Wayside Wildcat Band

02/04/2025

We had a very special visitor in the Wayside Band Hall today— William Owens, the composer of Hopak! (Honor Band) and Heroes Triumphant (Symphonic Band) came to visit and share his expertise! We learned a lot and are grateful for his time and energy!

02/02/2025

We are so grateful for Mr. Parrish’s continued influence, teaching, and presence in our band hall! We love learning from him… and maybe hearing a fun story or two while we’re at it!

02/01/2025

Happy birthday to our fearless leader, Dr. Shaffer!

01/18/2025

Alley Cats Lock-In: ✅✅✅

We 💙 our band family (and the Creekview MS C**t Band, too!!!)

01/13/2025

Good news from the band hall!! Congratulations to our fabulous band directors on being recognized as the Staff Members of the Month!

01/11/2025

Happy birthday to Mrs. Ely!

01/10/2025

Frosty hopes that everyone’s had a great second snow day… and that you don’t forget to practice!

See you on Monday for more music and more fun!

01/07/2025

We’re ready to start 2025 right! All students need to bring their instruments and band binders tomorrow.

See you soon!!!

12/25/2024

We hope you all have a fabulous Christmas, holiday season, and New Year— see you in 2025 for more laughter, band hall adventures, and new music!

12/20/2024

Hats off to a great semester— we are so proud of our students for their hard work! Check out some of the highlights of the year so far.

See you in January— Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/20/2024

Congratulations to former student Deanna, who is the Knight Brigade student of the month! We’re so proud of her hard work!

12/16/2024

It’s Holiday Tour Day! Some of our Beginner Band students are on tour with the Boswell Jazz Orchestra, spreading some musical cheer to our feeder elementary schools!

12/15/2024

Congratulations to our friends in the Boswell Band of Gold for a fantastic showing at this year’s Region Band auditions!

12/14/2024

Congratulations to our 2024-25 EMS-ISD District Band members! Your concert was fabulous and we are so proud of your hard work!

12/09/2024

We have one last spirit night quickly approaching! Join us at the Old Decatur Chipotle from 4-8pm this Wednesday to support our band!

***If you’re ordering online, please use the promo code listed in the flyer!

12/08/2024

Congratulations to the Knight Brigade (and Wayside alumni Deanna, Connor, Romeo, Isaiah, and Joel!) on a job well done!

Big congrats to our students who auditioned for the ATSSB REGION BAND.
These six students earned a chair in the region band and three musicians will audition in the Area contest in January. Bravo to all involved!!

12/07/2024

Congratulations to our Region Band members on a fabulous job in their Clinic and Concert so far!!! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and tenacity.