Wakeland Band and Color Guard
June 6, 2017
Weekly Update
Congratulations to the senior class of 2017!
This will be the final newsletter for the 2016-2017 band. The newsletters following will be for the 2017-18 enrolled members.
Summer Events Coming up:
Sectionals will begin on June 14 for color guard. Please check the calendar for times.
Woodwind/Brass and Percussion students, sectionals will begin on June 22.
If you are planning on going to Europe in 2018 with Lone Star Ambassadors, contracts are due June 15.
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
Social Media
Make sure you are following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get the latest updates and show hints.
2017-2018 School Year Dates
As events and rehearsals get finalized for the 2017-2018 season, they are being posted on the band calendar. Please check out the dates coming up for next school year as you begin to plan testing and events.
Congratulations to the Wind Symphony
Wakeland and Centennial HS were the two schools selected to represent 5A in Region 24.
The recordings submitted will be sent to the Area level and the area listening will happen on June 22 in Abilene, TX.
Congratulations and thank you all for your hard work this year!
From the 2016-2017 Leadership team (created July 2016)
The mission of the Wakeland HS Band is to support and inspire each other by upholding a tradition of excellence, challenging what is possible, and leading through humble service in order to maintain a sense of family.
Thank you and have a GREAT week!
Tanner Smith
Director of Bands
Wakeland High School
469-633-5730