Good gracious is there a lot to keep up with! Here we go!
Unfortunately, we still do not have a delivery date for the Garbage bags. Getting the materials needed to make them has been difficult, but they are working hard to get them to us as quickly as they the can. We apologize for the delay. The Winter Guard has one more regular season competition at Chattahoochee High on March 26 and then Championships at the UTC McKenzie Arena on April 2. They have worked really hard and have a beautiful show for everyone to see. They would love to have you come support them! The Dollywood letter and first payment are due by March 22. We have received several questions about the trip and hope we have answered quickly. This is the first large trip for all of them since 2019 and we know there are a lot of questions. Please feel free to ask away! A few commonly asked questions answered: Can we use band account money from fundraisers to help pay for the trip? Yes! Every case sold earns the student $1 in their account to be used for band fees or trips. You sold 10? You have $10 you can put on the trip! You can always log into charmsoffice.com to view your account. We will also send home statements on Wednesday(tomorrow). Students may bring electronics, but are responsible for them. School dress code must be followed for school trips. Students may ride with their families to and from Dollywood, but we need a note letting us know. In fact, we encourage this to help on spacing on the buses. Students are required to stay with an adult chaperone the entire time in the park. Siblings are not excused from school unless they are also in band. The Dollywood letter is attached to the previous blog post. The Fruit and Garbage Bag Sale Party is on March 25 at DCHS until 7p.m. Any students that sold 10+ items in either sale are invited to come and have a big time! Pizza, hide and go seek, nerf war(we will have a limited supply and students may bring their own), and many more games. We cannot wait! The Mattress Sale is March 26 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the DCHS Commons area. Students are not required to show up, but for anyone that comes to purchase a mattress and tells the sales rep the students name, the student will receive a free band hoodie. Please help share the word of the sale and come try out some great mattresses. Spring Concerts are quickly approaching. The DMS Concert is on April 5th, the DCHS Concert is on April 28. Details can be found in a previous blog post. PLEASE have students try on their concert clothes to make sure they still fit before the concert. Students are to wear all black for concerts. Skirts/dresses MUST lay below the knee when seated. Whew! That's a lot! Please remember you can view the calendar on dcband.org and next years dates are already on the calendar through December 2022. The rest will be uploaded soon. See you soon! We are so excited to be sending out information about the end of year reward trip for the DMS bands to Dollywood! Students are bringing home letters today. Please be sure to review those carefully as there are some new school requirements and payment details. Please remember, any student that still owes their band fee will have to pay it before paying for Dollywood. We do not have a delivery date for the Garbage bags as of right now, Monday, March 7. The company has communicated they are backed up in production, but are trying to get them finished for us as soon as possible. We will share the delivery date as soon as we get it. The Fruit/Garbage Bag Sale party is Friday, March 25 in the DCHS band room right after school until 7:00pm. We will be serving pizza and drinks, but would love snack donations! The Mattress Sale is Saturday, March 26 in the DCHS Commons area from 9:00am - 5:00pm. There is a meeting Tuesday, March 8 at 6:30pm in the DCHS Band room to go over details and give away prizes! Spring Concerts are quickly approaching. DMS Bands Concert is on April 5 at 7:00pm, the DCHS Band Concert is on April 28 at 7:00pm in the DCHS Auditorium. Student need to be in their seat by 6:30 to warm up in their concert black attire for their concert. Please check the calendar on dcband.org to stay up to date. Band banquets are in May as well as the new marcher meeting for rising 8th graders and any rising DCHS students. Attached below is the previous letter about the dates changes and band fee payments, the Dollywood letter, and the band calendar for 2022 - 2023.
DMS Fruit and Concert Letter by Dade County Bands on Scribd DCHS Fruit and Concert Letter by Dade County Bands on Scribd Welcome back!!! We have only barely gotten back and there is already a lot happening. Parents, please be sure to return all forms and fees as soon as possible. For DMS parents, this would be the Band Handbook agreement page and the band fee. We charge a small fee to cover band specific needs instead of creating a class materials list. By being able to purchase in bulk, we have been able to save parents money the last several years since doing this. For DCHS parents, this is also the Band Handbook agreement page and the band fee. Marching band students do not pay the classroom fee, only marching fee! Marching students also have their Medical forms which need to be returned asap. Any student without a form will not be allowed to participate in the first game. Beginning parents get ready for instrument rental night on Thursday, August 26 in the DMS Cafeteria. All students are to attend whether they will be renting or not because we will be showing off how much they have already learned in a quick performance and meeting at 6pm. We cannot wait to see you there! Marchers, please see the attached short note about this coming Thursdays performance and play time. Get ready to get soaked! See everyone soon!
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.
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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.
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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.