Wakeland Band and Color Guard
February 26, 2017
Weekly Update
Wakeland Band family and friends-
Congratulations to all of the color guard students on two phenomenal performances Saturday night! Your hard work continues to pay as the shows are progressing and your performance quality continues to grow. Congratulations on all that you have accomplished thus far.
Also, thank you and congratulations to all the parents and students who volunteered countless hours to preparing and hosting the NTCA contest on Saturday. I received nothing but compliments abut the fluidity of the site and the warm welcome by all volunteers.
Letter Jacket:
Please view the following form for letter jacket qualifications. This is a new form and students may add points from previous years to see if they qualify (all points must be earned from 9th-12th grade).
http://www.wakelandband.org/uploads/5/6/3/2/56326027/2017_whs-band-letter-jacket-requirements.pdf
ACT/SAT
The 2017-18 SAT/ACT approved schedule has been posted. Please plan accordingly as we look into next year.
http://www.wakelandband.org/uploads/5/6/3/2/56326027/17-18_satact_testing_calendar.pdf
Sectionals schedules:
http://www.wakelandband.org/sectional-schedules.html
*Check the Upcoming Events for any changes that may have been to the original calendar.*
Social Media
We are excited to announce that we have a new Instagram account! This is an opportunity for us to better connect with our incoming students as well as share our experiences with those across the world. Please follow us @whsbandfrisco on Instagram to get updates and show teasers as we get closer to announcing the 2017 program at the band banquet!
DonorsChoose
Thank you to all that donated for us to receive the digital pianos. We collected just over $1800 in donations to out fit our practice rooms with new Yamaha digital pianos allowing our students to better prepare for solo contest and lessons.
Thank you for helping!
2016-2017 Band Banquet: SAVE THE DATE
The Wakeland HS Band Banquet will take place on Friday, May 26, 2017. It’s important to note the date now, as this is the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. At this point, the day is set as a Bad Weather Day in FISD. More details will be forthcoming from the Social-Hospitality Chairs, but we wanted to make sure everyone holds this date in your family’s calendar. This is a special event for the Band & Guard students & the Banquet will be held at the Marriott at the Shops at Legacy (Plano).
New Percussion Sectionals
Mornings start at 7:30am
MONDAY 2/27 - CARIBE (Metals)
TUESDAY 2/28 - CARIBE (Woods)
WEDNESDAY 3/1 - ELECTRIC COUNTERPOINT (All)
THURSDAY 3/2 - MINUANO (All keys and synth)
FRIDAY 3/3 - Marching Percussion sectional after school 4:30-7:00pm (no morning sectionals)
Upcoming Dates
Future Dates
Quote of the Week
"Stay positive and happy. Work hard and don't give up hope. Be open to criticism and keep learning. Surround yourself with happy, warm and genuine people."
-Tena Desae
Thank you and have a GREAT week!
Tanner Smith
Director of Bands
Wakeland High School
469-633-5730