Wakeland Band and Color Guard
1.13.19
Announcements for the week
Welcome back!
We had a great first week back and a great way to start the 2019 semester! As we head into the final months of the year, please begin to look ahead on the band calendar and put dates on your calendar for this summer and Fall 2019.
Seniors- you are almost done! As college acceptances begin coming in soon, keep your head up and keep pushing forward to finish your last year strong! We are so proud of each one of you.
Please check out the announcements and events for the week below.
Solo and Ensemble
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND QUALIFY FOR STATE SOLO, you will need to also compete at the UIL solo contest, February 23 at Plano East HS.
- if you are planning on competing please email Mr. Smith by the end of the day Monday with: Solo title, composer, Instrument, PML number
- You will have to pay an additional fee for you entry (invoices will be sent out next week)
This Week
Coming Up
California Trip - IMPORTANT!!!
Please check out the trip packets below and return the signature page to the band offices by the date posted.
Over the next few weeks we will be posting packing lists, tsa travel hacks, trip guideline reminders and other information regarding the trip.
If you are attending the trip, you MUST attend the Trip meeting on January 25 (5:30p) with at least 1 parent/guardian.
Sectional Schedules
Color Guard
We are nearing the beginning of the competitive season. Only about 3 weeks before our first couple of performances, 4 weeks until the regional, and 6 weeks before we venture to California. My deepest appreciation goes out to the students for their time, as well as a congratulation to our students Gabrielle Koch, Madeline Meyers, and Meghan Reed for their tremendous work with the school musical.
An overview of our week:
- Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- JV: 12:20-1:15pm MW, 1:20-2:20 Friday
- V: 1:20pm-2:20pm MWF
- Rehearsals
- JV: Tuesday & Thursday, Saturday 11am to 2pm
- V: Monday & Wednesday, Saturday 2:30pm to 5pm
- Performances
- None
- Additional
- Hello, Dolly! musical closing weekend (Sat @ 7pm, Sat & Sun @ 2pm)
Our rehearsal this Saturday will be taking place in the Field House. Students are asked to plan the arrival times accordingly to account for time to travel to the field house. Please bring clothing to stay warm. Shoes will be permitted to be worn at rehearsal.
The Wakeland Family preview will take place on Wednesday, January 30th from 8:30pm onwards. Both ensembles will rehearse at the same time, then be asked to quickly change into costume and perform a selection of their program.
Frisco Flag Night #1 is set for Thursday, January 31st. Itineraries will be distributed soon, and can also be located on the WHS Band Calendar. Students will be fed directly after school. We will load buses, then depart to Memorial High School where all FISD Guard Programs will perform a section of their show.
- JV: 7:52pm
- Varsity: 8:52pm
NTCA Wakeland is an all-day event for our students; they will automatically be assigned indoor volunteer positions at that event. We are continuing to work on the schedule to allow ample time for both ensembles to rest prior to their performances. Itineraries for students will also be distributed soon.
- JV: 4:35pm
- Varsity: 9:03pm
We are still in need of a few adult volunteers for the NTCA Wakeland event, particularly First Aid, Ticket Table, Parking, and Volunteer Check-In. Interested parents are asked to sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044aa5a72ea20-2019.
Friday, January 25th is a Guard and Band Disney Trip Meeting. Those attending the trip are required to be in attendance, as well as one adult representative. Itineraries, hotel information, and more will be distributed at this time. Please let me know if you are in need of this information for your own travel plans.
Lastly, an email was sent out to those attending the California Trip for name verification. I will send that final list to our travel agent tomorrow morning. If I do not receive a response from you, I will assume your name matches your identification.
Regards,
Remind texts
Text the number: 81010
Message: @whsband8
Thank you and have a GREAT week!