Pre-LGPE Symphonic Camp

February 28th is our annual Pre-LGPE Symphonic Camp! 

This 9AM-4PM band filled day is our opportunity to push our LGPE programs to the next level. Professional musicians from around the state are being brought in to work closely with our students! 

Please ensure that this date is on your calendar as all band members are needed!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

The Wheeler Bands are gearing up for LGPE, and the students need our support to be at their very best for this important event. Here’s how you can help:

• Assist with our pre-LGPE Symphonic Camp (ALL class bands) – Sat., Feb. 28th. Chaperones and staff & clinician lunch helpers needed.
• Chaperone our LGPE performances – Concert Band - Thursday, March 19th; Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble - Saturday, March 21st
• HELP SELL CHICK-FIL-A BISCUITS - Tuesday and Friday mornings before school at Wheeler. We’d like to add to our rotating roster of faithful CFA biscuit volunteers! This year-round fundraiser benefits ALL bands, so please help if you can. It’s a fun, fast gig!

Sign in at wheelerbands.org, go to the Volunteer tab, then click on “Volunteer Here!” for more information about each volunteer opportunity and to sign up.

Come join the fun and help our bands shine at LGPE!

Chair Shoe Drive?

Does being on the board sound like too much? You can still help! We’re looking for one (or a pair of) shoe drive chair person/people for this spring. The role involves coordinating with the org that pays us for collecting shoes, working with the company that donates bins for collecting, coordinating event donation days with Wheeler, etc.

Help Make the Magic Happen, Join the Booster Board

The nominating committee is looking for parents/guardians to fill three remaining board seats:

• Co-VP of Operations - Logistics and props-masters with help from other parents and students. Yumi, our experienced ops person,  will be the other Co-VP.
• Co VP of Fundraising - This team coordinates events like the shoe drive, Charleston Wrap sales, etc., and you’d have an experienced Co-VP too (Heather Miller).  
• VP of Volunteerism - The current Volunteerism person will remain on the board, so you won’t be alone!

We also welcome parents to chair specific types of programming/events:

• Bookkeeper, to shadow the treasurer
• Hospitality chair
• etc.

If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please reach out to the nominating committee chair or text any of the committee members that you know:

• Ellen Sauve (president@wheelerbands.org
• Melissa Uribe (our uniform master)
• Becky Strickland (the ever-loyal Chick-fil-a biscuit volunteer)

Need Volunteers to Help with Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Sales

Make it one of your New Year’s resolutions to assist with this important fundraiser that supports ALL our band programs and runs year-round on Tuesday and Friday mornings.

Parents – it’s a great opportunity to spend time at the school and interact with Wheeler students and staff.

Students – you can receive credit for volunteer hours, and you’ll be dismissed on time for your first period class.

Sign in and sign up at wheelerbands.org. Click on “Volunteer Here!” under the Volunteer tab to find the link to our Chick-Fil-A biscuit sale calendar. (The sign-up says 7:15 for the start time, but honestly – if you can be there by 7:30 or so, that works!) Volunteer slots are posted through May, so just click through the calendar to find the dates you want.

If you have any questions, please email volunteerism@wheelerbands.org.

Color Guard Clinics Begin February 4th

Do you or someone you know have a desire to perform? Come and be a part of the 2026 Wildcat Pride Color Guard! Clinics for auditions start on Wednesday, February 4th at 6PM in the Wheeler band room. See you there!

CFA Biscuits sale - Tuesdays & Fridays!

Biscuits are back, same price, same location - now on Tuesday and Fridays! You can support the Wheeler Band Program by purchasing a Chick-fil-A biscuit in the Front Lobby or the PAC for $5.