Sunday, Nov 1 to Tuesday, Nov 3 · Alamodome, San Antonio
Arrive WHSSunday 08:00
Depart WHS08:45 (send-off post says 08:30)
SundayRehearsal in Fredericksburg, 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
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.
Saturday at the band hall is State shirt pickup only.Confirmed today: nothing else is scheduled there. Start time differs: the packing list says 12:00 to 14:00, a chat message today said 11:00 to 14:00.
State bound, confirmed Oct 25.Leave Sunday morning · Perform Monday morning · Finals Tuesday · Excused Monday and Tuesday.
State trip itinerary is out.Sun: arrive WHS 08:00, depart 08:45, Fredericksburg rehearsal, Hampton Inn (11426 I-10, San Antonio) · Mon prelims 10:45 · Tue finals 14:00, back at WHS 22:30. Pack light, bags are searched; meds turn in, email Angie Hervey for the medication form.
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.
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.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
Sat Oct 31State shirt pickup only, band hall. Start time differs: packing list says 12:00 to 14:00, a chat message today said 11:00 to 14:00.
Sun Nov 1State send-off, line up in front of WHS along Antilley Road. Students arrive at WHS 08:00. Buses depart 08:45 per the official itinerary; the send-off post says 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.