THAT WYLIE BUGLE: 1/2-1/6

Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.

-Charlie Parker (1920-1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, band leader and composer.

Congratulations to the following musicians that advanced to Area! There are 4 Regions that make up an Area (same as our marching band Area). The Area audition is the audition to make the All-State Band.

Callie Smith- Bassoon

Levi Kerby- Bb Clarinet

Jordan Neuhoff- Trumpet

Colin Williams- Trumpet

Sereen Elkhalid- Euphonium

Seth Powell- Euphonium

Leo Garcia Arias- F Horn

Kylie Kaneshige- Flute

Gabriella Morales- Piccolo

Jordan Chen- Tenor Saxophone

Benjamin Brannick- Tenor Trombone

Dates - Friday, April 21 (out of school) - Sunday, April 23

Location - Houston

Events - Performances / Space Center / Houston Symphony / U of H College Tour / Museum of Natural Science

Hotel - Double Tree Houston, Greenway Plaza

Includes - All transportation cost / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while in Houston

Cost - $650 (can pay all at once or break into payments)

• 12/16 Payment #1 - $100 to reserve your spot due 12/16
• 1/16 Payment #2 - $150
• 2/16 Payment #3 - $400

There will be fundraising opportunities when we return from Winter Break.

SIGN UP BELOW!

Payments will be made out to Wylie Band Booster Club if paying by check.

Online payment link - https://thatwylieband.net/band-fees-payments/

NO SECTIONALS THIS WEEK

WIND SYMPHONY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

• Wednesday: 9:00AM-9:45AM (Room Sign Up for Washington DC)
  
• Thursday: 8:15AM-9:40AM
  
• Friday: 8:15AM-9:40AM

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/

BRING MONEY FOR YOUR ENSEMBLES

• Everyone is required to play in one ensemble
• You have the option to play in a second ensemble within your class (Wind Ensemble) OR with your section's studio if a lesson teacher is organizing it (example- Flute Choir led by Ms. Guerra)

No Sectionals this week. We will resume sectionals next week.

Extended Rehearsals Continue Next Week

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Dismissed at 12:55 pm
• 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.

Upcoming Events Specific to Wind Ensemble

• January 10 (Next Tuesday; Schedule TBA)- 8th Grade/WS/WE Side-By-Side Concert

• February 21 (Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm)- Ensemble Recital

• February 24 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop + Current Leadership + 2023-2024 Leadership Candidates

• February 25 (Saturday 7 pm)- Percussion Concert

• March 25 (Saturday All Day)- Meyerson Performance & Site Host

• March 28 (Tuesday Times TBA)- PreUIL @ Wylie East HS

• April 13 (Thursday Times TBA)- UIL @ Allen HS

• April 14 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- ALL 8th-11th Grade Marching Workshop

• April 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)- Spring Trip to Houston . . . last chance to sign up (students and parents) Click here- https://forms.gle/FCnQH5bdhVsx8TDL8

BRING MONEY FOR YOUR ENSEMBLES

• Everyone is required to play in one ensemble
• You have the option to play in a second ensemble within your class (Wind Ensemble) OR with your section's studio if a lesson teacher is organizing it (example- Flute Choir led by Ms. Guerra)

No Sectionals this week. We will resume sectionals next week.

Upcoming Events Specific to Symphonic Winds

• February 21 (Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm)- Ensemble Recital
  

• February 24 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop + Current Leadership + 2023-2024 Leadership Candidates

• February 25 (Saturday 7 pm)- Percussion Concert

• March 28 (Tuesday Times TBA)- PreUIL @ Wylie East HS
  

• April 13 (Thursday Times TBA)- UIL @ Allen HS

• April 14 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- ALL 8th-11th Grade Marching Workshop

• April 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)- Spring Trip to Houston . . . last chance to sign up (students and parents) Click here- https://forms.gle/FCnQH5bdhVsx8TDL8

BRING MONEY FOR YOUR ENSEMBLES

• Everyone is required to play in one ensemble
• You have the option to play in a second ensemble within your class (Symphonic Band) OR with your section's studio if a lesson teacher is organizing it (example- Flute Choir led by Ms. Guerra)

Upcoming Events Specific to Symphonic Band

• February 21 (Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm)- Ensemble Recital
  

• February 24 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop + Current Leadership + 2023-2024 Leadership Candidates

• February 25 (Saturday 7 pm)- Percussion Concert

• March 28 (Tuesday Times TBA)- PreUIL @ Wylie East HS
  

• April 13 (Thursday Times TBA)- UIL @ Allen HS

• April 14 (Friday 4:45-6:30 pm)- ALL 8th-11th Grade Marching Workshop

• April 21-23 (Friday-Sunday)- Spring Trip to Houston . . . last chance to sign up (students and parents) Click here- https://forms.gle/FCnQH5bdhVsx8TDL8

Our only sectional this week is "Smooth Criminal" Thursday 5:30pm-7pm

Percussion students always need to have these items for class:

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

Percussion Ensemble Assignments

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13VwIAgbRnbtfigt8C164obnlQpyo_hbgB0rajPAmRuE/edit?usp=sharing

T-Shirt order forms were sent out again yesterday on the Band App. Orders and Payment DUE TONIGHT by 11:59PM. Shirts will not be ordered if they have not been paid for.

JV Costumes have arrived. Plan to come in during lunch one day this week for a quick fit check (Bring your body tights!)

Class this week:

• Wednesday - JV with Mr. Alexander, Varsity with Mr. Jackson
• Thursday - JV with Mr. Alexander, Varsity with Mr. Jackson
• Friday - Weapon day. Varsity Sabers and everyone else on Rifle. All with Mr. Jackson

Rehearsals this week:

• Thursday - Varsity 5-8:30pm (Rubber Gym)
• Friday - JV 4:45-7:45pm (Cafeteria Extension)

Events coming up: More details later this week

• January 19th - 2nd annual Friends and Family Preview Show
• January 21st - Junior Guard/JV Competition @Naaman Forest HS
• January 28th - Varsity Competition @Rowlett HS

Chaperone, Floor Crew, and other sign ups will be sent through the band app!

Keep selling chocolate!

**First Dayton, OH Trip payment due Wednesday, January 18th - $162.50**

The Addams Family Musical is off to a great start!

We will have two rehearsals on Tuesday, December 13th and Thursday December 15th this week.

If there is anything that we skimmed over where you need some practice- please look that over on your own or look ahead to the next songs. See you soon!

January

• 3 - Spring Semester Begins
• 7 - Area Auditions for All-State (Plano Sr. High)
• 10 - 8th Grade/ Wind Symphony & Wind Ensemble Side-By-Side Concert (6pm)
• 12-13 - All-Region Band Clinic & Concert (Wylie & Wylie East HS)
• 19-21 - School Musical - THE ADAMS FAMILY (get tickets!)
• 21 - JV Winter Guard & Junior Guard Contest @ Naaman Forest HS
• 28 - Varsity Winter Guard Contest @ Rowlett HS
• 29 - Lone Star Wind Symphony Concert (if you ordered tickets) 3pm at the Eiseman Center

February

• 4 - JV Guard Contest @ Frisco Independence HS
• 8-11 Texas Music Educator Association Conference/All-State Band & Orchestra
• 14 - Valentines Day...have a plan people!
• 18 - Varsity Guard WGI Contest @ Mansfield Summit HS
• 21 - Ensemble Recitals (letter jacket points)
• 24 - Incoming Freshmen Marching Workshop
• 25 - All Winter Guards at Contest @ Wylie East HS
• 25 - Percussion Concert

March

• 6-10 - Spring Break
• 24-25 Wind Symphony @ Allen HS for Perform America
• 25 - Wind Ensemble @ Meyerson Symphony Center
  
• 25 - JV Guard Championships @ Lewisville HS
• 28 - HS Band Celebrate The Arts (CTA) Pre-UIL Concerts @ Wylie East HS
• 29-April 1 - Wind Symphony in Washington DC for the President's Cup
• 29 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop

April

• 1 - Varsity Guard Championships @ Mansfield Lakeridge HS
• 5 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 7-10 Easter Break
• 10 - Varsity Guard Send-Off performance to WGI World Championships
• 12-16 Guard in Dayton Ohio for Winter Guard International World Championships
• 12 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 13 - UIL Concert & Sightreading @ Allen HS
• 14 - TWB Marching Workshop
• 15 - Jazz Dance Night!
• 19 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 21-23 - Band Spring trip to Houston
• 22 - Guard Solo & Ensemble Contest @ Wylie HS
• 24-27 - Leadership Audition Workshops (7am)
• 26 - TWB Drumline Audition Workshop
• 28 - TWB Marching Workshop
• 29 - Solo Festival (am)
• 29 - Prom (pm)

May

• 1 - TWB Leadership Auditions
• 13 - Band Gala
• 16 - Spring Concert
• 19 - SASI Leadership Seminar (2023-24 TWB Leadership Team)
• 25 - End of Year Marching Camp

June

• 5-9 - Color Guard Camp
• 6-7 - SASI Drum Major Camp
• 12-16 - Core Dallas Horn Camp
• 26-30 - Core Dallas Brass Camp
• 26-30 - Young Saxophone Institute Camp (YSI)

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.