Hello Tiger Band Family,

 

TCGC Pageantry in the Springs Contest: Don't forget to sign up to volunteer for at least one shift on Jan. 28th.  We're excited to host over 80 teams from across Central Texas and beyond, but we need your help.  All students should have signed up via the QR code posted in the Band Hall.  Adults can sign up at the link further down in this newsletter.

 

UIL Solo and Ensemble: Feb. 25th at Hays HS.  All WE/SB/CB students are required to perform a solo in order to be eligible to sign up for band for next year.  Any students that are ineligible must perform at the Recital Series on Monday, Feb. 27th at 5:00pm in the Orchestra Hall or at a concert.  Entry Fee for Solo is $12, Ensemble Fee is $12 for each performer.  Payment is through RevTrack Webstore at this link.

https://drippingspringsisd.revtrak.net/hs-band#/list

 

Accompanist Fee for UIL Solos:  The accompanist fee for a Class 2 or 3 solo is $50. The fee for a Class 1 solo is $65.  This fee includes two 15-minute rehearsals at the Band Hall plus the performance on Feb. 25.  Unfortunately, due to gas prices, the fees had to be raised.  Payment of this fee will be made directly to the Accompanist, due at the first scheduled rehearsal.  Cash or check made out to the Accompanist will be accepted. Accompanists may have Venmo or another way to pay the fee online. Rehearsals will begin the week of Feb. 13th.

 

Sectional and Rehearsal Schedules: Please check the Announcement Sheet for the Rehearsal and Sectional schedule for this week.

CB=Concert Band

SB=Symphonic Band

WE=Wind Ensemble

PE=Percussion Ensemble

WG=Winterguard JV or V=Varsity

 

Upcoming Events:

Jan. 28 - TCGC Winterguard/Percussion Contest @ DSHS

Feb. 4 - Percussion Solo Contest @ DSHS (grades 6-12)

Feb. 6 - SSMS/DSHS Side by Side Rehearsal 10:30am-12:30pm @ DSHS Band Hall

Feb. 7 - DSMS/DSHS Side by Side Rehearsal 9:30-11:30am @ DSHS Band Hall

Feb. 18 - Percussion Ensemble Recording Session @ DSHS

Feb. 25 - UIL Solo and Ensemble @ Hays HS

Feb. 27 - Recital Series @ DSHS

March 1 - Next Level Performances Pre-UIL Evaluation @ Hays CISD PAC WE/SB/CB

March 2 - Evening of Jazz @ DS Ranch Park

March 21 - Pre-UIL Concert for Symphonic and Concert Bands @ DSHS

March 23 - Pre-UIL Concert for Wind Ensemble @ DSHS

March 28+29 - UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest @ Hays CISD PAC

Feb. 4,18 + March 4,18 + April 1 - various Winterguard Contest dates

 

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

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Howdy Tiger Band Families!

We have less than half of the adult volunteers needed for our TCGC Winter Guard and Percussion contest on Saturday, January 28!

We need help from every band family to meet the volunteer needs to run this event smoothly.   There are positions available in shifts throughout the day and as close or far from the performance area as you’d like. Please sign up here and get plugged in to help!

Donations for the silent auction at An Evening of Jazz are being accepted! If you or your business would like to donate an item please email SilentAuction@dsbandboosters.org The event will be the evening of March 2 at Dripping Springs Ranch park. Event tickets and raffle tickets will go on sale January 30. Please keep an eye out for the packet your student will bring home.  I need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare the packets on Sunday, January 29 from 2-4pm.  Please text or email me if you're able to help.

 

Go Tiger Band!

 

Timmie Smith

President@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

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Pageantry in the Springs 2023 - A TCGC Winterguard and Percussion Competition