DMS Bands Newsletter
August 5, 2018
Calendar
Monday 8/6 - 4:00pm-6:00pm - DMS Open House
Tuesday 8/7 - First Day of School! Welcome Back!
Friday 8/10 - 4:00pm-7:00pm DMS Back to School Ice Cream Social at Jack's (Hwy 72)
Please see the following link for more details.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEWS FLASH! 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 students and parents who are new to Discovery's Band program. It is a general overview of instrument rental, band commitments and a time to ask any questions you may have.
Tuesday 8/14 - 6:00pm - Symphonic and Concert Bands. This meeting is a General Band Parent meeting for veteran band students.
Please see the following link for the Band Parent Meeting Flyer:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iiSZeeIGSq9efvmF
Please see the following link for DMS Panther Bands 2018-2019 Information:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2iiULp0kwqIDlkY-9
OPEN HOUSE:
-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.
-During your student's class time Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Sims will thoroughly cover all the information the students need.
-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.
BAND ROOM WORK DAY:
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! 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.
BAND FEES:
All Fall band fees are due by Friday 8/31.
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
We will collect other fees (Instrument Rental, Polo Shirt, Music Book) at OPEN HOUSE and the Band Parent Meetings.
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements.
Band fees are listed in each Band paragraph.
INSTRUMENT RENTALS:
If you need to rent an instrument from DMS Bands please print the rental agreement form and bring to school. https://dmsbandboosters.shutterfly.com/856/DMS%20Rental%20Agreement.pdf
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
FUNDRAISING:
DMS Bands offer fundraising options to help offset student's band fees.
These will be discussed at the Band Parent Meetings.
SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE COMING SOON!
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band students please see Football Band (Pep Band) paragraph below for additional band information.
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
(Concert Attire order will be billed in September)
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
We will collect other fees (Instrument Rental, Polo Shirt, Music Book) at OPEN HOUSE and the Band Parent Meetings.
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements.
Concert Band
Concert Band students please see Football Band (Pep Band) paragraph below for additional band information.
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
(Concert Attire order will be billed in September)
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
We will collect other fees (Instrument Rental, Polo Shirt, Music Book) at OPEN HOUSE and the Band Parent Meetings.
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements
Football Band (Pep Band)
-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).
The Pep Band has been invited to perform at the DMS Back to School Ice Cream Social on Friday 8/10. Mrs. Merritt will give details during class.
You will need a flip folder and lyre. These are instrument specific so be sure to purchase the correct lyre for your instrument.
These can be purchased at Madison Band Supply and Amazon.
Please download and print Pep Band Cheers from the DMS Bands Shutterfly page.
https://dmsbandboosters.shutterfly.com/
Uniform:
Polo Uniform Shirt
Blue Jeans
Performance Dates:
Thursday 8/30
Thursday 9/6
Thursday 10/4
Please see the complete schedule in the Football Schedule Paragraph
The Pep Band will also perform at March on Madison (TBD)
Cadet/Beginner Band
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.
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
We will collect other fees (Instrument Rental, Music Book) at OPEN HOUSE and the Band Parent Meetings.
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements
Jazz Band
Jazz Band Class is in the Spring Semester only
Jazz Band Fees:
-$15 Spring Semester - Band Class Fee
-$22 Polo Uniform Shirt
Please pay Band Class Fees online.
If you pay fees online, send a copy of the receipt so we know you have made a payment.
We will collect other fees (Instrument Rental, Polo Shirt) at OPEN HOUSE and the Band Parent Meetings.
Please contact us www.dmsbands.org if you need to make other payment arrangements
Fall Colorguard/Winterguard
Fall Guard:
(Mandatory) Fall Guard Tryout Clinics - August 15 and 16 - 3:30pm-5:00pm
Guard Tryouts - August 17 - 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Attendance all three days are required.
There is no fee for Fall Color Guard Tryouts - but there will be a fee for Fall Color Guard participation. This fee will be determined based on the number of girls participating.
Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm (Football Season).
Fall Guard will perform at select football games and March on Madison.
Uniform and Cost: TBD
Winter Guard
Winter Guard Auditions (TBD/October)
Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm
Performances: Select SCGC Competitions and Spring Band Trip.
Uniform and Cost: TBD
(6 th Graders are not eligible to participate in Fall Guard/Winter Guard)
Fall Drumline Basics
Fall Drumline Basics will practice on Wednesdays - 3:30pm- 5:00pm (Football Season)
Start dates and complete information will be covered at the Band Parent Meeting.
Cost:TBD
(6 th Graders are not eligible to participate in Drumline)
Indoor Drumline/Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble Auditions (TBD/October)
Practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays - 3:30pm-5:00pm
Performances: Select SCGC Competitions, Spring Band Trip, Spring Concert.
Uniform and Cost: TBD
(6 th Graders are not eligible to participate in Indoor Drumline/Percussion Ensemble)
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
-The DMS Pep Band and Fall Color Guard will perform at March on Madison TBD
-BJHS Band Pit Crew information will be coming soon!
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
Monday 8/13 - 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting for Beginner/Cadet Bands
Tuesday 8/14 - 6:00pm - Band Parent Meeting for Symphonic and Concert Bands.
Wednesday 8/15 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Tryout Clinic
Thursday 8/16 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Tryout Clinic
Friday 8/17 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Fall Color Guard Tryouts
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
Music Library
Hospitality
Contact Karen www.dmsbands.org if you are interested in any of the Board Positions or would like to volunteer.
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.
-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
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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.
PERCUSSION STUDENTS: Please consider contacting former DMS and BJHS Bands Percussion student Matthew Ganatra for private instruction.
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
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