DMS Bands Newsletter
February 10, 2019
Calendar
Monday - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Percussion Ensemble Practice
Monday - 6:00pm - Goodies with the Guard - BJHS - Please see the following link for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/381679119258654/?ti=icl
Wednesday - 3:30pm-5:00pm - Percussion Ensemble Practice
Thursday - Snap Raise Fundraiser Kick-Off
Friday - 1/2 Day of School, Dismissal at 11:45am
Friday - DMS 8th Grade 4-on-4 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (8th Graders only)
Friday - Saturday - 2019 District 1 Honor Band - Grissom High School
Saturday - 7:00pm - District 1 Honor Band Concert - Grissom High School
Monday - 2/18 - NO SCHOOL
Monday - 2/18 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mrs. Merritt!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DMS 8th Grade 4-on-4 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT - $2.00 Spectator Admission
8th Grade Students only, please see the following for details:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jFDmZBM8b4zAKlNn
CONCESSION STAND DONATIONS ARE NEEDED, please see the following Sign Up Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-dms8th
- SPRING BAND FEES
-Spring Band Fees were due on 1/31. Please make payment or contact me for a Payment Plan.
-Remember when you write a check, please include 2 phone numbers and a drivers license number on the face of the check.
Treasurer - Karyl Sellers - treasurer@dmsbands.org
-INSTRUMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT: Students renting DMS Band Instruments - Please sign and return the Spring Instrument Rental Agreement.
- LOST AND FOUND - Please check for lost items. Cloths have been washed and are hanging in the Guard Room.
District 1 Honor Band
The ABA District 1 Honor Band Concert will take place at Grissom High School this Saturday 2/16 at 7:00pm. (The Concert is open for all to attend)
Please see the following for more information:
http://abadistrict1.com/2019-district-1-honor-band-information/
The following DMS Band Students were selected through auditions to participate in the Honor Band:
Katerina Fedoseyev, Hayden Purser, Elaine Bao, Colby Sheehan, Anna Digges, Jonathan Yang, Francios LeRoux, Taylor Cunningham, Ana Ballard, Shelley Averitt, Timothy Zhu, Josh Boyd, Daniel Wright.
Symphonic/Concert Bands
- Practice MPA Music
- Check Assignments posted in Google Classroom.
- Please see information on the 8th Grade Basketball Tournament in the Announcements Paragraph
- Spring fees and renewed Instrument Rental Agreements were due January 31st. Students received their statements on green paper on Friday. Please get these fees in as soon as possible. Email info@dmsbands.org to set up a payment plan.
Cadet/Beginner Band
Students did a great job this week and are starting to sound really impressive at moments.
Reminder: Students have homework every week. They are supposed to practice everyday for 15 minutes at home OR 3 days a week for 25 minutes. This is the only way for us to progress in class at the rate we need to. Please remind and encourage your students to complete their band homework.
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”
“Practice. Practice. Practice.”
Upcoming Events
1/31- Spring fees were Due
2/14- SnapRaise Fundraiser begins
2/15- Half day - students dismissed at 11:45
2/18- Weather Day - No school (tentative)
3/18-3/22- Spring Break
3/30- Solo and Ensemble at Meridianville Middle School
Springs Fees and Paperwork
Spring fees and renewed Instrument Rental Agreements were due January 31st. The Woodwind and Percussion Class received their statements on green paper on Friday. The Brass class will receive theirs on Monday. Please get these fees in as soon as possible. Email info@dmsbands.org to set up a payment plan.
Reeds (Clarinet and Saxophone Players)
A separate email was sent out through Charms on Friday night with links to purchase boxes of reeds online. Please know that it is cheaper for you to purchase your own box of reeds online than it is for you to purchase individual reeds from the band room. Please see that email if you have a beginner clarinet or saxophone player. You may also email Mrs. Sims or Mrs. Merritt with questions.
SnapRaise Fundraiser
On Thursday, we will be kicking off our next fundraiser. Be on the lookout for a homework assignment for this fundraiser along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Solo and Ensemble
As part of their grade this semester, every student is required to work up a solo and perform it. Students can complete this assignment in two ways:
1) By performing a solo at Solo and Ensemble, where they can receive a medal if they do well (recommended). OR
2) By performing a solo for the class
- Please see information on the 8th Grade Basketball Tournament in the Announcements Paragraph
As always, if you have any questions please email us at
Mrs. Merritt- jmmerritt@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Mrs. Sims- ksims@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Jazz Band
Jazz Band Performance - Thursday 2/21 - DMS Showcase - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Performance time TBD
Indoor Drumline/ Percussion Ensemble
- Practice this week on Monday and Wednesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Check the Google Classroom page for announcements and musical changes. The code is 72165gs.
Kevin Smart
Asst. Director of Bands
Bob Jones High School
Mark your calendars
Upcoming Events:
FEBRUARY
2/21 - DMS Showcase 5:30pm-7:30pm
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jFIKGSckR4KMzGIF
2/23 - Madtown Throwdown SCGC Competition at BJHS (Percussion Ensemble and JV Guard)
MARCH
3/1 - Panther Prowl
3/2 - Spring Hill TN SCGC Competition (Percussion Ensemble)
3/7 - Competition Band/Chior Trip Meeting (Parents and Students)(NEW DATE)
3/13 - MPA Symphonic Band
3/14 - MPA Concert Band
3/18 - 3/22 - Spring Break
3/21 - 3/23 - UNA Middle School Honor Band
3/26 - Dinner with the Drumline at BJHS
3/28 - Orlando Trip Meeting (Students and Parents)
3/30 - Solo/Ensembles (Cadet) - Meridianville Middle School
3/31 - SCGC Percussion Ensemble Competition
APRIL
4/3 - 4/8 - Competition Band/Choir Trip
4/13 - Solos and Ensembles (Concert and Symphonic) - Hartselle HS (Updated Location)
Spring Dance TBA
4/25 - 4/27 - All State Band - Von Braun Center
4/29 and 4/30 - DMS Bands Concerts with BJHS Bands
MAY
5/11 - Jazz Brunch
5/14 - End of Year Party/Awards TBD
Fundraising
Spring Fundraisers:
Papa John's Dollars for Dough - ONLINE ONLY!! (Delivery or Carry Out) Place this code in the promor bar 'DMSBAND'
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ak9kM_qOKrI2jFEeX36FFycIuE_k
Coffee Fundraiser - The Coffee Order has been placed. We will let you know when the orders will be ready for pick up.
Snap Raise (February) - Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Snap is an online donation campaign that allows our program to receive donations from our networks and supporters. Snap uses the power of email, text, and social media with a safe, fun and interactive approach. All we ask is that each parent/guardian help their student gather 20 or more email addresses of their biggest fans! Your contacts are strictly private and protected, and never sold or shared!
Spring Dance (April) - Our Fall/Halloween dance was so successful we'll be having another in the spring! Stay tuned for dates/details and how you can help!
Silent Auction (May) - We need a volunteer to coordinate the spring auction. Please email info@dmsbands.org if you are interested.
Year-long fundraisers:
Kroger and Publix:
Publix Fundraiser
To sign-up, you’ll need to go to www.publix.com or the Publix app on your phone. You will need to setup or sign-in to your existing account. Choose “My Publix Partner” and enter Discovery Middle School Bands.
Kroger Fundraiser
Signing up for Kroger rewards is one of the easiest ways you can fundraise for the band. You can link your existing card to DMS Bands by following the information below:
Registration Instructions:
The Kroger Community Rewards program is an ideal way to support your favorite non-profit or charity organization. The program allocates funds to participating organizations based on the purchases that registered members, family and friends of the organization have made at Kroger using their Kroger Plus card. Each individual should enroll their Kroger Plus Cards online at the Kroger secure website, www.krogercommunityrewards.com and then choose the organization they wish to support.
To use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
1. Register your Kroger Plus card online at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy (you will need the number)
• If you do not yet have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
• Click on Sign In/Register
• Click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box (unless you have previously registered online).
• Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
• You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email to finalize card registration.
• Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
2. Link your card with DMS Bands
• Log into your account at krogercommunityrewards.com
• Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card Number.
• Update or confirm your information.
• Enter the code NX095 and click on confirm.
• To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.
Planet Fundraiser:
Download the Planet Fundraiser app and choose Discovery Middle School Band.
Every time you shop at a local merchant (such as Target or Shaggy’s), simply open the app and snap a pic of your receipt. You can also choose to shop at various online retailers through the app. Planet Fundraiser will give back to DMS Bands!
Band Room Supply Wish List
White Copy Paper
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.
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