THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 9/19-9/23

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

• Volunteer position descriptions
• Volunteer sign-up links (NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY BAND GUIDES)
• TWB member schedule
• The "go-to" for all WMI information and will be updated weekly.

This week marks the UIL 6 week grading deadline to determine eligibility. This drives me a little crazy because it is the ONLY time we hit a UIL eligibility grade report (resulting in kids not being able to participate) that is outside the 9 weeks report card grading period…this grade is NOT recorded for anything that goes towards their GPA. It is a grade that does not go on a report card and hits at the time where they (especially freshmen) are remembering that this is SCHOOL…they will have homework, they will have tests. They tend to figure it out, and the rest of the year goes better.

What classes count towards eligibility?

• All regular, non-advanced courses count towards eligibility.

What classes are EXEMPT FROM ELIGIBILITY?

• AP, PreAP courses in all disciplines
• All Dual Credit courses in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies
• Humanities, Calculus

What does this mean?

• If you have a grade at the 6 weeks report that is below a 70 in a regular course, you will lose eligibility the following Friday (9/30)
• If you have a grade lower than a 70 in one of the exempt courses, you are still eligible to participate...doesn't matter how low.

Time that everyone is eligible regardless of academic eligibility.

• Academic breaks when school is not in session (FALL BREAK/ WINTER BREAK/ SPRING BREAK)
• For Marching Band - 4:20pm October 7-October 17

Here is more information to click on. You might have seen this on a previous Newsletter.

BOTTOM LINE - PASS YOUR CLASSES OR THINGS GET COMPLICATED, SO TURN IN YOUR HOMEWORK!

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

Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to rehearsal to put cases in locker, get any equipment needed for rehearsal, etc.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

• Monday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Tuesday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
• Wednesday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew)
  
• Thursday 7AM-8:20AM (Sound Crew/ Prop Crew)
• Friday 7AM-8:20AM (ALL CREWS) Drill Team rehearsal (PINK SHEET-LOVE ME DO)

Sound Crew - ALL rehearsals unless other plan is communicated

Prop Crew - Thursday & Friday

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

It is Homecoming week at Wylie High School. This is an exciting time for all the students and a great time for us to see some of our graduates come home and see the legacy they left upon their graduation. Here are some details for the week.

Monday – Morning Rehearsal / Homecoming Parade

Instruments/Transportation

• Instead of an evening rehearsal, we will just have our morning rehearsal due to the homecoming parade...or what I like to call “the shortest parade EVER”.

• Tubas and Bass Drums will load their instruments onto a band trailer after class. These will be taking these instruments to our staging area for you to retrieve when you arrive at 5:30pm.

• Meet at 5:30pm in the parking lot behind The Cross Church (First Baptist Wylie).

• All other instruments will be the responsibility of the student.
  
• Student transportation will not be provided. You must plan your transportation to and from the parade (drive/parent drop off/ride with friend)

Attire – Warm Weather Attire

• TWB Cap/Visor

• Band Polo

• Band Shorts

• Band Belt

• Short Black socks
  
• Marching Shoes

Time/Location

• Meet in the parking lot behind The Cross Church (First Baptist Wylie).

• Be in position at 5:30pm.

• Parking is difficult, so have someone drop you off or find a place to park EARLY.

• There will be a pep rally in the middle of Ballard Street at the end of the parade.

• Parade kicks off at 6:00pm
  
• All ends no later than 7:00pm

Clubs/Activities/Football

• Remind me if you are riding on a float for a club or activity you are involved with.

• Football players, it is assumed that you are riding the football floats.
  

Friday – Homecoming Game

Mums/Garters

If someone makes you wear one of those mums and garters, this is the procedure.

• Mums - You can have these in the stands, however these cannot pin directly to your uniform. Get creative, but no pinning to the uniform.

• Garters – These can go around the arm of your uniform.

• These will NOT be worn during halftime, although it would create a great Youtube marching band blooper video. It would sound like a herd of cattle...why do they put cowbells on them...ladies, do not let some boy put a cowbell on you! The only thing that should wear a cowbell is a cow.

Pregame/Halftime/Homecoming Court

• All Homecoming events, including Band Beau and Sweetheart will be conducted before the game. We will not perform pregame & choir will sing the National Anthem.

• If you are in the Homecoming Court/Band Beau and Sweetheart you will wear your stylish garments for the first quarter, then change into your uniform during the second quarter to perform with the band during halftime.

• Halftime is big for us because we will unveil the majority of our marching show.
  

Enjoy homecoming week. It is a teenage right of passage.
-Mr. Dixon

Below are items you will need for inspection, along with the FRIDAY after school schedule.

WE WILL BE IN UNIFORM THIS WEEK!

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

INSPECTION ITEMS

• Flip Folder with music organized
  
• Flip Folder lyre
• TWB Water Jug filled with water
• Instrument
• TWB Cap or Visor
• COMPRESSION SHORTS OR LEGGINGS
• SHOW SHIRT
• Marching Band Uniform
• LONG black socks with NO LOGO
• MTX Marching Shoes (Air Dixon)
• No jewelry in uniform

SCHEDULE

• 3:35PM Released for Pep Rally
• 3:50PM Pep Rally
• NO AFTER SCHOOL RUN THRU
• 4:45PM Move Front Percussion to Stadium
• 5:00PM Dinner
• 5:30PM Change
• 5:45PM Inspection
• 6:00PM March to Stadium to watch Homecoming Activities
• 6:25ish Band Beau/Sweetheart presentation
• 6:30PM Homecoming presentations
• 6:50PM School Song
  
• 7:00PM Kick-off
• 8:15PM Half Time
• 9:30-10:00PM Game over / Put equipment and uniform away / Go home

Wylie ISD Band Night has moved due to scheduling conflict with Jr. High football. This is a one year issue. We will be celebrating and hearing/seeing ALL junior high and high school band programs. TWB and POTE will receive critique from esteemed adjudicators for further improvement. This is a FREE event and no ticket is required.

• Wylie ISD BAND NIGHT
• Wednesday, October 5th
• 4:30pm TWB students will stay after school to prepare for the event
• 6:30pm Stadium opens to patrons
• 7:00pm Event Begins (TWB will perform National Anthem). Wylie East (Pride Of The East) will perform their contest show first, Wylie HS (TWB) will perform last.
• 8:00pm Event Concludes

CONTESTS & PERFORMANCES (football games not listed)

• October 1st – Wylie Marching Invitational - see WMI Newsletter for schedule
  
• October 5th - Wylie ISD Band Night - 7pm
• October 8th – McKinney Marching Invitational (McKinney ISD Stadium) - schedule below
  
• October 15th – UIL Marching Contest (Plano Kimbrough Stadium)- schedule below
  
• October 29th – Area C Marching Contest - All day
  
• November 5-8 – BOA Super Regional & State Marching Championship (San Antonio) tentative schedule below
  
• November 12th – Lone Star Drumline Contest (Drumline only)

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/

INSTRUMENTS

• Marching Instruments Monday/Tuesday/Friday (last week for this schedule)
• 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/

SIGN UP FOR WMI VOLUNTEER POSITION NOW! WE WILL CHECK YOUR SIGN-UP IN CLASS MONDAY.

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

SIGN UP FOR WMI VOLUNTEER POSITION NOW! WE WILL CHECK YOUR SIGN-UP IN CLASS MONDAY.

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

SIGN UP FOR WMI VOLUNTEER POSITION NOW! WE WILL CHECK YOUR SIGN-UP IN CLASS MONDAY.

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. CHECK EMAIL FOR FURTHER DETAILS

• 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
• “Think Clean” Thursday IN COSTUME
  
• Full-Run Friday

HOMECOMING THIS WEEK! Look for Section Leader’s post/email for pep rally and game details.

Parade:

• WHITE guard tank
  
• “Warm Weather” leggings
  
• Hair in ponytail (no extension)
  
• Athletic shoes (dark colors if possible)
  
• AHMO/Guard fan

Rehearsal shirt colors for this week:

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

TUESDAY, 9/20: JUNIOR GUARD AUDITIONS

• 7th/8th graders *zoned for Wylie High
  
• Mr. Alexander is asking for help directing Junior High students to the cafeteria extension (only if not in “study club”)
  

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.***

September

• 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
• 10/5 - WISD Band Night (WEDNESDAY)
• 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)

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.