THAT WYLIE BUGLE

This is our reply to violence, to make music more intensely more beautifully, more devotedly than before. - Leonard Bernstein

Our Solo Festival is set for Saturday, April 30th. Lots of planning goes into that. Your solo online form was due last Friday. We need your Envelope with $10 entry and Piano part (wind instruments) by Monday.

• Yellow Entry Envelope with $10 Entry Fee
• Piano part for Wind Instruments with measures numbered and your name at the top
• All DUE MONDAY (2/28)

Congrats to all the Winter Guard Teams at for TWB Guard at the North Texas Colorguard Association contest at Lovejoy HS on Friday!

• Junior Guard (7-8 graders) - Exception and first big performance of the year.
• Junior Varsity - 5th in their classification
• Varsity - 3rd in their classification

Best wishes as they travel to Tulsa for the WGI Tulsa Regional, competing with teams from a couple different states. The guard will leave on Friday(3/4) and return in Sunday(3/6).

We have the BEST guard instructors and kids in the world. If you see them this week, give them a pat on the back and tell them you love'm.

We have one 2 more IRELAND Rehearsals left! We will be marching more and memorizing music.

• 4:45pm Parade Block Music Rehearsal Inside
  
• 5:25pm Marching Rehearsal Outside with memorized music. Marching and Playing!
  
• See the IRELAND Newsletter for more details regarding the trip

Tuesday, March 1

4pm-8pm

Chipotle

121 E. FM 544, Ste 129

Murphy, TX 75094

Donating back 33%

Must show either paper or digital copy of attached flyer prior to paying or may order online by using promo code EX4EWAC on the app or website.

Tuesday, March 22

4pm-10pm

Raising Cane’s

120 W. FM 544

Murphy, TX 75094

Donating back 15%

www.raisingcanes.com/fundraiser/Wylie%20Band

We need more parent help with soccer concessions, please click the button below to sign up.

• Tuesday 3/1
• Friday 3/4
• Tuesday 3/8

MAJOR GRADE FOR 3rd 3 WEEKS

• Melodic Minor Scales Test CANCELLED - Make up any prior scale tests for a 100.

SPECIAL SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

• MONDAY - 7:00AM ALL WIND SYMPHONY fully dressed in formal attire for photo. Photo will be in the Black Box with your instrument. Percussion bring mallets or sticks. We will change, rehearse & record after the photo.
• TUESDAY - 7:30AM ALL WIND SYMPHONY RECORDING DAY#2
• WEDNESDAY - 8:00AM CLINIC with Mr. Jack Delaney from SMU
• THURSDAY - Sectional as needed based on your work on the recording...don't want a sectional for your section?...practice your part. NORMAL 8:15AM REHEARSAL
• FRIDAY - Sectional as needed based on your work on the recording...don't want a sectional for your section?...practice your part. NORMAL 8:15AM REHEARSAL

PART ASSIGNMENT / REHEARSAL CALENDAR

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DUntKSoC17j_cQvMtDKVw9y6X9dns9q7jLaNvIfu_24/edit?usp=sharing

Music Reference Recordings

• The Pathfinder of Panama (President's Own Marine Band): https://youtu.be/9mXKZhsvx8o
  
• Traveler (UNT Wind Symphony): https://youtu.be/vTYwuA1K8H8
  
• Danzon #2 (conducted by Gustavo Dudamel): https://youtu.be/ZXeWiixwEz4

CLINICS (8:00AM-9:45AM)

• March 2, Mr. Jack Delaney (Director of Bands, SMU)
• March 24, Mr. Clements
• April 6, Mr. Jack Delaney

CONCERT BAND HONORS FESTIVAL @ ALLEN HS, MARCH 25 & 26

Invited Ensembles - Wylie HS, Flower Mound HS, Coppell HS, Allen HS & Plano Sr. High

• Friday Night Rehearsal with Dr. Steven Davis 6pm-8:30pm
• Saturday Rehearsal with Dr. Steven Davis 9am-11:30am / 1pm-4pm
• Concert 5:30pm-7:30pm
• There will be social events planned to get to know the other groups. More info later.

RECORDING PROJECTS

• Midwest Recording Dates - 2/23 | 2/28 | 3/1 (Pathfinder of Panama / Danzon #2)
• 2022 National Wind Band Honors/ Texas Honor Band/ 2023 President's Cup - 3/26 | 3/29 | 4/12 | 5/6

MAJOR GRADES

• 12 Major Scales
• Chromatic Scale

SECTIONALS- ARRIVE AT 7. GO THROUGH ALL OF DIVIDER 2 BEFORE 7:15.

• Monday 7:15-8:30 All Woodwinds
• Tuesday 7:15-8:30 Trombone/Euphonium/Tuba
  
• Thursday 7:15-8:15 Trumpets
  
• Friday 7:15-8:30 Horns

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

• Extended rehearsals back to Tuesday-Thursday

Listen to the the music on the links below.

• Emblem of Unity (The United States Coast Guard Band): https://youtu.be/dlNEpoW-05s
• Magnolia Star (UNT Wind Symphony): https://www.stevedanyew.com/store/magnolia-star
• Divertimento (UNT Wind Symphony): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do8nJ-BFSew

See your part assignments and rehearsal calendar (UPDATES COMING SOON):

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTtuKsNlihyymPl6kUyjutJ54S-6ohpKQGa28I--poKpmbzy4r9dPNKOw01MyNMz6ZmGDlrZU9NySbw/pubhtml

UPCOMING CLINICS (IN CLASS)

• March 24, Mr. Clements
  

Sectional Schedule This Week:

• Monday 7:30 am- Trumpet
• Tuesday 7:00 am- Saxophone/Bass Clarinet 7:45 am- Clarinet
• Wednesday 7 am-Horn 7:45 am-Euphonium/Tuba
• Thursday 7:45 am Bassoon
• Friday 7 am-Flute 7:45-Trombone

We need to get our scales completed, including at least one octave of the chromatic scale, done this week.

MAJOR GRADES

• Bb, F, C, & G Major Scales
• All other scales are being moved to next report card for Symphonic Band

Listen to the the music on the links below.

• Lexington March: https://www.jwpepper.com/Lexington-March/2323632.item#.YdtPtBPMJm8
• Legend of Knife River: https://youtu.be/24tqs4dbSPY
• Fortress (UNT Wind Symphony): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_7-85LjENw

CLINICS (IN CLASS)

• February 14, Mr. Allen (Retired Director of Bands, SFA University)
• February 17, Mr. Clements (Director of Bands, TAMU Commerce)
• March 24, Mr. Clements

NEW PERFORMANCE DATE- please put April 2nd on your calendars. We will be playing at the Wylie East jazz festival. More details to come soon!

Update- I requested an AFTERNOON performance time because someone may be taking the ACT that morning. If you were holding off taking the ACT, it would be okay to do so.

Great job at the percussion concert everyone! I am proud of all of the work you have done this year. Keep up the good work!

Goals for this week:

• Perfect your UIL music and create quality reps in every band rehearsal.
• Achieve a consistent setup day-to-day and use black towels and trap tables in every zone.

Sectionals:

• No sectionals this week

Check your account balance in Charms. Everyone should be at $0

Great job Friday! This weekend: WGI TULSA!

• Leaving Friday @ 3:30pm, Competing Saturday, Returning Sunday
• Check the Band App for itinerary
• Bring $$$ for concessions
• Pack clothes, pillows, blankets, etc. for the bus ride!

Rehearsals this week

• IRELAND: Wednesday 4:45-6pm
• JV: Tues. 5-9pm and Wednesday 5-8pm
• Varsity: Monday 5-9pm and Thursday 6-9pm

Equipment

• Varsity rifles taped RED, JV rifles taped ORANGE
• JV flags taped GOLD
• ALWAYS check your equipment. Re-tape when necessary (BEFORE something breaks!)
• Always keep a roll of black and white tape on you

ALWAYS CHECK THE BAND APP!

3/2 (Wednesday) - Wind Symphony Clinic with Dr. Jack Delaney (SMU) - 8:00AM

3/2 (Wednesday) - Ireland Rehearsal #7 - 4:45PM-6:00PM

3/4-3/6 (Friday-Sunday) - Winter Guard to WGI Tulsa

3/11 - (Friday) - Ireland Rehearsal #8 - 4:00PM-6:00PM

3/12-3/18 - Ireland Trip

3/24 (Thursday) - Band Clinics with Mr. Phillip Clements (TAMUC)

3/25-3/26 (Friday-Saturday) - Wind Symphony at Allen Performing Arts Center (more info later)

3/26 (Saturday) - JV Winter Guard Championships @Marcus HS

3/28 (Monday) - Band Booster Meeting - 7:00PM

3/29 (Tuesday) - Celebrate The Arts Concert @Wylie East HS - ALL CONCERT BANDS (more info later)

4/1 (Friday) - Wylie ISD combined Winter Guard Showcase @Wylie East HS

4/2 (Saturday) - Jazz Band performs at Wylie East Jazz Festival

4/3 (Sunday) - Varsity Winter Guard Championships @Flower Mound HS

4/6 (Wednesday) - Wind Symphony Clinic with Dr. Jack Delaney (SMU) - 8:00AM

4/11-12 (Monday/Tuesday) - UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest (Allen HS)

4/30 (Saturday) - Solo Festival (WHS) - AM

5/6 - (Friday) Wind Symphony Honor Band Recording Session (Richardson HS) - 4:30PM

5/7 - (Saturday) Band Gala! - (WHS) 6PM-10PM

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

Birthdays This Week

Wednesday 3/3 - Matthew Kent | Molly Sheridan

Saturday 3/6 - Delaney Shermer | Wilson Shermer

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