Band Boosters will not meet this month...

Click here for the upcoming calendar - as of April 2008 - subject to change

Trash Bags - We have several extras at the same price - $20 per case. The small extras are in and the large extras are on order. If you would like some, please email me with your order or send it in with a student.

Rookie Week is May 5th-9th from 3:30-5:00 PM. Attendance is mandatory for all New and Former band members that did not march last year, last year's officers ('07-'08 seniors are not required), and anyone wishing to try out for Drum Major, Drumline, or Colorguard. Students that marched last year that will be in Marching Band this upcoming fall are not required to attend, however, if one wishes to be an officer, they are encouraged to come. Also they are encouraged to come and pick up their music. During this week, the new marchers will learn fundamentals, the marching show's music will be handed out, next year's goals and expectations will be introduced, etc... Auditions will be on Friday after school and results will be posted the following week. The results for next year's officers will also be determined this week and posted the following week. Those auditioning for Drum Major will need to come pick up the information sheet for auditions starting next week - 4/21-4/25. There is also an information sheet for anyone trying out for Drumline and Colorguard.

Band Banquet 2008 - This year we will have the first DCHS Marching Band Banquet. It will be semi-formal for all of the students were in band. The banquet will be on Friday, May 16th beginning at 7:00 PM in the dining area at DCHS. We still need some help with this event. If anyone would like to help, please contact me. Reservation forms for the dinner are due by this Friday, May 2nd. NOTE: There is no charge for band students. Charges apply to family members, friends, and other non-band members.

Download the Band Banquet Registration Form

Thank you to all of the parents that have helped make this year's trips to honor bands successful! Many students were able to attend several honor bands and I couldn't have done it without the parents' help.

Congratulations to Cori Clark, Gary Johnston, Jordan Langley, and Ben Daniels for an outstanding performance on April 26th at the Clinical Bands.

During Band Camp this summer, we will be taking a trip to MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to see Drum Corp International on July 25th. This trip will be open to any of the DMS Band Students, DCHS Band Members, and Parents. Each ticket will cost $20 and $5 will be asked for to help with the transportation. The total cost per student is $25. We will begin taking money for this trip at Rookie Week and the tickets will be ordered at the end of Rookie Week. This goes for parents that would like to go as well.

Sarah Odio

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