At a time when busy is the norm, the Wylie community is given the opportunity to pause. It’s odd this opportunity takes place under the lights of Friday night football, but it does. At the end of the game when the helmets come off, after we lock pinkies and sing the school song, you […]
Trombonist Gets to Play With State’s Best
Carlos Balandran qualified for the Class 5A State Band for the second consecutive year, and this year, he actually got to play in the concert. Last year, the Texas Music Educators Association’s Annual Convention was cancelled because of COVID, as were the All-State Band and Choir performances. But this year they were back on, and […]
Drum Roll Please, Here Come the Percussion
The Wylie percussion section is ready to do its part to pump up the excitement for Friday night football this fall. While the cheerleaders, mascots, Belles and Pure Gold Band all have a big role to play in creating team spirit, nothing seems to drive the student body into a frenzy quite like the drumline. […]
Band Solo and Ensemble Results
Forty-Four Wylie band students qualified for the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Competition by earning Division 1 (Superior) ratings on their pieces at the regional competition. The state competition is June 2-3 in Austin. Another five soloists earned Division 1 ratings but did not advance to state, and six students earned Division 2 ratings at […]