Playoff Game (Required) - Saturday 11-18-23 - Details Coming
UIL Marching Contests Progression Explanation
2023-2024 Tiger Band Yearly Calendar
Tiger Band Volunteers - SignUp.com
Upcoming Events:
Football Playoff Games – November 9-11, 16-18, 24-25, 30-December 2, 7-9, 14-16 TMEA Region Band Auditions – November 30 + December 2/Westlake HS TMEA Region Band Clinic/Concert – December 8th + 9th/AISD PAC
HS Band Holiday Concert – December 11th/6:30pm/DSHS Auditorium
TMEA Area Auditions – January 6th
TCGC Pageantry in the Springs – January 27th
No Morning Rehearsals this week
From Mr. Woods:
All students are expected to attend all playoff football games. The next one will be this Saturday, 11/18 starting at 2:00pm at DW Rutledge Stadium against Judsin HS. There will be a short rehearsal in the morning before we leave. Reminder: playoff game schedules are determined week to week.
TMEA Region 18 band audition fee payment portal is now live on the district revtrack site. Fee is $15. This is a correction from the announcement sheet from last week.
Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
Uniform Update
Congratulations on our student's BOA Grand Nationals finish!
But we are not done yet...
Playoff Game at DW Rutledge Stadium Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm:Students will be wearing their Football Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long black socks, and black shoes.
* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).
MECA will be at the school for letter jacket orders on Wednesday, November 15th. Seniors to Sophomores - show off your Letter Jacket by hanging it in the band hall on the racks in front of the uniform room from Monday to Wednesday so underclassmen can see the many ways patches can be placed. This helps the ordering process go much faster.
Thank you,
Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella
Co-VP Uniform Coordinators
GO TIGER BAND!
Volunteer Leads Needed - TCGC Contest Pageantry in the Hills- January 27, 2024
What an amazing marching band season we’ve had, but the FUN doesn’t stop here! In late January, the DSHS Tiger Band hosts one of the biggest, best, and earliest Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competitions in the state with over 75 Percussion and Color Guard performing ensembles. You don’t want to miss it so mark your calendars now for Pageantry in the Hills on Saturday, January 27th…woohoo!! This is a major fundraiser for the band (similar to TITH) and we need everyone’s help, smiles, and that famous Tiger Band hospitality to pull it off.
Currently seeking Volunteer Leads in the following areas:
- Unit Check-In & Guides
- Volunteer Coordinator (Adults & Students)
- First-Aid/Nurse (Registered Nurse or EMT)
- Ticket Sales
- Door Monitor (Spectators & Performers)
- Judge’s Hospitality
- Transportation (of Judges/Edu staff)
- Parking Lots
- Concession Stand
- Program (digital)
- Set-up/Signage
- Vendors- Sue Gibbs
- Timed Warm-ups- Jan Fernandez
Contact Pageantry in the Hills coordinator, Mary Fernandez, for more information and offers to help!! 972-740-2286 or maryferntx@gmail.com
Percussion/ Pit Crew Update
A huge thank you to our movers, pit crew, props and field helpers that took personal time to support the band this past week. What a great way to complete the 2023 marching season.
Stay tuned for opportunities to continue to support the band during football play-offs and Winter guard.
Thanks
Allison Muth
Concessions - Thank You!
What an amazing marching season for the Tiger Band, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished. While the band was away, parents not traveling to Indianapolis stepped up and made sure our playoff game was a huge success.
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who braved the dark and misty night, watched BOA announcements on phones and laptops, and served countless cups of hot cocoa. Your hard work is the reason we are successful, and we are thankful for your time and support!
Go Tiger Band!!
HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info
Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!
Each month we have families contributing to Tiger Band just by grocery shopping and filling their gas tanks. If you haven’t signed up, please consider doing so and here’s some math for you to think about .
For us, the family tries to purchase $500 in cards each month. After a few grocery runs and tanks of gas, the amount gets used pretty quickly. That means, at our current discount rate honored by H-E-B, we’ve generated $15 back to the band that month, or $180 each year. We are just 1 of 160 or so families and you can do the math. And if the band were to increase our total monthly order amount to pre-COVID numbers, our discount rate increases as well generating even more for the band. All because I’ve setup a monthly bill pay at my bank using the DSBB PO Box 1522, DS 78620 address and just do my usual shopping.
Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!
Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle
To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:
Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.
Order H-E-B gift cards here: H-E-B Gift Card Order Form
We have had a few instances where parent volunteers have not registered with DSISD and completed the background check. They were not allowed to volunteer. Please complete this step if you have not done so already!
As a reminder, all band volunteers need to be registered as a DSISD volunteer with a completed background check on file. This is the same process to register as a classroom volunteer. You are required to register or update your registration every 12 months.
To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration
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.