| Welcome to the Award-Winning |
| Wakeland HS Wolverine Band Website |
| This site is updated daily - please check in frequently. |
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| Sunday, June 21, 2009 |
| No events scheduled - Happy Father's Day |
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| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| FISD Board recognizes UIL TSSEC Performers - 7:00pm (Maple Street Board Room) |
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| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 |
| WHS Band Optional Summer Workout (student-led) - 10:15-11:30am (GMS Track) |
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| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
| No events scheduled |
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| Thursday, June 25, 2009 |
| WHS Band Optional Summer Workout (student-led) - 10:15-11:30am (GMS Track) |
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| Friday, June 26, 2009 |
| No events scheduled |
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| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
| No events scheduled |
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| Congrats to the WHS Wind Symphony. On Thursday, June 18, the Wind Symphony entered a recording |
| in the TMEA Area A Honor Band Competition. The Band placed 1st, advancing to TMEA State |
| Competition on Sunday, July 26 in San Antonio. This is the second consecutive year the WHS Wind Symphony |
| has earned a trip to the TMEA State Honor Band Process (2008 in AAA and 2009 in AAAA). Congrats to all! |
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| Congrats to the WHS Wind Symphony. On Monday, June 8, the Wind Symphony entered a recording |
| in the TMEA Region XXIV Honor Band Competition. The Band placed 1st, advancing to TMEA Area A |
| Competition on Thursday, June 18. Great work, Wind Symphony! |
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| To see a picture of the Wind Symphony's Murchison performance... |
| CLICK HERE |
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| Congrats to Wakeland High School's UIL State Solo and Ensemble Performers. On Saturday, May 30, |
| 32 WHS Band members travelled to Austin to participate in the UIL TSSEC held on the UT-Austin campus. |
| 4 soloists earned Superior Ratings: Angi Shen (flute); Matt O'Brien (flute); Marde Meek (oboe); Ryan Fellhauer (horn) |
| 7 soloists earned Excellent Ratings: Andi Martinez (oboe); Adam Jordan (clarinet); Julie Berkhimer (trumpet); |
| Taylor Gill (trumpet); Lindsey Frazier (trumpet); Carson Hamer (percussion); Trevor Abrams (percussion) |
| Congrats to all who participated! |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Wind Symphony. On Thursday, May 14, the Wind Symphony earned straight |
| Superior Ratings at the Peak Festival SpringFest at the Murchison PAC (University of North Texas). |
| Additionally, the Wind Symphony was awarded the Best Overall Band at the contest. |
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| Outstanding Soloist Awards were earned by the following Wind Symphony Members: |
| Flutes: Meghan Rayburn, Angi Shen, Matt O'Brien |
| Oboes: Marde Meek, Andi Martinez |
| Clarinets: Adam Jordan |
| Saxophones: Ryan Hauser, Lauren Pape, Tyler Wendell, Cody Yamamoto |
| Trumpets: Ben Hauser, Lindsey Frazier |
| Horns: Ryan Fellhauer |
| Trombones: Josh Rivera |
| Tubas: Nathaniel Fravel |
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| All Sections were awarded the Outstanding Section Award. |
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| On Friday, April 17, 2009, the Bands competed in the Cajun Showcase of Music |
| in New Orleans, Louisiana. |
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| Concert Band (AAAA Band 3): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-2) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Band 3 |
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| Symphonic Band (AAAA Band 2): |
| Second Division/Excellent Ratings (2-2-2) |
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| Jazz Band (AAAA Jazz Band): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-1) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Jazz Band |
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| Wind Symphony (AAAA Band 1): |
| First Division/Superior Ratings (1-1-1) |
| Best in Class - AAAA Band 1 |
| Best Overall Band of the Contest |
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| Congrats to the 3 Wakeland HS Concert Bands who participated in the UIL Region XXIV |
| 4A Concert and Sightreading Contest. |
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| WHS Concert Band (Sarah Marquez, conductor) - AAAA Sub Non-Varsity |
| I-I-II = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| II-II-II = 2nd Division/Excellent ratings in Sightreading |
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| WHS Symphonic Band (Arturo J. Denis, conductor) - AAAA Non-Varsity |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Sightreading |
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| WHS Wind Symphony (Gerry Miller, conductor) - AAAA Varsity |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Concert |
| I-I-I = 1st Division/Superior ratings in Sightreading |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Winterguards on another great weekend. |
| All 3 Winterguards competed in the Aledo NTCA Contest. |
| The G3 Winterguard placed 5th in the Regional A - White Division. |
| The JV Winterguard placed 6th in the Regional A - Purple Division. |
| The Varsity Winterguard placed 3rd in their first show as a Scholastic A Guard. |
| Great work, guards! |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Winterguards on a VERY successful weekend! |
| The G3 Winterguard competed at the Centennial HS NTCA Contest on Friday night. They placed 3rd in the |
| Novice Class and advanced into Regional A Competition for the remainder of the season. |
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| The JV Winterguard competed for the first time in the WGI Austin Regional on Saturday morning. They placed 4th |
| in their WGI Debut performance. Way to go! |
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| The Varsity Winterguard made history when, in their Winterguard International Debut Performance, they placed 4th |
| in the 1st Round of Scholastic A Competition and advanced to Finals. When the 2 rounds met, the WHS Varisty |
| Winterguard finished 13th overall. Congrats on being named WGI Regional Finalists and automatically advancing to |
| NTCA's Scholastic A Class as a result of this achievement. |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, February 7, 2009, 120 WHS Band members participated in the |
| UIL Region XXIV Solo and Ensemble Contest. At the highly-competitive contest, 75 students earned a 1st Division, |
| and 40 qualifed for the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Congrats to all involved! |
| Check the Solo and Ensemble page for individual results. |
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| Congrats to Wakeland High School's first TWO All-State Band Members! |
| On Saturday, January 10, 6 WHS Band members auditioned in the TMEA Area A Round at Abilene |
| Christian University. 2 were chosen as the first All-State students in the school's history: |
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| Marde Meek, oboe |
| Ben Hauser, trumpet |
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| Congrats to the All-Region Band Members. On Thursday, December 4 and Saturday, December 6, |
| 75 members of the Wakeland HS Band auditioned for the TMEA All-Region Bands. Of those, |
| 27 student-musicians were chosen to be members of the TMEA All-Region Bands. They are… |
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| Matt O'Brien, piccolo (10) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Meghan Rayburn, flute (11) - 2nd chair in 4A Band; 2nd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Angi Shen, flute (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band |
| Marde Meek, oboe (10) - 1st chair in 4A Band; Principal chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Courtney Ginger, oboe (10) - 4th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Adam Jordan, clarinet (12) - 3rd chair in 4A Band; 3rd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Austin Sarich, clarinet (9) - 8th chair in 4A Band |
| Garret Bland, clarinet (9) - 11th chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Connie Herrera, bass clarinet (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Parker Snell, bass clarinet (9) - 3rd chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Lauren Pape, tenor sax (11) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Scott Curry, bari sax (12) - 2nd chair in 4A Band |
| Ben Hauser, trumpet (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band; 3rd chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Haley Smith, trumpet (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band; 6th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Lindsey Frazier, trumpet (9) - 8th chair in 4A Band |
| Taylor Gill, trumpet (11) - 10th chair in 4A Band |
| Ryan Fellhauer, horn (11) - 4th chair in 4A Band; 4th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Kelsey Johnson, horn (10) - 6th chair in 4A Band; 6th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Nathan Lloyd, horn (12) - 7th chair in 4A Band; 7th chair in Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Allison Pryor, horn (9) - 5th chair in 9th Grade Band |
| Josh Rivera, trombone (11) - 6th chair in 4A Band |
| Tanner Jones, euphonium (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Sean Breast, euphonium (10) - 4th chair in 4A Band |
| Nathaniel Fravel, tuba (11) - 1st chair in 4A Band; Principal chair in Philharmonic Orchestra; Advance to Area |
| Steven Hankins, tuba (11) - 3rd chair in 4A Band |
| Pedro Chavez, tuba (10) - 4th chair in 4A Band |
| Russell Pape, tuba (9) - 5th chair in 9th Grade Band |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Drumline. On Saturday, November 15, 2008 the Drumline |
| competed in the Lone Star Classic Drumline Competition sponsored by Marcus HS. The Drumline |
| placed 8th in Marching Competition, competing against some of the best drumlines in the state. |
| Congrats to Mr. Gomez, his staff, and all the students for their great work. |
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| Congrats to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, November 1, the WHS Band competed in |
| the Centennial Marching Festival. The Band placed 4th after Prelims and 6th after Finals. |
| Way to go, Band! |
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| Congratulations to the Wakeland HS Band. On Saturday, the WHS Band earned straight |
| 1st Division Ratings at the UIL Region XXIV Marching Contest held at Standridge Stadium in |
| Carrollton. This is the 3rd consecutive year for the WHS Band to earn straight superior ratings |
| at UIL Marching Contest. Way to go, Band! |
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| Congrats to the WHS Band! On Saturday, October 11, 2008, the WHS Band competed in the |
| 2nd Annual Little Elm Marching Classic on the Lake. After the Preliminary Round, the WHS Band |
| placed 3rd, winning the Guard caption. After the Finals Round, the Band placed 5th and again |
| won the Guard caption. Congrats to all! |
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| Saturday, October 4, 2008 - Congrats to the WHS Band for being named |
| GRAND CHAMPION at the Denton Golden Triangle Marching Competition. |
| After the Prelims Round, the Band placed 3rd and won the General Effect - |
| Visual Caption and the Marching Caption. Following their stellar Finals |
| Performance, the Wakeland Band ranked 1st PLACE, winning the Music, |
| Marching, and General Effect - Visual Captions. Congrats to all! |
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| Congrats to our first two All-Region Band Members of the 2008-2009 School Year. |
| On Saturday, September 20, auditions were held for the 2008-2009 TMEA All-Region Jazz |
| Ensemble. Of 6 WHS students who auditioned, 2 earned placement in the jazz ensembles. |
| Ben Hauser earned a trumpet spot in the 2nd All-Region Jazz Band, and James Newton earned |
| the top jazz guitar spot in the 1st Jazz Band and will be advancing to Area competition |
| next Wednesday. Congrats to both! |
