8/20/23
Important Dates Summer 2023 (Updated)
2023-2024 Tiger Band Yearly Calendar
Tiger Band Volunteers - SignUp.com
From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family,
Rehearsal Schedule for this week:
Monday 7:00-8:20am Winds/Percussion only
6:00-8:30pm Full Band
Tuesday 4:30pm-6:00pm Colorguard sectional only
Wednesday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band
Thursday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band
Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band
Saturday 9:00am – 11:30am March-a-thon
Colorguard Sectionals: August 22nd/4:30-6:00pm Colorguard will NOT rehearse on Monday mornings, but will have a sectional on Tuesday afternoons. See Weekly Rehearsal Schedule in Newsletter for more details.
Football Game Schedule/Home/Vandegrift HS/August 25th
4:15pm School ends
5:15pm Band Council begins serving dinner
6:10pm Report Time—getting fully dressed/informal uniform
6:35pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete/Fully dressed in informal uniform
6:45pm Line up to move into stadium
6:50pm Walk in pairs into stadium
7:05pm Seated in stands – warm up
7:20pm School Song
7:30pm Game begins
8:30pm Half-time performance
10:15pm Game over
10:30pm Return to band hall and put up equipment
10:45pm Parents pick you up!!
Uniform: Informal
Band Informal – Grey Polo, black band shorts, black marching shoes, short black socks, black belt, cap.
Guard Informal – Shell, Black Leggings, informal black guard shoes, short black socks.
No visible jewelry including watches.
First Annual Tiger Band March-a-thon/Saturday, August 26th
8:45am Report to RSES with instrument/flip folder and lyre/water jug
9:00am begin March-a-thon
1030:am or so play concert at Belterra Amenities Center
11:00am or so Kona ICE
11:30am Dismissed, take your own instrument home, Tubas/Battery back to Band Hall
Dress: Grey DRI-FIT, dress code shorts, practice marching shoes (no open toe), hat and sunglasses allowed. Transportation is NOT provided for this event, be sure to take your instrument home on Friday after the game!
GO TIGER BAND!
Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
President's Update
Hey Band!
I hope you were able to come watch the students perform last night! They did an amazing job. I have a few reminders. Be sure, as always, to read all of the newsletter.
- Purchasing BOA Tickets for the Indianapolis trip - Be on the lookout tomorrow for an email with details on how to purchase a ticket in the band block (deadline will be Tuesday midday).
- First Football Game – August 25 at Tiger Stadium. We will need lots of help to run the concession stand and get the band on and off the field for their first football performance. Please check the signup list to volunteer. Volunteers who sign up by Wednesday will be able to get into the game for free.
- March-a-Thon – Saturday, August 26. We have raised over $30,000 so far. That's halfway to our $60,000 goal. We want lots of support in Belterra along the route to make this a super successful event so please come out next Saturday!
- Spirit Store - The spirit store will be open until Saturday, August 26. You can purchase a spirit shirt, an extra show shirt (if you didn't purchase one at registration), some extra informal pieces, or a Thunder in the Hills tshirt (theses will also be sold at the event). The link to the spirit store is at the top of this page.
Go Tiger Band!
Caryn Pacelli
Percussion/ Pit Crew Update
Looking forward to our 1st football game and we only have a few spots left to fill to support the movement of the Pit Crew and Props during the Friday game. For everyone that is signed up by Wednesday – here are a few reminders:
- All names listed in Sign-UP by Wednesday, will be submitted to DSHS and placed on a list for access into the game for free
- Check in for the game will be at the volunteer check in to receive a wrist band to gain access into the game – Check-in will be located behind the home concession stand. Only those names on the Sign up list will receive a wrist band – all others will need to purchase a ticket.
- We will meet during 2nd quarter where you will be given equipment assignments
- We will assist with moving equipment to the field for half time and then stay on the field for the performance Once the performance is over we will push the equipment to the band hall.
- The props will also be removed from the field after the performance and loaded in the truck and/or taken back to the band hall (still working thru this)
In addition, I will also put together a Pit Crew – GroupMe App list which allows me to push out notifications about meeting locations, and any changes. Be on the look out for an invite this week.
Finally for all the percussion parents – let me know if you are interested in purchasing an additional “percussion – parent” t-shirt. We can customize the text on the shirt based on your preference and I would like to get an order placed this week – it takes about 1 week to make. This is another great way to show your DSHS Band spirit and support your students. Cost of the shirt is $20 / each. I will send Venmo information regarding payment once you let me know your are interested. Emails can be sent to percussion@dsbandboosters.org.
Do no hesitate to reach out via email or text (713.256.3028)m
See you Friday.
Allison Muth
Percussion / Pit Crew Liason
First Annual DS Band March-a-thon! This Saturday - It's finally here!
The donation drive portion of the 2023 Marchathon is well underway. I know there have been some bumps in the road; thanks for your patience. If you or your student is still having trouble setting up their account, please don't hesitate to ask.
We are finally almost ready for the marching part of Marchathon! For students -- please see Mr. Woods's detailed instructions on call times, uniforms, etc. for Saturday.
For parents -- we need you! I just added some new volunteer slots that are super important for our kids safety and to keep the event running smoothly: https://signup.com/
If the signup is full, please come out and support the band! Follow along with us, or set up along the route and cheer. Bring your friends and family, and set the tone for our kids and for the neighborhood that this is FUN!
Please contact Kimberly Bertram at fundraising@dsbandboosters.org with any questions.
Volunteer Central
Thanks to all who have volunteered and given hours and hours of their time so far this season. Your help has been invaluable and very, very appreciated!
Football Games - It's time to select your volunteer spots for the footballs games! Help needed with concessions, chaperoning, pit crew and driving trucks/trailers. No worries if you are new to a role, you will be surrounded by veteran volunteers. Sign up here >>
Monday Night Meals for the Directors/Techs - We've brought back this sweet tradition, and y'all have delivered! We only have one more Monday night meal to cover. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/
Inaugural March-A-Thon - We'll need some volunteer assistance to make this new fundraiser a success. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/
Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >>
BAND MOVERS
If interested in helping the band get to and from their events this season by pulling trailers or driving box trucks, we've got an opportunity for you!
Fill out the interest form to get more information: Band Mover Interest Form
Concessions - Help Needed
Concessions season is off to a roaring start. Thank you to all the volunteers at the Varsity Scrimmage Game on Friday, Feeding the Band event before Drill Frenzy on Saturday, and Luke Hassel and the cooking team for hosting Cooking School on Saturday.
As mentioned at the Parent Meeting, please plan to participate in at least 2 shifts in the concessions stand during the season. This will allow us to continue our tradition of providing a quality experience drawing crowds to the stadium. If you plan to help out, ensure you use Sign-Up so we have an accurate count of volunteers and how to ensure all positions are covered. See link below for volunteer opportunities. We can’t do this without your help!
https://signup.com/group/656985444317352054
URGENT NEED - Friday Early Prep Coordinator (lead position). No experience required. Provides consistent leadership to the Friday prep volunteers preparing for home games. Contact Kevin Smith at concessions@dsbandboosters.org to volunteer or with any questions.
Concessions Events in August:
8/24 - Thursday Prep (6:00-8:00) We will operate out of the visitor’s side to prep for Friday’s home opener.
8/25 - Home Football Game (various shifts) Our home opener football game against Vandergrift is expected to be a sell-out. We will be operating both home and visitor side concession stands, remote stations, and catering. We need to ensure we have all positions filled for concessions as it is too late to outsource for assistance.
Go Tiger Band!
Uniform Update
Home Game against Vandegrift Friday Night, August 25th: Students will be required to wear their Informal Uniform of black shorts, grey polo (tucked in), black belt, no-show black socks, black shoes and band cap. If items do not show up this week the uniform will be at the discretion of Mr. Woods.
Volunteers for Kubby Keepers needed: We are in need of 8 more Kubby Keepers to help the uniform team keep our uniforms clean and tidy. This is a perfect volunteer job for working parents who can't help during events, but can come after a game or competition and take home ten sets of bibbers and jackets to clean and get them back into their cubby by a set date. They are basically washed inside out on cold, tumble dry low and rehung. You can wash the bibbers in one load and the jackets in another. Another bonus is if your student drives themselves to and from school, they can pick up your set and bring them back for you. This is a volunteer position for the entire school year as we also wash through spring concert season. If interested please contact us at uniforms@dsbandboosters.org
Sewing Group: We have 200 sets of drops and inserts that will need to be made for our first competition. We have many jobs, not just sewing. If you can cut material, sew on a button, iron or use a basic sewing machine, we are in need of help to start sewing the inserts and drops before the end of September. We are still awaiting delivery of material, but once it shows up we will be all hands on deck to get these finished. Come join the fun to get these made.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.
Thank you,
Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella
CoVPs of Uniforms
HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info
Let’s our gift card purchases to get 4% back. We could receive $1000 instead of $300 free $$ monthly. Here’s how you get set up:
1. Order how many cards you want: HEB Gift Card Directions
2. Set up auto bill pay -or- set calendar to remember to send check monthly by the 10th of each month.
3. Sit back and wait for your cards to arrive in the mail by the 1st of the month.
Remember what all you can use your cards for at HEB:
•Gas •Groceries •Pick-up orders. •Prescriptions •Central Market
Thank you for your support!
Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle
Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures
Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.
- Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
- Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
- Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.
Photographers & Videographers Needed!
We are looking for a team of people to take photos throughout the season to document everything! We also need people willing to take videos. If you are interested, please contact Caryn Pacelli at president@dsbandboosters.org for more information!
Tiger Band Sponsorship Info
The Tiger Band is looking for 2023-2024 SPONSORS! We have several benefit levels to fit your business' needs, including water bottles and cups sold at home football games with your business name and logo on them, banners at the concession stand, and more. Please consider joining with the band this year as a sponsor! We need you!
Please contact our Fundraising VP, Kimberly Bertram, to sign up today at fundraising@dsbandboosters.org!
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