DMS Bands Newsletter
December 2, 2018
Calendar
Monday 12/3 - 6:30pm - DMS Bands Holiday Concert
Wednesday 12/5 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Percussion Ensemble PracticeThursday 12/6 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Holiday Party (Concert, Symphonic and Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble and Fall Color Guard)
Panther Walk
Cadet Band Practice
UAB Honor Band
DMS Bands Holiday Concert
Anyone available during the day on Monday can come help us print and fold programs for the concert!! Let us know!!
Monday - 12/3 - 6:30pm - DMS Band Holiday Concert at BJHS Auditorium
Cadet/Beginner Band - Call Time 5:45pm
Concert and Symphonic Band - Call Time 6:00pm
Please see complete Concert information:
https://www.smore.com/05rps-dms-bands-holiday-concert
Volunteers are needed to help during the Concert! Please volunteer to help before or after your child performs.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-holiday2
-Please visit the Silent Auction in the Lobby of the BJHS Auditorium. There are many great items to bid on. (Remember your checkbook!)
Many raised will help with much needed instrument repairs.
-We are considering a coffee fundraiser in late January or early February. Samples of the coffee will be available in the silent auction area during the concerts on Monday. Come taste the coffee, view the cute coffee bags, get some info, and let us know what you think!
DMS Bands Holiday Parties
Please see the DMS Bands Holiday Parties Flyer for Party information and Sign Ups:
https://www.smore.com/ysf60-dms-bands-holiday-parties
-Thursday 12/6 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Concert, Symphonic and Jazz Bands, Indoor Drumline/Percussion Ensemble and Fall Color Guard
Please see the Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-dmsbands3
-Thursday 12/13 - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Cadet/Beginner Bands
"We currently do NOT have enough parent volunteers to host a holiday party for Cadet Band." We need a few more. Please sign up today if you can help" -- just to make sure we have enough help.
Please see the Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmscadetbeginner
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-LOST AND FOUND - Please check the lost and found for your missing items. Unclaimed items will be donated on Friday 12/14.
-BAND FEES:
FALL FEES ARE PAST DUE!! SPRING FEES WIL BE DUE BY JANUARY 31.
-Karyl is sending out Band Statements this week.
-Please make payment or contact us for a payment plan.
-SPIRIT WEAR makes great Holiday gifts!
Additional Spirit Wear was ordered and is available.
See the following order form:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196nSDMxpnM-0KYukWdP38I7kSS5WATFLkwa498uezGc/edit?usp=sharing
-The Bedsheet order is in and will be ready for pick up sometime this week.
I will let you know when the Orders are ready.
Symphonic Band
LAST CALL for the All State form:
https://goo.gl/forms/hyzfW5Y9FfyBxM5L2
This must be filled out today 12/3!
-Monday 12/3 - HOLIDAY CONCERT - Call Time 6:00pm - BJHS Chorus Room
-See the DMS Bands Holiday Concert Information:
https://www.smore.com/05rps-dms-bands-holiday-concert
Please contact Karen ASAP if you are missing Concert Attire!
-See DMS Bands Holiday Party Information.
https://www.smore.com/ysf60-dms-bands-holiday-parties
-Competition Band Trip Information:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-competition-trip
Payment due on Friday 12/14.
-Tuesday 12/11 - 6:00pm BJHS Band Meeting for 8 th Grade parents. BJHS Band Classes, Band Camp Schedule and the BJHS Band Trip information for next year will be discussed.
Concert Band
LAST CALL for the All State form:
https://goo.gl/forms/hyzfW5Y9FfyBxM5L2
This must be filled out today 12/3!
- Monday 12/3 - HOLIDAY CONCERT - Call Time 6:00pm - BJHS Chorus Room
-See the DMS Bands Holiday Concert Information:
https://www.smore.com/05rps-dms-bands-holiday-concert
Please contact Karen ASAP if you are missing Concert Attire!
-See DMS Bands Holiday Party Information.
https://www.smore.com/ysf60-dms-bands-holiday-parties
Competition Band Trip Information:
https://www.smore.com/1kbhu-competition-trip
Payment due on Friday 12/14.
-Tuesday 12/11 - 6:00pm BJHS Band Meeting for 8 th Grade parents. BJHS Band Classes, Band Camp Schedule and the BJHS Band Trip information for next year will be discussed.
Cadet/Beginner Band
- Monday 12/3 - HOLIDAY CONCERT - Call Time 5:45pm - BJHS Chorus Room
-See the DMS Bands Holiday Concert Information:
https://www.smore.com/05rps-dms-bands-holiday-concert
-12/13- Holiday Party (volunteers needed)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmscadetbeginner
-See DMS Bands Holiday Party Information.
https://www.smore.com/ysf60-dms-bands-holiday-parties
Concert Uniform
-We have an assigned uniform for all of our bands the night of our concert. Cadet band members will need to wear the following:
Solid white top with at least 3/4 length sleeves (can be blouse, sweater, button up, etc. as long as it is solid white. No T shirts please)
Black dress pants (no denim please)
Black socks
Solid Black dress shoes
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Brass and Percussion)
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us (Beginning Woodwind and Brass)
-Tuesday 12/11 - 6:00pm BJHS Band Meeting for 8 th Grade parents. BJHS Band Classes, Band Camp Schedule and the BJHS Band Trip information for next year will be discussed.
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
-Wednesday 12/5 - Practice 3:30-5:00.
-If you missed the Auditions and would like to be in Percussion Ensemble, please come to the practice on 12/5.
-Please see the link for audition information (Continue to practice the scales)
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jEacBIDeHklwX7HW
-Please see the following link for Percussion Ensemble Calendar:
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jEc4J8d4ZIS0so1p
-Percussion Ensemble Information:
https://www.smore.com/ud0kv-dms-percussion-ensemble-auditions
-See DMS Bands Holiday Party Information.
Fall Colorguard
See DMS Bands Holiday Party Information.
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
12/11 - 6:00pm - BJHS Band Meeting for 8 th Grade parents
12/13 - DMS Bands Holiday Party for Cadet/Beginner Band
12/14 - Competition Trip Payment is due
Band Room Wish List
Prize Box Items or Candy
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.info@dmsbands.org
Please send a copy of your BIB Volunteer Card to be kept on file.
- See following for 2018/2019 DMS Band Parent Boosters email contacts:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MXOopspMWfXez7SvmRW-vh43bOIoUZ6vSMh5fgDr_nc/edit?usp=sharing
If you are interested in a Band Booster Position, please contact us:
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