DS Tiger Band Newsletter – July 25
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Newsletter
July 25, 2021
Important Links:
Tiger Band Registration Forms 21-22
Senior Lock-In Volunteers Needed: July 30
DCI Event Volunteers Needed: Aug 4
Orlando Trip
Portal Registration Info
From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family!
I hope that your family had a relaxing and safe Summer Break! The Tiger Band Staff is excited to be working with you and your students again! The Percussion, Guard and Student Leaders all had a REALLY productive and fun week and are ready to ramp it up with all the Winds joining us this week. Be sure to look closely at the schedules provided in the Tiger Band Information Packet at the link above.
Band Registration
Saturday’s Registration event was very successful thanks to our Registration Leads Melissa Tyree and Tanya Conreaux, the Booster Board and all our parent and student volunteers. The Alternate Registration is Monday, July 26th from 6pm – 8pm at the Band Hall.
Communication
The Band Staff and Band Boosters use multiple platforms to communicate with students and parents, with email, Remind and Facebook being the most often used. As you know, communication is a 2-way street, so I do ask that you are a proactive partner in this endeavor. One way to do that is to read all the content in these newsletters…yes, they can tend to be lengthy, but I assure you all the content is important and necessary. I often hear “I get so many emails I just don’t read them all”…I understand that but please make a concerted effort to read our newsletters and other band specific email communications. I will be perfectly honest, the best and fastest way to get in touch with me directly is email – I am not very diligent about checking my voicemail. If we need to talk directly, send me an email with your phone number and I’ll call you asap.
2021-22 Tiger Band and COVID
The Band Staff is sensitive to the continuing issues and obstacles that COVID can place on our day to day business of doing Band. While the DSISD can not require masks, if your student feels more comfortable wearing a mask at band events, that is perfectly acceptable. We understand that everyone has different situations at home that may require more caution and vaccination status can play a factor as can the looming threat of the Delta variant. We will continue to use bell covers in rehearsals. For competitive performances, we do not plan on using bell covers at this time, but this could change as safety protocols adjust. While students may wear a mask during performance/competition, we are not planning on providing these masks at this time. Performance masks must be all white in color. Should your student need one, I can give you information on sources for these specific kinds of masks. Please know that your student’s safety and the safety of all of our staff and volunteers is of utmost importance, and will be at the forefront of decision making throughout the marching season and the school year.
2022 Orlando Trip
Please see the link above to the TMF Trip Portal and instructions for signing up to attend this trip. The dates of the trip are March 14-18, 2022 (Spring Break) and the cost per student is $1870 for sextuplet occupancy. The hotel suites do include 3 queen beds and sleep 6. There is a $100 deposit due upon signing, with the first payment due Aug. 11. The payment amount and schedule is available in the Trip Portal. You will pay TMF directly through the Portal, there is a credit card option that does have a service fee, or you can mail a check directly to TMF. Keith Lancaster is our TMF Representative, please contact him with specific trip questions at keith@tmftoursandtravel.com
Let’s Go Tiger Band!
Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
derek.woods@dsisdtx.us
President’s Update
Howdy Tiger Band Families!
Thank you to everyone that volunteered with Band Registration on Saturday and helped make Percussion and Color Guard minicamps a success! Special thanks to Tanya Conreaux and Melissa Tyree for organizing registration day for us! It was great to see so many of you at the Band Boosters table. If I didn’t get a chance to talk to you about the volunteer opportunities this season then please take a look at the spots available in the Band SignUp at https://signup.com/group/656985444317352054. It takes everyone’s help supporting the band in order for the program to be a success. Please look through the signup at the spots available to see where you would like to help and get plugged in. If you have any questions feel free to email president@dsbandboosters.org and I’ll be glad to get you an answer.
Where volunteers are most needed this week are:
* 1 more chaperone to attend the DCI event with the band on Wednesday evening — https://signup.com/group/656985444317352054
* Senior Lock-in Chaperones on Friday night — email Jennifer Stevens at jbms76@gmail.com or text 713-823-8257
* Serving lunch and assisting at band rehearsal — https://signup.com/go/iYiQXVp
Thank you all in advance for your time and help this season. It is appreciated by the students, directors, and your fellow volunteers.
Go Tiger Band!
Timmie Smith
DSBB President
979-219-2828
president@dsbandboosters.org
Senior Lock-In Volunteers Needed
The Band Senior Lock-in is this Friday, July 30th from 9:30pm to 7:30am! We need at least 4 chaperones.
If we get more than 4 volunteers, we can do shifts if you can’t stay for the entire time. We need you to help make this a successful party for the kids!
https://signup.com/go/fmaiUsy
Uniform Update
Uniform Volunteer Opportunities, parents needed soon:
Fittings and adjustments – At Summer Band Camp we will start to outfit for 140+ students. Volunteers will help with uniform adjustments, fittings, changes, and hemming for each student’s basic uniform for the season. We need help in this area as freshmen and sophomores have never been outfitted for uniforms. Plan to start July 28th during the day. We will get a Sign-up Genius site for this, but drop-in help is always appreciated.
Sewing/ironing group – Sewing is going to be a big part of the performance uniform for drops and stirrups on the white bibbers. If you are handy with a sewing machine or a serger we would love your help. If you are a wiz at ironing we can also use your help. Sewing days will be announced and all help is welcome.
Cubby Keepers – We will need around 14 parents to sign up for the wash and care of our uniforms during the year after each game or show. You are assigned a certain number of uniforms to take home (10-15 sets, with instructions for staining, washing, drying and hanging) and return to the band hall each week. This is a great way to help the band look its best! We have 9 people signed up so far.
If you have any further questions or want to sign up now, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.
Thank you,
Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella
Co-VP Uniform Coordinators
GO TIGER BAND!
Band Movers Update
Greetings!!
Welcome to the new year of marching season! The kids need your help to make this season awesome and you can do that by signing up to help move their equipment! My team consists of moving equipment to, during, and from games and competitions.
Drivers:
The band has 2 trailers that need to be brought to and from away games and competitions. They will each need a driver.
-1 trailer will require a class A CDL. If you have a CDL please let us know.
-1 trailer (non-CDL).
Both driver positions will require paperwork with the district so if you are interested, please reach out soon so we can get that started.
Movers:
Help with loading and unloading of the band trailers with the bands help. Help setup / tear-down pre-game and halftime as needed.
Daniel Jennings
VP Movers
Pit Crew/Props Update
It was a pleasure to meet so many of the DSHS Band parents during registration and talk about the support needed during marching season for Pit Crew and Props. As a reminder we are looking for at least 12 – 15 adult volunteers during football games and 20 – 23 adult volunteers for marching contests. To volunteer for Pit Crew activities please utilize the Sign-Up link. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions at pitcrew@dsbandboosters.org.
Thanks,
Allison B. Muth
Dripping Springs Tiger Band
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