Welcome to the Award-Winning 
Wakeland HS Band Website
This site is updated daily - please check in frequently.
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Congrats to all the members of the Wakeland HS Band who participated in UIL Region 24
Solo and Ensemble Contest. 100 students received a 1st Division Rating, and 62 students
are advancing to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest at UT-Austin in May.
Special thanks to our amazing private lesson staff for all their great work.
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Monday, February 08, 2010
Wind Symphony Flute Sectional - 7:30-8:30am
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Winterguard Rehearsal - 4:30-7:30pm
WHS Band - Mid-Winter Concert at 7:00pm (WHS Auditorium) - Bands + Winterguard
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
TMEA All-State Band Clinic/Conference - All-Day Event (San Antonio, TX)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Winterguard Rehearsal - 4:30-7:30pm
TMEA All-State Band Clinic/Conference - All-Day Event (San Antonio, TX)
Friday, February 12, 2010
TMEA All-State Band Clinic/Conference - All-Day Event (San Antonio, TX)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
TMEA All-State Band Clinic/Conference - All-Day Event (San Antonio, TX)
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Congrats to the following Wakeland HS Band students who earned placement in the TMEA All-State
Bands. They will be performing as part of the 2010 TMEA All-State Clinic/Concert series in San Antonio.
Matt O'Brien (11) – 1st chair Piccolo – 4A All-State Symphonic Band
Austin Sarich (10) – 2nd chair Bb Clarinet – 4A All-State Symphonic Band
Ben Hauser (12) - 1st chair Trumpet - 5A All-State Band
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Congrats to the following Wakeland HS Band students who earned placement in the TMEA All-Region
Bands and All-Region Orchestra. Several have also qualified to TMEA Area Competition in January:
Matt O'Brien (11) – 1st chair Piccolo – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier
Meghan Rayburn (12) – 2nd chair Flute – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier
Angi Shen (11) – 5th chair Flute – 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra 
Kalyani Gupta (11) – 9th chair Flute – 4A Symphonic Band
Kristen Bayless (12) – 16th chair Flute - 4A Symphonic Band  
Marde Meek (11) – 3rd  chair Oboe - 4A Symphonic Band; Philharmonic Orchestra 
Austin Sarich (10) – 1st chair Clarinet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier
Ryan Mah (9) – 13th chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Vidur Marwaha (9) – 17th chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Garret Bland (10) – 23rd chair Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Adriane Conner (9) – 17th chair Clarinet – Freshmen Band
Parker Snell (10) – 5th chair Bass Clarinet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Cody Yamamoto (11) – 1st chair Alto Sax - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier
Tyler Wendell (12) – 5th chair Alto Sax - 4A Symphonic Band  
Ben Hauser (12) – 1st chair Trumpet - 5A Wind Ensemble; Symphony Orchestra; 5A Area Qualifier
Haley Smith (11) – 5th chair Trumpet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier
Jeff Sammons (12) – 6th chair Trumpet - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra 
Taylor Gill (12) – 8th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Lindsey Frazier (10) – 11th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Daniel Corvin (12) – 17th chair Trumpet - 4A Symphonic Band  
Allison Pryor (10) – 4th chair Horn - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra; 4A Area Qualifier
Kelsey Johnson (11) – 5th chair Horn - 4A Wind Ensemble; Philharmonic Orchestra 
Ryan Fellhauer (12) – 9th chair Horn - 4A Symphonic Band  
Emily Lloyd (11) – 16th chair Horn - 4A Symphonic Band  
Joshua Rivera (12) – 7th chair Trombone - 4A Symphonic Band  
Amber Abbe (11) – 12th chair Trombone - 4A Symphonic Band  
Tanner Jones (12) – 2nd chair Euphonium - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier
Sean Breast (11) – 3rd chair Euphonium - 4A Symphonic Band  
Matthew Ball (10) – 5th chair Euphonium - 4A Symphonic Band  
Pedro Chavez Jr. (11) – 2nd chair Tuba - 4A Wind Ensemble; 4A Area Qualifier
Steven Hankins (12) – 8th chair Tuba - 4A Symphonic Band  
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Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, The WHS Band competed in the 
prestigious UIL AAAA State Marching Band Contest. After the preliminary round, 
with 26 of Texas' finest AAAA Bands, the Wakeland Band ranked 7th overall and 1st in 
the Marching caption.
Following the Finals round, the Wakeland Band earned a 4th place finish - a truly remarkable
performance for their debut.
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WAKELAND HS BAND NAMED GRAND CHAMPION OF THE CENTENNIAL MARCHING FESTIVAL
On Saturday, October 31, the WHS Band was named Grand Champion of the Centennial
Marching Festival held at Frisco Memorial Stadium. Additionally, the Band won Best In Class,
Best Music, Best Visual Performance, Best General Effect, Best Percussion, and Best Drum Majors.
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WAKELAND HS BAND EARNS A SPOT AT THE UIL STATE MARCHING CONTEST
On Saturday, October 24, the WHS Band earned a place in the prestigious UIL State Marching
Band Competition through their performance at UIL Area B Competition. After an early-morning
Prelims run, the Band ranked 2nd going into Finals competition. After Finals, the Wakeland Band
was invited to the UIL State Marching Band Contest to be held on Tuesday, Nov 3 in the Alamodome
in San Antonio, Texas.
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Wakeland HS Band earns 4th consecutive 1st Division Marching Award.
On Saturday, October 17, the WHS Band earned their 4th consecutive 1st Division Marching
Award at the UIL Region XXIV Marching Contest held at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton.
The Band received a first division rating from all three judges.
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Wakeland HS Band named Finalist and wins GE in Class at the BOA Arlington Regional.
On Saturday, October 9, the WHS Band placed 9th of 29 bands in Prelims at the
Bands of America Arlington Regional. Additionally, the Band won the General Effect caption for
the AAA class. After their Finals performance, the WHS Band placed 9th in overall Finals Competition.
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Wakeland HS Band named Grand Champions of the Denton Golden Triangle Marching Contest.
On Saturday, October 2, the WHS Band placed First following Prelims competition at the Denton
Golden Triangle Marching Contest for the second consecutive year. The Band swept the following
captions as well: Best Music; Best Visual Performance; Best General Effect; Best Guard.
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Congrats to the Wakeland HS Drumline. The Drumline earned a 4th place finish at the
Plano Drumline Contest in the Marching Division. In addition, the cymbals won Best Cymbal Line.
Congrats to all!
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Congrats to Ben Hauser (trumpet) and James Newton (guitar). Both students earned placement in the
TMEA Region XXIV All-Region Jazz Ensemble with their auditions on Saturday.
Additionally, James will be recording for the All-State Jazz Ensemble next week. Best of Luck!
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Congrats to 5 Wakeland HS Band members who competed in DCI Finals at Lucas Oil
Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. We're proud of your hard work and dedication:
Ben Hauser (trumpet) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST
Tanner Jones (euphonium) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST
Kate Klontz (field conductor) - The Holy Name Cadets - BRONZE MEDALIST
Michael Polarinakis (bass 5) - The Blue Stars
Danielle Frenden (guard) - Pioneer
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