THAT WYLIE BUGLE

CONGRATULATIONS! We made it through our first REAL football game in 2 years. If you don't know...Mr. Dixon is very grumpy when it comes to time. We need to be on time ALL OF THE TIME or it throughs off the rest of the evening. Make sure you have all items for inspection this week. We cannot run late going to an away game. STICK TO THE CLOCK AND MAKE ALL THE TIMESTAMPS.

Congratulations to our student of the month Trenton Kaehlert! Trenton is helpful on a daily basis and truly cares about everyone in his section and in the band. He goes above and beyond on a daily basis.

Congratulations to our section and students of the week. Most of the time you don't hear this because we are coming off the field, so here they are! (members of the week, see Mr. Dixon Monday morning, he has something for you)

• Section of the week - FLUTE SECTION!
• Brass member of the week - SAM EZAGUI!
• Woodwind member of the week - MATTHEW MINER!
• Percussion member of the week - CONNOR GRADY!
• Guard member of the week - MADISON LEGUS!

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

Congratulations to the DRUMLINE on being crowned Grand Champions of the 2021 Nuke'm Tournament. These amazing Olympians will be given a trophy to display in the band hall for years to come.

WHEN: Tuesday, 8/31 @ 7PM

WHERE: WHS Band Hall

We have moved booster meetings to Tuesdays during marching season. TWB is rehearsing at COOPER JR HIGH and the Wylie East Homecoming Parade is at Wylie ISD Stadium...Monday was out of the question.

PARENTS-THERE IS TONS OF PLANNING AT THIS MEETING SO PLEASE ATTEND

• Financial Report
• Spirit Wear
• Marching Season Information
  
• Wylie Marching Invitational (10/2) Planning and Information (There are only 2 booster meetings before this event!!!)
• Monthly report from Mr. Dixon

We do have a Zoom link if you cannot make it in person (see below). In person is preferred if possible.

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 - MONDAY PM / THURSDAY AM / FRIDAY AM
  
• PODIUM CREW SCHEDULE - FRIDAY AM

MONDAY AM - VARSITY

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

MONDAY PM - VARSITY AT COOPER JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL FIELD. 3 Buses will be available to transport students who do not drive. The buses will depart from the band hall at 4:45PM. The only trailer that is going over is the Semi trailer. You are responsible for getting your instrument to and from rehearsal.

• YES SOUND CREW
• NO PROP CREW
• 5:00pm-8:00pm Rehearsal. COOPER JR. HIGH FOOTBALL FIELD
  

WEDNESDAY AM - VARSITY

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

THURSDAY AM - VARSITY

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

FRIDAY AM - VARSITY

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

YOU WILL MAKE YOUR FOOD ORDER IN CLASS ON MONDAY.

Friday will be a fun and long day. Below are items you will need for inspection, along with the Friday after school schedule.

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

INSPECTION ITEMS

• TWB Tote Bag (you will need this for the bus rid)
• Flip Folder with music organized
• Flip Folder lyre
• TWB Water Jug filled with water
• Instrument
• TWB Cap or Visor
• TWB Polo
• TWB issued shorts (no fakes)
• Band Belt
• SHORT black socks with NO LOGO
• MTX Marching Shoes (Air Dixon)
• No jewelry in uniform

SCHEDULE

• 3:30PM Excused from class to change into warm weather attire.
• 3:50PM Inspection
• 4:00PM Depart on buses
• 5:30PM Arrive at Keller ISD Stadium/Dinner in parking lot
• 6:30PM Enter Stadium
• 6:50PM School Song
• 7:00PM Kick-off
• 8:15PM Half Time
• 10:00PM Game over/Go Home
• 11:30PM Arrive back at WHS - Unload/Go home

Next night for serving in concessions is the Sophomore Parent Night on Friday, September 10.

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

September

Thursday JV Game, 9/2/21

Thursday 9th grade Game, 9/9/21

Thursday JV Game, 9/16/21

Wednesday JV Game, 9/22/21

Wednesday JV Game, 9/29/21

MAJOR GRADES-TESTS

• F Descending in Pairs test in class this week
• 1st third of All-District Music Cuts Due Friday

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

• F Descending in Pairs test in class this week
• 1st third of All-District Music Cuts Due Friday

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

We will be starting All-Region pull-outs THIS week. You should be working on this music now. You have objectives (tests) coming up soon. It is a new requirement this year that Symphonic Winds students will audition for the Wylie ISD district band (October 26th).

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

• F Descending in Pairs test in class this week
• 1st third of All-District Music Cuts Due Friday

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

Please see the picture below about a great opportunity for getting some help on your jazz etudes. Remember, your region jazz audition is on September 22nd, 2021 at Lovejoy HS.

Playing Assignment #2 is posted in google classroom. It is due this Friday, September 3rd.

• Have concert sticks, mallets, etc. available every day for All-Region music practice as time allows in class and lessons

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

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

I use your Charms profile to find birthdays, if it is not in Charms it will not be listed.

NONE

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

• Friday, October 8 - Football Game (4:30PM-11PM)
• 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
• 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.***