From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

I hope that your family is enjoying Spring Break '24! I wanted to get you the announcement sheet with the rehearsal schedule for when we return to school, and also the UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation performance times for all 3 bands, and the itineraries are attached so you can plan accordingly. The stage and sightreading performances are open to the public, and we welcome you to attend! Please note that no recording of any kind is permitted in the Sightreading room. Just a reminder, UIL Concert and Sightreading is considered an curricular evaluation, not a competitive event. As such, No Pass/No Play does NOT apply. All students will participate in the event.

Thank you for attending the Pre-UIL Concert, each band ensemble was happy and proud to showcase the hard work they've put in on their respective UIL programs.

The Varsity Winterguard continued their winning streak this past Saturday at Vista Ridge HS, outscoring the next competitor in Scholastic National A Class by almost 4 points. The JV Winterguard will compete in their final competition this Saturday, 3/16 at Moe and Gene Johnson HS. I am very proud of their hard work and progress throughout the season. Performance time hasn't been finalized yet, but they will perform between 4:30 and 7:00pm. I know they would LOVE to see and hear you in the audience!

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 3/18-22 :

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

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

4:45-6:45pm WE Clinic with Mr. Floyd

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

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

4:30-6:30pm JB I

Thursday 4:30-6:30pm JB II

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday

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

UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation – See Newsletter attachments for schedule details. All performances at Hays CISD PAC.

Wednesday, March 27^th

Concert Band Performance 11:30am

Symphonic Band Performance 5:05pm

Thursday, March 28^th

Wind Ensemble Performance 3:15pm

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

Attention Seniors!

Hi DSHS Band Seniors!

I'd like your input please. I'd like to capture how you felt when you walked out onto the field to perform for DSHS for the first time. Please provide your input prior to March 18.

Email Nicole at nicolermoore@yahoo.com. Please include your full name in the response.

Thank you so much,

Nicole

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

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

Stay tuned for more details!