THAT WYLIE BUGLE- EARLY JULY

Congratulations to the Wylie High School Wind Symphony for advancing to the State level of the TMEA Honor Band Competition. We are very proud of these talented young musicians, and honored and humbled that their recordings were selected among the three groups to advance along with Hebron HS and Flower Mound HS. The last time the Texas Honor Band Competition was held for 6A division was in 2018. We are elated with the honor of being selected to advance to state on the first year back after having to skip the process in 2020.

State Listening session for the 2023 6A Honor Band will be in San Antonio in 2 weeks at the Texas Bandmaster's Association Convention.

1. Purchase (new members) or search and try on your compression shorts.
2. Connect to the Band App for TWB 2022-23 (STUDENTS AND PARENTS)
3. Take care of your physical
   
4. Be knowledgeable about our calendar and events
5. Check for your Section's Summer Socials (on the calendar)
6. Get some physical activity
7. Play your instrument
8. Connect with your friends and your section

It is hard to believe that in just a couple weeks we will be fitting new members for uniforms. There is one garment that you will need to purchase on your own- Compression Shorts or Leggings. Please understand that you will be changing into your uniform in an open area, so your undergarment must be appropriate. Due to the design of our uniform and how it is form fitting, we will be use compression shorts/leggings under the uniform.

Since there are so many varieties (material and style) and prices of this product, I did not want to have this something that we purchase on your behalf. These will need to be at least 9 inches in length (no short shorts). Please let me know if you have any questions….but please do not ask me fashion advice. I don’t care what color either. YOU WILL NEED TO WEAR THESE ON YOUR UNIFORM FITTING DAY (below).

July 19 Woodwind

• 9-10AM Flute
  
• 10-11AM Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
  
• 11-noon Saxophone/Double Reed

July 20 Brass

• 9-10AM Trumpet/ Horn
  
• 10-11AM Trombone
  
• 11-noon Euphonium/Tuba

July 21 MAKE UP DAY

• 9AM-Noon

Percussion will be fitted during the drumline camp.

Park in the student parking lot or 544 parking lot.

At least 1 parent and the student must attend

Update CHARMS information prior to coming to the school. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.

You will receive all ordered items, except for shoes.

If you have a sibling, pick either time to come together.

Pay any balance due.

11:00am – Color Guard

11:30am - Percussion

12:00pm - Freshmen Woodwind

12:30pm - Freshmen Brass

1:00pm – Sophomore Woodwind

1:30pm – Sophomore Brass

2:00pm – Juniors (all)

2:30pm - Seniors (all)

Below is a list of camps and events for the summer of 2022. These have been communicated on various documents and emails. Here it is again. This is also on the band calendar on the website (www.thatwylieband.net), google classroom and the Band App (links are below).

• July 18-22 Color Guard Summer Camp #2. 8:00am – 4:00pm Cooper Jr. High Gym Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Equipment, Lunch
• July 18-22 Drumline Camp – (Drumline = All percussionists). 8:00am – 4:00pm Bring - Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Equipment, Lunch

Uniform Fitting for FRESHMEN and NEW MEMBERS

July 19 Woodwind

• 9:00-9:30AM Flute
  
• 9:30-10:30AM Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
  
• 10:30-11:30AM Saxophone/Double Reed

July 20 Brass

• 9-10AM Trumpet/ Horn
  
• 10-11AM Trombone
  
• 11AM-noon Euphonium/Tuba

July 21 MAKE UP DAY

• 9AM-Noon

Percussion will be fitted during the drumline camp.

• July 23rd Registration Pick up & Final Fees Due (1PM-3PM)

• July 25-29 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND Marching Band Camp (receive registration items / rehearsal / photos / competition show selection) 7:00am – 4:00pm Wylie High School Band Hall. Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Instrument, Music
• July 30th - BAND PARTY! (Mandatory fun) @ Strike + Reel. 11AM-1PM ($20 part of your band fees)
• August 1-6 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND Marching Band Camp 7:00am – 4:00pm Wylie High School Band Hall. Sneakers, Sun Block, Hat, Water, Instrument, Music. Non Competition Show rehearsals ends at 11:00am. 8:00am – 11:00am (Saturday) Competition Show ONLY
• August 8-9 Competition Marching Band Rehearsals 7:00am – 11:00am / 6:00pm – 9:00pm
• August 9 - WHS Meet the Teacher Nigh 4pm-6pm
• August 12th 7:00am FULL THAT WYLIE BAND marching band rehearsal (That Wylie Band)
• August 12th 4:30pm-8:30pm FULL THAT WYLIE BAND After school – Game Procedures / Food / TWB Band Night Performance & Social (family/friends)

We highly recommend that students have appropriate instruments for high school music and beyond. Beginner instruments are made to be affordable and as an inexpensive introduction to the instrument. As student musicians mature, tone quality and facility around the instrument becomes increasingly more important. A beginner instrument will always sound inferior to a pro-line instrument. In addition, the pro-line instruments are easier to play and thus we find that students practice more, increasing their proficiency and enjoyment. An upgraded instrument is not a requirement for the Symphonic Bands; however, it is a necessity in the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony.

Below are our recommended instruments. This list is a result of testing and studying different instruments and taking into consideration tonality, facility, maintenance, repair, and cost. Just like you are an expert in your job, we are experts in this field.

• Flute –Yamaha models 585H(minimum), 687H, 787H, Miyazawa 958
  
• Clarinet – Buffet R-13
  
• Alto Saxophone – Selmer SA-80 Series 2/ Yamaha YAS-875EX Custom Series Alto
  
• Trumpet – Bach Stradivarius LT180S37, Yamaha Xeno

• Trombone – Bach 42BO, Bach 42 T
  

Always consult a director prior to any purchase. Remember, many music stores will only repair instruments that they themselves sell. Beware of instruments sold from stores not specializing in the sale or rental of instruments.

If you are looking to purchase an instrument that the school currently provides (oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium, or tuba), please consult with Mr. Dixon, Mr. Schroeder, or Mr. Lisko prior to your purpose.

Both Music and Arts, and Williamson Music First have excellent deals towards the end of the year to “upgrade your sound”. When purchasing a pro-line instrument, it is important that you try multiple instruments of the same model. These are hand made and there might be some minor differences that lead you to purchase one over the other.

KEEP YOUR OLDER/BEGINNER INSTRUMENT FOR MARCHING BAND!

If you are not on the Band App, you will miss important information throughout the summer and next year. The Band App is a mandatory app. Click the icon to access the Band App for TWB 2022-23. All groups for the band app are listed below. Get on the groups that you are a part of.

• TWB 2022-23 - https://band.us/n/aca67bTbL5p1T
• Wind Symphony - https://band.us/n/a1a07aT4L7p2c
• Wind Ensemble - https://band.us/n/a8a379TdLap6W
• Symphonic Winds - https://band.us/n/a4a776T4LaQfT
• Symphonic Band - https://band.us/n/a0a478T4L5Qc9
• Color Guard - https://band.us/n/adaa79T2L8QfP
• Percussion - https://band.us/n/a2a173TdL2raI
• Pit Crew Parents - https://band.us/n/a7a878TdLcr5X

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

Who needs a physical?

Any student participating in Junior High or High School athletics along with High School Marching Band/Color Guard will be required to get a new physical every 2 years.

THERE ARE ONLY 2 FORMS THAT BAND REQUIRES (Click the button below)

• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION - MEDICAL HISTORY
• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

WHERE DO I UPLOAD THE PHYSICAL FORMS?

• RANK ONE PORTAL FORM UPLOAD

Caveat - IF YOU ARE IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS, you will have more forms and information to fill out. It all goes to the same place, so you only need to go through the athletics department forms and process, not both.

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.***

• 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 / Support Crew
• Chaperones
• DATES: November 5-8
• COST: $400 for members & chaperones due August 1st ($300 if fundraising goal is met)
• Payment Option - $200 on August 1 & September 1
  

WIND SYMPHONY INVITED TO DC

• 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/

THAT WYLIE BAND SPRING TRIP

• LOCATION: Port Aransas
• EVENT: South Coast Music Festival
• WHO: Open to all members of TWB. We would like to have all students participate and perform at the South Coast Music Festival.
• DATES: April 20 - 23
• COST: $700
• Payment Option 1 - $350 October 1/ $350 January 5
• Payment Option 2 - $200 October 1 / $200 November 1 / $200 January 5 / $100 February 1

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

7/2 - Jose Garcia \ Miranda Barcia

7/3 - Emmanuel Osayi

7/5 - Isaac Johnson

7/6 - Mckenzie Grammer

7/7 - Rebecca Lopez | Kaitlyn Murphy

7/8 - John Charnecki

7/9 - Jenna Waltman

7/12 - Tanay Desai | Ethan McDonald | RayShan Riley

7/13 - Lincoln Shuler

7/17 - Nathan Howell | Trey Lewis | Alex Rudnik | Kolt Wallis

7/18 - Kaydence Allen

7/20 - Kade Bellamy

7/23 - Preston Cespedes

7/26 - Luis Fores

7/28 - Noah Flores | Annalie McCrery

7/31 - Alba Garcia | Lindsey Lee