THAT WYLIE BUGLE- BAND CAMP EDITION

1. PAY REMAINING BALANCE ON BAND FEES (look in your email for statement or view on Presto)
2. KNOW YOUR LOCKER NUMBER AND COMBO (IN PRESTO). You will use your locker immediately on day one. If you can't locate it in Presto, ASK YOUR SECTION LEADER (not a director).
3. KNOW THE CAMP SCHEDULE
4. MAKE A PLAN FOR EACH MORNING
5. STICK WITH THE PLAN
6. BE ON TIME
7. HAVE ALL YOUR STUFF
8. BE AWESOME

We will have frequent water breaks outside, and a water procedure to save time and give you more time during your water break. You MUST have your TWB water jug.

• THIS WILL BE PASSED OUT FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING.
• If you don't have it, a parent will be called to bring it up to you.
• You WILL NOT share water jugs. This is to avoid the spread of any illnesses.
• Take your health seriously. It is easy to be outside if you practice healthy habits.

We would all be lying if we said we didn't know Texas was hot in the summer. In order for us to stay hydrated and healthy, here is an example of our rehearsal schedule that shows our hydration plan in action. We stick to this schedule ALWAYS.

• There is always a 10 minute break for snacks around 9:00AM. Fruit is a great snack. You can bring a cooler if you would like as well.
  
• We will have large coolers of water to refill individual jugs.

**Does not apply to Color Guard

For incoming freshmen/ new member uniform fitting , as well as Band Camp student drop off and pick up - You will park and enter through the Montgomery Center. See map below...there is also a VIDEO!

We are in need of awesome band parents to volunteer! There are many ways to get involved. Check out our volunteer page for information regarding our committees. As we need help throughout the year, sign ups will be posted in the Band App. Use the links below to sign up for our current needs. No experience required! 🙂

• Monday, July 22 AM - Band gear distribution
  
• Monday, July 22 PM - Band gear organization part 2
  
• Tuesday, July 23 AM - Band gear distribution part 2
  

Parents - complete your background check for 2024-2025 here.

Complete this google form to share your interests and contact information so we can get you plugged in!

All grade levels have all been assigned days for PIRATE PICKUP in the new section of the cafeteria. Below are the times for band students to go. Reminder- Parking reservations have moved online (look for that email).

• 7/22 SENIOR: 11AM-12PM
  
• 7/23 JUNIOR: 11AM-12PM
• 7/24 SOPHOMORE: 11AM-12PM
• 7/25 FRESHMEN: 11AM-12PM

Drum Corps International is like the Major Leagues of marching band. DCI has many different groups that tour the country and compete against each other in stadiums throughout the summer, culminating at the DCI Finals in August. This activity puts outstanding brass with amazing percussion and world class guard to present pageantry like non other. If you have not seen this activity before, google DCI.
TWB has purchased 120 tickets for the band for the Drum Corps International Show at McKinney ISD Stadium on July 23 @8PM. Tickets are $51 each (better seats this year). We will take buses for those who would like a ride. Please fill out the form and it will be charged to your Presto Account.

All students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in the band program, regardless of the band class in which they are placed, will participate in marching band. There are two levels of marching band:

1. THAT WYLIE BAND (TWB) consists of all students in grades 9-12. Members of THAT WYLIE BAND will attend all football games and perform throughout the game in the bleachers. TWB will perform in a pre-game show for home games and will perform at half-time during some early season games. They will also perform the drill team music during half-time at all games. Members of THAT WYLIE BAND will also perform at all playoff games should the football team advance. Look carefully at the rehearsal schedule (attached) for rehearsals for THAT WYLIE BAND. Students who are in THAT WYLIE BAND are only responsible for those rehearsals and are not expected to attend the Competition Marching Band rehearsals.

2. Competition Marching Band. Any student in grades 9-12 is eligible for a position in this group. Students who are selected for the Competition Marching Band will participate in all the activities listed above for members of THAT WYLIE BAND. In addition, they will perform at all half-time shows throughout the season and will compete at all marching band contests in the fall.

Selection for the Competition Marching Band (You can do it!)

The selection process for the Competition Marching Band is based on three criteria: Music, Marching, and Responsibility.

1. Music –Memorization, tone quality, technique.

2. Marching – Mastery of marching technique, memorization of drill sets, ability to play while marching.

3. Responsibility – Attendance, promptness, having all materials for rehearsals, both inside and outside.

Please follow this simple guideline to keep your body strong and healthy in the heat. 99% of all health issues can be avoided by taking care of your body. Not doing so is detrimental to you and the group.

1. Hydrate yourself before, during, and after rehearsal

2. Eat breakfast (milk is OK as long as you drink an equal amount of water)

3. Bring a snack...yes, you can bring a snack to eat during breaks.

4. Go to bed at a reasonable time (no later than 10:30pm)

5. Become a “morning person”

6. Wake up early enough so you are not rushing and can have a relaxing morning

7. Plan a healthy lunch (if you do not know what this is…look it up on the internet)

8. Look at the schedule for the day in advance and plan accordingly

Students are responsible for their own lunch for the duration of band camp. Students may either bring their lunch, go home to eat, or go out to eat. There will be designated areas for students who bring their lunch.

Yes, it is time for camp...and that means theme days, and YES it is a thing. All leadership will be dressed up and so will the great majority of the band for ALL the theme days. There will be daily winners from brass, woodwind, guard and percussion.

We will start pledges for our Social Media Marchathon fundraiser this Monday during band camp through a company called 99 Pledges. Here’s what you need to do:

• Check your email for your personal page’s link and instructions; emails were sent to the student email and first adult email listed in Presto. Contact Mr. Schroeder at mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net if you didn’t receive an email.
• Update your page with your picture
• Enter cell phone numbers and/or email addresses of anyone you think might donate to you or THAT WYLIE BAND
• Post your personal page’s link or the band link to social media (click on the 99 Pledges icon for the band link)
• SOCIAL MEDIA IS HUGE ON THIS!!!! POST POST POST POST

Last year we raised $65,000. Our goal this year is, $80,000 as a band! That is $275 per student! WE NEED EVERYONE’S PARTICIPATION TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.

Arrive no later than 6:45am for rehearsal so you can put cases in your locker, get any equipment needed for rehearsal, etc.

Bring: Fanny Pack, Smart Phone or Tablet, Instrument, Music Binder, Water, Snack, Lunch, Sun Screen, Sneakers, Pencil, Positive Attitude

Spirit Days Week 1

Monday – Tacky Tourist Day | Tuesday – Sports Day | Wednesday – Twin Day | Thursday – Floatie Day - PICTURE DAY/Waterballoon (compression shorts/show shirt for photo) | Friday – BBQ Dad/Soccer Mom Day

All students will be learning the pre-game show.

GOAL – Friday, perform pregame show / movement 1 of Competition Show memorized.

• Auditions for the Competition Marching Band spots will start Monday. Students will be evaluated for 5 days in both marching rehearsals outside and music rehearsal inside on pre-assigned material. Memorize School Song, Fight Song, and Competition Show mvts. 1 & 2. We are looking for daily improvement, timeliness, technique, responsibility and ability to follow instructions with a positive attitudes. Final evaluation for Competition Marching Band will be Thursday and Friday.

MONDAY (upper classmen have your TWB Fanny Pack and water jug)

• 7:00AM Inside to receive all registration items – ALL MEET IN BAND HALL

• Refer to your Presto profile for locker information (ask squad or section leader if you need help)

• UDB App tutorial

• 8:30AM Outside marching rehearsal with instrument/ water/ sunscreen/ athletic shoes/ TWB Fanny Pack (received with registration items)

• 11:00AM-12:30PM Lunch

• 12:30PM-4:30PM Inside music/movement rehearsal

• You will learn the Pre-Game Show this week.

TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY (start learning pregame drill on Wednesday)

• 7:00AM-11:00AM Outside marching rehearsal

• 11:00AM-12:30PM Lunch

• 12:30PM-4:30PM Inside music/movement rehearsal

• You will learn the Pre-Game Show this week.

THURSDAY -PHOTO DAY/ Waterballoonpallooza 2024: (WEAR YOUR COMPRESSION SHORTS / SHOW SHIRT/ LONG BLACK SOCKS/ MARCHING SHOES)

• 7:00AM Team meeting in Band Hall- GROUP/SECTION & INDIVIDUAL PHOTO INFO

• Change for Waterballoonnpalooza!

• 11:00PM Lunch

• 12:30PM-4:30PM Inside music/movement rehearsal

FRIDAY

• 7:00AM-11:00AM Outside Marching/ PreGame Show

• 11:00AM-12:30PM Lunch

12:30PM-4:30PM Inside music/movement rehearsal

SATURDAY: BAND PARTY @ Strike+Reel in Garland off George Bush Tollway

• 10:00AM-1:00PM - Bowling, Games, Food (pizza & mozzarella sticks), etc.
  
• Part of registration, check your registration to see if you're selected the party and paid. See Mrs. Stone if you have any questions.

See schedule below.

We will have group and individual photos on Thursday. You will need to wear and bring the following:

• LONG black socks with no logo
• Marching Shoes - those who don't have them yet will just wear their black socks...you won't see them in the photo.
• Compression shorts or leggings
• Show Shirt (Come Together)

Uniforms are at school, so we will have a quick team meeting and show you where and how to get ready.

• Bring your THEME DAY clothes (Floaty Day!) to change into after pictures
• We will have our annual waterballoonpalooza after pictures around 10:30am

Arrive no later than 6:45am for rehearsal so you can put cases in your locker, get any equipment needed for rehearsal, etc.

Bring: Fanny Pack, Smart Phone or Tablet, Instrument, Music Binder, Water, Snack, Lunch, Sun Screen, Sneakers, Pencil, Positive Attitude

SPIRIT DAYS WEEK 2

• Monday – Blast from the Past | Thursday – Section Wars (Colors)| Friday – Pick Out Day

(DIFFERENT SCHEDULE THIS WEEK ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY)

If you do not have a marching position in competition band, you will be released at lunch on Thursday and Friday. You are more than welcome to stay for the afternoon music and movement; however, it is not required.

MONDAY (7/29) 7:00AM-4:30PM

• 7:00AM-11:00AM Outside Marching/ Review & Finish learning PreGame Show

• 11:00AM Lunch / Release for non-competition

• 12:30PM-4:30PM Competition music/movement rehearsal (Optional for non Competition performers)

TUESDAY (7/30) WIND SYMPHONY/ GUARD/ BATTERY PERCUSSION at WISD Convocation

• No rehearsal for full TWB
  

• 7:00AM – Wind Symphony, Guard and Battery Percussion Rehearsal for WISD Convocation Performance

• Warm Weather Attire (TWB Cap/Visor, Band Polo, Band Shorts, Short black socks, Band Shoes)

WEDNESDAY (7/31) NO REHEARSAL DUE TO TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS

• Marching grid is open for any section or individual rehearsals/catch-up sessions

THURSDAY (8/1) | FRIDAY (8/2) 7:00AM-4:30PM

• 7:00AM-8:30AM Outside Marching

• 8:30AM-11:00AM Competition learning drill/ All else inside music rehearsal

• 11:00AM Lunch / Release for non competition

• 12:30PM-4:30PM Competition music/movement rehearsal

See schedule below.

• July 29th – Pregame on the Field marching and playing-music memorized
  
• July 29th – Competition Movement 1 playing-music memorized
  
• August 3th – Competition Movement 1 Intro drill & music / mvmt 1 playing-music memorized
  
• August 24th – Competition Movement 1 ALL drill & music / mvmt 2 playing-music memorized
  
• September 13th – Competition Movement 2 drill & music / mvmt 3 playing-music memorized
  
• October 5th – Full Competition Show on the field

• October 5th – Wylie Marching Invitational - All day
  
• October 12th – Bands Of America Prosper - All day (Prelims/Finals)
  
• October 19th – UIL Marching Contest (Plano Kimbrough Stadium)- ½ day, Schedule TBA
  
• October 26st – Duncanville Marching Invitational - All day (Prelims/Finals)
  
• November 2nd – UIL Area J Marching Contest - All day (Prelims/Finals) 4 Advance to State Marching Championships
  
• November 9-12 - Bands Of America Super Regional San Antonio / UIL State Marching Championships

School begins in Wylie ISD on Thursday, 8/8. There will be NO MORNING REHEARSAL ON THURSDAY (8/8) morning; Morning rehearsals will begin Friday, 8/9.

Please take note of the following list to help you get ready and organized for rehearsal and school.

• Eat breakfast
  
• Hydrate yourself
  
• Become a “morning person”
  
• Organize yourself and your supplies before you go to bed
  
• Go to bed at a reasonable time (before 10:30pm)
  
• Have a gym bag or use your TWB tote bag (separate from school bag) for your change of clothes and personal effects.

Example of contents of your gym bag/band tote bag – NOT A GROCERY BAG

• Change of clothes (Remember DRESS CODE!)
  
• Deodorant / Toiletries
  
• Snack (something to keep you going until lunch)

** Does not apply to Color Guard

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).

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 (YEARLY)
• PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION - PHYSICAL EXAMINATION (EVERY 2 YEARS)

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.

WHERE TO GET A PHYSICAL?

• Your primary care physician
• Care Now offers physicals for $35. Just call and schedule (See flyer below)

• July 15-19 Color Guard Summer Camp #2 @WHS
  
• July 15-19 Drumline Camp – (Drumline = All percussionists)
  

BAND CAMP = EVERYONE (please don't ask if this includes you...my head will explode)

• July 22-26 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND CAMP

• July 27th - BAND PARTY! (Mandatory fun) @ Strike + Reel. 10AM-1PM
• July 29 & August 1-2 FULL THAT WYLIE BAND CAMP
• August 3 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal
  
• August 5-6 Competition Marching Band Only (Morning/Evening)
  
• August 6 - WHS Meet the Teacher Nigh 4pm-6pm
  
• August 8 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
  
• August 9 - 7:00AM-8:10AM FULL MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL (FULL TWB)
  
• August 10 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal
  
• August 12 (Competition Rehearsal Schedule begins)
  
• Monday - 7:00AM-8:20AM & 5:00PM-8:00PM
• Tuesday - NO MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL UNLESS A THURSDAY GAME
• Wednesday - 7:00AM-8:20AM
• Thursday - 7:00AM-8:20AM
• Friday - 7:00AM-8:20AM
• August 17 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal
  
• August 23 Game Procedures / Food / TWB Band Night & Meet the Pirate Family Night (family/friends)
  
• August 24 - 8:00AM – 11:00AM (Saturday) Competition Marching Band Only- Drill Rehearsal
  

NEW MEMBERS- You will need to purchase one of the two mouthpieces to fit your marching baritone. The model is 51D Large Shank. Schilke is the original brand that costs a little more. Faxx is a copy of the original and costs a little less. It is completely your choice. The mouthpiece that was in your case was a loaner and will be collected when Summer Band begins. Please order this now. You may order from a different retailer, but please verify the brand, model and size.

• Schilke 51D- https://www.wwbw.com/Schilke-Standard-Large-Shank-Trombone-Mouthpiece-in-Silver-475216.wwbw?rNtt=schilke%2051d%20large%20shank&index=1
  
• Faxx 51 D- https://www.wwbw.com/Faxx-Faxx-Trombone-Mouthpieces-Large-Shank-L29910-L29910000005000.wwbw

RETURNING MEMBERS- You also need one of the 2 mouthpieces listed above with one exception. You may have a 5G mouthpiece that is ok to keep. If you have anything else including the Yamaha mouthpiece that came with your instrument, you will need to order one of the two listed above in the New Members section.

Any questions- email Mr. Schroeder mark.schroeder@wylieisd.net

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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