THAT WYLIE BUGLE 12/2-12/7

Parents,

We host the high school All-Region Auditions every year at Wylie HS. This is an easy volunteer job; however, we need quite a number of parent volunteers. The only requirement is that you can count past 4...you got this! Click the link below to the google sheet to sign up. Fill in the position and time that works with your schedule. You can even choose the position.

• Outside Monitor = Organize kids in the hallway before the audition.
• Inside Monitor = Call our audition numbers to audition.
• Hallway Monitor = Keep hallway clear of parents and non-auditioning students.
• Hospitality = Food and drinks for judges.

5:00pm Rehearsal with Choir & Orchestra / Sound Check in MC

6:00pm Break / Pizza

7:00pm Concert

This year we will have a small group of parents greeting families as they arrive for concerts. Responsibilities will be to help others find the entry doors, elevator, restrooms, and the concert program. For Saturday, December 7 volunteers would arrive by 6:30 pm. Margaret Moody is the coordinator for concert volunteers. Please sign up to help here.

We also need help for the Dec 10 concert and reception afterward. Please sign up to help on the 10th here.

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-REGION AUDITIONS

• Saturday 12/7 @ WHS
• Sign-in times will be sent asap
• PAY All-Region Entry Fee on PRESTO/ Check (made out to Wylie Band Booster Club) or Cash

SECTIONAL SCHEDULE (7am/7:35am) REHEARSAL 8:15am-9:40am

• PERCUSSION WILL REHEARSE DAILY FROM 8:15am-8:50am.

Be on time and prepared...don't be THAT kid...it's not fun for anyone.

Arrive 15 minutes early in order to set up, warm up, and be completely ready by your start time.

• Monday 7:00am Flute / 7:35am Clarinet

• Tuesday 7:00am Bssn-Bass Cl / 7:35am Trumpet

• Wednesday 7:00am Horn / 7:35am Trombone

• Thursday 7:00am Euphonium / 7:35am Tuba (NOT THIS WEEK DUE TO ORCHESTRA)

• Friday 7:00am Saxophone / 7:35am Oboe (NOT THIS WEEK DUE TO ORCHESTRA)

• Thursday & Friday 7:30AM
• Saturday sound check

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-REGION AUDITIONS

• Saturday 12/7 @ WHS
• Sign-in times will be sent asap

EXTENDED REHEARSALS FOR WINTER CONCERT PREP WITH PERCUSSION

• Tuesday 12/3, Wednesday 12/4, Thursday 12/5, Monday 12/9, & Tuesday 12/10
  
• If you have another club or school activity that meets during that time, please contact me using the form linked below AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. Often times we can come up with a solution where you can participate in both things.
  
• NEW! Use this form to communicate Extended Rehearsal needs at least one day prior. https://forms.gle/Df8xSRNjv9DkYLvX7

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-REGION AUDITIONS

• Saturday 12/7 @ WHS
• Sign-in times will be sent asap

WINTER CONCERT PREP

• Practice your part with a metronome!
• Rehearsal Monday 12/9 from 7:00-8:30 am (REQUIRED)
• Concert Day Tuesday 12/10 (YOU WILL STAY AT SCHOOL THROUGH THE CONCERT)
• Bring formal attire in garment bag to school and hang on rack in band hall
• We will feed you dinner
• After School- Dinner/Rehearsal/Change
• 6:20 pm Report in full Concert Formal Attire

WINTER CONCERT PREP

• Practice your part with a metronome!
• Rehearsal Monday 12/9 from 7:00-8:30 am (REQUIRED)
• Concert Day Tuesday 12/10 (YOU WILL STAY AT SCHOOL THROUGH THE CONCERT)
• Bring formal attire in garment bag to school and hang on rack in band hall
• We will feed you dinner
• After School- Rehearsal/Dinner/Change
• 6:20 pm Report in full Concert Formal Attire

Class Time: lots to do these next couple of weeks!

• Review staging and tape sets
• Fill in choreo where possible
• Learn DCC routine
• May use some class time to do a fit check for DCC outfits

Rehearsals:

JV - Tuesday 5-8:30pm and Friday 5-8pm

Vars. - Monday/Thursday 5-8:30pm

*DCC rehearsals Dec. 18th/19th after school-10ish

WINTER CONCERT REHEARSALS

• Each band has a different rehearsal schedule this week. Read your band’s announcements above!!
• The master schedule for non-varsity bands is also posted below.
• There can be no missing parts this week. If you know you can't play something, spend some time on it BEFORE rehearsal. Be professional.

ALL-STATE PREP

• Mock audition on Wednesday

Rehearsals

• Tuesday, 12/3
• 12:40-1:00 pm Wind Ensemble w/ PERCUSSION in Band Hall during lunch
• Wednesday, 12/4
• 12:40-1:00 pm Wind Ensemble w/ PERCUSSION in Band Hall during lunch
• Thursday, 12/5
• 12:40-1:00 pm Wind Ensemble w/ PERCUSSION in Band Hall during lunch
• Monday, 12/9
• 7:00-8:30 am Symphonic Band w/ PERCUSSION in Orchestra Room
• 7:00-8:30 am Symphonic Winds w/ PERCUSSION in Band Hall
• 12:40-1:00 pm Wind Ensemble w/ PERCUSSION in Band Hall during lunch

Tuesday, 12/10 . . . CONCERT DAY!!!

12:40-1:00 pm Wind Ensemble w/ PERCUSSION ON STAGE DURING lunch

4:30-5:15 pm Symphonic Winds Rehearsal on STAGE (DO NOT GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL)

5:15-6:00 pm Symphonic Winds Dinner in Cafeteria (DO NOT GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL)

4:30-5:15 pm Symphonic Band Dinner in Cafeteria (DO NOT GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL)

5:15-6:00 pm Symphonic Band Rehearsal on STAGE (DO NOT GO HOME AFTER SCHOOL)

• Bring formal attire in garment bag to school and hang on rack in band hall
• We will feed you dinner

6:00-6:20 pm Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band Change into formal attire

6:20 pm ALL BAND STUDENTS REPORT TO THEIR PRE-CONCERT LOCATIONS FOR WARM-UP

• Symphonic Band on Stage
• Symphonic Winds in Band Hall
• Wind Ensemble in Cafeteria

6:45 pm Move to Montgomery Center

• Symphonic Band on Stage
• Symphonic Winds & Wind Ensemble in Audience Assigned Seats

7:00 pm Concert Begins with Symphonic Band

7:15 pm Symphonic Winds

7:30 pm Wind Ensemble

7:45 pm Jazz Band & Reception (Cookies and Punch!)

8:15 pm Go Home!

Please join us in honoring Mr. Dixon at the reception after the December 10th band concert. We will have a meet-and-greet area so families, alumni, and students can stop and spend time with Mr. Dixon.

Many alumni, parents, and students would like a way to share their favorite memories and to say thank you. Mr. Dixon has touched our lives in many ways! Please use this Google slides link and claim a slide as your own. Add pictures, well wishes, stories...whatever is meaningful to you.

Please share this information with alumni and others who would like to be a part of Mr. Dixon's retirement celebration.

Thank you to all who donated for Mr. Dixon's gift. We have two great surprises for him!

Thank you to the students who have signed up to help! Remember to wear Grinch-themed outfits. Parents, there is a planning meeting for this event on Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 PM in the band hall. Please get your Chick-fil-A for spirit night and then come to the meeting.

Parents, please spread the word that we are still taking sign ups for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Guard families are asked to donate any of the following items for this event: tape, wrapping paper, bows, ribbon, gift boxes, tissue paper, name tags/labels, scissors, bins/boxes for organization. All items should be dropped off in the guard room this week.Thank you!

Thank you to our new media team lead by Mitchell Moore for photographing all of our events. Click the link below to find photos of you/your TWB member. THESE ARE FANTASTIC!!

Below is a list of tentative travel we are exploring for the next couple of year for TWB.

• FALL 2025 - Bands Of America Grand Nationals in Indianapolis, IN. This is typically the 3rd weekend in November and includes a Prelims, Semi Finals and Finals.
• SPRING 2027 - Ireland St. Patricks Festival and Parade. We took this trip in 2022 and it was life changing for so many. I have put together an application for acceptance to participate in this festival again in March of 2027.

There are varsity groups that will have travel opportunities through invitations and opportunities such as the Jazz Band, Wind Symphony and Varsity Winter Guard.

DECEMBER

• 7th - All-Region Phase 1 Audition (Wylie HS)
• 7th - Wind Symphony/Symphony Orchestra/A Capella Choir Concert (Montgomery Center)
• 9th - All-Region Phase 2 Audition (Wylie HS)
• 10th - Wind Symphony Elementary Tour
• 10th - Winter Concert (Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Winds/Symphonic Band/Jazz Band)
• 12th - JV Guard staging camp #2
• 13th - JV Guard staging camp #2
• 14th - Varsity Guard staging camp #2
• 15th - Varsity Guard staging camp #2
• 21st - Christmas Break Begins
• 22nd - Color Guard performs with the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders at halftime!

• SAT Boot Camp #1 (March 15th, 2025) | Deadline: Wednesday, Mar. 12th, 2025
• SAT Boot Camp #2 (March 29th, 2025) | Deadline: Wednesday, Mar. 26th, 2025
• ACT Boot Camp (June 7th, 2025) | Deadline: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

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