Wakeland Band and Color Guard
4.29.18
It's gonna be May!
Good Afternoon, Wakeland Band friends and family!
I hope you are enjoying this Spring weather and getting excited for the event in May like we are!
Coming up this week kicks off our Spring Concert Series with the Percussion Concert on May 4.
The students have been hard at work to create a fantastic show for you on Friday night. We hope to see you there at 7:00 pm in the Wakeland Auditorium!
Are you returning for the 2018-19 school year?
Join us for the 2019 Spring Trip informational meeting on Wednesday Night from 6:30-7:00p in the Wakeland Library!
Also coming up this week are leadership team interviews and WW/Brass musician auditions.
Leadership interview times are posted on the bulletin board in the band hall. If you need to switch, please work with another candidate and let Mr. Smith know.
Reminder for WS students:
Side by Side with CMS - Monday April 30 from 4:30-6:00p
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Looking forward into this week and the end of the school year, please double check few dates on the calendar.
Returning parents, please put on your calendar, Hype Day - May 19 for the 2018 parent meeting.
Families returning for the 2018-2019 school year who interested in learning more about the 2019 trip to California please plan on attending a short informational meeting in the band hall on May 2 at 6:30 pm.
Audition music and audition times for the 2018-2019 school year has been released and can be found under "student resources" at wakelandband.org.
A reminder that we have the Reedy/Wakeland Solo and Ensemble coming up soon on May 21. Keep an eye out for schedule and other information.
DAILY Items to remember
-Please make sure you are prepared for every rehearsal
Students need the following at all rehearsals:
-Pencil
-Tuner
-Tuner Clip
-Music
-Instrument and Accessories
2019 Spring Trip Meeting
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 06:30 PM
Wakeland High School, Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX, USA
This Week
Future Dates
Hype Day/Registration
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8-9:45a - Visual Fundamentals
9:45-12p - Music Ensemble
12:00-12:30p - Parent Meeting
12:30-1:00p Performance
1:00-2:30p Social/Lunch
Saturday, May 19, 2018, 08:00 AM
Wakeland High School, Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX, USA
Band Banquet 2018
Band Banquet, Friday, May 25th, 6:00p
The Marriott at Shops of Legacy
REMINDERS
Account Status: Members are reminded their accounts must be in good standing (currently enrolled in band/guard, no arrears; outstanding unpaid fees) in order for their Banquet RSVP to be accepted.
Please contact: booster-assistanttreasurer@wakelandband.com if you need to settle your account in advance of the Banquet RSVP deadline.
No Younger Sibling policy:
This event is a semi-formal dinner/banquet with the sole purpose of honoring and celebrating the achievements of our current Band and Guard students. The only exception to the "no younger sibling" policy is if the younger sibling is a current Wakeland HS student not enrolled in the Wakeland Band. Middle School/Elementary School (or younger) siblings are not permitted to attend. Any High School-aged sibling is expected to sit on the “Adult Side” of the Banquet room.
No Alcohol allowed in the banquet hall.
Student Dress Code Expectations to represent with excellence:
Male: Dress Suit & tie or 'Sunday best'. No jeans, shorts, tennis shoes or flip-flops. No caps, bandannas, etc.
Female: Modestly cut in the front so as not to show too much cleavage; plunging necklines are not allowed.
- Two-piece or see-through/mesh tops or bra-top type dresses are not acceptable; Midriffs should not be exposed in front, back or side. All dresses must cover the midriff region with no sheer fabric.
- Dresses should not be cut lower than the midriffs or the top of the waist in the back.
- No dresses with cut-outs in the front, back or sides of the dress.
- Dresses may not have a slit on the side, in the front or back that is higher than fingertip length in a standing position.
- Dresses may not be cut below the bust line on the sides.
- No cover-ups (coats, shawl, wraps, etc.) will be allowed over dresses in order to make them meet the dress code.
- Strapless dresses, spaghetti strap dresses, one strap dresses and/or halter top dresses that have none of the above-mentioned violations ARE ALL APPROVED dresses. - if you have questions ask Mrs. Seneca
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Thank you and have a GREAT week!
Tanner Smith
Director of Bands
Wakeland High School
469-633-5730