Wakeland Band and Color Guard
April 9, 2017
Weekly Update
Wakeland Band family and friends-
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Congratulations to both Jazz Ensembles as they participated in the Chet Baker Jazz Invitational! The students represented Wakeland and gave 2 outstanding performances.
Special congrats to Kyle Bond, Matt Pryor, David Kellam, Isaiah Post and Avie Vaidya on being recognized as outstanding soloists for the festival!
This week we have a lot of changes to the rehearsal schedules due to being off on Friday. Please look below to make sure you have adjusted your schedules.
UIL Concert and Sight Reading
The Wakeland Bands will be participating in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation next week at Centennial HS - Frisco. Please check the band calendar (www.wakelandband.org) and click on the events for each itinerary.
Performance Times at Centennial:
Wind Symphony - Tuesday, April 18 - 4:40 pm
Symphonic Band - Wednesday, April 19 - 1:35 pm
Concert Band I - Thursday, April 20 - 10:00 am
Concert Band II - Thursday, April 20 - 11:45 am
2017-2018 Audition Music - Wind Musicians ONLY
Please follow the link to the 2017-18 band placement audition music and requirements.
http://www.wakelandband.org/2017-2018-wind-placement-auditions.html
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
*Check the Upcoming Events below for any changes that may have been to the original calendar.*
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.
Band Banquet 2017 Policies and Procedures
Memory Book Ad Ordering has been extended to Wednesday, April 12th, 2017.
**Please be mindful that we would need the pictures, quotes, artwork, etc.. or completed ad - by Monday, April 17th. We need this cut-off in order to ensure that all the ads will be in the book**
Requests, pricing info, and orders for ads and shout outs can be made electronically this year via the http://wakelandbandbanquet.com/bandbook.html.
If you did not receive the invitation please view the link:
Account Status: Members are reminded their accounts must be in good standing (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.
As well, any High School-aged sibling is expected to sit on the “Adult Side” of the Banquet room.
Non-Band Student/Adult RSVP Section:
The "non-Band HS Student or Adult" choice on the RSVP form refers to parents, alumni/older siblings, grandparents, or non-Band student dates.
Please note that any non-Band HS student date MUST go through an approval process with Mr.Smith & only those approved guest dates should be signed up to sit with the student.
Please complete the Guest RSVP form located at www.wakelandband.org
Student Dress Code Expectations to represent with excellence:
All attendees must follow the following Banquet Dress code
(In coordinance with the WHS Prom Dress code)
Male Dress Code
●Sunday Best or Dress Suit & Tie
●No jeans, shorts, flip flops or tennis shoes.
●Non-formal headwear (baseball caps, doo rags, bandanas, etc.) will not be allowed.
●Formal dress hats that go with the suit are acceptable.
Female Dress Code
●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 finger tip 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 about your dress, please see Mrs. Seneca. You are welcome to bring your dress or a picture of your dress for pre-approval.
Upcoming Dates
Symphonic Band Sectionals
Future Dates
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