THAT WYLIE BUGLE- END OF JUNE

1. Connect to the Band App for TWB 2024-25 (STUDENTS AND PARENTS)
2. Check that your birthdate is on your Band App profile
3. Locker Request (Due Sunday 6/30)
4. Take care of your physical (I added a place if you need one)
5. Compression Shorts or Leggings under uniform for fitting and wearing
6. Be knowledgeable about our calendar and events
7. Check for your Section's Summer Socials (on the calendar)
8. Get some physical activity
9. Play your instrument
10. Connect with your friends and your section

If you are not on the Band App, you will miss important information throughout the summer and next year. The Band App is a mandatory app. Click the icon to access the Band App for TWB 2024-25. All groups for the band app are listed below. Get on the groups that you are a part of.

• TWB 2024-25 - https://band.us/n/a5a901s3IaLdH
• Wind Symphony - https://band.us/n/a3a604s6Rce4r
• Wind Ensemble - https://band.us/n/aaae0ds3R2ecq
• Symphonic Winds - https://band.us/n/a3ad00s3R5F3k
• Symphonic Band - https://band.us/n/aba202s8RdFa3
• Color Guard - https://band.us/n/a0a507s8IfLe8
• Percussion - https://band.us/n/a4a30csaIcL9T
• Pirate Pit Crew Parents - https://band.us/n/a4af99J9rc28X

• Everyone gets 1 locker to start with
• This form is for those of you needing a second locker OR a larger locker
• If you aren't quite sure if you should fill out the form, click on the link. Read all the info.

Who needs a physical?

Any student participating in Junior High or High School athletics along with High School Marching Band/Color Guard will be required to get a new physical every 2 years.

THERE ARE ONLY 2 FORMS THAT BAND REQUIRES (Click the button below)

• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION - MEDICAL HISTORY
• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

WHERE DO I UPLOAD THE PHYSICAL FORMS?

• RANK ONE PORTAL FORM UPLOAD

Caveat - IF YOU ARE IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS, you will have more forms and information to fill out. It all goes to the same place, so you only need to go through the athletics department forms and process, not both.

WHERE TO GET A PHYSICAL?

• Your primary care physician
• Care Now offers physicals for $35. Just call and schedule (See flyer below)

NEW MEMBERS- You will need to purchase one of the two mouthpieces to fit your marching baritone. The model is 51D Large Shank. Schilke is the original brand that costs a little more. Faxx is a copy of the original and costs a little less. It is completely your choice. The mouthpiece that was in your case was a loaner and will be collected when Summer Band begins. Please order this now. You may order from a different retailer, but please verify the brand, model and size.

• MARCHING INSTRUMENT NEEDS LARGE BORE SHANK SIZE
• Schilke 51D- https://www.musicarts.com/schilke-standard-large-shank-trombone-mouthpiece-in-silver-main0031316?variantid=0004249
• Faxx 51 D- https://www.musicarts.com/faxx-faxx-trombone-mouthpieces-large-shank-main0433931?variantid=1474120

Any questions- email Mr. Schroeder mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net

** Does not apply to Color Guard

It is hard to believe that in just a couple weeks we will be fitting new members for uniforms. There is one garment that you will need to purchase on your own- Compression Shorts or Leggings. Please understand that you will be changing into your uniform in an open area, so your undergarment must be appropriate. Due to the design of our uniform and how it is form fitting, we will be use compression shorts/leggings under the uniform.

Since there are so many varieties (material and style) and prices of this product, I did not want to have this something that we purchase on your behalf. These will need to be at least 9 inches in length (no short shorts). Please let me know if you have any questions….but please do not ask me fashion advice. I don’t care what color either. YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR THESE ON YOUR UNIFORM FITTING DAY (below).

**Does not apply to Color Guard

We have traditionally had REGISTRATION PICK-UP on a Saturday in July; however, directors will be out of town in San Antonio at a conference on our normal Saturday. We have combined REGISTRATION PICK-UP with Freshmen Uniform Fitting. Upper Classmen will need to think about retraining your brain for that. The schedule is below.

July 17 - WOODWIND & BRASS

• 9am: Flute/All Clarinet
• 10am Double Reeds/Sax
• 1pm Trumpet/Horn
• 2pm Low Brass
• Percussion will be fitted within the Drumline Camp Schedule

July 18 - MAKE UP

• 9AM-11AM

You know who is awesome? THE COLOR GUARD! Wonderful workout the June Guard Camp. You are going to make the 2024 Marching Season visually beautiful. Great job.

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

We are in the middle of migrating to a new band administrative system (Charms to Presto). Next week we will start moving band payments into that system and send out information on accessing the new system to show payments, balances, student profiles, etc. Below is a reminder of the payment schedule and how to pay.

If you paid fees all up front, thank you. No further action is needed.

Fees split into payments - here are the payment schedules. You will NOT receive a reminder from us, so please mark this on your calendar. You should have an email with your payment schedule and amount.

4 Equal Payments:

• May 1
• June 1
• July 1
• July 23

3 Equal Payments

• May 1
• June 1
• July 23

2 Equal Payments

• May 1
• July 23
  

How to Pay

• Pay via Presto Assistant
• Pay with cash to the band office
• Pay with check sent to the band office at WHS made out to Wylie Band Booster Club. Drop it off or mail it.

LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL BREAK OCTOBER 11-19, 2024

Wylie ISD has approved the school calendar for 2024-25. 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 11-19 Schedule

• Thursday, October 10 - Football Game vs. Rowlett (home) 4:30PM-10PM
• Saturday, October 12 - BOA Prosper Regional
• Sunday, October 13-Wednesday, October 16 (4 days) - NO REHEARSAL
• Thursday, October 17 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-4PM
• Thursday, October 17 - Football Game vs. Garland HS (away) 3PM-8:30PM
• Friday, October 18 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-Noon
• Saturday, October 19 - UIL Regional Marching Contest
  

***The 2024-25 TWB calendar located on the Band App and band website.***

Below is a list of camps and events for the summer of 2024. These have been communicated on various documents and emails. Here it is again. This is also on the band calendar on the website (www.thatwylieband.net) and the Band App (links are below).

July 15-19 Color Guard Summer Camp #2 @WHS

• 8:00am – 4:00pm Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Equipment, Lunch
• **Thursday, July 18th ending at 3:30PM, Friday, July 19th starting at 9:00PM**
• Dance block with Mrs. Rehn and Mr. Trejo returning for the afternoons
• Spirit days TBA
• 7th/8th graders also participating - be inclusive and on your BEST behavior
  
• Don't forget to do your videos before July camp!

July 15-19 Drumline Camp – (Drumline = All percussionists)

• 8:00am – 4:00pm Bring - Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Equipment, Lunch

July 17-18 THAT WYLIE BAND Freshmen Uniform Fitting – DO NOT MISS THIS DAY | FINAL FEES DUE

• See above area for times

BAND CAMP = EVERYONE (please don't ask if this includes you...my head will explode)

July 22-26 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND

Marching Band Camp (registration pick up/ rehearsal / Football Game Spirit Show / Photo Shoot / Competition Show Performer Selection)

• 7:00am – 4:00pm Wylie High School Band Hall. Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Instrument, Music
  
• July 27th - BAND PARTY! (Mandatory fun) @ Strike + Reel. 10AM-1PM

July 29 & August 1-2 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND (No rehearsals Tuesday & Wednesday, July 30 & 31 due to teacher Professional Development meetings for directors)

Marching Band Camp (Spirit Show review / Competition Show begins on Thursday)

• 7:00am – 4:00pm Wylie High School Band Hall. Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Instrument, Music.
• Spirit Show (non-comp) rehearsals ends at 11:00am.
• TUESDAY (7/30) WIND SYMPHONY/DRUMLINE/GUARD will play at WISD Convocation in the AM. More info later.
  

August 3 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal

August 5-6 Competition Marching Band Only (Morning/Evening)

• 7:00am – 10:00am & 6:00pm – 9:00pm
  

August 6 - WHS Meet the Teacher Nigh 4pm-6pm

August 8 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

August 9 - 7:00AM-8:10AM FULL MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL (FULL TWB)

August 10 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal

August 12 (Competition Rehearsal Schedule begins)

• Monday - 7:00AM-8:20AM & 5:00PM-8:00PM
• Tuesday - NO MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL UNLESS A THURSDAY GAME
• Wednesday - 7:00AM-8:20AM
• Thursday - 7:00AM-8:20AM
• Friday - 7:00AM-8:20AM

August 17 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal

August 23

• 4:30pm-8:30pm Game Procedures / Food / TWB Band Night & Meet the Pirate Family Night (family/friends)

August 24 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal

• LOCATION: San Antonio
• EVENT: Bands Of America San Antonio 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 / Support Crew
• Chaperones
• DATES: November 9-12
• COST: All paid $300 during registration. If we reach our fundraising goal, no additional funds will be needed. If not, you will know if September if additional funds are needed (could be $50-$150)

Pirate Pick Up will be done OUTSIDE the band camp times. You will NOT be allowed to leave rehearsal to do your Pirate Pick Up.

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. Holloway - Percussion

alex.holloway@wylieisd.net

Mr. Jackson - Color Guard / Winter Guard

walter.jackson@wylieisd.net

Mrs. Stone - Finances

verna.stone@wylieisd.net