DMS Bands Newsletter
March 18, 2018
Calendar
Tuesday 3/20 - 3:30-5:00pm Percussion Ensemble Practice
Tuesday 3/20 - 3:30-5:00pm Winter Guard Practice
Tuesday 3/20 - 5:30pm Orlando Trip Meeting (Mandatory for Parents and Chaperones)
Wednesday 3/21 - 3:30-5:00pm 6 th Grade Honor Band Practice
Thursday 3/22 - 3:30-5:00pm Percussion Ensemble Practice
Thursday 3/22 - 3:30-5:00pm Winter Guard Practice
Saturday 3/24 - Raider Regional Drumline and Winter Guard Competition at Springhill HS
MPA Performances
We are so PROUD of Concert and Symphonic Bands for their awesome performances at MPA!
Symphonic Band
“Please don’t forget that the Spring is a busy time, but students should still 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.
If you’re going on the Orlando trip, please make sure to have someone from your family at the meeting this week.”
Concert Band
“Please don’t forget that the Spring is a busy time, but students should still 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.
If you’re going on the Orlando trip, please make sure to have someone from your family at the meeting this week.”
Cadet/Beginner Band
“Please don’t forget that the Spring is a busy time, but students should still 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
“Please don’t forget that the Spring is a busy time, but students should still 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
If you’re going on the Orlando trip, please make sure to have someone from your family at the meeting this week.”
Saturday 3/24 - Raider Regional Competition at Springhill HS, Springhill TN.
More information to be sent out soon!
6 th Grade Honor Band
6 th Grade Honor Band Practice on Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm
Continue to encourage your student to come to Honor Band!
“Please don’t forget that the Spring is a busy time, but students should still 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
Spring Concert Music coming soon!
Winter Guard
Winter Guard Practice Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm
If you’re going on the Orlando trip, please make sure to have someone from your family at the meeting this week.”
Saturday 3/24 - Raider Regional Competition at Springhill HS, Springhill TN.
More information to be sent out soon!
Mark Your Calendars!
More information coming soon on these upcoming events!
April
Monday 4/2 - Orlando Trip Meeting (all forms due)
Tuesday 4/3 - Dinner with the Drumline at BJHS
Saturday 4/7 - DMS Bands Car Show
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-
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Kroger Rewards Card- Be sure to add DMS Bands to your Kroger Rewards Card.
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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!!
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!
BAND TRIP
Please mark these dates for important Band Trip information!
Tuesday 3/20 - 5:30 pm - Mandatory Orlando Trip Meeting to get forms (Notary will be at the meeting) and updated trip information.
(We will have a "t-shirt folding party" on Tuesday starting at 4:00pm! Please come help before the Trip Meeting if you can)
Thursday 3/29 - 4:00 - 5:30pm Medication Drop off (#1)
Monday 4/2 - 5:00pm - Orlando Trip Meeting (5:00pm All Forms are Due, distribute t- shirts, collect snacks and meet chaperones). (6:00pm Trip Information Meeting)
Thursday 4/5 - 4:00 - 5:30pm Medication Drop off (#2)
Monday 4/9 - Garment Bag Turn In - 7:30 am - Band Room - Turn in garment bag w/uniform(s) & SIGNED Uniform Compliance Sheet. (I will go over garment bag information at the meeting on Tuesday)
Tuesday 4/10 - Equipment Load - During Class - Band Room - Turn in instrument and supplies for loading on the equipment truck.
Wednesday 4/11 - TBA - Arrive at DMS to load the bus.
Monday 4/16 - TBA - 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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