DMS Bands Newsletter
May 12, 2019
Calendar
Tuesday - 3:30-5:00pm - Band Awards Party
Thursday - 4:00-6:00pm - BJHS Drum Days
Friday - 8th Grade Awards/Celebration Day - Symphonic Band Performance
Band Awards Party
The DMS Bands Award Party will be on Tuesday, May 14 in the DMs Cafeteria 3:30-5:00pm.
Volunteers and Donations are needed.
Please see the following for details:
https://www.smore.com/fhrw1-band-awards-party
DMS 8th Grade Awards and Celebration Day on Friday, May 17
Volunteers and Donations are needed.
Announcements
-Please pay all Band Fees this week.
Students will not be able to get their schedules for next year until all of their fees for this year are paid.
Band Statements have been sent by email.
-Checks need two phone numbers and a driver's license number.
Karyl - treasurer@dmsbands.org
-Please Consider Madison Music Camp this summer! Registration at www.jcjetsband.com
Symphonic and Concert Bands
-After school until 5pm Band Awards Party -- Tuesday 5/14
See information in the Band Awards Party paragraph above
-Thursday - Setup for Awards Day in gym after school (I'm still checking on gym availability, we will keep you updated)
Friday 5/17 - Symphonic Band will perform at the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
Uniform is Concert Attire
Call Time - Please arrive by 7:30am in Concert Attire , Attendance will be taken at 8:05am
-Uniform Turn In - Please return all borrowed Concert Attire items (Vest and Bow Tie)
(Symphonic Band- turn in after the performance)
There will be a Uniform collection bin in the band room.
-Concert Band/Symphonic Band Auditions
Auditions for the next school year will continue this week.
Students received the audition packet several weeks ago.
Students will be expected to perform as many scales as they know from memory and the assigned prepared piece.
This is not music that will be worked on much in class. Students are expected to prepare this on their own.
Everyone completes the audition for a test grade. This is not optional.
-Instrument Rental Turn In
Instruments that were rented through the school will need to be turned in on Wednesday 5/22.
If you would like to pay an additional fee to rent your instrument over the summer, please let us know.
-Rising 9th Grade, please see the 2019/2020 BJHS Band paragraph
Cadet/Beginner Band
Upcoming events
5/8-5/17 - Concert/Symphonic Band auditions
5/14 - Band Awards Party (see above for details)
5/23 - Last day of school (dismissed at 11:45)
Past Due Fees
We currently have a substantial amount of past due band fees. Please get this money in or contact a director for a payment plan as soon as possible. Students will not be able to get their schedules for next year until all of their fees for this year are paid.
Concert Band/Symphonic Band Auditions
Auditions for the next school year have begun. Students are expected to perform as many scales as they know from memory and the assigned prepared piece.
Everyone completes the audition for a test grade. This is not optional.
Instrument Rentals Turned In
Instruments that were rented through the school will need to be turned in before the last week of school. If you would like to pay an additional fee to rent your instrument over the summer, please contact a director.
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
-Rising 9th Grade, please see the 2019/2020 BJHS Band paragraph
Jazz Band
Great Job at the Spring Jazz Brunch!
The Spring Jazz Brunch was a HUGE success! The Madison Senior Center received $600 from this event.
Thank you to all that attended and made donations.
Performance videos can be found on the DMS Band Boosters on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DMS+Band+Boosters
Tuesday, May 14 - Band Awards Party 3:30-5:00pm
Please see the Band Awards Party paragraph above for full details
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
- Tuesday, May 14 - Band Awards Party 3:30-5:00pm
Please see the Band Awards Party paragraph above for full details
- BJHS Drum Days - Thursday 4:00 - 6:00pm
- Uniform Turn In - Please return bow ties if you borrowed one.
2019/2020 BJHS Band
-Congratulations to the 2019-2020 BJHS Winds! We are so PROUD of you all!
Please see the following for audition results
- School Physicals - Wednesday, May 22 3:30pm-5:30pm at BJHS
All Marching band students must have AHSAA Physical
Please print and fill out the following forms, bring forms with you.
https://bobjonesband.files.wordpress.com/2018/05/revised_2018_form_5_physical.pdf
- BJHS Drum Days - Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
-Bob Jones Color Guard Summer Camp - Learn to Spin!
June 3-6, 3:30-5:30pm
bjhsband.com
-2020 BJHS Band Trip - Outback Bowl Tampa FL - December 28, 2019 thru January 2, 2020
Cost is $800/student
$200 payment was due in February
The next $200 payment is due ASAP.
Make checks payable to BJHS Band
(include driver's license and 2 phone numbers)
Payments can be put in the DMS Band mailbox.
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
5/21 - 5/23 - Final Exams
5/22 - BJHS School Physicals for BJHS Marching Band
5/23 - Last Day of School/Dismissal 11:45am
May 29 - 31 - BJHS Band - Rookie Camp/Percussion Camp
June 10-14 - Madison Music Camp at JCHS - Complete Registration by May 31.
See the following for information: http://www.jcjetsband.com/
Fundraising
Spring Fundraisers:
-Papa John's Dollars for Dough - ONLINE ONLY!! (Delivery or Carry Out) Place this code in the promor bar 'DMSBAND'
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jFEeX36FFycIuE_k
Year-long fundraisers:
-Publix Partners
-Kroger Community Rewards
-Planet Fundraiser
Please contact us if you need information on joining these Rewards programs
Band Room Supply Wish List
The Band Room is always in need of Supplies! Wish List Donations are greatly appreciated!
-Prize Box Items
Volunteers/Chaperones
All Chaperones and Volunteers are needed!
-All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ (NO ONE HAS INQUIRED ABOUT THE LOGISITICS POSITION)
Dear parents of 6th and 7th graders,
DMS bands relies on parent volunteers to handle the logistics of getting the kids instruments to and from performances outside of the band room. This could be as close as the DMS library or as far away as Orlando, Florida. We desperately need a few parents to sign up for this position next year. Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Sims need to continue concentrating on teaching our kids music and how to perform at a level that is far beyond their ages. The accomplishments that DMS achieves on a regular basis is startling, and parent volunteers are a part of that. We only have three more events to show what all is involved in moving the band to different venues, two performances at Bob Jones for the Spring Concert and the Breakfast with the Jazz Band performance at the Madison Senior Center (please check the newsletter for dates and times). This position does not require experience, only a desire to help. When I started, I didn't know the difference between a marimba, a vibe and a xylophone. I still have to ask the kids for help every time we travel. It will involve loading and unloading the trailer with instruments that can't be transported in the family auto, pulling the DMS trailer to the events, making sure that all instruments needed are loaded, helping set up at the events and just keeping an eye on things to make sure they run smoothly. If your child is in the Indoor Drum line (Percussion Ensemble), please seriously consider this position because this is the one that requires the most effort. This position can be filled by multiple people making it easier on everyone. It has been a blessing handling this over the last year. I have gotten to know several of the kids parents, I have learned to make repairs to instruments that I can't identify, I have seen all of their performance from back stage, now that I think back, every trip is an adventure. If you are interested, or even a little curious, please contact me at 256-975-2412 or spurser4062@yahoo.com and I will be happy to answer any questions and hopefully sign you up.
Thank You,
Shane Purser
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