Announcement Sheet - Week of Feb 27
Evening of Jazz Volunteer Signup
Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers
From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family,
Congratulations to Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Demetriou and the entire DSISD Percussion Program on a really fantastic concert "Momentum" on Friday. Such a variety of styles, sounds and levels of experience all in one evening was really inspiring. Thank you to Allison Muth for helping to feed all 70+ students!
The UIL Solo and Ensemble Festival was a big success on Saturday at Hays HS. Thank you to Jackie Fushille and Marion Grant for chaperoning the event! Our students earned 85 "I" ratings, 13 "II" ratings. All of these students will receive a UIL medal at the Band Banquet. 14 students qualified for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Qualification requires the student to perform a Class 1 solo from memory and receive a "I" rating. All 4 of the ensembles received "I" ratings, with 3 of them qualifying for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Students qualifying for the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest are:
Alyssa Lantz, Flute
Isabella Verhulst, Oboe
Matt Lourens, Bassoon
Gavin MacAlpine, Clarinet
Wyland Diehl, Soprano Sax
Omar Acosta, Alto Sax
Everett Kling, Alto Sax
Carter Upton, Alto Sax
Kalle Thomas, Tenor Sax
Grace Bertram, Baritone Sax
Kaitlin Jennings, Horn
Jace Byrd, Trombone
James Lee, Euphonium
Drew Darilek, Tuba
Clarinet Choir: Logan Bell, Eric Brown, Elliott Kling, Gavin MacAlpine, Woody Mau, Eli McKee, Dylan Moore, AJ Waller
Saxophone Quartet: Omar Acosta, Reese Alford, Blythe Balsdon, Alex Zhou
Trombone Choir: Keegan Ballard, Elliot Bibeau, Jace Byrd, Graham Lord, Joe Ortiz, Barrett Ross, Isaac Surface
The Evening of Jazz fundraiser event is this week on Thursday, March at DS Ranch Park. Doors open at 5:00, entertainment and dinner begins at 5:30. The Silent Auction will run throughout the event, with the Raffle items and a fun game happening, too. We will need student volunteers to work several different jobs throughout the evening. This is a great event to socialize with your Tiger Band Family and to hear some really great Jazz music performed by the DSMS, SSMS and DSHS Jazz ensembles. See you there!
Due to the PSAT and SAT testing on Wednesday, March 1, we will NOT be participating in the Next Level Pre-UIL Assessment at Hays HS.
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:
Feb. 27 - Recital Series @ DSHS
March 2 - Evening of Jazz @ DS Ranch Park
March 21 - Pre-UIL Concert for Symphonic and Concert Bands 6:30pm @ DSHS
March 22 - Floyd Clinic for Wind Ensemble 4:45-6:56pm @ DSHS
March 23 - Pre-UIL Concert for Wind Ensemble 6:30pm @ DSHS
March 28+29 - UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest @ Hays CISD PAC
March 4,18,19 + April 1 - various Winterguard Contest dates
GO TIGER BAND!
Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
President's Update
Howdy Tiger Band Families!
This week is An Evening of Jazz! Thank you to all that have asked about the signup for the dessert auction and volunteer needs. That is available at https://signup.com/go/EkrtxXd.
Doors will open at 5:30, with dinner service starting at 6:00. As Mr. Woods said the event includes a silent auction for items donated by community businesses, a raffle for a YETI Haul wheeled cooler, and a fun game where the winner receives a custom jewelry piece donated by Goldie's Fine Jewelry.
Please email me or Mike Rutherford (jazz@dsbandboosters.org) with any questions about the event.
Congratulations to all performers at the UIL solo and ensemble contest this weekend, and the percussion students that presented "Momentum" on Friday evening.
I'll see you Thursday at An Evening of Jazz!
Go Tiger Band!
Timmie Smith
979-219-2828
Butter Braids are Back!
The Band Boosters is having a fundraiser to sell the yummy Butter Braids and handy packages of cookie dough!
**INDIVIDUAL PRIZE FOR SELLING THE MOST ITEMS $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD**
Fundraiser starts: March 1, 2023
Fundraiser ends: March 24, 2023
Delivery Date: April 4, 2023
There are 2 ways to order (you can use both):
-using the order forms *cash or checks made to DS Band Boosters*
-online ordering *credit cards, debit cards or mobile wallet*
Register as a seller and share your personalized link in social media/email here.
**all orders will be delivered to the school and not mailed out due to products having to be kept frozen**
HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info
Please consider signing up for the HEB gift card fundraiser. Our numbers have dropped in the past 2 months, so we need YOU to join. It’s easy to set up. Just check out the above HEB card link and sign up today.
Remember the more cards ordered, the higher the percentage given back to our band program.
Thank you for your consideration.
Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle
Percussion Update
Congratulations to Mr. Ehlers and all the percussion students as they performed an outstanding concert on Friday. It is amazing to see how much progress these students continue to make each year.
Percussion families (8th Grade thru 11th grade) Please put March 6th on your calendar for a Percussion meeting at the DSHS Band hall with Mr. Ehlers to review upcoming activities, audition schedules and an overview of the end of year and summer activities. You don’t want to miss this informative meeting and a chance to mingle with all the percussion parents. Meeting starts at 6:30pm
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Tiger Band Sponsor Info
The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS! Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:
Virtuoso Society
Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors
Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com
Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com
Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com
Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com
Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2
Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910
Uniform Update
Congratulations to all of our Solo/Ensemble performers this past Saturday. You make Dripping Springs proud!
Attention Evening of Jazz Band Students: According to Mr. Meyer, ALL high school jazz band students will be expected to wear concert black (this is not the concert uniform used at our school concerts).
Guys should wear black slacks, black dress shirt, black shoes, long black socks, and black belts. Colorful ties are optional (no jeans or t-shirts).
Ladies can wear black slacks with a blouse, black concert dress or skirt and a blouse (no mini skirts, t-shirts or jeans) and appropriate shoes.
Parents: Dillard's is having a 65% off sale this week for black dress shirts (15" - 18" neck sizes).
Parents, please remind your students to check the Lost & Found for many lost pairs of shoes, shirts and other band paraphernalia left since our last winter concert. Make sure to have all of your stuff pulled together and ready for the UIL Band and Sight Reading competition coming end of March.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.
Thank you,
Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella
Co-VP Uniform Coordinators
GO TIGER BAND!
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