DMS Bands
July 29
News Flash! Band Parent Meeting Update!
Band Parent Meeting Update: There will be two separate Band Parent meetings. This will allow us to cover the information that best pertains to your student.
Monday 8/13 - 6:00pm - Beginner/Cadet Bands (Brass, Woodwinds and Percussion) This meeting is for parents of all new band students.
Tuesday 8/14 - 6:00pm - Symphonic and Concert Bands. This meeting is a General Band Parent meeting for veteran band students.
-Please stop by the Band Room at Open House on 8/6 to say "Hi".
Unfortunately, there will not be enough time to answer all of your questions in the short time at Open House.
-Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Sims will thoroughly cover all the information the students need during class.
-Your students will be fine, even if they have not picked up an instrument or read music!
-A Music Book order will be placed after students have chosen their instruments.
DMS Band Room Work Day
THANK YOU!
I cannot say Thank You enough to all of the wonderful band students, band parents, siblings and friends that came to help at the work day. We appreciate your time and enjoyed getting to work with everyone.
Dates to Remember
8/6 - Monday - 4:00pm- 6:00pm DMS Open House
8/7 - Tuesday - Welcome Back to School
8/10 - Friday - 4:00pm - 7:00pm Jack's Back to School Bash, Jacks's Hwy 72
8/13 - Monday - 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting for Beginner/Cadet Bands.
8/14 - Tuesday - 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting for Symphonic and Concert Bands.
Fall Drumline Basics will practice on Wednesdays - 3:30pm- 5:00pm (Football Season)
Fall Guard Tryout information will be sent home 8/10.
Fall Guard will practice Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm (Football Season)
Start dates and complete information will be covered at the Band Parent Meeting.
Percussion Ensemble will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm (TBD/October)
Winter Guard will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm (TBD/October)
(6 th Graders are not eligible to participate in Drumline, Guard and Percussion Ensemble)
Band Fees
Beginner/Cadet Bands Fees:
-$50 per Semester/$100 per Year - Band Class Fee
-$60 per Semester/$120 per Year - School Instrument Rental Fee (for DMS instruments)
-$12 Music Book (RED) We will collect orders, you do not have to purchase book before school starts.
Concert Band Fees:
-$50 per Semester/$100 per Year - Band Class Fee
-$60 per Semester/$120 per Year - School Instrument Rental Fee (for DMS instruments)
-$12 Music Book (BLUE) We will collect orders, you do not have to purchase book before school starts.
-$22 Polo Uniform Shirt
-$40-65 Concert Attire Uniform TBD
Symphonic Band Fees:
-$50 per Semester/$100 per Year - Band Class Fee
-$60 per Semester/$120 per Year - School Instrument Rental Fee (for DMS instruments)
-$12 Music Book (GREEN) We will collect orders, you do not have to purchase book before school starts.
-$22 Polo Uniform Shirt
-$40-65 Concert Attire Uniform TBD
Jazz Band Fee:
-$15 Spring Semester - Band Class Fee
-$22 Polo Uniform Shirt
Spirit Wear will be coming soon!
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
We will start collecting other fees at OPEN HOUSE. (Instrument Rental, Polo Shirt, Music Book) (Concert Attire order will be billed in September)
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements.
DMS Football Schedule
-Note: CONCERT and SYMPHONIC classes join together after school at the HOME football games only to form the "Pep Band." The Pep Band is a combination of those classes, but no beginners. Football game performances are a required performance in the band curriculum (alternate assignments can be requested).
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
The DMS Pep Band and Fall Color Guard will perform at March on Madison TBD
BJHS Band Pit Crew information will be coming soon!
Have you Been Practicing your Instrument? Does your Instrument Require Repairs?
- Have you been practicing your instrument this summer?
- Attending private lessons?
- Does your instrument need to be repaired?
- Please check to see if your instrument needs to be cleaned, adjusted or repaired.
- Don't forget to purchase reeds.
Volunteers/Help Needed
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 Booster Positions:
There are still Band Booster Positions Open.
We especially need a Social Media Guru!
We are working on a new DMS Bands Website.
Please see the following open Band Booster Positions
Fundraising-Sponsorships
Fundraising-Fundraisers/Dance
Fundraising-Car Show
Music Library
Hospitality
Contact Karen www.dmsbands.org if you are interested in any of the Board Positions or would like to volunteer.
Band Room Supply Wish List
The Band Room is a very busy place, we are always in need of supplies.
-Copy Paper (White and Colored): There is so much paperwork the first few weeks of school.
-Sharpie Markers
-Lego Blocks (Assorted sizes and Colors)
-Command Strips
Have Questions?
Have Questions?
Please check out the DMS Bands site (look for our new website soon)
Follow us on Twitter!
@WeAreDMSBand
Follow us on Instagram!
@WeAreDMSBand
Follow us on Facebook!
@ DMS Band
If you have any questions please contact us.
Percussion Private Lesson Opportunity
Current or upcoming percussion students would you be interested in some private instruction over the summer? Ganatra will work with you one-on-one to really ground in fundamentals, practice regimen, and general approach to the instruments you will encounter.
Please see Ganatra's contact information below
ganatra@mit.edu
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Class of 2020
Department of Physics | Department of Mathematics
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