12/10/23

Announcement Sheet 12-11-23

Region Band Clinic - Concert Itinerary 2023

2023-2024 Tiger Band Yearly Calendar

Tiger Band Volunteers - SignUp.com

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Remind Codes


From Mr. Woods:
Hello Tiger Band Family,
Congratulations to all of the Tiger Band students who performed in the TMEA Region 18 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band this past Saturday at the AISD PAC.  You represented all of your individual hard work very well, and made the Tiger Band Program very proud.
Thank you to all the volunteers that made the Colorguard Lock-in and the Concession Stand Clean-out successful!  Your extra efforts are appreciated!

Rehearsal Schedule for Concert rehearsals 12/11:

Monday 12/11 7:00-8:20am               Concert Band and Symphonic Band

 

DSHS Bands Holiday Concert: Monday, December 11 at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium.  Students will wear the Concert Uniform – black bib pants, concert jacket, t-shirt with sleeves, long black socks and black band shoes.  Report time is 5:30pm. Dinner is not provided. Warm-up starts at 6:00pm for all bands.

 

5:30pm            Uniform room opens

6:00pm            Warm-up begins

Concert Band on Stage

Symphonic Band in Band Hall

Wind Ensemble in Orchestra Hall

6:25pm            Symphonic and Wind Ensemble move to Auditorium

6:30pm            Concert begins

7:45 or so        Clean up stage, turn in uniforms

 

DSISD Board Recognition Night: Administration BuildiMonday, December 18th at 6:00pm in the DSISD ng.  Section Leaders and TMEA Area Qualifiers are invited to attend to allow the DSISD Board to recognize the Marching Band successes and the individual Area qualifiers. Be there before 6pm, we should be done by 6:15pm. Wear Show Shirt or Tiger Band Spirit Shirt.

Go Tiger Band!

 

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us


Color Guard Update

Pageantry in the Springs is about 7 weeks away, and we still need a few amazing Hosts/Hostesses for Judges Hospitality. Come on…I know there are some party-planning people out there!! We also need a Doctor, RN, or EMT present at all times for First Aid during the contest, and shifts can be arranged!

If you, or someone you know, would be great for the above jobs (or Parking and Set-up), please contact Mary Fernandez ASAP at 972-740-2286 or maryferntx@gmail.com.

There will be a virtual meeting for all PitS Volunteer Leads on Thursday, Dec 14th @6:00pm.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85364311090?pwd=QHFXCaLBZf4MXaPJqMe2tkbUII75JD.1

Meeting ID: 853 6431 1090

Passcode: Sr4Vk3''

Please mark your calendar for these important upcoming dates:

Varsity Practice- 5-8pm

Dec 12,14

JV Practice- 5pm-8pm

Dec 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


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

 


Epic Fun - Please RSVP

Remember when our kids marched around Belterra when Texas was hotter than the surface of the sun, and I promised them that anyone who met their fundraising goal of $300 would get to go back to Epic Fun? They do!!

The event will be Friday night, January 19th from 6:30-9:30.  If your student qualified for the event, you’ll be getting an email from me this week with details and an RSVP!


HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

As we head into the holiday season, we want to thank all of our band family for pawticipating in the HEB cards fundraiser!

If you aren’t in the mix already, please consider adding this to your 2024 To-Do list. It really is so easy to purchase gift cards that can be used for groceries, gas and prescriptions and our band will benefit. If you are already participating, perhaps it’s time to consider increasing your monthly amount. I know my cards get used quickly with our busy household!

Here is the link to get you started! Email with any questions to hebcards@gmail.com


Band Banquet will be Thursday, April 25, 2024, this year!

Stay tuned for more details!