This Week in DHS Band and Guard
April 4-10, 2022
This Week's Schedule
Monday, April 4th
- Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba) Sectional 4:45-5:45 pm
- Drumline Percussion Ensemble, 4:45-6:15 pm
Tuesday, April 5th
- Trumpet 1 Sectional 8:10-8:45 am
- Flute/Clarinet Sectional 4:45-5:45 pm
- 5th Period Percussion Ensemble 4:45-6:30 pm
- Dallas Trip Meeting (see below for more info), 7-7:30 pm, DHS auditorium
Wednesday, April 6th
- French Horn Sectional 8:10-8:45 am
- Saxophone/Bass Clarinet Sectional 4:45-5:45 pm
- 6th Period Percussion Ensemble 4:45-6:30 pm
Thursday, April 7th
- Trumpet 2/3 Sectional 8:10-8:45 am
- Drumline Auditions, 5-7:30 pm
Friday, April 8th
- Hosting American Classics Music Festival
Saturday, April 9th
- Hosting American Classics Music Festival
UIL Concert and Sight Reading Itineraries
UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest
Dallas Trip Meeting
Fine Arts Decision Day info for Seniors
This event is Tuesday, April 26th at 10:00 am in the Wolf Den. We will celebrate our Class of 2022 who are joining the military, continuing in fine arts programs, going into a career from the CTE program, and those going into trade school programs.
Students must sign up to receive a table and be recognized. The sign up is found at https://forms.gle/4z99ebocZFPkMEVu7. The deadline to sign up is April 8th.
April Band Booster Meeting
We are having Band Booster Exec Board Elections at our April Band Booster Meeting on April 18th at 6:30 pm in the DHS Auditorium. We will take additional nominations for each position at the meeting.
Current Accepted Nominations
- President - Brianna Kay, Chris Lachance
- Vice President - Kristin Bliss, Joe Hernandez
- Secretary - Shannon Rainey, Jody Stanford
- Treasurer - Traci DeGolier
Here are requirements to vote from our bylaws.
- Have a student currently enrolled and active in program.
- Have paid Davenport Band Boosters membership dues. The yearly all-inclusive membership fee per family shall be determined by the Executive Board each year ($15). Each adult person's name listed on the membership roster, taken from the sign-up forms, shall be considered a voting member, with up to two votes per family.
- Have paid annual band obligations or paid to date on approved payment plan.
- Adhere to CISD Code of Conduct.
May Performances
May 10 - Band Spring Concert with DMS Wind Ensemble, 7 pm, DHS Auditorium
May 24 - Percussion/Jazz/Color Guard Concert, 7 pm, DHS Auditorium
May 25 - Graduation (All band students perform), PM, Wolf Stadium
Upcoming Events
Wind Ensemble Full Band Rehearsal, April 11th and 12th, 4:45-6 pm
UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation, April 12th-13th, Seguin HS
Band Booster Meeting (Board Elections), April 18th, 6:30 pm, DHS Auditorium
Comal ISD Student Showcase, April 20th, Smithson Valley HS
Dallas Trip, April 23-25
Band Spring Concert with DMS Wind Ensemble, May 10, 7 pm, DHS Auditorium
Percussion/Jazz Concert, May 24, 7 pm, DHS Auditorium
Graduation (All band students perform), May 25, PM, Wolf Stadium
Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, May 28, All Day, University of Texas at Austin (more info to follow soon)
June Camp, May 31st - June 2nd, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS
June Camp Performance and Parent Meeting, June 2nd, 6:30 pm, DHS
Band registration, June 4th, 9 am - 3 pm, DHS Band Hall
Percussion Camp, July 25-29, 9 am - 4pm
Color Guard Camp, Late July TBA
Student Leadership Team Camp, July 27-30 (9am-noon, last day 9 am - 4 pm)
Summer Band begins for ALL August 1st, Mon-Fri, most days 8 am - 4 pm, DHS
Band Staff
Jeffrey Keyes
Director of Bands
Davenport HS
Dean Ponseti
Associate Band Director
Davenport HS
Kim Booher
Color Guard Director
Davenport HS
Kelsey Lien
Director of Bands
Danville MS
Nichele Gonzales
Assistant Director of Bands
Danville MS