THAT WYLIE BUGLE

Students,
It seems that everything that was so fast and furious has come to an immediate stop. After a good week of reflection I would like to offer the following praises on our marching season this year. As a group we were able to take people at different levels of experience and ability, and work together to achieve common goals. To do this you learned:

• Commitment to others and yourself -- This is an important personal trait that some students your age have yet to master.
  
• You have learned time management.
  
• You have learned to compromise.
  
• You have learned how to push yourself beyond what you thought you could do.
  
• You have learned to process emotions of love, disappointment, dislike, sadness, joy, pride, and many others in a constructive manner.
  
• You have served your peers…and probably didn’t even know you did.
  
• You have realized that serving others and serving the music with integrity gives you joy and pride.
  
• You have learned that hard work does not kill you and actually makes you better. On most days you have worked harder than most people...and before 9am.
  
• You have experienced that it feels good to work, follow through and achieve to the very end.
  
• You have experienced the amazing feeling of a stadium full of people applauding you...and they don't really know why. They just know that they like it.
  
• You have learned that humility should always be a part of excellence.
  
• You have learned that when you experience disappointment life still moves forward and you must to move with it...otherwise you are left behind and miss out on many blessings along the way.
  
• You have learned that Mr. Dixon is always right...except for 1 time.
  
• You have learned that it is hard to hide when you have a bunch of big white feathers on your head.
  
• You have experienced the love and support of YOUR parents OTHER peoples parents and your community.
  
• You are and will always be a part of a very large family that loves you and accepts you.
  

This list can go on and on. Some years you take home a lot of trophies, and some years you don’t; however, it does not change the amazing time we have all had from August – November. Words will never express how proud I am of every member of THAT WYLIE BAND. Keep up the hard work and attention to detail you have learned on the marching field and apply it to your school work and music making for the rest of the year.

AHMO!

Todd Dixon
Director of Bands
Wylie High School

Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble Clarinets, we have the great honor to have a visit from Texas Tech Clarinet Professor, Dr. Shea. Wind Ensemble clarinets will be field tripped out of 1st period.

8:30AM-9:45AM in the Orchestra Room.

Location - Clark High School

Click the button below for ALL audition info. A hard copy will be provided in class on Monday.

Tuesday, November 16 5pm- 9pm

McAlister’s Deli

3200 FM 544

Wylie, TX 75098

• It will be a “TAKE OUT TUESDAY”- we will get 20% back on take out, delivery and pick up when TWB is mentioned or promo code DONATEMCA is used.
  
• https://www.groupraise.com/events/208928-that-wylie-band-at-mcalister-s-deli
  

Tuesday, December 7th 10:30am-10pm

MOD Pizza

3100 FM 544

Wylie, TX 75098

• They will donate 20% back for in house, take out, delivery or pick up orders when TWB is mentioned or promo code GR208932T is used on their website.
  
• https://www.groupraise.com/events/208932-that-wylie-band-at-mod-pizza
  

We need parent volunteers to help with concert attire fittings. No previous experience is required! Fittings will occur 11/29-12/3 from 7:00 AM-8:45 AM. If you are available even just one of those mornings, even if you could not stay the entire time, your help would be greatly appreciated. Click the button below to get more information. Thanks!

Wylie HS is hosting the All-Region Auditions on December 4 (Phase 1) and December 6 (Phase 2). We will need an army of parent help. This is all INSIDE and WAY easier than how you have helped with the marching band.

We need:

• Outside Room Monitors
  
• Inside Room Monitors
  
• Hallway Monitors
  
• Hospitality
  

Here is a link to sign up.

https://band.us/band/83475765/post/22

Sectional Schedule 7AM-8AM

• Monday - Flute/Oboe
• Tuesday - Clarinet
• Wednesday - Saxophone/B.Clarinet/Bassoon
• Thursday - Trumpet/Horn
• Friday - Low Brass

Rehearsal Schedule

• 8:15AM-9:45AM

MAJOR GRADES

• Articulation in pairs pull out during class
• Pass Through make-ups in Google Classroom (video & in pairs)

SECTIONAL SCHEDULE

Arrive 15 minutes early to be set up, warmed up, and ready to play

• Monday 7:15-8:30 Flute/Oboe/Clarinet
• Tuesday 7:15-8:30 Trombone
• Wednesday 7:15-8:30 Horn
• Thursday 7:15-8:30 Trumpet
• Friday 7-7:45 Bassoon/Bass Clarinet/Saxophones
• Friday 7:45-8:30 Euphonium/Tuba

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Extended Rehearsals

MAJOR GRADES

• Articulation in pairs pull out during class
• Pass Through make-ups in Google Classroom (video & in pairs)

SECTIONAL SCHEDULE- WE MEET IN ROOM 415 (NEAR ROTC ROOM)

Arrive 15 minutes early to be set up, warmed up, and ready to play

• Monday 7 am- 8:30 am Trumpet
• Tuesday 7 am Sax/B. Cl.
• Tuesday 7:45 am Clarinet
• Wednesday 7 am Horn
• Wednesday 7:45 am Bassoon
• Thursday 7:00 am Percussion
• Thursday 7:45 am Euphonium/Tuba
• Friday 7 am Flute/Oboe
• Friday 7:45 am Trombones

MAJOR GRADES

• Articulation in pairs pull out during class
• Pass Through make-ups in Google Classroom (video & in pairs)

• DECEMBER 12th- ADDED GIG- We play at an event at First Baptist Wylie 5:00 PM. Mark your calendars!
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday- Big Band
• Tuesday/Thursday- Musical Band- Others will go to Room 415 and work on combos

Lone Star Drumline Contest Week 2021

Monday 11/15 & Wednesday 11/17
7:00 - 8:15 AM Rehearsal with sound equipment

Friday 11/19

5:30 – 8:00 PM Rehearsal with sound equipment

Saturday 11/20

8:00 AM Call time – Wylie HS band hall

• Meet in rehearsal attire (Wear section shirts and marching shoes)
  
• Bring TWB duffle bag with a change of clothes for after the show
  
• Bring $ for concessions & CiCi’s

8:30-9:30 AM Rehearsal on the grid

9:30-10:30 AM Load the truck and change into uniforms

10:30 AM Depart for Marcus HS

11:30 AM Arrive at Marcus HS

1:48 PM Lonestar Drumline Contest Performance

2:00 PM Load the truck and depart for CiCi’s (Bring $ for CiCi’s)

5:00 PM Watch the remaining groups

6:15 PM Awards Ceremony

6:45 PM Load buses

8:00 PM Arrive at Wylie HS

Link to contest schedule - https://lonestarclassic-dlc.com/schedule

Tickets - $10 adults, $5 students (Performers are free)

*Ethan will perform his mallet solo but his performance time has not been updated just yet. That will be sent out when it is updated.

WINTER GUARD REHEARSALS THIS WEEK

• JV: Tues/Thur 5-8:30pm
• Varsity: Design camp weekend

ALL EQUIPMENT

• needed EVERY DAY
• needs to be taped/re-taped properly by the end of the week
• always keep a roll of black and white tape on you

ALWAYS CHECK THE BAND APP!

WINTER GUARD IS HERE! SAVE THESE DATES:

• Nov. 1st (5-6:30pm) and Nov. 4th (5-7pm): Winter Guard Auditions
• Nov. 19-21: Varsity Design camp
• December 17-18: Varsity Design camp
• January 14-16: FINAL Varsity camp date
• February 19th: WGI Dallas Regional
• March 4-6th: WGI Tulsa Regional (Trip)

Your Charms profile is used to find birthdays, if it is not in Charms it will not be listed.

Friday - Emma Ackerman

Sunday - Zig Dickey | Lily Tarver

Monday - Ethan Lindsey

Tuesday - Faith Smith

Friday - Sarah Bustamante | Luke Speaker

Please let the band kids know that my pics will be stored for them to download or print on a Shared Shutterfly Site. It is password protected. The first event of TWB – Parent Performance Night are uploaded:

https://thatwylieband20212022.shutterfly.com/

Password: Twbphoto2021

(yes the T is capitalized)

Below are a couple of forms for FCM that Ruthie wanted me to share with you all.

FCM Info:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAh2VKXO9STHAMJdUwytZU0HCtF2219svPH5HuboUt3VjEnw/viewform

Prayer Requests:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXs52R0Em1AFErQMdFd6lHeEt2TGsfT8vRPSwYwnozeyJY_w/viewform

See the Band Calendar for more information and timing..the list is getting shorter.

• 11/16 9th Grade All-Region Audition (@Clark HS)
• 11/20 Lone Star Drumline Contest
• 11/29 Band Booster Club Meeting
• 12/4 All-Region Audition Phase 1(@Wylie HS)
• 12/6 All-Region Audition Phase 2(@Wylie HS)
• 12/11 Wind Symphony & A Cappella Choir Concert (Montgomery Center)
• 12/12 Jazz Band Charity Event Concert at First Baptist Wylie
• 12/13 Wind Ensemble/ Symphonic Winds/ Symphonic Band/ Jazz Band Concert (Montgomery Center)