From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

As we head into Spring Break next week, I want to take a moment to thank all of the amazing parents that give of their time and expertise to keep the Tiger Band Program moving forward. I know that myself, Mr. Mayer, Mr. Cueavas, Mr. Ehlers, Ms. Galloway, Mrs. Sayger, Mr. Larson and Mr. Sayger all appreciate the support...we truly couldn't do it without you! THANK YOU!

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00-8:20am WE Full Band w/Percussion

5:00-8:00pm WG JV

Tuesday 7:00-8:20am SB Full Band w/Percussion

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Wednesday 7:00-7:40am CB Full Band w/Percussion

5:00-8:00pm WG JV

Thursday 4:30-6:30pm JB I + JB II

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday

Pre UIL Concert— March 6^th (this is a change from the original calendar) at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium. All bands will perform. Students will be wearing the concert uniform for this concert. They will need their black band shoes and long black socks. Students that do not have either the proper shoes or socks will not be allowed to perform and will receive a zero for a major test grade.

5:15pm Uniform room open

5:45pm Percussion is set up on Stage for performance

5:55pm warm up/CB on Stage/SB in Band Hall/WE in Orchestra Hall

6:25pm SB/WE move to auditorium

6:30pm Concert begins

8:15pm or so Clear Stage, change and put up uniforms

Floyd Clinic for Wind Ensemble – March 19^th 4:45-6:45pm in the DSHS Band Hall, required for ALL Wind Ensemble students.

Go Tiger Band!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

Uniform Update

Pre-UIL Concert on Wednesday, March 6th: Students will be wearing their black Concert Uniforms. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long blacksocks, and black shoes. Hair will be at the discretion of the directors.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

uniforms@dsbandboosters.org

GO TIGER BAND!

Butter Braids Fundraiser - Final Week

Back by popular demand -- the annual Butter Braids fundraiser! This week is the final week so get your orders in!

We are only taking online orders this year. Kids sign up to sell using this link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/RegisterSeller/70a425b1-6d53-4cf3-b90e-652a24c979df

Once your student does that, they'll get an email from "My Fundraising Place" with a link to their store that you can share with friends and family.

Word of caution: you'll be delivering these orders, so don't share the link with people to whom you aren't willing to travel -- if your high school best friend in Seattle buys a set of frozen sticky buns from your kid's link, you'll be taking a fun trip to the Northwest with a cooler of pastry.

Kids -- or their parents -- MUST pick up the items they sold immediately after school on Thursday, March 21st. Then, the products must be either delivered or put into your family's freezer right away; the products absolutely cannot be left unfrozen. If that is not a commitment your family can make, that's totally okay, but please do not participate in the fundraiser.

As always, let me know if you've got questions, concerns, or random thoughts about fundraising!

Kimberly

fundraising@dsbandboosters.org

512-808-6073 (cell)

Senior Photos Needed! DUE by Spring Break

Hi senior parents! I am working on the senior books and this is the last week to get me your senior photos! I really want to make sure I get your child in the book!!

Please send in pictures of your kiddos from freshman to senior year to nicolermoore@yahoo.com. They must be high resolution, no screenshots or texted images please- they will turn out fuzzy. If you can tell me your students name and what year for each picture so I will know how to group them I’d appreciate it. Most have sent separate emails for each year for their child and I have gotten anywhere from 3 pictures of each year to 30 pictures of each year. I’ll use them the best I can.

I really need these by spring break so that I’ll have time to get the book all together. Thank you SO MUCH for your help with this!

Nicole Hoffman

Colorguard Cadets - Clear Bags for Sale

The Color Guard students helped make clear bags to sell at our recent TCGC Cadet booth and there were a few left over. They are perfect for stadiums, concerts or games. The designs are Colorguard, Percussion, Treble/Bass Clef Heart or No design. What you see in the picture is what we have. We can add a design to one of the plain bags if you would like.

The crossover bags have a second pocket and an adjustable strap for $15. Dimensions are 7"x9"x2".

The colorful totes go for $10 each. Dimensions are 10"x10"x4".

All proceeds go to the future of our Color Guard Cadets group.

Please contact Su Gibbs at smgibbs@gmail.com with your selection and she can forward the Venmo address for payment.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs

Pageantry in the Springs Vendor Coordinator

smgibbs@gmail.com

Percussion Update

Be sure to put the following dates on your calendar:

March 5^th – parent meeting at 6:30pm in the DSHS Band hall – this is for 8^th grade thru 11^th grade parents
March 15^th – Percussion Night at Hudson’s on Mercer St.

Lastly, if you are interested in becoming the Percussion liaison – please reach out to myself or Caryn Pacelli as we are looking to have this position filled in April to begin orientation on this role.

Thanks

Allison Muth

713.256.3028(m)

Zips Car Wash Fundraiser - Thank You!

“Thank you to everyone who participated in our Zips Carwash fundraiser!!! With your support, we raised over $2,000 for the first annual Band Ball!”

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Q&A

•How many people participate?

~30 orders

•How much does the band make?

~$350 per month

(3% HEB discount amount of ~$12,000 order)

•What percentage does HEB discount our program?

5% discount for >$75,000 order

4% discount for >$25,000 order

3% discount for >$10,000 order

How many band members do we have?

~190 band members (170 families)

•How much would our band make if our orders average $300 per family per month?

$2040 per month AND $24,480 annually …..WOW!!!

•What are some ideas to give gift cards to?

Give to high school & college children, give to workers that you would like to thanks, give to your teens that make HEB runs for you (a $25 card instead of giving your credit card), use for your weekly HEB trips including gas, prescriptions, and Central Market.

•What card amounts are available to order?$500, $400, $300, $250, $200, $150, $100, 50, $25, and $20.•When & where do I receive my gift cards?By the 1st of each month via USPS mail.

•How do I order my cards?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQnl6ngRRI7uXEDFQ0vpC1xAMmpjHAdyrMnWPTQDecFgh88w/viewform

•How do I pay for my order?

Set up Auto-Billpay with your bank,

or mail personal check,

or drop off at band hall DSBB lock box.

If any more questions, feel free to contact us.

Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle

Save the Date

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

Stay tuned for more details!