Marching band camp is almost here! July 19 - 23 and 26 - 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m at DCHS.
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Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Game Time |
Report Time |
10/02/2020 |
Mt. Zion |
DCHS |
7:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
10/30/2020 |
Chattooga |
DCHS |
7:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
11/13/2020 |
Gordon Central |
DCHS |
7:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
11/20/2020 |
Fannin County |
DCHS |
7:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. |
DMS 2020 Welcome Back Letter by Dade County Bands on Scribd
DCHS 2020 Welcome Back Letter by Dade County Bands on Scribd
Marching band pictures will take place on Thursday, July 30th. Below is the order form for pictures. We will pass out forms to students earlier in the week. Students will need to have exact cash payment, pay by check, or include credit card information on the form.
We are looking forward to having students back and playing again!!!! The DC Marching Band is open to any student in 8th grade through high school.
If you are planning on being a part of the 2020 DC Marching Band, please fill out and submit the form below before July 13th. This will allow us to place and order on t-shirts before band camp. The marching band fee for the 2020 season will be $75.00 per student.
Below are the dates and times for marching band camp. Camp is shortened this year due to current restrictions in place.
July 22 - 24: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
July 27 - 29: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
July 30: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Everyone (Pictures)
There are some restrictions that we must follow during this time:
Each student is required to have their own personal water bottle (gallon minimum recommended). No use of water fountains or shared water coolers is allowed. Each student should have their water bottle clearly labeled with their name. DO NOT share water bottles. We will be outside the entire time each day, barring weather issues.
Students will not be able to store equipment in the band room overnight. Exceptions to this will be for sousaphones and percussion instruments due to size.
Students will be required to have their temperature checked and answer 4 questions each day prior to being admitted to the rehearsals.
Students and staff should arrive dressed for practice. There will not be changing facilities available.
Students should plan to leave campus immediately after the end of the activity
Any student who wishes to wear a mask, will be allowed to.
When outdoors, students should maintain a minimum of 6 feet distance from one another. If we are rehearsing indoors, students should maintain a minimum of 10 feet distance from one another.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After School Rehearsals - The DC Marching Band will be rehearsing after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:15. This is subject to change based on the school release time.
Uniforms - Students will need khaki color shorts AND pants for the season and black socks. The shorts/pants should follow school dress code and are not allowed to have holes. If a belt is worn (optional), it must be black. A band t-shirt will be provided to each student. Shirts will be tucked in. Hair must be fixed in a way that it is removed from the face (pony tail, braids, clips, BLACK headband, etc.). The only jewelry allowed will be stud earrings and watches.
If you are planning on being a part of the 2020 DC Marching Band, please fill out and submit the form below before July 13th. This will allow us to place and order on t-shirts before band camp. The marching band fee for the 2020 season will be $75.00 per student.
Below are the dates and times for marching band camp. Camp is shortened this year due to current restrictions in place.
July 22 - 24: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
July 27 - 29: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
July 30: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Everyone (Pictures)
There are some restrictions that we must follow during this time:
Each student is required to have their own personal water bottle (gallon minimum recommended). No use of water fountains or shared water coolers is allowed. Each student should have their water bottle clearly labeled with their name. DO NOT share water bottles. We will be outside the entire time each day, barring weather issues.
Students will not be able to store equipment in the band room overnight. Exceptions to this will be for sousaphones and percussion instruments due to size.
Students will be required to have their temperature checked and answer 4 questions each day prior to being admitted to the rehearsals.
Students and staff should arrive dressed for practice. There will not be changing facilities available.
Students should plan to leave campus immediately after the end of the activity
Any student who wishes to wear a mask, will be allowed to.
When outdoors, students should maintain a minimum of 6 feet distance from one another. If we are rehearsing indoors, students should maintain a minimum of 10 feet distance from one another.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After School Rehearsals - The DC Marching Band will be rehearsing after school on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:15. This is subject to change based on the school release time.
Uniforms - Students will need khaki color shorts AND pants for the season and black socks. The shorts/pants should follow school dress code and are not allowed to have holes. If a belt is worn (optional), it must be black. A band t-shirt will be provided to each student. Shirts will be tucked in. Hair must be fixed in a way that it is removed from the face (pony tail, braids, clips, BLACK headband, etc.). The only jewelry allowed will be stud earrings and watches.
Below are the dates and times for marching band camp. Please note that all dates and times are subject to change based on the directives from school system administration.
July 20 - 24: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Perc./GuardDCHS
July 27 - 30: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Everyone
July 31: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Report, 6:30 p.m. Perform
If the make-up days for Prom and Graduation have to be utilized, we will adjust our schedule to accommodate for those events.
Marching Band Picture Day is yet to be set. When the date/time is set, we will announce and adjust our rehearsal schedule to accommodate for pictures.
July 20 - 24: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Everyone
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Perc./GuardDCHS
July 27 - 30: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Everyone
July 31: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. Report, 6:30 p.m. Perform
If the make-up days for Prom and Graduation have to be utilized, we will adjust our schedule to accommodate for those events.
Marching Band Picture Day is yet to be set. When the date/time is set, we will announce and adjust our rehearsal schedule to accommodate for pictures.
Reminder that all band functions that were scheduled during the times of school closure will not take place. We will move any applicable student activity that can be moved to online platforms such as Google Classroom or Zoom.
The DMS concert scheduled for March 31st and the DCHS and Jazz Band concert scheduled for April 30th will be canceled and moved if possible. Drum Major auditions scheduled for April 28th will be moved to a later date, as well as Color Guard auditions. We will post the rescheduled dates as soon as we can lock those in.
DCHS student leadership classes for next year's officer and section leader positions will be moved online through Google Classroom. Any student interested in those need to check the DCHS and Color Guard Google Classrooms later today for more information.
Per GMEA, at this point, this year's Solo and Ensemble event on April 25th has been canceled. If they can reschedule the event, I will update everyone on that as soon as possible.
All other dates for the remainder of the school year are fluid at this point. We will hold those events at the scheduled dates if at all possible. We will try to be as sensitive as possible to other events being held, but please understand that there will most likely be numerous events vying for time in a short amount of time after we return to school.
We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy! Know that we miss all of you and can't wait to be back in the band room with you making music!!!!
The DMS concert scheduled for March 31st and the DCHS and Jazz Band concert scheduled for April 30th will be canceled and moved if possible. Drum Major auditions scheduled for April 28th will be moved to a later date, as well as Color Guard auditions. We will post the rescheduled dates as soon as we can lock those in.
DCHS student leadership classes for next year's officer and section leader positions will be moved online through Google Classroom. Any student interested in those need to check the DCHS and Color Guard Google Classrooms later today for more information.
Per GMEA, at this point, this year's Solo and Ensemble event on April 25th has been canceled. If they can reschedule the event, I will update everyone on that as soon as possible.
All other dates for the remainder of the school year are fluid at this point. We will hold those events at the scheduled dates if at all possible. We will try to be as sensitive as possible to other events being held, but please understand that there will most likely be numerous events vying for time in a short amount of time after we return to school.
We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy! Know that we miss all of you and can't wait to be back in the band room with you making music!!!!
Between the weather(where is Frosty!) and all the exciting stuff happening in band, I keep hearing the Magician from Frosty when he is Busy, Busy, Busy. Let's get right to it.
Happening this week! Thursday the garbage bags will be delivered to be sorted. The company is needing to deliver them in two separate deliveries. The first at 1pm and the next at 3pm. We would really appreciate any help. Garbage bags will be available for pick up from the DCHS band room on Friday from 7am to 7pm and help passing out orders would be fantastic. All orders need to be picked up by Friday!
Friday is also the reward party for students who sold 10+ cases of fruit or garbage bags. It will begin directly after school and go until 7pm at DCHS. There will be pizza, junk food, games, epic hide and go seek, and a mega nerf war. Please bring your own items. We will have a limited quantity for students to borrow who do not have any.
Coming Soon!
The Mattress Sale is Saturday, March 7 at DCHS from 10am-5pm in the commons area. Students are not required to attend, but any person who purchases that mentions a student, that student will receive credit.
The 6th grade band has been working hard on preparing for their spring concert. We cannot wait for you to hear them. The 7th/8th band and the DCHS band are preparing for their GMEA LGPE evaluations. This is a major performance for these ensembles. We would love for you to come with us to support them while they perform for judges that will critique their performance. Letters went home Monday and are due back by Friday for this event. More info located in the letters. The letter is also attached in the previous blog post.
In the event of a digital learning day, please encourage students to practice. We have shared many different ways for students to practice, even if they do not have their instrument. Practice makes perfect!
Spring Concerts are quickly approaching. Please be sure to encourage students to practice so they can perform with confidence. All dates located on the calendar.
Happening this week! Thursday the garbage bags will be delivered to be sorted. The company is needing to deliver them in two separate deliveries. The first at 1pm and the next at 3pm. We would really appreciate any help. Garbage bags will be available for pick up from the DCHS band room on Friday from 7am to 7pm and help passing out orders would be fantastic. All orders need to be picked up by Friday!
Friday is also the reward party for students who sold 10+ cases of fruit or garbage bags. It will begin directly after school and go until 7pm at DCHS. There will be pizza, junk food, games, epic hide and go seek, and a mega nerf war. Please bring your own items. We will have a limited quantity for students to borrow who do not have any.
Coming Soon!
The Mattress Sale is Saturday, March 7 at DCHS from 10am-5pm in the commons area. Students are not required to attend, but any person who purchases that mentions a student, that student will receive credit.
The 6th grade band has been working hard on preparing for their spring concert. We cannot wait for you to hear them. The 7th/8th band and the DCHS band are preparing for their GMEA LGPE evaluations. This is a major performance for these ensembles. We would love for you to come with us to support them while they perform for judges that will critique their performance. Letters went home Monday and are due back by Friday for this event. More info located in the letters. The letter is also attached in the previous blog post.
In the event of a digital learning day, please encourage students to practice. We have shared many different ways for students to practice, even if they do not have their instrument. Practice makes perfect!
Spring Concerts are quickly approaching. Please be sure to encourage students to practice so they can perform with confidence. All dates located on the calendar.
We can see the light! January, the month that just won't go away, is almost over!
EVERYONE - The garbage bag sale ends on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Orders are estimated to be in around the 18th. As soon as we have a confirmation, we will send that info out asap! Remember, each student that sells 10 cases in invited to the party held on Feb. 28 and for every case sold, the student earns $1 to their account in band.
The Mattress sale is coming back! Students were given materials on it this week. The sale is on March 7th. This is a great opportunity for the students to earn great rewards and to help the band prepare for the future.
Speaking of the future.......we are looking forward to planning a trip for the DC Bands coming Fall 2021. We were able to help many students march in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade from fundraising and amazing donations and are hoping to do the same for this coming trip......is that Lady Liberty I see?? More details coming soon.....
DMS Students - Please get all forms turned in. We have reminded students and also made multiple copies.
Students are bringing home practice logs. These are to be filled out through this 9 weeks. We are encouraging students to practice anything they have! While there are things that performs need to practice to improve, simply practicing what you enjoy can make a huge difference. The class with the most logged time will get a party. The Student with the most practice time logged in each class will earn a free Dollywood ticket!
7th-12th Band -
Concert Camp is next week (see letter that came home.....there are extras if lost...) on Friday and Saturday. This is an amazing opportunity for our students with many professional musicians coming to work with them. Concert Camp helps prepare students for the upcoming Concert Festival in March when they will go perform and be scored on their performances. We know they will do great!
As always, if you have an questions, please give us a holler. We are always happy to help in any way. Thank you for allowing your student to be a part of band! #bandrocks #bandgeeksruletheworld
EVERYONE - The garbage bag sale ends on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Orders are estimated to be in around the 18th. As soon as we have a confirmation, we will send that info out asap! Remember, each student that sells 10 cases in invited to the party held on Feb. 28 and for every case sold, the student earns $1 to their account in band.
The Mattress sale is coming back! Students were given materials on it this week. The sale is on March 7th. This is a great opportunity for the students to earn great rewards and to help the band prepare for the future.
Speaking of the future.......we are looking forward to planning a trip for the DC Bands coming Fall 2021. We were able to help many students march in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade from fundraising and amazing donations and are hoping to do the same for this coming trip......is that Lady Liberty I see?? More details coming soon.....
DMS Students - Please get all forms turned in. We have reminded students and also made multiple copies.
Students are bringing home practice logs. These are to be filled out through this 9 weeks. We are encouraging students to practice anything they have! While there are things that performs need to practice to improve, simply practicing what you enjoy can make a huge difference. The class with the most logged time will get a party. The Student with the most practice time logged in each class will earn a free Dollywood ticket!
7th-12th Band -
Concert Camp is next week (see letter that came home.....there are extras if lost...) on Friday and Saturday. This is an amazing opportunity for our students with many professional musicians coming to work with them. Concert Camp helps prepare students for the upcoming Concert Festival in March when they will go perform and be scored on their performances. We know they will do great!
As always, if you have an questions, please give us a holler. We are always happy to help in any way. Thank you for allowing your student to be a part of band! #bandrocks #bandgeeksruletheworld
Starting this week, DMS students can log their practice for a chance to win a FREE ticket to Dollywood when the band travels in May. Practice logs will need to be signed off by parents each week for time to count.
Practice Log by Dade County Bands on Scribd
Jazz band begins today(Tuesday, Jan 21)! Any student in 7-12 grade bands are invited to participate. Rehearsals are from 3:15-4:20 on Tuesdays in the DCHS band room.
Practice recordings have been uploaded for most songs students are working on in class. Listening and even playing along are encouraged! There is also a link for them to practice with their class book which can be a great help.
Don't forget to sell those trash bags! All orders due on Students that sell 10 cases each get to attend the party on Feb. 28.
The Second Mattress Sale will be March 7th at DCHS. This was a tremendous success last year! Be sure to pass the word to all those ready to buy new mattresses this year. More details to come.
Practice recordings have been uploaded for most songs students are working on in class. Listening and even playing along are encouraged! There is also a link for them to practice with their class book which can be a great help.
Don't forget to sell those trash bags! All orders due on Students that sell 10 cases each get to attend the party on Feb. 28.
The Second Mattress Sale will be March 7th at DCHS. This was a tremendous success last year! Be sure to pass the word to all those ready to buy new mattresses this year. More details to come.
It's time for the annual garbage bag sale! Please look for your student to bring home their materials in the next couple of days. Remember, you can order online through the website store.
All classes have received new music in the last week. Encourage them to practice! Practice really does make perfect and also helps build confidence in playing. Practice recordings will be uploaded shortly as another means to help practice.
Please remember that Solo/Ensemble letters are due back soon if your student chooses to participate(not required, but so much fun). The Concert Camp letter that went home to 7-12 is also due back. This is a required event for those grades. It is such an amazing opportunity to watch students grow as musicians when clinicians come in to help focus in on individual sections.
Don't forget to check and see if your student needs more valve oil, cork/slide grease, reeds, etc. Now is a great time to restock. Also consider getting cleaning supplies to give your instrument a good cleaning(youtube has many great tutorials on cleaning) during sick season. We do keep germicidal spray, but nothing compares to a proper cleaning.
Please be sure to check back often for any updates. We hope you have a wonderful start to the new year!
All classes have received new music in the last week. Encourage them to practice! Practice really does make perfect and also helps build confidence in playing. Practice recordings will be uploaded shortly as another means to help practice.
Please remember that Solo/Ensemble letters are due back soon if your student chooses to participate(not required, but so much fun). The Concert Camp letter that went home to 7-12 is also due back. This is a required event for those grades. It is such an amazing opportunity to watch students grow as musicians when clinicians come in to help focus in on individual sections.
Don't forget to check and see if your student needs more valve oil, cork/slide grease, reeds, etc. Now is a great time to restock. Also consider getting cleaning supplies to give your instrument a good cleaning(youtube has many great tutorials on cleaning) during sick season. We do keep germicidal spray, but nothing compares to a proper cleaning.
Please be sure to check back often for any updates. We hope you have a wonderful start to the new year!
2020 Garbage Bag Sale Letter by Dade County Bands on Scribd