THAT WYLIE BUGLE

WE ARE ALMOST THERE, BUT WE NEED EVERYONE'S HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

We have a goal of raising $60,000! We are more than 2/3 of the way there!

You should have received an email Thursday, September 9 from 99pledges about specific login information. From there you will be given a custom donation page and link to share on social media.

• Within in your 99pledges profile, every student has an assignment to enter 10 contacts which include a cellphone number and email address. This assignment is past due. If you have not completed your contacts or earning $200, DO IT NOW, please!

• Friday, September 24 from 4:30-6:00pm, we will ALL gather to call and thank the contacts who donated, reach out to contacts who might need some additional info before donating, and call anyone else who comes to mind who might like to support THAT WYLIE BAND!

• Prizes will be given to sections with the highest percentage of donations and to individuals bringing in the largest amounts!
  
• Please copy and paste the TWB Donation page or your Personal Donation page to social media.

Email Mr. Schroeder or see him after Monday morning rehearsal if you did not receive an email or have any questions. mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net

Parents,

There are lots of businesses that will match donations or give money to organizations based on your volunteer hours. Please as your employer if they have a program like this.

If you have a business and would like to become a sponsor for THAT WYLIE BAND like CUTX does, please click the button below for more information.

Sponsoring the band will include:

• Mention of your business during PreGame and Halftime announcements.
• Ad graphics on the weekly newsletter.
• Ad in the WMI program
• Ad on the TWB website

Thank you for your financial assistance. These young musicians appreciate it and are worth it.

Congratulations to our section and students of the week.

• Section of the week - CLARINET SECTION!
  
• Brass member of the week - Nathan Revor!
• Woodwind member of the week - Levi Kirby!
• Percussion member of the week - Mycah Hillin!
• Guard member of the week - Naya Lopez!

You all have amazing character and make TWB what it is.

Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to rehearsal to put cases in locker, get any equipment needed for rehearsal, etc.

• SOUND CREW SCHEDULE - EVERY REHEARSAL
  
• PROP CREW SCHEDULE THIS WEEK - MONDAY PM/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
  
• PODIUM CREW SCHEDULE - FRIDAY AM

MONDAY AM - VARSITY

• YES SOUND CREW
  
• NO PROP CREW
• 7:00AM-8:15AM Rehearsal

MONDAY PM - VARSITY

• YES SOUND CREW
  
• YES PROP CRW
• 5:00PM-8:00PM Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY AM - VARSITY

• YES SOUND CREW
  
• YES PROP CREW
• 7:00AM-8:15AM Rehearsal

THURSDAY AM - VARSITY

• YES SOUND CREW
  
• YES PROP CREW
• 7:00AM-8:15AM Rehearsal

SATURDAY AM - VARSITY

• YES SOUND CREW
  
• YES PROP CREW
• YES PODIUM CREW
• 8:00AM-10:00AM Rehearsal

Below are items you will need for inspection, along with the THURSDAY after school schedule.

WE WILL BE IN UNIFORM THIS WEEK!

REMINDER - If you do not have necessary items for inspection, you will be sent home.

INSPECTION ITEMS

• Flip Folder with music organized
  
• Flip Folder lyre
• TWB Water Jug filled with water
• Instrument
• TWB Cap or Visor
• Compression shorts
• Show Shirt
• Marching Band Uniform
• LONG black socks with NO LOGO
• MTX Marching Shoes (Air Dixon)
• No jewelry in uniform

SCHEDULE

• 4:30PM Stadium Rehearsal FULL TWB PREGAME
• 5:15PM Dinner
• 5:45PM Change into Uniform (SUPER SUITS)
• 6:20PM March to Stadium
• 6:40PM PreGame Show
  
• 7:00PM Kick-off
• 8:15PM Half Time
• 9:30-10:00PM Game over/ Change and go home

Parents,

Our marching band uniforms are machine washable and we have a team of parents that will wash uniforms and bring them back. This takes quite a few people to accomplish this; however, it is VERY easy and we send supplies home with you. Please volunteer for uniform cleaning by clicking the button below.

Next night for serving in concessions is the Sophomore Parent Night on Thursday, September 23. STILL NEED 11 MORE PARENTS TO SIGN UP.

Click below to sign up.

Students, all volunteering will equate to hours towards your LETTER JACKET.

You will need a minimum of 40 service points (10 points = 1hour) and 10 performance points to earn a letter jacket

LINKS ARE ON THE BAND APP

The Wylie Marching Invitational is one of the premier independent marching contests in the north Texas area. The started the WMI 10 years ago when TWB split from hosting with a national organization. The WMI quickly became our most profitable fundraiser, and is a blast to be a part of. We have the BEST band parents and BEST band kids. We love serving others and providing a wonderful event for bands, directors and parents. This has made the WMI one of the most reputable and favorite contest of directors in our area. This IS AN ALL HANDS ON DECK EVENT, so sign up below wherever you feel you would serve the best.

Thank you for being part of the 10th annual WMI!

-Mr. Dixon

Here are two forms to view regarding eligibility.

• September 24 - 6 weeks UIL grade reporting. If the student scores below a 70 in a non advanced class (AP/PreAP/Dual), the student will loose eligibility a week later (week grace period) on October 1
• October 8 - End of 1st 9 Weeks Term. Again, students can loose eligibility; however, the can gain back if they pass all courses.
• If you pass all courses at 1st 9 Weeks Term, YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE THE ENTIRE NEXT 9 WEEKS REGARDLESS OF GRADES.
• See the attached for more detailed information or print out.

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• Every Day
  

CONCERT INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  

DOUBLE REEDS bring concert instruments

• Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  
• If you are not playing your saxophone for marching music, bring your oboe or bassoon every day

MAJOR GRADES-TESTS

• Yes, you can make up 0's for full credit.
• Articulation in Pairs Objective continue this week

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• Every Day
  

CONCERT INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  

DOUBLE REEDS bring concert instruments

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  
• If you are not playing your saxophone for marching music, bring your oboe or bassoon every day

MAJOR GRADES-TESTS

• Yes, you can make up 0's for full credit.
• Articulation in Pairs Objective continue this week

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• Every Day
  

CONCERT INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  

DOUBLE REEDS bring concert instruments

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  
• If you are not playing your saxophone for marching music, bring your oboe or bassoon every day

MAJOR GRADES-TESTS

• Yes, you can make up 0's for full credit.
• Articulation in Pairs Objective continue this week

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• Every Day
  

CONCERT INSTRUMENTS NEEDED

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  

DOUBLE REEDS bring concert instruments

• MONDAY / Tuesday / Wednesday
• AND DAYS YOU HAVE YOUR PRIVATE LESSON
  
• If you are not playing your saxophone for marching music, bring your oboe or bassoon every day

• Remember, your region jazz audition is on September 22nd, 2021 at Lovejoy HS in the evening.
• $12 AND the COVID protocols agreement (signed by a parent) is past due. Please submit both ASAP.
• I love to listen to you play every day! You are making great progress. Remember- get a little better every day.

Remember to stay on top of your all-region playing assignments. You should be practicing your all-district etudes regularly.

Our next playing assignment is posted in Google Classroom and is due Friday, October 1st.

• You are allowed to resubmit any playing test for a higher grade in this grading period.
• Have concert sticks, mallets, etc. available every day for All-Region music practice as time allows in class and lessons.

**JUNIOR GUARD RECRUITING 9/16 and 9/23**

• return your field trip forms! if I don’t have it, YOU ARE NOT GOING
• talk with your teachers about make-up work (3rd-5th period)

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 in your bag

ALL REHEARSALS

• individual warm up BEGINS 15 min before rehearsals; this means either spinning or reviewing drill
• set alarms to check in for attendance

GRADES

• Yes, you can redo assignments for a higher grade

PRACTICE!

• Weapon line: make sure to practice rifle basics and keep up with your saber technique/book
• Flag line: keep doing what you’re doing
• Clappers: practice your flag skills! You will need them very soon…

ALWAYS CHECK THE BAND APP BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME OR SCHOOL

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

Monday - Morgan Alsbury

Tuesday - Hayley Breitenstein | Andrew Casillas | Alex Sibert

Wednesday - Karla Echeverria-Alexandre | Vincent Nino

Thursday - Lillian McCommas | Ishaan Padhi

Saturday - Caralyn Norris

Sunday - Riya Patel

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

In June of 2019 THAT WYLIE BAND was selected and invited by the St. Patrick's Festival adjudication committee to participate in the 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. COVID-19 prevented the parade in 2020 and 2021, and our invitation has been moved to 2022. Below is updated information.

• Date: March 12-18, 2022
  
• Cost is the same as it was last year
  
• $250 discount if you join before February 26, 2021
• Cost: $3,349. Click the TENTATIVE ITINERARY button below to see what is included in the cost.

We hope you can join us on what promises to be an educational, fun, and life-changing adventure.

• Visit www.worldstrides.com/register and enter Trip ID# 180177
  
• OR call WorldStrides’ Customer Service Team at 855-843-3436 and reference Trip ID# 180177

There are many options for individual travel funding, including the Gift of Education program. Additionally, nearly $2 million is given each year in financial assistance through the FLAG program!

High School students traveling on a WorldStrides trip can earn FREE college credit!!

Please let me know if you have any questions. We are going to have an amazing musical experience in Ireland 2022!

Wylie ISD has approved the school calendar for 2021-22. 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 8-16 Schedule

• Saturday, October 9 - McKinney Marching Invitational (we are the defending champs)
  
• Sunday, October 10-Wednesday, October 13 (4 days) - NO REHEARSAL
• Thursday, October 14 - Varsity Marching Rehearsal 9AM-4PM / Football Game AWAY
• Saturday, October 16 - UIL Regional Marching Contest (advancement to Area Level)
  

***The Band Schedule for 2021-22 is on the calendar located on the Band App and band website.***

See the Band Calendar for more information and timing.

• 9/22 All-Region Jazz Audition
  
• 9/23 Thursday Football vs. South Garland (Home @WylieISD Stadium)
• 9/25 Saturday Varsity Rehearsal
• 9/28 Band Booster Club Meeting
• 9/30 Thursday Football vs. Rowlett (Away @Homer B. Johnson Stadium)
• 10/2 Wylie Marching Invitational
• 10/4 Wylie ISD Band Night @Wylie ISD Stadium
• 10/8 No Football Game
• 10/9 McKinney Marching Invitational
• 10/10-10/13 Band Fall Break
• 10/14 Thursday rehearsal 8AM-4PM (lunch & dinner provided)
• 10/14 Thursday Football vs. Naaman Forest
• 10/16 UIL Marching Contest (1st division advances to Area)
• 10/18 Homecoming Carnival & Pep Rally
• 10/22 Friday Football vs. Lakeview Centennial (Homecoming)
• 10/25 Band Booster Club Meeting
• 10/26 All-District Audition
• 10/29 Friday Football vs. Sachse (Away @Homer B. Johnson Stadium)
• 10/30 UIL Area Contest (Top 5 will advance to state)
• 11/5 Friday Football vs. North Garland (Home-SENIOR NIGHT!)
• 11/6-8 or 9th Bands Of America Super Regional / UIL State Marching Championships
• 11/16 9th Grade All-Region Audition (@Clark HS)
• 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)
• 12/13 Wind Ensemble/ Symphonic Winds/ Symphonic Band/ Jazz Band Concert (Montgomery Center)