DMS Bands Weekly News
November 11, 2019
CALENDAR
Schedule: Week 2 - E D C B A
Thank you to all of our band parents who have served in the Armed Forces. We are so grateful for the many sacrifices you have made for our freedoms.
Monday: No School - Veteran's Day Holiday
Tuesday: 2 Hour Delay
+ Percussion Basics - 3:30-5:30
Wednesday: Holiday Jazz Band rehearsal (3:30-4:30) - Extra opportunity open to any members of Symphonic/Concert Band who want to learn a few fun jazz pieces for the Holiday Concert. (You don't have to be signed up for the Jazz Band class to participate!)
+ JV guard goes to BJHS to practice!*
*Please email info@dmsbands.org if you will not need to ride the athletic bus. We will assume all the girls are riding unless otherwise notified.
Thursday: Percussion Basics - 3:30-5:30
Announcements for All
- Second Round of BEDSHEET orders will begin soon!
- Guard students will no longer meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays this semester. JV Guard girls should follow the JV schedule. If we create a spring spin club, we will notify you all asap!
- All band students (including CADET Beginner Band) need a BLACK BAND BINDER. Check with your student and see if they still need one. Students can bring in $1 and get one from us or bring a new binder of a different color to trade.
- UNIFORM CHECK: Beginner students need to be gathering a uniform to wear (black pants, white top, see Cadet section below) and Concert/Symphonic Uniform Order Forms are PAST DUE.
- We need a couple more chaperones for the spring trip. Remember: Concert/Symphonic students/parents are the only people eligible. Please consider joining us!
First Orlando spring trip payment is past due. Payments can be sent in via check or cash, or dropped off at DMS front office. Please email info@dmsbands.org if you need other options or have questions.
Spring Trip Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6tegj
All-State/District Honor Band
Cost is $20/student to register. Registration forms will be coming out this week and will be due Wednesday, November 20.
Honoring our Veterans
Upcoming Events:
DMS Bands Holiday Concert
- DMS Cadet Band (combined woodwind, brass and percussion classes)
- DMS Concert Band
- DMS Symphonic Band
Call Time: 5:30
Uniforms:
Cadet - Black pants/shoes and white shirt
Con/Sym - DMS dress and tux uniforms (ordered last month)
Thursday, Dec 5, 2019, 06:30 PM
Bob Jones High School, Hughes Road, Madison, AL, USA
Cadet/Beginner Band
All beginner band students should have a BLACK BINDER for class. They can bring in $1 and get one from us if they need to (or bring a new binder of another color to trade).
Each of our beginner classes is doing a phenomenal job! We know you will be so impressed with their progress when you hear them at our concert on December 5!
Concert/Symphonic Bands
Uniform Order Forms are past due. Form is included below if you need to print/send in on Mon. EVERYONE must turn in a form, even if you already have a uniform. There is a box for "check here if you already own."
Holiday Concert is 12/5/19! PLEASE block off this evening on your calendar. It will be held at BJHS.
Recommended Reed Brands
Great for stocking stuffers!! :)
We recommend first year players start on a 2.5 strength reed and aim to move up to a size 3 by the second year of playing. Strength of reed should increase by the second year. We don't recommend anyone performing on higher than a 3.5.
1 - Vandoren
Compare strengths
2 - Rico Royal
JAZZ BAND
This week on WEDNESDAY:
Holiday Jazz Band rehearsal (3:30-4:30) - Extra opportunity open to any members of Symphonic/Concert Band who want to learn a few fun jazz pieces for the Holiday Concert. (You don't have to be signed up for the Jazz Band class to participate!) Watch the newsletter for dates of when we practice!
Band Room Supply Wish List
-CANDY for bribing...we mean...encouraging our students! !
-Paper Towels
-Tissues
-Command Hooks
-Computer paper (white)
-Pencils (non-mechanical)
If you ever purchase reeds or any music supplies that don't work for your student, see if they can work as a donation to the program! For pricey donations we can provide a tax letter. Thanks!
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/
Please email info@dmsbands.org your receipt for our records! We need to send your name for approval as soon as you apply.
Thank you for your time and dedication!!
VOLUNTEER
Thank you to those who are considering volunteering to help our band program!! We depend on our amazing parent volunteers - and we have fun, too! We will be reaching out to volunteers this week to do some long range planning!
Check out information on the Auburn Honor Band!
This is at the expense of the student and his/her family - but both directors are happy to give recommendations for any students. You must email us at info@dmsbands.org to notify us that you want a recommendation, when it is due, etc.
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