DMS Bands Newsletter
March 25, 2018
Calendar
Monday 3/26 - NO MORNING BAND ROOM!
Monday 3/26 - 5:00 - 8:00pm DMS PTA Spaghetti Supper for Ms. Stephenson
Tuesday 3/27 - 3:30-5:00pm Percussion Ensemble Practice
Tuesday 3/27 - 3:30-5:00pm Winter Guard Practice
Wednesday 3/28 - 3:30-5:00pm 6 th Grade Honor Band Practice
Thursday 3/29 - 3:30-5:00pm Percussion Ensemble Practice
Thursday 3/29 - 3:30-5:00pm Winter Guard Practice
Thursday 3/29 - 4:00 - 5:30pm Medication Drop off (#1) (Orlando Band Trip)
Symphonic Band
Section leaders have received an email and a permission slip for Friday's recruitment trip to the elementary schools. Please return this permission slip by Thursday to Mrs. Merritt. The students will receive a paper permission slip in class on Monday.
After school rehearsals for Orlando Fest (all Band Trip Students) on Monday 4/2 - 3:30 - 4:45pm and Tuesday 4/10 - 3:30 - 5:00pm
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Students should practice their instrument a few times a week! We need to do better about taking our instruments home from school - don’t leave it in the locker all week! Students should have a lock for their lockers, too.
Email Mrs. Merritt or visit the band website if need help finding or changing a private lesson teacher.
Concert Band
Practice the newly assigned music!
After school rehearsals for Orlando Fest (all Band Trip Students) on Monday 4/2 - 3:30 - 4:30pm and Tuesday 4/10 - 3:30 - 5:00pm
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Students should practice their instrument a few times a week! We need to do better about taking our instruments home from school - don’t leave it in the locker all week! Students should have a lock for their lockers, too.
Email Mrs. Merritt or visit the band website if need help finding or changing a private lesson teacher.
Cadet/Beginner Band
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Students should practice their instrument a few times a week! We need to do better about taking our instruments home from school - don’t leave it in the locker all week! Students should have a lock for their lockers, too.
Email Mrs. Merritt or visit the band website if need help finding or changing a private lesson teacher.
JAZZ BAND
Select your solo or ensemble music and start practicing!
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Students should practice their instrument a few times a week! We need to do better about taking our instruments home from school - don’t leave it in the locker all week! Students should have a lock for their lockers, too.
Email Mrs. Merritt or visit the band website if need help finding or changing a private lesson teacher.
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble Practice Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm
CONGRATULATIONS ON AN AWESOME PERFROMANCE at the Spring Hill Competition!
We are so PROUD of you!
Tuesday, April 3 - 6:00 pm Dinner with the Drumline Performance at BJHS
Parents can purchase dinner tickets for $13/per person.
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
6 th Grade Honor Band
6 th Grade Honor Band Practice on Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm
Practice your Spring Concert Music!
Continue to encourage your student to come to Honor Band!
Students should practice their instrument a few times a week!
Email Mrs. Merritt or visit the band website if need help finding or changing a private lesson teacher.
Honor Band will not meet on Wednesday 4/11 due to the Orlando Band Trip
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
Winter Guard
Winter Guard Practice Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm
CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT PERFORMANCE at the Spring Hill Competition!
We are so PROUD of you!
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
Mark Your Calendars!
More information coming soon on these upcoming events!
April
Monday 4/2 - 3:30 - 4:30pm Band Rehearsal for all Band Trip Students
Monday 4/2 - Orlando Trip Meeting (all forms due)
Tuesday 4/3 - Dinner with the Drumline at BJHS 6:00pm (Dinner Tickets $13 per person)
Saturday 4/7 - DMS Bands Car Show
Tuesday 4/10 - 3:30- 5:00 pm Band Rehearsal for all Band Trip Students (Equipment Load Afterwards)
Wednesday 4/11 - Monday 4/16 - Orlando Trip
Friday 4/13 - 1/2 Day of School
Saturday 4/28 - Solo and Ensemble at LMS
Monday 4/30 - Spring Concert
May
Tuesday 5/1 - Spring Concert
Thursday 5/3 - Showcase
Thursday 5/3 - Instrument Petting Zoo
Saturday 5/5 - Car Show Rain Out Day
Tuesday 5/15 - Instrument Petting Zoo
TBD - DMS Bands End of Year Party
Thursday 5/24 - Last Day of School 1/2 Day
FUNDRAISING
Papa John's Dollars for Dough Spirit Event has been extended!
Please share this information with family and friends.
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Discount Cards - Bob Jones Band Coupon Cards - REDUCED PRICE $10.
Please let us know if you would like to take any to sale.
Cookbooks - $12 each.
Please see the following order form.
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Flip Give-
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iGwJw4pKcvrPYHLc
Kroger Rewards Card- Be sure to add DMS Bands to your Kroger Rewards Card.
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iG0RodDxzOm3kQ70
Publix Partners
Let us know if you need a Publix Partners key card
Please contact fundraising@dmsbands.org with fundraiser questions and ideas
2018 DMS Car Show
This huge event requires many volunteers and donations. We need your help!!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
The 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally will be Saturday, April 7
5:00 - 9:00pm at Discovery Middle School
$20 Entry Fee for Cars
(Awards and Giveaways)
Rainout day May 5
More information at
http://www.dmsbands.org/carshow
Please share this information!
Performances will include the DMS Bands Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band and Winter Guard!!
BAND TRIP
Please mark these dates for important Band Trip information!
Thursday 3/29 - 4:00 - 5:30pm Medication Drop off (#1)
Monday 4/2 - 3:30 - 4:30pm Band Rehearsal for all Band Trip Students
Monday 4/2 - 5:00pm - Orlando Band Trip Meeting (All Forms are Due, distribute t- shirts, collect snacks and meet chaperones) (Students should attend this meeting to sign up for buses)
Thursday 4/5 - 4:00 - 5:30pm Medication Drop off (#2)
Monday 4/9 - Garment Bag Turn In - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Band Room - Turn in garment bag w/uniform(s) & SIGNED Uniform Compliance Sheet.
Tuesday 4/10 - 3:30- 5:00 pm Band Rehearsal for all Band Trip Students
Tuesday 4/10 - Equipment Load -After Band Rehearsal - Turn in instrument and supplies for loading on the equipment truck.
Wednesday 4/11 - 5:00 PM - Arrive at DMS to load the bus. Bring a sack supper.
Monday 4/16 - TBA (Estimate 6:00 am) - Return to DMS, parent/guardian must pick up their student(s).
ALL CHAPERONES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT VOLUNTEER CARD!
Please see Volunteer/Chaperone paragraph below for details.
Volunteers/Chaperones
All chaperones must pass the Secure Volunteer background screen and have a Secure Volunteer ID card. https://bib.com/secureVolunteer/Madison-City-Schools/
This ID card will be required to chaperone the Orlando Trip.
Please let us know when you have completed the application. Your name has to be submitted through the DMS office to process the application.
Please contact Jennifer Shandrew when you receive your Volunteer Card. Jennifer keeps a record of the volunteers and chaperones.
shandrew@knology.net or volunteers@dmsbands.org
Volunteers are needed!!
Supply Wish List
Copy Paper (white and color)
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