DMS Bands Newsletter
May 6, 2018
Calendar
Monday 5/7 - 5:30pm DMS PTA Meeting in Cafeteria (Band Solos and Ensembles)
Tuesday 5/8 - Thursday 5/10 - Band Auditions (During Band Class)
Wednesday 5/9 - 3:30 - 5:00pm - Honor Band Auditions
Saturday 5/12 - 8:30 - 11:00am - DMS/BJHS Jazz Brunch at the Madison Senior Center
$5 per person.
DMS/BJHS Bands Spring Concert
We are so PROUD of all of the Bands Performances at the Spring Concert!
DMS Bands Instrument Petting Zoo/DMS Showcase
The DMS Showcase was a HUGE success!
Thank you DMS Jazz Band for a GREAT performance!
We had a great turn out for the Instrument Petting Zoo. We were very excited to meet new members of the DMS Bands family.
Please spread the word about DMS Bands! There is another opportunity to try out instruments.
Tuesday 5/15 - Instrument Petting Zoo 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the DMS Band Room
Audition Requirements
8th Grade students: If you did not audition for Bob Jones Band, I want you to audition for me using these audition guidelines. This audition will count as a grade, only students who auditioned at Bob Jones are exempt. If you did already audition, congratulations and I look forward to an awesome future in BJ Bands.
(All percussion students will audition in the coming weeks - we will keep you posted.)
5th, 6th and 7th grade students: Audition information is posted below. Please read carefully. This information will be handed out in class on Monday. Auditions will take place on Tuesday - Thursday, May 8-10 during class. Students will sign up for a day/time. Students can also audition before or after school if they notify Mrs. Merritt a day in advance.
A student will not be placed in Symphonic Band without meeting the minimum requirements through this audition.
Audition Requirements:
--5 Major Scales (choose 5)
--1 Chromatic Scale (at least Bb to Bb one octave)
--Prepared Piece, see attachment -- ONLY PLAY VARIATIONS 2 & 3 - Measures 13-25
--Sight Reading
Percussion: Prepared Piece, Sight Reading - SNARE; Scales - Mallets
The audition will not exceed 6 minutes. Please make sure you only print YOUR STUDENT'S PAGE. If you print all pages, it will waste paper. You can send them in to me if you accidentally print all and I will give them to students who have no printer access.
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www.sightreadingfactory.com has some free trial spots and is great practice for sight reading along with music books that can be purchased online or in music stores.
Symphonic Band
Band Auditions are this week, please see the Audition paragraph above for full details.
Uniform Turn In - Symphonic Band boys please turn in your borrowed vest and bow tie. Bring vest and bow tie in a bag labeled with your name so you can get credit for turning in your uniform items. There will be a collection box in the Band Room.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
SEVERAL STUDENTS OWE $9.00 FOR STEVIE B's PIZZA FROM THE MPA FIELD TRIP, PLEASE PAY ASAP!
Concert Band
Band Auditions are this week, please see the Audition paragraph above for full details.
Uniform Turn In - Concert Band boys please turn in your teal cummerbund and bow tie.
Bring the cummerbund and tie in a bag labeled with your name so you can get credit for turning in your uniform items. There will be a collection box in the Band Room.
Trip Band boys - please bring in borrowed black vest and bow tie in a bag labeled with your name so you can get credit for turning in your uniform items. There will be a collection box in the Band Room.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
SEVERAL STUDENTS OWE $9.00 FOR STEVIE B's PIZZA FROM THE MPA FIELD TRIP, PLEASE PAY ASAP!
Cadet/Beginner Band
Band Auditions are this week, please see the Audition paragraph above for full details.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
JAZZ BAND
Band Auditions are this week, please see the Audition paragraph above for full details.
Jazz Brunch on Saturday 5/12 8:30-11:00am at the Madison Senior Center.
CALL TIME IS 8:00am in the DMS Band Room.
Wear Black Band Polo and Jeans
Tickets $5.00
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Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
Car Show on Saturday 5/19
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
Percussion Ensemble
No Practice this week due to BJ Drumline tryouts.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
Car Show performance on Saturday 5/19.
Character Costume
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
6 th Grade Honor Band
Honor Band Practice Wednesday 5/9 3:30 - 5:00pm. Students will Audition for Band placement for next year.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
Winter Guard
No Guard Practice this week.
Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
Car Show performance on Saturday 5/19
We need your help to make the 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally successful!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
Mark Your Calendars!
Papa John's Dollars for Dough Spirit Event has been extended!
Please share this information with family and friends.
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Tuesday 5/15 - Instrument Petting Zoo 6:00pm - 7:30pm in the DMS Band Room
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Wednesday 5/16 - End of the Year Band Party 3:30 - 5:30pm (All Bands and Guard))
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44A5AF23A7F49-dmsbands1
Saturday 5/19 - DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally
(Please sign up to help)
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Thursday 5/24 - Last Day of School 1/2 Day
Please see the link below if you are interested in private lessons during the summer:
3rd Annual DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally
This huge event requires many volunteers and donations. We need your help!!
Please see the following Sign-Up Genius:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44a5af23a7f49-2018
Saturday, May 19 The 2018 DMS Panther Bands Car Show and Food Truck Rally
5:00 - 9:00pm at Discovery Middle School
$20 Entry Fee for Cars
(Awards and Giveaways)
Please make donations for the Silent Auction!
More information at
http://www.dmsbands.org/carshow
Please share this information!
Performances will include the DMS Bands Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band and Winter Guard
Band Parent Officers
We are looking for band parents to get very involved next year. We have a lot of 8th grade parents leaving and we need to keep the involvement up!
Please email us (info@dmsbands.org) if you're interested in helping
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/
shandrew@knology.net or volunteers@dmsbands.org
Volunteers are needed!!
Supply Wish List
WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED of Copy Paper (white and color)!
Pencils
Pens
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
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