Name the Instrument
This is the newest band instrument, invented in the 1840's.
There are 3 sizes of this instrument commonly used in band.
Saxophone
What instrument does Mr. Wolfe / Ms. Soto play?
Horn / Oboe
What year did Wakeland High School open?
2006
I want to play tennis at Wakeland. Can I do that and band?
Yes!
We have an oboe player doing both this year.
This is the only woodwind instrument played without a reed.
Flute
What instrument does Mrs. Cansler / Mrs. Treadwell play?
Bass Clarinet / French Horn
How many band classes are there at Wakeland?
3 concert bands, plus percussion and color guard
I do club sports outside of school. Can I do that and band?
Yes!
We have students doing a variety of sports, including swim, horseback riding, etc.
Evolved from the bugle, this instrument had valves added in the early 1800's.
Trumpet
What instrument does Ms. Norwood play?
Trombone
How many times has Wakeland advanced to the Finals of the UIL State Marching Contest?
10 (and until 2022, this contest was every other year!)
I want to get good grades in high school. Can I do that and band?
Yes!
We have many students who graduate in the top 10% of their class, in addition to students in the top 10 people in their graduating class each year.
Originated in the 15th century as the "sackbut", this instrument is played with a slide instead of valves or keys.
Trombone
What instrument does Mr. Guidry play?
Saxophone
Which middle schools send students to Wakeland?
Cobb, Griffin, and Pioneer Heritage
I want to play basketball at Wakeland, can I do that and band?
Yes!
We have a student in boys JV basketball and one on the freshman girl's team.
This instrument group includes instruments that are struck, shaken, or scraped by the player.
Percussion
What instrument does Mr. Teed play?
Percussion
What is the highest placement Wakeland has gotten at the State Marching Band Contest
3rd (out of 250+ 5A schools)
I want to play football for Wakeland. Can I do that and band?
Yes!
2 of the trombone players in the class that you're rehearsing with today did football this year!