THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 8/29-9/2

• Band Hall
  
• 7PM
  
• Be there

FOOTBALL FRIDAY!!!!

Friday will be a fun and long day as we head AWAY to Hebron High School. Below are items you will need for inspection, along with the Friday after school schedule.

NO PEP RALLY FOR AWAY GAMES

INSPECTION ITEMS (BRING IN YOUR TWB TOTE BAG)

• Flip Folder with music organized
• Flip Folder lyre
• TWB Water Jug filled with water
• Instrument
• TWB Cap or Visor
• TWB Polo
• TWB issued shorts (no fakes)
• TWB issued belt
• SHORT black socks with NO LOGO
• MTX Marching Shoes (Air Dixon)
• No jewelry in uniform

SCHEDULE

• 4:30pm - Load trailer FIRST/ Change
  
• 4:50pm - Eat
• 5:15pm - Inspection (Warm Weather Attire) / Board Buses
• 5:30pm - Depart
• 6:15pm - Arrive at Hebron HS / Unload and get in stadium parade block
• 6:50ish - School Song
• 7:00pm - Kick off
• 11:00pm - Back at WHS.
• GO HOME.

CONCESSIONS

• https://band.us/band/87229987/post/176
  

GAME CHAPERONE

• https://band.us/band/87229987/post/178

CONTEST CHAPERONE

• coming soon

ALL-DISTRICT BAND AUDITION

• coming soon

ALL-REGION BAND AUDITION

• coming soon

REHEARSAL IS NEVER CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. IF IT RAINS, WE REHEARSE INSIDE.

REHEARSAL REMINDER

• Monday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Monday 5PM-8PM (Sound Crew / Prop Crew - in stadium at 6:00PM)
• Tuesday - No rehearsal
• Wednesday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Thursday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew / Prop Crew)
• Friday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew / Prop Crew / Equipment Crew-rehearsal with Drill Team)

Sound Crew - ALL rehearsals unless other plan is communicated

Prop Crew - Monday PM / Thursday / Friday

Equipment Crew - Friday rehearse with Drill Team & help move equipment to and from stadium

COMPETITION BAND GOALS

• July 29 - Complete learning PreGame (YES)
• August 5th – Competition Movement 1 drill & music / mvmt 2 playing-music memorized (YES)
  
• August 13th – Competition Movement 2 drill & music / mvmt 3 playing-music memorized (YES & NO)
• August 26th – Competition Movement 3 drill & music / mvmt 3 playing-music memorized
  
• September - Mvmt 4 playing-music memorized
• September 17th – Full Competition Show on the field

MARCHING BAND CONTESTS

• October 1st – Wylie Marching Invitational - All day
  
• October 8th – McKinney Marching Invitational (McKinney ISD Stadium)- All day
  
• October 15th – UIL Marching Contest (Plano Kimbrough Stadium)- ½ day, Schedule TBA
  
• October 29th – Area C Marching Contest - All day
  
• November 5-8 – BOA Super Regional & State Marching Championship (San Antonio)
  
• November 12th – Lone Star Drumline Contest (Drumline only)

• LOCATION: San Antonio
• EVENT: Bands Of America Super Regional / UIL State Marching Championships
• WHO: All members who participate in the Competition Band will attend this trip
• On field performers
• Prop Crew / Sound Crew / Equipment Crew
• Chaperones
• DATES: November 5-8
• COST: $300
• FUNDRAISING PAID FOR MOST OF THE BUSES!
• Payment Option - $200 on August 1 & $100 September 1
• Payments can be made via check made out to Wylie Band Boosters, cash, or on the band website - https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

We will continue checking equipment and supplies in our band classes this week. The list of supplies can be found in our Band Handbook linked below. If you have questions about what your child needs for band, please email the appropriate director.

• Woodwinds- Mr. Lisko stephen.lisko@wylieisd.net
  
• Brass- Mr. Schroeder mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net
  
• Percussion- Mr. Noyes jeremy.noyes@wylieisd.net
  
• Guard- Mr. Jackson walter.jackson@wylieisd.net
  

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS ALL WEEK IN CLASS

• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

WASHINGTON DC 3/29-4/1

• LOCATION: Washington DC
  
• EVENT: President’s Cup Concert Band Invitational
• WHO: All Wind Symphony members. Wind Symphony is marked in your Charms Profile.
• DATES: March 29 - April 1
• COST: $1,050
• Payment Option 1 - $525 July 1 / $525 Sept 1
  
• Payment Option 2 - $200-Deposit July 1/ $200 Sept 1/ $200 October 1/ $200 November 1/ $250 January 5
• Bring a check to Wylie HS or Pay online via the Band Website, https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

Incredible 1st Football Game! I'm so proud of you all.

Extended Rehearsals start this week.

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Dismissed at 12:55 pm (5th period doesn't start until 1:40, so you have plenty of time to eat)
• If you have another school-sponsored activity that happens during that time, you will need to let me know of the conflict AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. Often, I can help find a solution for you to participate in both things.

Reminders from past weeks

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

Reminders from past weeks:

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

Incredible 1st Football Game! I'm so proud of you all.

Reminders from past weeks

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
  
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

You guys are doing great! I love to hear you progress! We will continue to hear individuals play portions of their etudes for the other directors that are available.

• Your region jazz audition will be on September 21st in the early evening at Lovejoy High School.
• NEW- recordings of the first half of your etudes will be due this week by Sunday, September 4th. Criteria is right notes and rhythms at your current tempo. More details will be on your Google Classroom.

• PARENTS- We are looking for volunteers to help with some logistics for our April 15th Jazz Band Swing Dance! Email stephen.lisko@wylieisd.net if you would like to help out. Many thanks to Sharon Brannick, who is our first volunteer!
  

Percussion students always need to have these items for percussion class:

• Band Binder with all music and a pencil
  
• Stick Bag
  
• Practice Pad

Music goals during class and outside of class time:

• Learn and memorize all 4 parts of the competition show.
• Learn and memorize all 9 cadences with mark time.
• Learn all of our stand tunes.
• Learn the 4 all-region etudes.

Region Music Assignments:

1. Perform Monday, 8/22 during class, 2-Mallet m.1-16 at q=80
2. Perform Tuesday, 9/6 during class, 2-Mallet Beg. to letter A at q=80
3. Perform Monday, 9/12 during class, 4-Mallet m.1-17 at q=60

Mega-Lunch is a great time to get work done. If you need to find some study/homework time or practice time, I suggest using some of your lunch period to help you be more successful.

Class time focused mostly on Part 2

• Monday will start MOVEMENT MONDAYS - be ready to DANCE. If that means a change of clothes, bring a change of clothes. No equipment in class
• First AWAY game Friday! Remember to pack as much as you can AHEAD of time

Junior Guard Recruiting Tuesday and Thursday!

• Know your date (Cooper on Tue. 8/30, McMillan on Thur. 9/1)
• Leggings, BLACK guard tank, athletic shoes
• Hair needs to be tied back and out of your face
• Natural makeup (Garza says YES to eyelashes)
• Each person will take ONE piece of equipment with them (TBD)
• Remember to always be polite, respectful, and professional

REHEARSAL SHIRT COLORS:

• Monday AM: White
• Monday PM: White Guard Tank
• Wednesday: Pink
• Thursday: Tie Dye
• Friday AM: Maroon
• Friday PM (Football days): Black Guard Tank
• Saturday (Rehearsal/Contest): White Guard Tank

Wylie ISD has approved the school calendar for 2022-23. This includes a fall break; however, all athletic and fine arts contests, rehearsals and productions will still run during that week. Meaning, even though WISD has a fall break scheduled, there will still be a football game and contests. This means there will be rehearsals too. Below is our plan for that week, so if you are looking to go away some time, here are the dates we will have games, rehearsals and contests.

OCTOBER 7-15 Schedule

• Friday, October 7 - Football Game (4:30PM-11PM)
• Saturday, October 8 - McKinney Marching Invitational
• Sunday, October 9-Wednesday, October 12 (4 days) - NO REHEARSAL
• Thursday, October 13 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-4PM
• Friday, October 14 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-Noon
• Friday, October 14 - Football Game vs. Wylie East HS - 5PM-10:30PM
• Saturday, October 15 - UIL Regional Marching Contest (advancement to Area Level)
  

***The 2022-23 TWB calendar located on the Band App and band website.***

1. Copy the URL for the Google Calendar you want to add to your iPhone
   
2. On your iPhone tap the Settings icon, then scroll down and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
   
3. Select Add Account and select Other
   
4. Select the Add Subscribed Calendar option, fill in the Google Calendar URL in the Server box and click Next. Change any settings you see fit before saving the calendar. You do not need a username or password.
   
5. Toggle your view of the subscribed calendar by opening the Calendar app and tapping Calendars in the upper left corner. Tap a calendar name to either display or remove calendar events.
   

Link:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/apps.wylieisd.net_classroom0569ed50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

AUGUST

• 8/30 - Band Booster Meeting
  

September

• 9/2 - 3 Weeks progress report
• 9/2 - Football vs. Hebron (Away)
• 9/8 - Football vs. South Garland (Away)
• 9/16 - No football
• 9/19 - Homecoming Parade (downtown Wylie)
• 9/23 - 6 Weeks progress report - ELIGIBILITY REPORT. If you are failing any class you will become ineligible (PreAP/AP and College classes are exempt)
• 9/23 - Football vs. North Garland (Homecoming)
• 9/27 - Band Booster Meeting
• 9/29 - Football vs. Lakeview Centennial (Away)

October

• 10/1 - WMI
• 10/4 - WISD Band Night
• 10/7 - Football vs. Rowlett (Home - Future Pirate Night)
• 10/8 - McKinney Marching Invitational
• 10/14 - Football vs. Wylie East (Away side)
• 10/15 - UIL Region Marching Contest
• 10/21 - Football vs. Naaman Forest (Home)

November

• 11/1 - All-District Auditions (WHS)
• 10/28 - Football vs. Sachse (Away)
• 10/29 - Area Marching Contest (Mesquite Memorial Stadium)
• 11/4 - Football vs. Garland (Home-Senior Night)
• 11/5-8 - Bands Of America San Antonio / State Marching Championships
• 11/15 - All-Region Freshmen Auditions (Clark HS)

December

• 12/3 - All-Region Auditions Phase 1 (WHS)
• 12/5 - All-Region Auditions Phase 2 (WHS)
• 12/7 - Combined Holiday Concert (Wind Symphony/ A Capella Choir)
• 12/8 - Holiday Band Concert (Wind Ensemble/ Symphonic Winds/ Symphonic Band)

It is our belief that anything that involves a skill requires daily practice to master. We are aiming for mastery in music. This is a process, so ALL skill grades or major music assignments may be resubmitted for a higher grade at any point within the 3, 6, or 9 week grading period.

PE Marching Band

Minor Grades (at least 1 per week)

• Weekly participation grade based on your daily participation
• Skills grade (marching skills are assessed biweekly for mastery)

Major Grades (at least 1 per 3 week period)

• Marching Band Performances

Band/Guard/Percussion Classes

Minor Grades (at least 1 grade per week)

• Participation in class
• Skill grade based on musical skills assignments (scales/ all-state music/ etc.)

Major Grades (at least 1 per 3 weeks period)

• Performances
• Major music/choreographed assignments

Mrs. Stone loves taking photos and sharing memories with families. You can access the photos from events with the link and password below.

Thank you for these photos Mrs. Stone!!!

https://thatwylieband20222023.shutterfly.com/pictures

Password: Twbphoto2022

(yes the T is capitalized)

Mr. Dixon - Marching Band / Wind Symphony / Schedules / Events

dixont@wylieisd.net

Mr. Schroeder - Inventory / Lockers / Wind Ensemble / Symphonic Band

mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net

Mr. Lisko - Uniforms / Symphonic Winds / Jazz Band

stephen.lisko@wylieisd.net

Mr. Noyes - Percussion

jeremy.noyes@wylieisd.net

Mr. Jackson - Color Guard / Winter Guard

walter.jackson@wylieisd.net

Mrs. Stone - Finances

verna.stone@wylieisd.net

When you work in the concession stands, volunteer to help out at a JH concert, or volunteer for any advertised service opportunity, you will need to fill out this form to earn service points.

Click Here to fill out the form

SERVICE AWARD

Camaraderie Level of Service 10-30 points | Excellence in Service 40+ Points

1. Work 4 hours of service- Sports Concessions Stands (typically 2 hours per game), Contest or Concert setup/hosting at designated JH/HS band event. Each hour of service is worth 10 points. You may work more than 4 hours, however no more than 40 points can be obtained towards a letter jacket.
2. Participate in all Band Contests during the year.
3. No absence from any performance unless excused by the Band Director prior to the performance.

Note: Due to the increasing numbers of Band students wishing to letter each year, the Band Director may establish alternative means of meeting the Service requirements. Those students who cannot work in the concession stand on Tuesday or Thursday nights should check with the Band Director during football season to obtain alternate Service credit.