From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Thank you to the Tiger Band students and parents for their dedication and support of the Tiger Football team throughout the regular and playoff season. It's an important part of the Tiger Band program, and I know that many Tiger Fans appreciate our contributions to the Friday Night Lights experience. Congratulations to the Tiger Football Team for a very successful season!

Winterguard Parent Information Meeting: Thursday, 12/7 at 7:30pm in the DSHS Band Hall. All JV and Varsity parents are requested to attend. Students may also attend.

Holiday Concert will be on Monday, December 11th at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium. Please join us as we celebrate the Holiday season as we make music together. In order to prepare for this concert, the Symphonic and Concert Bands and the Percussionists assigned to those bands for this concert will rehearse from 7:00am-8:20am according to the following schedule:

Monday, 12/4 Concert Band

Tuesday, 12/5 Symphonic Band

Wednesday, 12/6 Concert Band

Thursday, 12/7 Symphonic Band

Monday, 12/11 Concert Band and Symphonic Band

TMEA Region 18 Band Auditions: the Tiger Band had 92 students participate in the TMEA Region Band audition process on 11/30 and 12/2 held at Akins HS. I'm so proud of all the students that chose to enhance their musical skills and experience through this grueling process. 52 students qualified for District, Symphonic or Wind Ensemble, with 21 students advancing to the Area E auditions on January 6th at Westlake HS. Students in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will participate in the Clinic/Concert Friday and Saturday 12/8+9 at the AISD PAC. Concerts begin with 5A at 3:30pm. Schedule is attached.

Alyssa Lantz, Piccolo Wind Ensemble/Area

Madeline Trussel, Flute Wind Ensemble/Area

Kylie Smith, Flute Wind Ensemble/Area

Erin Clarke, Flute Symphonic Band

Addison Waller, Eb Clarinet District

Gavin MacAlpine, Bb Clarinet Wind Ensemble/Area

Dylan Moore, Bb Clarinet Symphonic Band/Area

Elliott Kling, Bb Clarinet Symphonic Band

Colin Tuohy, Bb Clarinet Symphonic Band

Logan Bell, Bb Clarinet Symphonic Band

Emily Kuhn, Bb Clarinet District

Jocelyn Juarez, Bb Clarinet District

Woodrow Mau, Bass Clarinet Wind Ensemble/Area

Eric Brown, Contrabass Clarinet Wind Ensemble/Area

Marthinus Lourens, Bassoon Wind Ensemble/Area

Nareese Gibbs, Bassoon District

Omar Acosta, Alto Sax Wind Ensemble/Area

James Lamb, Alto Sax Symphonic Band

Noah Samaniego, Alto Sax District

Everett Kling, Alto Sax District

Kalle Thomas, Tenor Sax Wind Ensemble/Area

Grace Bertram, Baritone Sax Wind Ensemble/Area

Thomas Falls, Trumpet Symphonic Band

Elliott Downey, Trumpet District

Theodore Stoklosa, Trumpet District

Graeme MacAlpine, Horn Wind Ensemble/Area

Josh Peters, Horn Wind Ensemble/Area

Alana Sayger, Horn Wind Ensemble/Area

William Haddad, Horn Symphonic Band

Caitlin Adams, Horn Symphonic Band

Kaitlyn Jennings, Horn District

Keegan Ballard, Trombone Wind Ensemble/Area

Finlay Tiller, Trombone Symphonic Band

Corbin Meyer, Trombone Symphonic Band

Isaac Surface, Trombone District

Elliot Bibeau, Bass Trombone District

Brock Woertink, Euphonium Symphonic Band

Andrew Darilek, Tuba Wind Ensemble/Area

Iris Lucas, Tuba Symphonic Band

Kaleb Oliphant, Tuba Symphonic Band

Evan Murphy, Percussion Wind Ensemble/Area

Jaden Pina, Percussion Wind Ensemble/Area

Parker Hoffman, Percussion Wind Ensemble/Area

Jackie Garcia, Percussion Wind Ensemble/Area

James Muth, Percussion Symphonic Band

Blake Romero, Percussion Symphonic Band

Isla Conreaux, Percussion Symphonic Band

John Watson, Percussion Symphonic Band

Hanna Stalvey, Percussion District

Jasmine Zogaib, Percussion District

Go Tiger Band!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us Schedule is attached

Color Guard Update

Color Guard will need at least two chaperones for the guard lock-in on Dec 8th. We discussed sending this to you guys at the football game, and I hope it's helpful!

Please mark your calendar for these important upcoming dates:

December 7 - Color Guard parent meeting 7:30pm band hall

December 8 - Color Guard lock-in

December 9- Varsity Staging camp: 9am-7pm

Varsity Practice- 5-8pm

Dec 5,7,12,14

JV Practice- 5pm-8pm

Dec 4,6,11,13

Jan 5-6- Staging/ Choreography/Cleaning

JV- 9am-1pm

Varsity 2pm-7pm

Varsity Practice 5-8pm

Jan 9,11,16,18,23,25,26,30

JV Practice- 5-8pm

Jan 8,10,15,17,22,24,26,29,31

Show Dates:

Jan 13th- Hays High School
Jan 27th- Dripping Springs High School
Feb 10th- Akins
Feb 17th- Hays High School
March 9th- Vista Ridge High School
March 16th- Jv Championships Only at Moe & Gene High School
March 23rd- Georgetown SNA Championships

Thank You,

Derek Vereen

Concessions Move-out & Cleaning 12/9

We have 15 of 18 spots still open on 12/9 to move-out and clean the concessions stand. We need help to get this done, so please signup today. Don’t wait for someone else to do it! Sign-up now: Volunteer Sign-up

Thank you to Doug Gibbs, Luke Hassle, Mark Stryker, and Jon Wolf for coming out yesterday to drain and clean the fryers and the cooking areas. It’s a greasy job -your help was very much appreciated!!

Uniform Update

Congratulations to all of the students who tried out at TMEA Regions!

Winter Concert in Auditorium on Monday, December 11th, 6:30pm: Students will wear their Concert Uniforms. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long black socks, and black shoes. No long sleeve shirts or leggings as the stage can get very hot.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

uniforms@dsbandboosters.org

GO TIGER BAND!

Kendra Scott Gives Back - Fundraising Event

Kendra Scott is hosting a fundraising event benefitting the Tiger Band in December! You can shop in the South Congress Store on Sunday, December 17th from 2:00-4:00 and mention the DSHS Band OR you can shop online on December 17th and 18th with the promo code GIVEBACK-FODSX. Kendra Scott will donate 20% of your total sale back to the band. Let your friends and family know, especially the one who are last minute Christmas shoppers.

As always, you know where to find me if you’ve got questions, suggestions, or creative ideas!

Thanks, guys!!!

Kimberly

Fundraising@dsbandboosters.org

TCGC Contest Pageantry in the Springs - January 27, 2024

You know it’s coming and you’re marking your calendars, right?! The biggest event to happen in Drip so far, in 2024…PITS!! YES, it’s time for Pageantry In The Springs!!! DSHS Tiger Band will host over 75 color guard and percussion ensembles competing on Saturday, January 27th, and we need YOU!

Volunteer Leads are still available for the following areas: Volunteer Coordinator, First Aid/Nurse, Judges Hospitality, Transportation, Parking, and Set-up/Signage.

Contact PITS Coordinator, Mary Fernandez, with your questions and/or interest! maryferntx@gmail.com, 972-740-2286

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

As we are getting close to wrapping up this year, we are grateful for all of our participants in the DSBB HEB card fundraiser. In 2023, you’ve helped the band raise over $3,700 just by shopping at HEB. It’s so exciting that each month we consistently hover around 30 band families participating, but we know we can do more!

If you haven't already, please add joining this fundraiser to your 2024 to-do list! Just use the link above to place your order or send us an email with any questions. Better yet, mark your order as a recurring monthly order and help out the band all year long. Nothing will make us happier than to mail out your cards each month. We promise to make the process as seamless as possible, and you can always email if you have any questions at hebcards@gmail.com.

Happy Holidays! Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Order H-E-B gift cards here: H-E-B Gift Card Order Form