THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 9/12-9/16

Click the WMI Logo for the dedicated newsletter for the Wylie Marching Invitational. This contains:

• Volunteer position descriptions
• Volunteer sign-up links
• TWB member schedule
• The "go-to" for all WMI information and will be updated weekly.

REHEARSAL IS NEVER CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. IF IT RAINS, WE REHEARSE INSIDE.

REHEARSAL REMINDER

• Monday AM 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Monday PM 5PM-8PM (Sound Crew/ Prop Crew)
• Wednesday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Thursday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew/ Prop Crew)
• Friday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew/ Prop Crew) no drill team rehearsal

Sound Crew - ALL rehearsals unless other plan is communicated

Prop Crew - Thursday

Equipment Crew - Friday rehearse with Drill Team & help move equipment to and from stadium

MARCHING BAND CONTESTS

• October 1st – Wylie Marching Invitational - All day
  
• October 8th – McKinney Marching Invitational (McKinney ISD Stadium)- All day
  
• October 15th – UIL Marching Contest (Plano Kimbrough Stadium)- ½ day, Schedule TBA
  
• October 29th – Area C Marching Contest - All day
  
• November 5-8 – BOA Super Regional & State Marching Championship (San Antonio)
  
• November 12th – Lone Star Drumline Contest (Drumline only)

Next week (Homecoming week) we will be in Full Uniform!

• Have your compression sorts or leggings ready
• Show Shirt
• Long Black Socks
• Watch Hair Tutorials

It is a pretty calm week this week with a bye-week in football. NEXT week is homecoming week, then WMI the week after. Hard to believe we are at the half-way point for the marching season.

Below is a button with a link to all homecoming week information.

• 9/19 Homecoming Parade (click below for info)
• 9/23 Homecoming Game (click below for info)

CONCESSIONS

• https://band.us/band/87229987/post/176
  

GAME CHAPERONE

• https://band.us/band/87229987/post/178

CONTEST CHAPERONE (LOCAL)

• 10/8 McKinney Marching Invitational - https://band.us/band/87229987/post/365
• 10/15 UIL Region Marching Contest - https://band.us/band/87229987/post/366
• 10/29 UIL Area Marching Contest - https://band.us/band/87229987/post/367

BOA CHAPERONE (SAN ANTONIO)

• Must have signed up for chaperone at at least one game and one contest.
• Must pay $300 trip payment after signing up.
• Must be available 11/5-11/8
• Google Form Sign-Up link - https://forms.gle/UDJpt73JH9Hc6Rvc7

ALL-DISTRICT BAND AUDITION

• coming soon

ALL-REGION BAND AUDITION

• coming soon

• LOCATION: San Antonio
• EVENT: Bands Of America Super Regional / UIL State Marching Championships
• WHO: All members who participate in the Competition Band will attend this trip
• On field performers
• Prop Crew / Sound Crew / Equipment Crew
• Chaperones
• DATES: November 5-8
• HOTEL 1 - Courtyard Marriott SeaWorld 11605 State HWY 151, San Antonio, TX 78251
• HOTEL 2 - Fairfield Inn SeaWorld 4026 Wiseman Blvd San Antonio, TX 78251
• COST: $300
• FUNDRAISING PAID FOR MOST OF THE BUSES!
• Payment Option - $200 on August 1 & $100 September 1
• Payments can be made via check made out to Wylie Band Boosters, cash, or on the band website - https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

You all traveled so well and did an amazing job at the Hebron game! Keep it up!

MARCHING INSTRUMENTS ALL WEEK IN CLASS

• Concert Instruments Wednesday & Thursday
• All Region splits on Wednesday & Thursday
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)

WASHINGTON DC 3/29-4/1

• LOCATION: Washington DC
  
• EVENT: President’s Cup Concert Band Invitational
• WHO: All Wind Symphony members. Wind Symphony is marked in your Charms Profile.
• DATES: March 29 - April 1
• COST: $1,050
• Payment Option 1 - $525 July 1 / $525 Sept 1
  
• Payment Option 2 - $200-Deposit July 1/ $200 Sept 1/ $200 October 1/ $200 November 1/ $250 January 5
• Bring a check to Wylie HS or Pay online via the Band Website, https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

Woodwinds going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Pages 15-16

Brass going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Part 1, measures 1-8

Extended Rehearsals continue this week.

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Dismissed at 12:55 pm (5th period doesn't start until 1:40, so you have plenty of time to eat)
• If you have another school-sponsored activity that happens during that time, you will need to let me know of the conflict AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. Often, I can help find a solution for you to participate in both things.

Reminders from past weeks

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible
  

All-District Audition November 1st @ Wylie HS

• Required for ALL Wind Ensemble Members

9th Grade Region Audition November 15 @ Clark HS

• Required for ALL Wind Ensemble 9th Graders

All-Region Auditions December 3 @ Wylie HS

• Required for ALL Wind Ensemble 10th-12th Graders
• Optional for Wind Ensemble 9th Graders

Woodwinds going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Pages 15-16

Brass going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Part 1, measures 1-8

Reminders from past weeks:

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

All-District Audition November 1st @ Wylie HS

• Required for ALL Symphonic Winds Members

Woodwinds going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Pages 15-16

Brass going out in pairs to play and do choreography in Part 1, measures 1-8

Reminders from past weeks

• Flutes, Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets, & Trombones will play their concert instrument in class. Marching instruments will be used outside.
• All reed players will use cane reeds during inside rehearsals (synthetic reeds are for outside rehearsals and football games only)
• Oboes & Bassoons will need their oboe or bassoon AND marching instrument in class
• Horns, Euphoniums, & Tubas will play their marching instrument in class this week
• We will be memorizing as much marching music as possible

• $10 due for region jazz entry- turn in ASAP
• Your region jazz audition will be on September 21st in the early evening at Lovejoy High School.
• I will finish evaluating your videos soon.

• PARENTS- We are looking for volunteers to help with some logistics for our April 15th Jazz Band Swing Dance! Email stephen.lisko@wylieisd.net if you would like to help out. So far, we have Mrs. Samarnkun and Mrs. Brannick. Many thanks for volunteering! It’s going to take more than just them, so please consider volunteering.
  

Percussion students always need to have these items for percussion class:

• Band Binder with all music and a pencil
  
• Stick Bag
  
• Practice Pad

Music goals during class and outside of class time:

• Learn and memorize all 4 parts of the competition show.
• Learn and memorize all 9 cadences.
• Learn all stand tunes.
• Learn all 4 all-region etudes.

Region Music Assignments, Information & Tutorial Videos

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zTYOTNvDMTR0D8ZNyX8o9QXRkkLaLSb9l3zE5o9AZ0c/edit?usp=sharing

Mega-Lunch is a great time to get work done. If you need to find some study/homework time or practice time, I suggest using some of your lunch period to help you be more successful.

Class this week:

• Movement Monday
  
• Technique Tuesday
  
• Weapon Wednesday
  
• Thursday Show
  
• Friday SHOW RUNS IN COSTUME

NO FOOTBALL THIS WEEK! Enjoy your Friday off!

Vets: Start bringing EmBELLish skirts to practice with

Rookies: We’re working on getting you practice skirts too

Rehearsal shirt colors for this week (back to normal):

• Monday AM: White T-shirt
  
• Monday PM: Black Guard Tank
  
• Wednesday AM: Pink
  
• Thursday AM: Tie-Dye
  
• Friday AM: Maroon

TUESDAY, 9/13: JUNIOR GUARD AUDITIONS

• Open to all 7th/8th graders zones for Wylie High School
  
• Mr. Alexander is asking for a few high school students who can stay after school to help direct Junior High students towards the cafeteria extension
  

Wylie ISD has approved the school calendar for 2022-23. 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 7-15 Schedule

• Friday, October 7 - Football Game (4:30PM-11PM)
• Saturday, October 8 - McKinney Marching Invitational
• Sunday, October 9-Wednesday, October 12 (4 days) - NO REHEARSAL
• Thursday, October 13 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-4PM
• Friday, October 14 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-Noon
• Friday, October 14 - Football Game vs. Wylie East HS - 5PM-10:30PM
• Saturday, October 15 - UIL Regional Marching Contest (advancement to Area Level)
  

***The 2022-23 TWB calendar located on the Band App and band website.***

We will continue checking equipment and supplies in our band classes this week. The list of supplies can be found in our Band Handbook linked below. If you have questions about what your child needs for band, please email the appropriate director.

• Woodwinds- Mr. Lisko stephen.lisko@wylieisd.net
  
• Brass- Mr. Schroeder mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net
  
• Percussion- Mr. Noyes jeremy.noyes@wylieisd.net
  
• Guard- Mr. Jackson walter.jackson@wylieisd.net
  

1. Copy the URL for the Google Calendar you want to add to your iPhone
   
2. On your iPhone tap the Settings icon, then scroll down and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
   
3. Select Add Account and select Other
   
4. Select the Add Subscribed Calendar option, fill in the Google Calendar URL in the Server box and click Next. Change any settings you see fit before saving the calendar. You do not need a username or password.
   
5. Toggle your view of the subscribed calendar by opening the Calendar app and tapping Calendars in the upper left corner. Tap a calendar name to either display or remove calendar events.
   

Link:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/apps.wylieisd.net_classroom0569ed50%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

September

• 9/16 - No football
  
• 9/19 - Homecoming Parade (downtown Wylie)
• 9/23 - 6 Weeks progress report - ELIGIBILITY REPORT. If you are failing any class you will become ineligible (PreAP/AP and College classes are exempt)
• 9/23 - Football vs. North Garland (Homecoming)
• 9/27 - Band Booster Meeting
• 9/29 - Football vs. Lakeview Centennial (Away)

October

• 10/1 - WMI
• 10/4 - WISD Band Night
• 10/7 - Football vs. Rowlett (Home - Future Pirate Night)
• 10/8 - McKinney Marching Invitational
• 10/14 - Football vs. Wylie East (Away side)
• 10/15 - UIL Region Marching Contest
• 10/21 - Football vs. Naaman Forest (Home)

November

• 11/1 - All-District Auditions (WHS)
• 10/28 - Football vs. Sachse (Away)
• 10/29 - Area Marching Contest (Mesquite Memorial Stadium)
• 11/4 - Football vs. Garland (Home-Senior Night)
• 11/5-8 - Bands Of America San Antonio / State Marching Championships
• 11/15 - All-Region Freshmen Auditions (Clark HS)

December

• 12/3 - All-Region Auditions Phase 1 (WHS)
• 12/5 - All-Region Auditions Phase 2 (WHS)
• 12/7 - Combined Holiday Concert (Wind Symphony/ A Capella Choir)
• 12/8 - Holiday Band Concert (Wind Ensemble/ Symphonic Winds/ Symphonic Band)

It is our belief that anything that involves a skill requires daily practice to master. We are aiming for mastery in music. This is a process, so ALL skill grades or major music assignments may be resubmitted for a higher grade at any point within the 3, 6, or 9 week grading period.

PE Marching Band

Minor Grades (at least 1 per week)

• Weekly participation grade based on your daily participation
• Skills grade (marching skills are assessed biweekly for mastery)

Major Grades (at least 1 per 3 week period)

• Marching Band Performances

Band/Guard/Percussion Classes

Minor Grades (at least 1 grade per week)

• Participation in class
• Skill grade based on musical skills assignments (scales/ all-state music/ etc.)

Major Grades (at least 1 per 3 weeks period)

• Performances
• Major music/choreographed assignments

Mrs. Stone loves taking photos and sharing memories with families. You can access the photos from events with the link and password below.

Thank you for these photos Mrs. Stone!!!

https://thatwylieband20222023.shutterfly.com/pictures

Password: Twbphoto2022

(yes the T is capitalized)

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. Noyes - Percussion

jeremy.noyes@wylieisd.net

Mr. Jackson - Color Guard / Winter Guard

walter.jackson@wylieisd.net

Mrs. Stone - Finances

verna.stone@wylieisd.net

When you work in the concession stands, volunteer to help out at a JH concert, or volunteer for any advertised service opportunity, you will need to fill out this form to earn service points.

Click Here to fill out the form

SERVICE AWARD

Camaraderie Level of Service 10-30 points | Excellence in Service 40+ Points

1. Work 4 hours of service- Sports Concessions Stands (typically 2 hours per game), Contest or Concert setup/hosting at designated JH/HS band event. Each hour of service is worth 10 points. You may work more than 4 hours, however no more than 40 points can be obtained towards a letter jacket.
2. Participate in all Band Contests during the year.
3. No absence from any performance unless excused by the Band Director prior to the performance.

Note: Due to the increasing numbers of Band students wishing to letter each year, the Band Director may establish alternative means of meeting the Service requirements. Those students who cannot work in the concession stand on Tuesday or Thursday nights should check with the Band Director during football season to obtain alternate Service credit.