THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 1/23-27

Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.

-Frank Zappa, American musician, composer, and bandleader. His work is characterized by nonconformity, free-form improvisation, sound experiments, music virtuosity and satire of American culture.

The Winter Guard competition season has begun! This past weekend the junior (middle school) and JV Guards competed in the first contest of the season for the North Texas Color Guard Association hosted at Namann Forest HS.

Junior Guard placed 3rd in their classification, and the JV Guard (who competes with other schools varsity guard) placed 4th in their classification. This is a GREAT start to the season and will improve as the shows get finished. The Varsity Guard will compete this coming weekend at Rowlett HS. Their performance will be at 9:30pm.

Congratulations to the amazing actors, musicians, dancers, set designers, back of house people, directors....just everyone involved in the musical. I had a fun time explaining to people that the music was live and they were just in a different room with all instruments mic'd and mixed into the system. It is truly brilliant. THE PERFORMANCES WERE AMAZING! This was due to the exceptional musicianship of the Pit Orchestra. This was the BEST orchestra that has been assembled and it shined throughout the show. Congrats, and thank you for making being an audience member so enjoyable. I am just blown away the I was hearing high school kids. Sounded like pros to me.

Date: Sunday, 1/29

Location: Eisemann Center (Richardson)

Time: 3:00pm

Tickets: There are still a couple tickets left. Please see Mr. Dixon to purchase tickets ($12).

Transportation is not provided. We will meet at the Eisemann Center in the lobby.

A New Year brings shades of blue on Sunday, January 29th as Music Director Eugene Migliaro Corporon and the Lone Star Wind Orchestra present Rhapsodies in Blue at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The LSWO presents three masterpieces from the far past, not too long ago, and a brand-new innovative work which has already cemented itself as a groundbreaking composition. The Lone Star Wind Orchestra presents the multimedia experience that is Julie Giroux’s Symphony No. 6 The Blue Marble. Giroux’s new symphony is accompanied by a film screen with various videos and pictorials of what makes up our world that is Earth. The concert welcomes home DFW’s very own award-winning pianist Aaron Kurzto perform George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and in addition features Frank Ticheli’s Blue Shades.

Concert Program:
Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin
Symphony No. 6 The Blue Marble, Julie Giroux
Blue Shades, Frank Ticheli

Dates - Friday, April 21 (out of school) - Sunday, April 23

Location - Houston

Events - Performances / Space Center / Houston Symphony / U of H College Tour / Museum of Natural Science

Hotel - Double Tree Houston, Greenway Plaza

Includes - All transportation cost / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while in Houston

Cost - $650 (can pay all at once or break into payments)

• 12/16 Payment #1 - $100 to reserve your spot due 12/16
• 1/16 Payment #2 - $150
• 2/16 Payment #3 - $400

See Mrs. Stone for chocolate fundraiser if you wish to fundraise for this trip

Payments will be made out to Wylie Band Booster Club if paying by check.

Online payment link - https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

Mr. Allen Clinic

Mr. Allen is coming to clinic all the bands this Thursday. We will not have lessons for any brass or woodwind players during class Thursday. Please work out an alternate schedule with your lesson teacher. Be aware of your sectional schedule, and do not double book yourself.

CHAIR TEST THIS WEEK - Three of the following Scales Bb/F/C/Eb/Ab/Db 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5

SECTIONAL SCHEDULE 7am-8am

• Monday - Flute / Oboe
  
• Tuesday - Clarinet
  
• Wednesday - Saxophone/ Bassoon/ Bass Cl
  
• Thursday - Trumpet/ Horn/ Trombone
  
• Friday - Euphonium/ Tuba

WIND SYMPHONY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

• Arrive by 8AM for individual warm up and practice
• Monday-Friday: 8:15AM-9:40AM

WASHINGTON DC 3/29-4/1

• Payment in full is past due
• Bring a check to Wylie HS or Pay online via the Band Website, https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

Mr. Allen Clinic

Mr. Allen is coming to clinic all the bands this Thursday. We will not have lessons for any brass or woodwind players during class Thursday. Please work out an alternate schedule with your lesson teacher. Be aware of your sectional schedule, and do not double book yourself.

Sectionals

• Monday 4:30-5:45 pm- Trombone, Euphonium, & Tuba
• Tuesday 7:15-8:30 am- Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
  
• Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm- Horn
  
• Thursday 7:00-8:00 am- Trumpet
• Friday 7:15-8:30 am- Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone

Extended Rehearsals Continue This Week

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Dismissed at 12:55 pm
• 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.

Save this Date!!!

• March 25 (Saturday All Day)- Meyerson Performance & Site Host; You will need to be available all day

Mr. Allen Clinic

Mr. Allen is coming to clinic all the bands this Thursday. We will not have lessons for any brass or woodwind players during class Thursday. Please work out an alternate schedule with your lesson teacher. Be aware of your sectional schedule, and do not double book yourself.

NEW INFORMATION- CHAIR TESTS

Chair Test 1- 16th Note Pattern from Articulation
1. Exact patterns we do in class
2. You will play with YOUR metronome (not phone) @ q=108
3. Points given for characteristic tone, even sound, even pulse and rhythm, and articulation consistency
4. You will play at your sectional on the week of January 23-27

BRING MONEY FOR YOUR ENSEMBLES

• Everyone is required to play in one ensemble
• You have the option to play in a second ensemble within your class (Wind Ensemble) OR with your section's studio if a lesson teacher is organizing it (example- Flute Choir led by Ms. Guerra)

Sectionals

*AM Sectionals arrive no later than 6:45 am to set up chairs, stands, and instrument, warm up, and be ready to begin at 7:00 am. 7:45 am sectional people arrive by 7:30 to be ready for a quick transition.

• Monday 7:00 AM-8:00 AM Trumpet

• Tuesday 7:00 AM-7:45 AM Saxophone Bass Clarinet
• Tuesday 7:00 AM Percussion
• Tuesday 7:45 AM-8:30 AM Clarinet
• Wednesday 7:00 AM-7:45 AM Bassoon
• Wednesday 7:45 AM-8:30 AM Horn
• Thursday 7:45 AM-8:30 AM Euphonium/Tuba
• Friday 7:00 AM- 7:45 AM Flute
• Friday 7:45 AM- 8:30 AM Trombone

Upcoming Events Specific to Symphonic Winds

• February 21 (Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm)- Ensemble Recital
  

• February 24 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop + Current Leadership + 2023-2024 Leadership Candidates

• February 25 (Saturday 7 pm)- Percussion Concert

• March 28 (Tuesday Times TBA)- PreUIL @ Wylie East HS
  

• April 14 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- ALL 8th-11th Grade Marching Workshop
  

• April 20 (Thursday Times TBA)- UIL @ Wylie East HS

• April 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)- Spring Trip to Houston
  

Mr. Allen Clinic

Mr. Allen is coming to clinic all the bands this Thursday. We will not have lessons for any brass or woodwind players during class Thursday. Please work out an alternate schedule with your lesson teacher. Be aware of your sectional schedule, and do not double book yourself.

Upcoming Events Specific to Symphonic Band

• February 21 (Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm)- Ensemble Recital
  

• February 24 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop + Current Leadership + 2023-2024 Leadership Candidates

• February 25 (Saturday 7 pm)- Percussion Concert

• March 28 (Tuesday Times TBA)- PreUIL @ Wylie East HS
  

• April 14 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- ALL 8th-11th Grade Marching Workshop
  

• April 20 (Thursday Times TBA)- UIL @ Wylie East HS

• April 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)- Spring Trip to Houston
  

Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

• Tuesday - Symphonic Band AND Symphonic Winds 7am
  
• Wednesday - Wind Ensemble 7am
  
• Thursday - Stool Jam, Cupla Cups and Quad Ensemble 7am
  
• Thursday PM - Smooth Criminal 5:30-7pm
  
• Friday - Wind Symphony AND Wind Ensemble 7am
  

UIL Music and Percussion Ensemble Music Goal - Reminder

• Percussion students should be able to play correct notes and rhythms for all assigned parts at 50% performance tempo.
• Plan to increase your daily individual practice time if you are still working to reach that goal.

CONGRATULATIONS to the JV team for placing 4th in their class and to the Junior Guard for placing 3rd at their first-ever competition!

Class this week:

• Monday - Show
• Tuesday - Show
• Wednesday - Weapon Wednesday
• Thursday - Show
• Friday - FULL RUN FRIDAY RETURNS! Varsity will practice warm up rotation and perform for JV at the end of class

Rehearsals this week:

• Monday - Varsity 5-8:30pm
• Tuesday - JV 5-8:30pm
• Thursday - Varsity 5-8:30pm
• Friday - JV 4:45-7:45pm (**In Costume**)

Events coming up: Contest schedules to be posted to the Band App

January 28th - Varsity Competition @Rowlett HS

February 4th - JV Competition @Frisco Independence

**Second Dayton, OH Trip payment due Wednesday, February 15th - $162.50 or remaining balance**

January

• 28 - Varsity Winter Guard Contest @ Rowlett HS
• 29 - Lone Star Wind Symphony Concert (if you ordered tickets) 3pm at the Eiseman Center
• 30 - Band Booster meeting @7pm in the band hall

February

• 4 - JV Guard Contest @ Frisco Independence HS
• 8-11 Texas Music Educator Association Conference/All-State Band & Orchestra
• 14 - Valentines Day...have a plan people!
• 18 - Varsity Guard WGI Contest @ Mansfield Summit HS
• 21 - Ensemble Recitals (letter jacket points)
• 24 - Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop
• 25 - All Winter Guards at Contest @ Wylie East HS
• 25 - Percussion Concert with guest artist ZORO!
• 27 - Band Booster meeting @ 7pm in the band hall

March

• 6-10 - Spring Break
• 24-25 Wind Symphony @ Allen HS for Perform America
• 25 - Wind Ensemble @ Meyerson Symphony Center
  
• 25 - JV Guard Championships @ Lewisville HS
• 27 - Band Booster meeting @7pm in the band hall
• 28 - HS Band Celebrate The Arts (CTA) Pre-UIL Concerts @ Wylie East HS
• 29-April 1 - Wind Symphony in Washington DC for the President's Cup
• 29 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop

April

• 1 - Varsity Guard Championships @ Mansfield Lakeridge HS
• 5 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 7-10 Easter Break
• 10 - Varsity Guard Send-Off performance to WGI World Championships
• 12-16 Guard in Dayton Ohio for Winter Guard International World Championships
• 12 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 14 - TWB Marching Workshop
  
• 15 - Jazz Dance Night!
• 19 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 20 - UIL Concert & Sight Reading @ Wylie East HS
• 21-23 - Band Spring trip to Houston
• 22 - Guard Solo & Ensemble Contest @ Wylie HS
• 24-27 - Leadership Audition Workshops (7am)
• 24 - Band Booster meeting @7pm in the band hall
• 26 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 28 - TWB Marching Workshop
• 29 - Solo Festival (am)
• 29 - Prom (pm)

May

• 1 - TWB Leadership Auditions
• 13 - Band Gala
• 16 - Spring Concert
• 19 - SASI Leadership Seminar (2023-24 TWB Leadership Team)
• 25 - End of Year Marching Camp

June

• 5-9 - Color Guard Camp
• 6-7 - SASI Drum Major Camp
• 12-16 - Core Dallas Horn Camp
• 26-30 - Core Dallas Brass Camp
• 26-30 - Young Saxophone Institute Camp (YSI)

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.