DMS Bands Newsletter
February 3, 2019
Calendar
Monday - 3:30pm-5:30pm - Percussion Ensemble Practice (Extra 30 minutes due to meeting)
Monday - 5:30pm - Indoor Drumline/Percussion Ensemble Parent Meeting - DMS Band Room
Wednesday - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Percussion Ensemble Practice
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-LAST CALL FOR COFFEE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS! Please turn in all forms and payments Monday. Make checks payable to DMS Bands and include 2 phone numbers and valid driver’s license #. We expect coffee to be delivered within the next 2 weeks.
- SPRING BAND FEES
-Spring Band Fees were due on 1/31. Please make payment or contact me for a Payment Plan.
-Orlando trip payments are due. If you are participating in the coffee fundraiser and will by making your last payment after profits are posted, please let me know asap.
-Remember when you write a check, please include 2 phone numbers and a drivers license number on the face of the check.
Treasurer - Karyl Sellers - treasurer@dmsbands.org
-INSTRUMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT: Students renting DMS Band Instruments - Please sign and return the Spring Instrument Rental Agreement.
- LOST AND FOUND - Please check for lost items. Cloths have been washed and are hanging in the Guard Room.
Auburn University Middle School Symphonic Honor Band Festival
Conratulations to the following DMS Band Students for their awesome performances at the AU Honor Band this past weekend!
Emma Cook
Katerina Fedoseyev
Shelley Averitt
Shelby Ball
Anna Digges
Andrew Huh
Tabitha Gioia
Colby Sheehan
Bethany Stoots
Hayden Purser
Ryan Shurtz
Nolan Crabtree
Symphonic/Concert Bands
-BJHS Patriot Band Trip to the Outback Bowl in Tampa Florida 1/1/2020.
8th grade Band Students interested in participating in the BJHS Band Trip next year a $200 deposit was due last Friday. Make check out to BJHS Band, include drivers license and 2 phone numbers. Payment can put in the DMS Band mailbox or dropped off at BJHS.
- Practice MPA Music
- Check Assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- Clarinet Players, please see the following information:
The 17th Annual UAB Clarinet Symposium - March 16-17
-UNA Invitational Middle School Honor Band 3/21-3/23
Application deadline is 2/22
https://www.una.edu/universitybands/honor-band-2017/index.html
Concert and Symphonic Band Students, this is a great opportunity!
Cadet/Beginner Band
Students learned about articulations last week. Please ask them about what they learned! I’m sure they would love to talk to you about all the knowledge they are gaining!
Reminder: Students have homework everyweek. They are supposed to practice everyday for 15 minutes at home OR 3 days a week for 25 minutes. This is the only way for us to progress in class at the rate we need to. Please remind and encourage your students to complete their band homework.
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
“Practice. Practice. Practice.”
Upcoming Events
1/31- Spring fees were Due
2/15- Half day - students dismissed at 11:45
2/18- Weather Day - No school (tentative)
3/18-3/22- Spring Break
3/30- Solo and Ensemble at Meridianville Middle School
Springs Fees and Paperwork
Spring fees and renewed Instrument Rental Agreements were due January 31st.
Solo and Ensemble
On Friday, the Woodwind and Percussion class received their solos for Solo and Ensemble. The Brass class will receive their solos next week. As part of their grade this semester, every student is required to work up a solo and perform it. Students can complete this assignment in two ways:
1) By performing a solo at Solo and Ensemble, where they can receive a medal if they do well (recommended). OR
2) By performing a solo for the class
Cadet Percussion
Percussion students will begin to transition to the school Mallet equipment in class as they memorize their notes. Their bell kits should remain at home to be used for practicing and completing homework assignments.
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Jazz Band
Jazz Band Performance - Saturday 5/11 - Jazz Brunch at the Madison Senior Center
(Please mark your calendars)
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
- Practice this week on Monday 3:30pm - 5:30pm and Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm
-PARENT MEETING MONDAY 2/4 AT 5:30 in the DMS Band Room.
I would like to have an official parent meeting in order to go over logistical information and forms, collect fees, and answer any questions you may have. We will have this meeting on Feb. 4th at 5:30 in the DMS band room. Please make plans to attend.
We will be collecting fees on this day as well. The fees for this year will be $275. This covers all registration fees, instruction, music arranging, mallets, show shirt, transportation, and any misc. expenses. You are more then welcome to pay this amount all at once. However, we are asking that $150 is due by Feb. 4th, and the remaining $125 is due by Mar. Please just communicate any financial concerns with us and we can come up with a suitable payment plan.
Please make checks payable to BJ Drumline, include Drivers License and 2 Phone Numbers.
You can drop payment at BJHS or put in the DMS Band mailbox.
An Out of County Field Trip Form will need to be completed and notarized.
Here is the link https://bobjonesband.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/out-of-county-overnight-field-trip-form-2017.pdf
Rhonda Lyons will be at the meeting to Notarize forms.
I have setup a Google Classroom page for the group in order to send out announcements and musical changes. The code is 72165gs. Parents are more then welcome to join but please also encourage your student to join.
The staff is very excited about the upcoming season and I look forward to meeting many of you in person. Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Kevin Smart
Asst. Director of Bands
Bob Jones High School
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
FEBRUARY
2/11 - Goodies with the Guard - BJHS
2/13 - Snap Raise Fundraiser Homework Hand Out
2/13 - Snap Raise Fundraiser Kick-Off
2/15 - 2/16 - 2019 District 1 Honor Band - Grissom High School
2/18 - NO SCHOOL
2/19 - TENTATIVE - 3:30pm-6:30pm Sym Camp Sectionals (Concert/Symphonic)
2/21 - DMS Showcase
2/23 - Madtown Throwdown SCGC Competition at BJHS (Percussion Ensemble and JV Guard)
MARCH
3/1 - Panther Prowl
3/2 - Spring Hill TN SCGC Competition (Percussion Ensemble)
3/5 - Competition Band/Chior Trip Meeting (Parents and Students)
3/12 - 3/14 - MPA (Concert and Symphonic Bands) Schedule TBD
3/18 - 3/22 - Spring Break
3/21 - 3/23 - UNA Middle School Honor Band
3/26 - Dinner with the Drumline at BJHS
3/28 - Orlando Trip Meeting (Students and Parents)
3/30 - Solo/Ensembles (Cadet) - Meridianville Middle School
3/31 - SCGC Percussion Ensemble Competition
APRIL
4/3 - 4/8 - Competition Band/Choir Trip
4/13 - Solos and Ensembles (Concert and Symphonic) - Hartselle HS (Updated Location)
Spring Dance TBA
4/25 - 4/27 - All State Band - Von Braun Center
4/29 and 4/30 - DMS Bands Concerts with BJHS Bands
MAY
5/11 - Jazz Brunch
5/14 - End of Year Party/Awards TBD
Fundraising
Spring Fundraisers:
Coffee Fundraiser - LAST CALL FOR COFFEE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS! Please turn in all forms and payments Monday. Make checks payable to DMS Bands and include 2 phone numbers and valid driver’s license #. We expect coffee to be delivered within the next 2 weeks.
Please see the following Coffee Fundraiser Information:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jEzju2GfH-iXJy_o
Please see the following Coffee Order Form;
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jE3Ql3oKSWkPFKjz
Snap Raise (February) - Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Your contacts are strictly private and protected, and never sold or shared!
Spring Dance (April) - Our Fall/Halloween dance was so successful we'll be having another in the spring! Stay tuned for dates/details and how you can help!
Silent Auction (May) - We need a volunteer to coordinate the spring auction. Please email info@dmsbands.org if you are interested.
Year-long fundraisers:
Kroger and Publix:
Publix Fundraiser
To sign-up, you’ll need to go to www.publix.com or the Publix app on your phone. You will need to setup or sign-in to your existing account. Choose “My Publix Partner” and enter Discovery Middle School Bands.
Kroger Fundraiser
Signing up for Kroger rewards is one of the easiest ways you can fundraise for the band. You can link your existing card to DMS Bands by following the information below:
Registration Instructions:
The Kroger Community Rewards program is an ideal way to support your favorite non-profit or charity organization. The program allocates funds to participating organizations based on the purchases that registered members, family and friends of the organization have made at Kroger using their Kroger Plus card. Each individual should enroll their Kroger Plus Cards online at the Kroger secure website, www.krogercommunityrewards.com and then choose the organization they wish to support.
To use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
1. Register your Kroger Plus card online at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy (you will need the number)
• If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box (unless you have previously registered online).
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email to finalize card registration.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
2. Link your card with DMS Bands
• Log into your account at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card Number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter the code NX095 and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
Planet Fundraiser:
Download the Planet Fundraiser app and choose Discovery Middle School Band.
Every time you shop at a local merchant (such as Target or Shaggy’s), simply open the app and snap a pic of your receipt. You can also choose to shop at various online retailers through the app. Planet Fundraiser will give back to DMS Bands!
Band Room Supply Wish List
Treats and Candy for Prize Box
Hanging File Folders
White Copy Paper
Volunteers/Chaperones
Volunteers are needed!!
If you would like to volunteer, please apply for your Volunteer Card soon!
All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
Please contact us after you have started the BIB process, we have to give the DMS Office your name to complete the process.info@dmsbands.org
Please send a copy of your BIB Volunteer Card to be kept on file.
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