DMS Bands Newsletter
August 19, 2018
Professor Sims and Professor Merritt
Sorting Day
Lego Rhythms
Calendar
Monday 8/20 - Bed Sheets Fundraiser Kick-Off
Tuesday 8/21 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Practice
Wednesday 8/22 - 3;30pm-5:00pm - Fall Drumline Basics
Thursday 8/23 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Practice
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BAND PARENT MEETING RECAP:
Here is the information that was covered at the Band Parent Meetings:
INSTRUMENT RENTALS:
If you need to rent an instrument from DMS Bands please print the rental agreement form and bring to school along with payment.
Instrument Rental fees are $60 per Semester
Percussion Usage Fee $60 per Semester (waived for Beginners)
See the following rental agreement form:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iik71plsqNtmKQ5e
Requests will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Please see the preferred instrument list for rental or purchase.
https://dmsbandboosters.shutterfly.com/855/Preferred%20instrument%20list.pdf
PRIVATE LESSONS:
Private Lessons are strongly encouraged for all Band Students.
Please contact us info@dmsbands.org if you need help finding a music tutor.
MORNING BAND ROOM:
Students have been given a Hall Pass to get to the Band Room, they are encouraged to bring their instrument to the Band Room in the morning or during the breaks.
Band Fees
BAND FEES:
All Fall band fees are due by Friday 8/31.
See the following link for a complete list of Band Fees:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iiqR6qSmsIPGwFAH
CONCERT AND SYMPHONIC BAND students, please pay $22 for Band Polo by Tuesday 8/28. You will wear the Band Polo on Thursday 8/30 for the Football Game.
Band Class Fees can be paid online, cash or check.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
Students can put payments in the Band Room mailbox.
Please mark student's name and what the payment is for on the envelope. Make checks payable to DMS Bands
All checks must include Drivers License number ant 2 phone numbers. This is a Madison City Schools policy.
Please contact us at treasurer@dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements.
Fundraising
FUNDRAISING:
PLEASE HELP!!!!! We are still looking for a Fundraiser Volunteer if you are interested please contact us info@dmsbands.org
We have begun our fundraising that allows students to earn money toward their student accounts for the DMS Band. Here is how it works:
Each student sells our items and earns 50% of the profit toward their student account. For instance, the bed sheets sell for 39 but the profit is $15 per set. Students would earn $7.50 toward their band/guard fees, trip cost, or any other of our expenses. This money will not come to you in cash, it will be kept up with in Charms. This money will not travel to Bob Jones Charms account if you're an 8th grader.
1) Bedsheets - $39/set, $12 for extra pillowcases. Due Friday 9/14 and sheets will come in before Fall Break. Checks made to DMS Bands.
Students will bring home fabric swatches and order forms this week.
We also will have a cool website coming soon where out of town family and friends can order bedsheets - the website adds the shipping cost, so please don't use this website for regular in-town sales. I will share this website soon.
2) Cookbooks - The DMS Cookbooks are $12 each.
Please see the following order form.
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iQPYqRFkqEhHzaVY
Make checks payable to DMS Bands
All checks must include Drivers License number ant 2 phone numbers. This is a Madison City Schools policy.
Symphonic Band
All students need to bring a lock for their Instrument Locker!
The band books have been ordered and will arrive this week.
Symphonic Band students please see Football Band (Pep Band) paragraph below for additional band information.
Symphonic Band Fees:
Please see the Band Fees paragraph for a complete list of fees and payment information.
BJHS Band PIT (Patriots in Training) Crew
Please see the following link for information:
Concert Band
All students need to bring a lock for their Instrument Locker!
The band books have been ordered and will arrive this week.
Concert Band students please see Football Band (Pep Band) paragraph below for additional band information.
Concert Band Fees:
Please see the Band Fees paragraph for a complete list of fees and payment information.
BJHS Band PIT (Patriots in Training) Crew
Please see the following link for information:
Football Band (Pep Band)
Pep Band students, please pay $22 for Band Polo by Tuesday 8/28. You will wear the Band Polo on Thursday 8/30 for the Football Game.
Please print your music! Visit our website - the pep music is on the right side! PLEASE be sure to only print your part of the music. Do not print the whole packet for each song!!!!
-Fight Song - Notre Dame Victory March
-Go Cheer (no written music for this - we will learn in class!)
-Panther Chant
-Iron Man
-Hey Song
-ESPN
-National Anthem - Star Spangled Banner
https://dmsbandboosters.shutterfly.com/
-Hands Clap
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jegSLHXRdSoWwFY01nn0seAjJmT4TtnZ&authuser=0
Performance Dates:
Thursday 8/30
Thursday 9/6
Thursday 10/4
Please see the complete schedule in the Football Schedule Paragraph
Tuesday 10/2 - March on Madison
Uniform: Black Band polo, blue jeans and neutral tennis shoes. (Polos shirts have been ordered)
Music needs to be in a flip folder or memorized.
Flip Folders and Lyres (instrument specific) can be purchased at Madison Band Supply and Amazon.
We need supplies and volunteers to help after school on Pep Band performance days.
Please see the following Sign Up Genius.
Cadet/Beginner Band
Students need to bring a lock for their Instrument Locker!
All students should have their instrument and band book by Monday, August 20.
The band books have been ordered and will arrive this week.
Please contact us with questions:
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Brass and Percussion)
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Woodwind and Brass)
Beginner/Cadet Bands Fees:
Please see the Band Fees paragraph for a complete list of fees and payment information.
Fall Colorguard
Congratulations to all the girls selected for DMS Fall Color Guard!
Fall Guard Practice - Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30pm-5:00pm
Fall Drumline Basics
Concert and Symphonic Band Students
Fall Drumline Basics Wednesday - 3:30pm- 5:00pm
Cost: $10.00 per Semester
Attendance every week is strongly is encouraged!
Please bring a water bottle, practice is outside.
DMS Football schedule
The DMS Pep Band performs at HOME Football games.
8/25 - vs Emma Sansom Middle School - (Gadsden Softball Complex)
8/30 - vs Gadsden Middle School - (DMS Stadium)
9/6 - vs Buckhorn Middle School - (DMS Stadium)
9/13 - vs Meridianville Middle School - (Hazel Green High School)
9/20 - vs Monrovia Middle School - (Sparkman Middle School)
9/27 - vs Sparkman Middle School - (Sparkman Middle School)
10/4 - vs Liberty Middle School - (DMS Stadium) (Alumni Pre Game Show and Tailgate Party)
10/11 - vs TBD
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
8/30 - DMS Pep Band performance
Coming in September - 9/13 - Spirit Night at Uncle Maddios Pizza.
Band Booster Officers
There are still Band Booster Positions Open.
Please see the following open Band Booster Positions
Fundraising-Sponsorships
Fundraising-Fundraisers/Dance
Fundraising-Car Show
Hospitality
See the following link for more information:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iiha1d2XwqjNRJg5
Contact Karen if you are interested in any of the Board Positions or would like to volunteer.info@dmsbands.org
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. www.dmsbands.org
Band Room Supply Wish List
The Band Room is a very busy place, we are always in need of supplies.
-Lego Blocks (Assorted sizes and Colors)
-Candy
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