch. Students must bring extra money if they will go over the $7 limit. The 7th and 8th grade students will return by bus after the performances and should be home by 6:00 PM. High School students will travel to Helena after the performances in Bozeman and will have dinner in Helena. The limit for dinner is $12. Students must pay for any amount over the $12 limit. Bring money for tips as well.
3/17/2020
Band and Choir students, please come in today to pick up your music and instruments. You will need them!
3/11/2020
Band Boot Camp with the High School Band will take place in the band room on Friday, March 13 during periods 1-7. Dress comfortably, bring a water bottle and a pencil and be prepared to make some great music!
2/25/2020
The Pep Band will be going to Frenchtown to support our Lady Wolverines at the Divisional Basketball tournament this week. Students, pack for a maximum of 3 overnight stays and bring all music including warm ups and festival music. The school will allow for $7 for each meal during the trip. Any amount over $7 must be paid by the student. We will be staying overnight in Missoula at the following hotel.
C'mon Inn in Missoula.
Address: 2775 Expo Parkway
Missoula, MT 59808 Phone: 406-543-4600
Wednesday, Feb 26 - band leaves West at 1:00
The latest we will leave Frenchtown will be after the 6:30PM game on Saturday night returning after midnight.