Band Newswire

THIS WEEK

Congrats to Ellie and Claudia for receiving a position in the Region 20 TMEA Auditions on Saturday

Monday Dec. 13

8:30 AM-9:50AM Band Hall

Tuesday Dec. 14

8:30-11:30 ACP Testing for Band

Wed. Dec. 15

Testing The directors could use help with inventory and the music library after you are done with testing.

Thurs. Dec. 16

Testing The directors could use help with inventory and the music library after you are done with testing.

Friday Dec. 17

Testing

After Break

Monday Jan. 3

Teacher Workday

Tuesday Jan. 4

Teacher Professional Dev.

Wed. Jan. 5

8:00 AM Flutes

8:30 AM-9:50AM Band Rehearsal

4:45 PM Saxes and Horns

Thurs. Jan. 6

8:00 AM Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon

8:30 AM-9:50AM Band Rehearsal

4:45 PM T-bones

Friday Jan. 7

8:30 AM-9:50AM Band Rehearsal

FUTURE PERFORMANCES

1.Tuesday, Dec. 14 ACP Theory Exam for band.

Review will be Dec.8-13

2.Wed. Jan. 12th. Regain Eligibility

3. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 13th. And 14th. Region Band Clinic and Concert

Ellie and Claudia check your schedule.

4.Sat. Feb. 5th. DISD Solo and Ensemble Contest TBA

5. Friday, Feb. 18 Regain Eligibility

6. Saturday, Feb. 19 UIL Solo and Ensemble TBA

7. Friday, March 11, End of the 9 Weeks

Must be passing all classes

8. Tues. and Wed. , April 12th. And 13th. DISD Pre-UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest TBA

9. Wed. and Thurs. April 20 and 21 UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest TBA

10. Band Banquet, Friday, April 22 TBA

11. Freshman Camp Monday-Friday, April 25-29th., 4:45-6:30 PM. We will teach the freshman how to march and play.

Friday will be a short playing rehearsal with everyone having a meal together. If you are planning on auditioning for a leadership position you must attend this camp.

12. Leadership Auditions and Practice Monday-Thursday, May 2-5,

4:45-6:30

Friday, May 6th. Auditions TBA

5:00 PM until finished.

You must attend everyday if you are planning on auditioning for a leadership position. Plan Ahead !

13. Spring Concert, Friday, May 20th. TBA

BAND SENIORS are the BEST!

Photo credit: Francisco Moncada

Seniors were recognized at Thursday night's game, and we couldn't be more proud of this group of kids.

Way to go, Class of 2022!

A note on private lessons from Mr. Snider

Dear Parents and Students,

It has been a pleasure working with the Woodrow Wilson Band these last 2 weeks. The Woodrow Wilson High School Band has a list of private lesson teachers that will help to enhance students’ musicality through one on one individual tutoring. Every student enrolled in band is encouraged to participate. This is a great way to set and achieve measurable goals with a Specialist on a specific instrument.

Some Ways Lessons Will Help Students

Excel at band contests
Better prepare to make the Dallas ISD All-City/Texas All-State/and Woodrow Wilson Ensembles
Play with more confidence at Solo and Ensemble Events
Better prepare for college scholarship auditions
Build individual confidence and self-esteem
Perform more successfully at all Dallas ISD Events
Even if band members are not pursuing music as a career, taking lessons teaches responsibility, goal setting, and commitment to a craft or process.

Here are some reasons students should take lessons

1. A Private instructor can notice and correct minor technique issues and bad habits which might not be as visible in full band before they become a problem that is harder to correct.

2. Students advance at a faster rate and with more comprehension.

3. Private lesson teachers can reduce or even eliminate the frustration of learning to play an instrument.

4. Students can be given in-depth, individual attention to help them navigate the specifics of their instrument. Private Teachers have more in depth knowledge and a higher level of expertise on their instruments.

5. Some instruments are harder to play than others.

6. Students have a better chance of improving their skills more rapidly with one on one instruction, and earning points toward their senior/varsity letter jacket by trying out or making the Dallas ISD All-City Band, and or Region/All State Band.

Cost of Taking Lessons

Prices vary depending on your teacher.

Scheduling of Lessons

Lessons will be scheduled by the individual lesson teacher.

Most lessons will be scheduled sometime Monday-Friday for the duration of 30 minutes.

You may contact the lesson teacher to arrange a convenient time for your student.

Lesson Payments

Payments will be made directly to the students individual private lesson teacher.

Unexcused absences will not be made up nor refunds made.

To avoid any problems please give the teacher a 24 hour notice if a student is unable to make a scheduled lesson.

I encourage you to contact a private lesson teacher for your daughter or son.

There are several music stores or individuals in the Dallas area that offer private lessons also.

Thank you so much for your time and support. Do not hesitate to reach out to the band directors if you need help or more information.

jsnider@dallasisd.org zmontez@dallasisd.org

Private Teacher Contact Information

Flute teacher: Paula Mims, PaulaMimsFlute@gmail.com

Clarinet teacher: Conner Gorby, connergorbyclarinet@outlook.com

Saxophone teacher: Dr. Jeffery Kyle Hutchins, jefferykylehutchins@gmail.com

Trumpet teacher: Jeremy Smith, jeremy.smith9485@gmail.com

French horn: Danielle Fisher, dlfisher.music@gmail.com

Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba teacher: Dominick Viviano, dominick.f.viviano@gmail.com

Percussion teacher: Kevin McCabe, composer@kevinmccabemusic.com

BOOED, a Booster success!!

BIG thanks to Band Booster parents Maribel Moncada and Bobbi Hill for organizing our BOOED fundraiser.

Boosters sold a record amount of Boos, and the event was a big success. Check out a few pieces of feedback below.

'Being Boo’ed was awesome for this 2 year old nephew of mine! Thanks y’all!' - FB post on Band page

And this note on our Sign Up Genius account:

'Hello! Thanks so much for our BOO treats! My 5 year old hasn't stopped talking about opening her door to 'candy on sticks!' It blew her mind in the best way.

Have a great day!

Emily'

Band Booster Amazon Wish List

Band parents have been very generous when it comes to the Band Booster Wish List.

Candy and supplies for Booed - yes

Wifi router for band hall - yes

Organizational supplies - yes

Cleaning items - yes

Non slip mat in front of ice machine - yes

THANK YOU, BAND PARENTS!

Items remain on the list, please check it out and support the band.

Remember to shop with Smile Amazon and select Woodrow Wildcats Band as your charity!

and, while you are here, go ahead and pay your annual band fees below.

If you are unable to pay your fees please contact Mr. Snider for a payment plan.

Annual Band Fees

Use this link to pay your band fee of $300: www.paypal.me/wwwildcatband

If you would prefer to pay by check, please email Amy May at wwwbandtreasurer@gmail.com

Band fees are $300/year, and cover: all meals for games, marching shoes, uniform cleaning, rehearsal shirts, uniform shirts & shorts, water jugs, binders as well as our accompanist.

Marching Pics!

Big thanks to the Band Boosters for a successful CAR WASH!

It was hot, it was fun and we raised good money for our band program.

WWHS Calendar

Look for Band & Fine Arts events in BLUE

<<	January 2022	>>
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Band All Area Auditions TMEA Area Choir Audition 8:00a Choir Area Auditions
9	10	11	12 7:00p Musical Meeting	13 Band All Region Clinic/Concert	14 Band All Region Clinic/Concert	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26 12:00a Advanced Freshman Play Darklight 4:00p Band101	27	28	29
30	31	1	2	3	4	5 Band DISD solo & ensemble UIL Choir Regional Solo and Ensemble Contest 9:00a Choir Solo & Ensemble Contest