Sunday, Nov 1 to Tuesday, Nov 3 · Alamodome, San Antonio
Bag checkSunday in the band hall: bags open, mandatory items on top, line up behind your bus number sign. Buses 1 to 2 and the guard check in the small band hall, buses 3 to 6 in the big band hall
Arrive WHSSunday 08:00
Depart WHS08:45 (send-off post says 08:30)
SundayRehearsal in Fredericksburg (about 80 degrees, dress appropriately), then Hampton Inn, 11426 I-10, San Antonio
PrelimsMonday Nov 2, 10:45
FinalsTuesday Nov 3, 14:00 to 17:30
ReturnArrive WHS Tuesday 22:30
Pack lightState Ashes shirt, dri fit Ashes shirt, travel shorts, jazz shoes, gloves, warm ups, athletic shoes, extra socks, grey water bottle, all show equipment. Bag rides with you on the bus, bags are searched before boarding.
✦ Need to Know Now
Sunday departure starts with a bag check in the band hall.Bags open and ready · Mandatory items on top · Line up behind your bus number sign, two lines per bus · Buses 1 to 2 and the guard check in the small band hall, buses 3 to 6 in the big band hall · Once checked off, go load the bus.
Last minute reminders for Sunday.Eat breakfast before arriving · Students can wear whatever they want Sunday · Fredericksburg rehearsal stop will be about 80 degrees, dress appropriately · No Xboxes or PlayStations · Every bag is checked and rides in the seat with you, so pack light.
State trip leaves Sunday.Arrive WHS 08:00 · Depart 08:45 per the official itinerary (send-off post and flyer say 08:30, still unconfirmed) · Hampton Inn, 11426 I-10, San Antonio · Prelims Monday 10:45 · Back at WHS Tuesday 22:30 · Clocks fall back at 02:00 Sunday.
State spectator tickets, per UIL.Single session $22 plus fees · Double session $38 plus fees · Alamodome box office or Ticketmaster · Spectator parking Lot B $20, card only, no re-entry.
State packing list is out for the guard.Pack carefully, your bag sits with you on the bus. Jazz shoes, gloves, warm ups, athletic shoes, extra socks, toiletries, PJs, deodorant, grey water bottle, snacks if wanted, debit card if wanted (stadium is cashless), all show equipment. No prank items, no game consoles, handheld games OK. Meds are turned in.
Photo consent forms still outstanding for some students: send ASAP.Email a photo of the signed form to Angie Hervey, or flag it if you already sent it in. Form was due Thu Oct 29 morning.
Sectionals are OFF this week and next.Indoor audition dates have not been posted yet.
✦ Major Dates
Nov 2-3UIL State Marching Contest, Alamodome, San Antonio. Confirmed advancing. Leave Sunday 08:45, prelims Monday 10:45, finals Tuesday 14:00 to 17:30, back at WHS Tuesday 22:30. Hotel: Hampton Inn, 11426 I-10, San Antonio. Spectator tickets $22 single session, $38 double session, plus fees.UIL state contest page
Nov 7-8BOA San Antonio trip. The band performs Saturday Nov 7 at the Alamodome, stays the night, and returns Sunday Nov 8.Event and tickets
Sat Nov 14Veterans Day Parade (tentative).
WinterWinter guard and indoor audition dates have not been posted yet.
✦ Coming Up
Sun Nov 1State send-off, line up in front of WHS along Antilley Road. Students arrive at WHS 08:00 for the bag check in the band hall. Buses depart 08:45 per the official itinerary; the send-off post and flyer say 08:30. Clocks fall back at 02:00 that morning.
Nov 2-3UIL State Marching Contest, Alamodome, San Antonio. Prelims Monday 10:45, finals Tuesday 14:00, back at WHS Tuesday 22:30.
Fri Nov 6Home Football Game vs Abilene Cooper.
Nov 7-8BOA San Antonio trip, Alamodome. Performs Saturday, returns Sunday.
✦ Volunteers & Sign-Ups
BOA roomsReserve rooms for the San Antonio trip (Nov 7-8).Room sign-up
ChaperonesNo chaperone asks posted right now. New asks will show up here.
✦ Standing Info
BOA tripSat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8. Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, 5730 Rim Pass.Directions
AbsencesAny absence needs the Band Absence Form, pinned in the guard group on BAND.Open in BAND
RehearsalsPlans live in the pinned post in the main band group on BAND.Open in BAND
This page summarizes rehearsal times, contest dates, and logistics posted by the Wylie band program, so families can check the week at a glance.