DMS Bands Newsletter
April 14, 2019
Calendar
Scantron Testing - 4/16 - 4/17
Tuesday - 6:00pm - BJHS Band Booster Meeting - BJHS Cafeteria (Rising 9th Grade Band)
Thursday - 6:00pm-8:00pm - Spring Fling Dance (Volunteers and Donations are needed)
Friday - 1/2 Day of School; Dismissal at 11:45am
Monday 4/22 - No School: Weather Day
Announcements
-All spring payments are past due.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHARMS ACCOUNTS ASAP.
-If you have any corrections or questions please let me know.
-Checks need two phone numbers and a driver's license number.
Karyl - treasurer@dmsbands.org
DMS Spring Fling 80's Dance Party
DMS Band and Choir are hosting the DMS Spring Fling 80's Dance Party
-Tickets for the 80s Spring Fling Dance Party are ON SALE at lunch this week! Bring your $5, or pay $8 at the door!
Please see the following Sign Up Genius to Volunteer and Donate:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-dmsspring1
2019/2020 BJHS Band
Tuesday 4/16 - April BJHS Band Booster Meeting - 6:00pm - BJHS Cafeteria
All Rising 9th grade students from DMS interested in being a part of BJHS Band.
The Meeting will go over spring auditions and band camp.
Wind Auditions - May 6
Percussion Auditions - May 7
Rookie Camp/Percussion Camp - May 29-31
BJHS Band Popcorn Fundraiser - Popcorn Orders can be picked up at BJ Tuesday afternoon 5-7pm. Orders not picked up at BJ on Tuesday will delivered to DMS on Wednesday
BJHS 2019 Fall Color Guard Auditions!
Audition clinic:
April 16th 4-6pm
April 17th 4-6pm
April 18th 4-6pm
Audition:
April 23rd 5:30-6:30 pm
**no experience required
**equipment provided
Symphonic/Concert Bands
-All Solo and Ensemble results and medals earned will be distributed Tuesday when Mrs. Merritt returns.
-Tickets for the 80s Spring Fling Dance Party are ON SALE at lunch this week! Bring your $5, or pay $8 at the door!
-If anyone wants to audition for the 8th grade talent show, see Mrs. Merritt this week! Auditions will be held next week.
BJHS Band meeting - Tuesday 6:00pm - BJHS Cafeteria
Cadet/Beginner Band
Upcoming Events
4/23- After School Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 (required)
4/25 - After School Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 (required)
4/29- Spring Concert (Beginner Band, DMS Concert Band, BJHS Concert Band)
4/30- Spring Concert (DMS Symphonic Band, BJHS Wind Ensemble, All Percussion Ensembles)
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.
Spring Concert
Our Spring Concert is scheduled for April 29th. This is a required performance that will count as a major Test grade. We would love it if you could make plans to attend both concerts (April 29th and 30th), but please be prepared to attend your child's concert for the entirety of the concert.
In preparation for the concert, we will have two after school rehearsals the week before to allow the beginners the opportunity to play as a full group. These rehearsals are mandatory. Please begin making arrangements for your student to attend. The dates are 4/23 and 4/25 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm.
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
Congratulations on a fantastic performance at Solo and Ensemble!
The students did a GREAT job representing Discovery! Thank you for being on time, in uniform, prepared and enthusiastic!
-All Solo and Ensemble results and medals earned will be distributed Tuesday when Merritt returns.
-Tickets for the 80s Spring Fling Dance Party are ON SALE at lunch this week! Bring your $5, or pay $8 at the door!
-If anyone wants to audition for the 8th grade talent show, see Mrs. Merritt this week! Auditions will be held next week.
Saturday 5/11 - Spring Jazz Brunch - @ Senior Center (around 9am-ish?) We will be pitching in with the BJHS Jazz Band with breakfast food donations and pot luck breakfast goods.
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
-NO PRACTICE THIS WEEK
FEES ARE PAST DUE
- All Fees were due March 4 - Please make payment. As always, payment plans can be arranged. All checks should be made to Bob Jones High School Drumline and include a driver's license and 2 phone numbers.
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
4/22 - No School
4/23 - Cadet Band After School Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 (required)
4/25 - Cadet Band After School Rehearsal 3:30-5:00 (required)
4/25 - 4/27 - All State Band - Von Braun Center
4/29 - Spring Concert (Beginner Band, DMS Concert Band, BJHS Concert Band)
4/30 - Spring Concert (DMS Symphonic Band, BJHS Wind Ensemble, All Percussion Ensembles)
MAY
5/11 - Jazz Brunch
5/14 - End of Year Party/Awards TBD
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
-Spring Dance (April 18) - Please let us know if you can help organize this event.
-Silent Auction (May) - We need a volunteer to coordinate the spring auction. Please email info@dmsbands.org if you are interested.
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!
-White Copy Paper
-Color Copy Paper (Any Color)
-Bottled Water
-Individually Wrapped Candy
-Pencils and Pens
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/
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