THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 4/15-4/20

The accompanist fee for accompanist hired by TWB is $60 paid directly to the accompanist. If you are performing 2 solos, the cost is $90 total. This pays for 2 rehearsals and the performance. We hire the BEST pianists. These professionals are degreed and love working with young musicians.

Many thanks to all who volunteered, donated, and attended the Swing Dance on Saturday! Eddie Lewis, our guest artist, was thrilled by the kiddos performance, noting how great that it was that they can “swing” so well!

Special thanks to Tracey Parman, Sarah Quartel, Margaret Moody, Tami Logan, Pam Samarnkun, and many other parents and students who volunteered to make the event happen! If you see any of those wonderful people, please give them a big hug and tell them thank you!

If you were not able to attend, then you can check out the performance on YouTube via the link below.

Saturday’s event also was the start of a silent auction as part of the fundraising portion of the event . We will keep the auction open through next Saturday, April 20th. Share the link with anyone who might have some extra money and would like to get some “free” ish stuff for a good cause!

The Winter Guard ended their season this past weekend at the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. This is the Best of the Best from around the world. Our division had 118 teams from around the nation competing. We were the second highest ranking Texas team in our division, placing 29th overall. This was an amazing experience for all, and the World Class Guards were unbelievable! Congratulations to all Winter Guard members, chaperones and directors Walter Jackson and Jason Jackson.

You do not want to miss one of the BEST Drumset players on the planet! This is a FREE concert. Bring a date and prepare to have your mind BLOWN AWAY.

Watch the video below and you will understand the GREATNESS!

We have opened our ONLINE Registration and it will CLOSE Wednesday 4/17.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT

In this Registration Portal is all information we need to order items for next year's band. It also gives payment options. Here are the steps to follow and MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY. Payment is not due until May 1, which can be broken up from 1-4 payments or more if needed.

Expenses went up due to these three things...so don't come after me with a pitch-fork!

1. We have added the San Antonio BOA trip to the total cost instead of separating it out.
   
2. Item cost has risen with inflation.
3. We will have a uniform bottom to go with our tops for Competition (grey with a black line is hard to do much with)

REGISTRATION STEP BY STEP

1. Go to www.thatwylieband.net/registration
2. Password is twb2024
3. Fill out the form
4. Submit
5. You will receive an email with payment information in a couple of weeks. Payment will not be due until May 1. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PAY BEFORE MAY 1.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 - TWB MARCHING WORKSHOP & SHOW REVEAL

IMPAC BUILDING

• 4:45PM Meet in sections in IMPAC
  
• 5:00PM Workshop begins
  
• 6:10PM Move to Band Hall for 2024 Marching Show Reveal!
  

If you didn't know, BOTH Mr. Holloway AND Mr. Bailey are expecting a new addition to their family! This will be the Holloway's first and the Bailey's second. SO, we need to spoil them! The percussion parents have organized a baby shower for these two fantastic teachers for all of TWB to attend. Put it on your calendar.

Registry for Baby Holloway

Target - https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/baby-holloway-8-22

Registry for Baby Bailey

Target - https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/baby-bailey-0624

Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/augusta-abene-jeromy-bailey-july-2024-carrollton/8MHVZBPQ2D4Y?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_JYW9BTAJPRJZZG1VB703

• Sunday 4/14 - Chipotle in Murphy
  
• Tuesday 4/30 - Backyard
  

REHEARSAL

Be on time and prepared.

• Daily Rehearsal 8:45am-9:45am
• Scale tests this week

Daily Individual Practice:

• Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, & Chromatic Scales (these are your test grades this term)
• Solo (required & a test grade)
• 9th-11th Graders: 2024-2025 Audition Music (passed out in class, but click for digital version)
• DO NOT record your scales- that is for 8th graders
• Your audition dates are May 13-15

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

• Monday & Friday- Normal Rehearsal Schedule
• Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday- Extended Rehearsal Schedule
• Scale tests this week

Daily Individual Practice:

• Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, & Chromatic Scales (these are your test grades this term)
• Solo (required & a test grade)
• 9th-11th Graders: 2024-2025 Audition Music (passed out in class, but click for digital version)
• DO NOT record your scales- that is for 8th graders
• Your audition dates are May 13-15

Daily Individual Practice:

• Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, & Chromatic Scales (these are your test grades this term)
• Solo (if participating)
• 9th-11th Graders: 2024-2025 Audition Music (passed out in class, but click for digital version)
• DO NOT record your scales- that is for 8th graders
• Your audition dates are May 13-15

Daily Individual Practice:

• Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, & Chromatic Scales (these are your test grades this term)
• Solo (if participating)
• 9th-11th Graders: 2024-2025 Audition Music (passed out in class, but click for digital version)
• DO NOT record your scales- that is for 8th graders
• Your audition dates are May 13-15

• Monday - Wind Symphony starts at 8:15 am. Drumline Workshop in the evening.
• Tuesday - Wind Symphony starts at 8:15 am. Clave and Sons sectional from 7:15-8:15 am.
• Wednesday - Wind Symphony starts at 8:15 am. Angels of the Apocalypse sectional from 7:15-8:15 am.
• Thursday - Wind Symphony starts at 8:30 am.
• Shofukan sectional from 7:30 - 8:30 am.
• ALL - After school rehearsal in the Auditorium until 6:30 pm. Each group will have a chance to run their piece on stage. Let Mr. Holloway know if you have a conflict.
• Friday - Wind Symphony starts at 8:45 am.
• Shofukan and/or Essence of Joy sectional?? TBD based on Thursday night rehearsal.
• Use class time to move equipment into auditorium and rehearse on stage.
• Larnell Lewis Clinic @ 7 pm in the Auditorium.
• Rehearsal with Larnell Lewis after clinic until 9:30 pm.
• Saturday
  
• Dress rehearsal from 9 am - Noon. You will receive a hand out with details.
  
• 1:30 pm Call time wearing all black. 2:00 pm Concert.
  

Drumline Workshops

• April 15 - EVERYONE! (Marching audition videos due tonight)
• April 22 - All

Link to Steve Weiss Gear List

Upcoming Events Down Below Color Guard Info

Congratulations on another outstanding run at WGI World Championships! Not many teams can stay in that Top 30 range back to back, and people are taking notice. Take pride in your efforts and performances, and know we are ALL very proud of you!

Rehearsals this week:

• NO REHEARSALS

Class time:

• Mon: Solo & Ensemble
• Tue: Solo & Ensemble
• Wednesday: Solo & Ensemble
• Thursday: Solo & Ensemble
• Friday: Solo & Ensemble

**NTCA Solo & Ensemble

• At least ONE NTCA event is required to letter - Div. 1 (superior) rating required at BOTH NTCA S&E and Wylie ISD S&E
• This is required for ALL current Leadership and anyone auditioning for a Leadership position
• Registrations for Week 2 are due Friday 4/19 - this is your last opportunity to letter if not signed up for Week 1

**Pacesetter Spring Showcase 4/26

• More info to come soon
• Will use class time to prepare the week of

• 4/15 (Monday) 12:45pm-1:05pm
  
• 5/6 (Monday) 12:45pm-1:05pm

Below is audition information for next year's leadership team.

• Monday 4/8 @7:30AM in Band Hall - Audition information meeting. You will receive all links and sign up for the TWB Leadership Audition Band App.
  
• Friday 4/19 - All audition paperwork is due
• Monday 4/29 @7:15AM - Drum Major Workshop
• Tuesday 4/30 @7:15AM - Drum Major Workshop
• Wednesday 5/1 @7:15AM - Leadership Audition Workshop & Movement Clinic
• Thursday 5/2 @7:15AM - Leadership Audition Workshop & Movement Clinic
• Friday 5/3 @7:15AM - Leadership Audition Workshop & Movement Clinic
• Monday 5/6 @4:45PM - Leadership Audition

April

• 15 - Drumline Workhop
• 19 - Marching Band Worksop (FULL 2024 TWB) 5PM-6:30PM WITH SHOW REVEAL!
• 20 - Percussion Concert (WHS Auditorium)
• 22- Drumline Workshop
• 27 - Solo Festival
• 28 - Musicians Abroad Interest meeting (3pm - Orchestra Room)
• 29-30 - Drum Major Workshop

May

• 1-3 Leadership Audition & Movement Workshop
• 3 - BAND OLYMPICS! (who can overthrow the saxophones!)
• 6 - Leadership Team Audition
• 6 - Band Booster Meeting
• 7 - Band Spring Concert
• 9 - Orchestra Spring Concert
• 15 - Fine Arts Signing Day (Recognizing seniors who are Majoring in their Fine Arts discipline OR continuing in their Fine Arts discipline as a non-major with a scholarship in that activity
• 18 - Band Gala
• 22 - End of Year Marching Camp/Parent Meeting/Hot Dog Dinner

June

• 3-7 - Color Guard Camp (9am-4pm)
• 3-4 - SASI Drum Major Camp (McKinney HS)
• 10-13 Dallas Cor Horn Camp
• 10-13 Dr. Trombone Camp

July

• 11-12 - TWB Leadership Team Retreat
• 15-19 - Drumline Camp
• 15-19 - Color Guard Camp
• 17-18 - Freshmen Uniform Fitting
• 22-26 - Band Camp (7am-4:30pm)
• 29 - Band Camp (7am-4:30pm)
• 30 & 31 - No rehearsal due to Teacher Training

August

• 1-2 - Band Camp starting on Competition Show (7am-4:30pm)
• 3 - Saturday Drill learning rehearsal (8-11am)
• 5-6 - Competition Band rehearsal (7am-4:30pm)
• 7 - No rehearsal. Get ready for school
• 8 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

LOOKING AHEAD TO FALL BREAK OCTOBER 11-19, 2024

Wylie ISD has approved the school calendar for 2024-25. 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 11-19 Schedule

• Thursday, October 10 - Football Game vs. Rowlett (home) 4:30PM-10PM
• Saturday, October 12 - BOA Prosper Regional
• Sunday, October 13-Wednesday, October 16 (4 days) - NO REHEARSAL
• Thursday, October 17 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-4PM
• Friday, October 18 - Competition Marching Rehearsal 9AM-Noon
• Friday, October 18 - Football Game vs. Garland HS (away) 5PM-10:30PM
• Saturday, October 19 - UIL Regional Marching Contest
  

***The 2024-25 TWB calendar located on the Band App and band website.***

• April 28 (Sunday) - Information meeting at 3pm in the Orchestra Room.

Click below for initial information. I will be helping rehearse this group and travel with them in the summer of 2025. Below are the dates:

• June 18-July 3, 2025

Click the photo below for more information.

LONESTAR WINDS (professional wind-band based in DFW area)

• The Lone Star Wind Orchestra will present a unique musical experience for the entire family! Dan Brown – #1 New York Times best-selling author of publishing phenomenon The Da Vinci Code – brings us Wild Symphony, a children’s book and large scale musical work by the writer himself.​
  

• WRR Classical 101.1 FM’s Amy Bishop will narrate Wild Symphony with Music Director Eugene Migliaro Corporon conducting the LSWO.

  Sunday, April 7th, 3pm at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas!

• https://lswo.com/events/dan-browns-wild-symphony/
  

DALLAS WINDS (professional band based in Dallas)

• Join us TUESDAY APRIL 9 and hear the world’s greatest trombonist, Joseph Alessi, play Chick Corea's Trombone Concerto, Ron Nelson's sparkling Rocky Point Holiday, and for a truly over-the-top grand finale - David Maslanka’s monumental Symphony No. 4 with organist Bradley Hunter Welch. Come early and catch Windnotes with Kim Campbell!
  
• Meyerson Symphony Center - Dallas
• https://dallaswinds.org/april-2024/
  

• Calling all young professionals: Join us for the most anticipated YP event of the year in Dallas, The DSO YP Experience (DSO YP X)! DSO X Troupe Vertigo is an exclusive concert experience featuring an evening of cirque entertainment, cocktails, appetizers, exclusive photo-ops and a memorable after-party experience benefitting the DSO’s life-changing music education programs.
  
• Los Angeles-based theatrical circus company, Troupe Vertigo fuses together elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theater for a one-of-a-kind performance. Experience the grandeur and prestige of Troupe Vertigo, whose “dizzying acts defy gravity and leave its lucky audiences in awe” (Los Angeles Times).
  
• https://www.dallassymphony.org/productions/dso-x-troupe-vertigo/?utm_source=TIA&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=ypx+2024&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-OwBhBnEiwAgwzrUm_X9Fzt_bXHgk2H_wXL1ZNk9NNqOHjqcUzs9qXnHOVrm4N0-0mUORoC5Z0QAvD_BwE