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Announcement Sheet 4-15-24

President's Update

Hey Band Family!

I hope you all had a great weekend! This is going to be a busy, but fun week!

Annual General Membership Meeting - Monday, 4/22 at 7 pm in the Band Hall! Everyone is a Band Booster Member! Please come out and talk to the current and future board members. We would love to talk to you about getting involved!
Band Ball - Thursday from 6-10 pm! I hope the kids are looking forward to a much deserved night out with their band friends!
Spirit Night at Suds Monkey - Thursday 6:30 - 9 pm - While your kids are at band ball, enjoy some pizza at Suds Monkey. Mention the band when ordering, and they will donate 10% back to the band.
Founder's Day Parade - Friday night! I can't believe it's time for Founder's Day again. Catch the best part of the parade when the Tiger Band marches down Mercer Street.

Have a great week!

Caryn Pacelli

Band Boosters Annual General Membership Meeting - this Monday - Come Vote!

Hey Tiger Band Families!

The Annual General Membership Meeting of the Dripping Springs Band Boosters has been moved from April 15, 2024, due to a conflict with the percussion event at Hudson's on Mercer Street. Please plan to attend the meeting now scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7 pm in the DSHS Band Hall. For the Annual General Membership Meeting, all parents of high school and middle school band students are voting members and are invited to attend. We will be voting on the 2024-2025 DS Band Booster Board (see below from the nominating committee).

Please plan to attend to meet next year's board and learn how you can get involved. There is a place for everyone!

The DS Band Boosters Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the 2024-25 DS Band Boosters Executive Board:

Treasurer - Kristi Spence
VP Operations - Jessica Lucas
VP Social and Spirit - Monica Moore
VP Concessions - Heather Wisham
VP Uniforms - Su Gibbs
Percussion Liaison - Robert Carriker

Election of the 2024-25 DS Band Boosters Executive Board will be held at the DSBB General Meeting on Monday, April 22nd. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

The individuals listed below have served one year on the executive board and are renewing their position for one additional year without re-election per the DSBB Bylaws:

President - Caryn Pacelli
Secretary - Misty Vanwalleghem
VP Fundraising - Kimberly Bertram
VP Communications - Jerilyn Stiles
VP Chaperones - Jared Jones
CG Liaison - Jodi Coyle

Signed by: 2024-25 Nominating Committee

Chair: Jennifer Verhulst

Misty Vanwalleghem

Kimberly Bertram

Uniform Update

Founder's Day Parade - this Friday, April 26

Founder's Day Parade will be April 26th (depending on weather). All students will need their Informal uniform (black shorts, grey polo, black shoes, black belt, and black no-show socks (not crew)), We haven't worn Informal since the Homecoming Parade in October and April 26th is a day off from school. If your current items do not fit, please contact Mrs. Gusella or Mrs. Gibbs to be refitted prior to the event.

Spring Concert - May 20

The Spring Concert will be May 20th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. Students need to be ready to wear their Concert uniform. So, they must have their lycra grey shorts, grey dri-fit or short sleeved t-shirt, long black socks and black band shoes.

Please check that you have your uniform and equipment together so that there are no delays in getting ready for shows or parades. A gym bag helps to keep your clean stuff ready. This is also a great time to make sure that everything fits.

Uniform Needs for Next Fall Season

The time is quickly coming up for our high school band camps in June and July. Please inventory what fits and doesn't fit your student so that when July registration happens you only order what you need. This makes the registration process run smoother and helps you reduce your band expenses.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!'

How Can You Fundraise Now? - H.E.B. Gift Cards!

It’s always a great time to place an order for H-E-B gift cards. What an easy way to support the band while you shop at H-E-B for your groceries, gas, etc.

Complete the order form in the newsletter link here and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. (If you don't know where the lock box is, have your kid ask!) That’s it! Of course, we love when you set up a recurring check payment at your financial institution as that makes it even easier.

See the bottom of this newsletter for more details on how to participate in the ongoing H.E.B. fundraiser. Please let friends and family in Texas know as well! This is a great ongoing opportunity to support the band.

Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

•How many people currently 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 money would our band make if our orders averaged $300 per each band family per month?

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

Sign up now to help fundraise for the band!

Thanks,

Jennifer LaRochelle

4/14/24

Student Physical Form

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

The Maroon and Gold Jazz Bands gave entertaining performances Saturday at Dreamland. Thank you to Emily Falls for working to set up this opportunity, and I hope that all who attended had as great a time as I did. Thanks to Mr. Meyer for pulling the trailer, and Mr. Mayer and Mr. Cuevas for preparing the performances.

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 4/15:

Monday

Tuesday 5:00 – 6:30pm Marching Percussion Clinics

Wednesday 5:00 – 7:30pm Colorguard Experience Camp

Thursday

Friday

2024-2025 Band Auditions: 4:45 – 7:00pm at DSHS Band Hall

April 17^th All Woodwinds

April 18^th All Brass

Students will draw a letter for performance order then sign in. Auditions are blind (judge can’t see the auditionee), results are final. Once student has performed the audition, they are free to go.

The Tiger Band Ball (Fancy Fugue themed)will be held at Creekside on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets are $10 each including meal, cake, beverages, DJ, photo booth, etc. and will be for students only. Reservations for this event have closed. This event is co-sponsored by the Band Council and Band Boosters. Thank you to Kimberly Bertram and Monica Moore for working alongside the Band Council to produce this new opportunity to celebrate the year and have fun with each other. This event replaces the old Band Banquet format. Program awards, Seniors and Band Boosters recognition will occur at the Spring Concert on May 20th.

Payment info will go out by May 1 to those who sign up.

Link to WTAMU camp registration: WTAMU Registration

Questions about WTAMU July band camp should be sent to Tamarie.Sayger@dsisdtx.us

Leadership Training Camp May 31st and June 1st from 9:00am - 1:00pm at DSHS

Pre-Season Training Camp 2024 dates are June 3^rd – 6^th from 9:00am – 5:00pm at DSHS

Guard/Percussion Camp 2024 dates are July 22^nd – 26^th

Summer Band 2024 dates are July 29^th – August 12^th

Band Registration 2024 dates are August 5^th – 7^th

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

Announcement Sheet 4-8-24

Percussion Update

Please plan to attend the family dinner at Hudson's on Monday night (4/15) to support the outstanding percussion soloists. All are welcome to attend and dinner will be available to order during the event. The performance will begin promptly at 7pm. You don't want to miss these outstanding student performances.

Thanks,

Allison Muth

713.256.3028(m)

Band Boosters Annual General Membership Meeting - April 22

Hey Tiger Band Families!

The Annual General Membership Meeting of the Dripping Springs Band Boosters has been moved from April 15, 2024, due to a conflict with the percussion event at Hudson's on Mercer Street. Please plan to attend the meeting now scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024 at 7 pm in the DSHS Band Hall. For the Annual General Membership Meeting, all parents of high school and middle school band students are considered voting members and are invited to attend. We will be voting on the 2024-2025 DS Band Booster Board (see below from the nominating committee).

Please plan to attend to meet next year's board and learn how you can get involved. There is a place for everyone!

The DS Band Boosters Nominating Committee presents the following slate of officers for the 2024-25 DS Band Boosters Executive Board:

Treasurer - Kristi Spence
VP Operations - Jessica Lucas
VP Social and Spirit - Monica Moore
VP Concessions - Heather Wisham
VP Uniforms - Su Gibbs
Percussion Liaison - Robert Carriker

Election of the 2024-25 DS Band Boosters Executive Board will be held at the DSBB General Meeting on Monday, April 22nd. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.

The individuals listed below have served one year on the executive board and are renewing their position for one additional year without re-election per the DSBB Bylaws:

President - Caryn Pacelli
Secretary - Misty Vanwalleghem
VP Fundraising - Kimberly Bertram
VP Communications - Jerilyn Stiles
VP Chaperones - Jared Jones
CG Liaison - Jodi Coyle

Signed by: 2024-25 Nominating Committee

Chair: Jennifer Verhulst

Misty Vanwalleghem

Kimberly Bertram

Uniform Update

Founder's Day Parade and Spring Concert

Uniform Needs for Next Fall Season

If you have any further questions, please contact us at: uniforms@dsbandboosters.org.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

How Can You Fundraise Now? - H.E.B. Gift Cards!

It’s always a great time to place an order for H-E-B gift cards. What an easy way to support the band while you shop at H-E-B for your groceries, gas, etc.

Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

•How many people currently 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 money would our band make if our orders averaged $300 per each band family per month?

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

Sign up now to help fundraise for the band!

Thanks,

Jennifer LaRochelle

4/7/24

Student Physical Form

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Congratulations to the SSMS, DSMS and DSHS Jazz Bands on a really entertaining concert on Tuesday, April 2nd. It was really great to see 5 ensembles with almost 100 students perform at such a high level! Kudo's to Ms. Galloway, Mr. Vise, Mr. Larson, Mr. Sayger, Ms. Mountz, Mr. Cuevas and Mr. Mayer!

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 4/8:

Monday NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00pm Jazz I

Thursday 4:30 – 6:00pm Jazz II

Friday

If your child will be attending WTAMU Band Camp in July (not affiliated with DSISD) and you want them to ride the charter bus, the registration deadline for the bus is April 30th.

https://forms.gle/wwismKWutNyMGYzZ9

Payment info will go out by May 1 to those who sign up.

Link to WTAMU camp registration: WTAMU Registration

Questions about WTAMU July band camp should be sent to Tamarie.Sayger@dsisdtx.us

Leadership Training Camp May 31st and June 1st from 9:00am - 1:00pm at DSHS

Pre-Season Training Camp 2024 dates are June 3^rd – 6^th from 9:00am – 5:00pm at DSHS

Guard/Percussion Camp 2024 dates are July 22^nd – 26^th

Summer Band 2024 dates are July 29^th – August 12^th

Band Registration 2024 dates are August 5^th – 7^th

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

Congratulations Varsity Winterguard

Congratulations to the Varsity Winterguard for earning the TCGC State Championships Scholastic National A Red Round Bronze Medal! I'm so proud of all the performers, and thank you to Mr. Vereen and Mary Smith for all their hard work. The Varsity team had an undefeated regular season and are the TCGC West Area Champs. Thank you also to our two seniors, Bri Hollingsworth and Kate Murphy!

April 13 - DSHS "Jazz on the Lawn" at Dreamland

"Jazz on the Lawn" - DSHS Jazz Bands will be performing at Dreamland on April 13^th12-2pm. This community event is a band fundraiser and will highlight both jazz bands' amazing talent and hard work. The event is open to the public. Please invite neighbors, friends, and family!

Email to jazz band parents will be sent out tomorrow with details. We need a few volunteers for set up/tear down, loading and someone to drive the equipment trailer.

All inquiries to Emily Falls: emilypfalls4@gmail.com

Thanks!!

Emily Falls

Come join us! This event is open to everyone. No cover charge. Food available to purchase from Hudson's on Mercer.

Uniform Recognitions

Thank You to Ashley Lovelace, Tanya Conreaux, Suzanne Meyers and Candace Rudolph for volunteering to help measure all of our students for their new uniforms this week. The job was done in record time. We are so excited to see them wearing them next fall!

GO TIGER BAND!

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

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

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser - How We Could Raise More Funds!

•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?

•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

3/31/24

Announcement Sheet 4-1-24

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

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Congratulations to Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble on very successful performances at the UIL Region 18 Concert and Sightreading Evaluation. Ratings earned are Concert Band 111 122, SB 111 111 and Wind Ensemble 111 111. Preparation for this event has been going since January, and I'm very pleased and proud of the dedication and growth in each ensemble. Thank you Mr. Mayer, Mr. Cuevas and Mr. Ehlers for all of your hard work with the Tiger Band students! Thank you to Su Gibbs for chaperoning all 3 bands and overseeing uniform pass out. All the friends and family that were able to attend the performances, we appreciate your support!

The Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Round Top Festival Institute on May 4th. This venue is really special, both visually and acoustically. We will be performing our UIL program to continue on our TMEA Honor Band submission recording journey. Please be sure your WE student is available that day. Schedule details coming soon.

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 4/1 :

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

Tuesday 5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm WG JV

Thursday 5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday 5:00-7:00pm JV/Varsity Winterguard

7:00pm State Send-Off performances in Competition Gym

The Tiger Band Ball (Fancy Fugue themed) will be held at Creekside on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets are $10 each including meal, cake, beverages, DJ, photo booth, etc. and will be for students only. Last chance to RSVP (required) is Monday, 4/1. This event is co-sponsored by the Band Council and Band Boosters. Thank you to Kimberly Bertram and Monica Moore for working alongside the Band Council to produce this new opportunity to celebrate the year and have fun with each other. This event replaces the old Band Banquet format. Program awards, Seniors and Band Boosters recognition will occur at the Spring Concert on May 20th.
Jazz Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 2nd will begin at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium and will feature Jazz Ensemble performances from SSMS, DSMS and DSHS. Refreshments will be served in the lobby.

Percussion Solo Contest: April 3rd 4:30-8:30pm at the DSHS Band Hall. This event will feature 8th-12th grade percussion students. Parents are welcome to attend.

Winterguard State Send-off Performance: Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm in the Comp Gym. Be sure to check out the JV and Varsity Winterguards at the Send-off performance for friends and family. The Varsity Winterguard will be competing at the TCGC State Championships on Saturday, April 6th at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A+M University in College Station, TX. This marks the first time the Varsity Guard has qualified for State since pre-COVID. Performance time is 4:18pm. Good luck, Guard!

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

Winterguard Send-Off Performance - 7pm April 5

Join us on Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm in the Comp Gym for the JV and Varsity Winterguard send-off performance for friends and family. The Varsity Winterguard will be competing at the TCGC State Championships on Saturday, April 6th at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A+M University in College Station, TX. This marks the first time the Varsity Guard has qualified for State since pre-COVID.

Dessert Social at Jazz Concert - April 2

On Tuesday, April 2nd, DSHS Tiger Band will be hosting a dessert social in the courtyard - auditorium lobby if raining - during and after the combined MS and HS Jazz Concert. We hope all jazz and non-jazz families will attend to support our jazz bands and enjoy an evening of lively music.

Please join us for some refreshments and welcome our middle school families. This will be a great opportunity for them to learn about the life skills and lifelong friendships that our students develop by being part of the DSHS Tiger Band. Please be on the lookout for a volunteer signup for both adults and students as we will need help with setup and cleanup.

Thank you,

Jennifer Verhulst

DSBB SSMS Liaison

Mark your Calendars! DSHS "Jazz on the Lawn" at Dreamland

Emily Falls

Boosters Annual General Membership Meeting

Please join us for the annual membership meeting of the DS Band Boosters. Everyone is welcome!

Monday, April 15 at 7 pm in the Band Hall

Everyone will be voting on the 2024-2025 DS Band Booster Board. We will also be discussing ways for people to get involved.

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser - How We Could Raise More Funds!

•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?

•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?

•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

3/24/24

Announcement Sheet 3-25-24

UIL Concert & SR - Wind Ensemble 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Symphonic Band 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Concert Band 2024 Itinerary

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

The Varsity Winterguard competed in their final regular season competition at Georgetown HS at the TCGC Area Contest. As the TCGC Scholastic National A Class Champions, their score qualifies them to move on to TCGC SNA Class State Championships on April 6th at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. Way to go Guard! If you're not available to make the trip to College Station, join us on April 5th at 7:00pm in the DSHS Comp Gym for State Send-Off performances by the JV and Varsity Winterguards.

The DSISD School Board will recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble qualifiers at 6:00pm at the DSISD CL+L Board room. Wear your medal!

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 3/25 :

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

4:30-6:30pm JB II

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

4:30-6:30pm JB I

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

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

5:00-7:00pm WG JV

Thursday 5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday NO SCHOOL

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

Jazz Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 2nd will begin at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium and will feature Jazz Ensemble performances from SSMS, DSMS and DSHS. Refreshments will be served in the lobby.

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

President's Update

Hey Band!

This year is flying by! What a great year we have had!

Congratulations to the Winterguard on their amazing season and good luck for the remainder of the season!

Please join us this week to support the bands at the UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest.

General Membership Meeting

Our annual Booster General Membership meeting will be held April 15 at 7:00 pm in the band hall. Please plan to attend. We will vote on the 2024-2025 DSBB Board members. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Hope to see you all this week!

Caryn Pacelli

Uniform Update

Concert and Symphonic UIL Concerts on Wednesday, March 27th: Students will be wearing their black Concert Uniforms. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long black socks, and black shoes. Hair will be at the discretion of the directors.

Wind Ensemble UIL Concert on Thursday, March 28th: Students will be wearing their black Concert Uniforms. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long black socks, and black shoes. Hair will be at the discretion of the directors.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

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

Dessert Social at the Jazz Concert

Thank you,

Jennifer Verhulst

DSBB SSMS Liaison

Mark your Calendars! DSHS "Jazz on the Lawn" at Dreamland

Emily Falls

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser - How We Could Raise More Funds!

•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?

•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?

•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 & Colorguard
End of Year Celebration

Music大Darcing大DinnerD！
THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH
6-10PM
RSVP
by April 1st
$10 to Band Council Members
Students Only, Fancy Attire
Creekside * 18315 Ranch to Market Rd 182 * Driftwood, TX 78619

3/13/24

Announcement Sheet 3-18-24

UIL Concert & SR - Wind Ensemble 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Symphonic Band 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Concert Band 2024 Itinerary

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Now that we're all rejuvenated after Spring Break, I'm really looking forward to all the bands digging into the UIL music, and the Varsity Winterguard looking ahead to their TCGC Area and State performances.

Congratulations to the JV Winterguard on an awesome season, capped off with a really strong performance at the TCGC State contest at Moe and Gene Johnson HS for the JVSRA classification. Their performance earned the Bronze Medal in the Blue Round, with a score of 78.86! The JV Winterguard, made up of students from the fall guard, and students who are either new to the guard program or wind players that just really love to perform. With such a wide range of skill level, Mr. Vereen and Mary have done a great job providing the JV performers with the performance, equipment and movement skills they needed for a fun and successful season. I am so proud of all the JV performers!

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

Fundraising@dsbandboosters.org

Important! Butter Braid Delivery this Thursday!

Butter Braid Delivery this Thursday!

It’s Butter Braid delivery week! If your student sold any items through our Butter Braid fundraiser, you or your student must meet me in the Band Hall right after school this Thursday, the 21st, to pick up their items for delivery.

Remember that the items can only be left unfrozen for a total of two hours, so they either need to be delivered or put in your freezer at home within that time.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Kimberly

512-808-6073

Mark your Calendars! DSHS "Jazz on the Lawn" at Dreamland

Emily Falls

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser - How We Could Raise More Funds!

•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?

•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!

3/16/24

Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors (2)

Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Dripping Springs Band Boosters, Inc.

For the Board of Directors:

A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Dripping Springs Band Boosters, Inc. (the “Corporation”) will be held on March 19, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dripping Springs High School Band Hall.

The meeting was called by Caryn Pacelli, President of the Corporation, for the purposes of:

1. Removing the former Treasurer of the Corporation, Shannon MacAlpine, from all financial accounts and other incidental areas of the Corporation related to the Treasurer position.

2. Naming Kristi Spence as the new Treasurer of the Corporation.

3. Adding Kristi Spence to all financial accounts and other incidental areas of the Corporation related to the Treasurer position.

4. Transfering named ownership of the Corporation’s post office boxes to Caryn Pacelli, President, and Kristi Spence, incoming Treasurer, of the Corporation.

Confirmation of your attendance is requested.

09 March 2024

Misty Vanwalleghem

Corporate Secretary

3/10/24

Announcement Sheet 3-11-24

UIL Concert & SR - Wind Ensemble 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Symphonic Band 2024 Itinerary

UIL Concert & SR - Concert Band 2024 Itinerary

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

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

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?

•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?

•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!

3/3/24

Announcement Sheet 3-4-24

Remind Codes Announcement Sheet 2-12-24 Announcement Sheet 2-20-24

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

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

fundraising@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

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?

•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!

2/25/24

Announcement Sheet 2-26-24

Remind Codes Announcement Sheet 2-12-24 Announcement Sheet 2-20-24

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

I hope that you were able to catch the DSISD Percussion Concert on Friday - it was an incredible display of the hard work and dedication of all the Percussion students grades 6-12 from all 3 campuses. Mr. Ehlers, Mr. Demetriou and Mr. Morales are doing a wonderful job at creating a culture of inclusivity, diversity and excellence through Percussion at all levels. It was a truly delightful evening.

UIL Solo and Ensemble went very well on Saturday, our Tiger Band Woodwind and Brass students performed really well and earned 106 1st Division, 19 2nd Division and 3 3rd Division ratings. 17 students performed at Class 1 solo from memory and qualified for UIL State, along with all 5 ensembles. Overall it was a great day of music making for the Tiger Band.

I had a parent ask me on Saturday - what is the purpose of Solo and Ensemble? That is a great question... A public solo performance with or without an accompanist satisfies several TEA Music TEKS. This is a big reason why all students are required to prepare and perform a solo in order to continue in the Tiger Band program for the next year. It is also an opportunity for each student to develop their musicianship skills as an individual, rather than just through the large ensemble setting like Marching or Concert Band. Each performer receives specific feedback regarding their preparation and performance in the form of comments from the judge, in addition to their rating. Ratings are I - Superior, II - Excellent, III - Good, IV - Fair, V - Poor.

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00-8:20am WE ALL Brass

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 WE ALL Woodwinds

4:30-6:30pm JB I

5:00-8:00pm WG JV

Thursday 7:40am CB Full Band w/Percussion

4:30-6:30pm JB II

5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday

The JV and Varsity Winterguards will be performing and competing at the following TCGC events this season:

3/9 at Vista Ridge HS - Varsity only

3/16 at Moe+Gene Johnson HS - JV only

3/23 at Georgetown HS - Varsity only

4/5 State Send Off performances 7:00pm JV and Varsity teams

4/6 TCGC State Championships at Reed Arena at TAMU - Varsity only

Pre-Season Training Camp 2024 dates are June 3^rd – 6^th from 9:00am – 5:00pm at DSHS

Guard/Percussion Camp 2024 dates are July 22^nd – 26^th

Summer Band 2024 dates are July 29^th – August 12^th

Band Registration 2024 dates are August 5^th – 7^th

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

Uniforms - Lost and Found

Lost and Found Concern: There are 7 pairs of black shoes and 4 pairs of white shoes that have been in the lost and found since December. Ask your student(s) to check on their black shoes. They will need them for the Pre-UIL concert March 6th and the UIL Concert and Sight Reading contest at the end of March.

GO TIGER BAND!

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators