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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

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

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

Announcement Sheet 12-4-23

Epic Fun - Please RSVP

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!

12/3/23

Region Band Clinic - Concert Itinerary 2023

Remind Codes Announcement Sheet 12-4-23 Region Band Clinic - Concert Itinerary 2023

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!

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

Kendra Scott Gives Back - Fundraising Event

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

Thanks, guys!!!

Kimberly

Announcements 11/27/23

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

11/26/23

Region Band Schedule

Announcement Sheet

Upcoming Events:

Football Playoff Games –December 2, 7-9, 14-16
TMEA Region Band Auditions – November 30 + December 2/Akins HS TMEA
Region Band Clinic/Concert – December 8th + 9th/AISD PAC
HS Band Holiday Concert – December 11th/6:30pm/DSHS Auditorium
TMEA Area Auditions – January 6th /Westlake HS
TCGC Pageantry in the Springs – January 27th

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

No Morning Rehearsals this week

Football Playoff Game #4 Schedule/Away/Alamodome/December 2nd
3:45pm load trailers/pull uniforms
4:15pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete
4:25pm Load buses, get dinner on way to bus
4:45pm Leave DSHS for Alamodome
6:15pm Arrive at Alamodome 6:35pm Seated in stands – warm up
6:50pm School Song
7:00pm Game begins
8:15pm Half-time performance
10:00pm Game over
12:00am or so Return to band hall, unload trailers, turn in uniform 12:15am Parents pick you up!!

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

I hope this finds you and your family having had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. I appreciate all of the families that made the sacrifice to have their students attend the two playoff games over the break. The Tigers are still going, so this Saturday is going to be full with Region Band auditions and 7:00pm Playoff Game #4 at the Alamodome. I will get you the schedule for that day as soon as possible. I have to coordinate with several entities tomorrow in order to get the details worked out, so I appreciate your patience.

TMEA Region Band Auditions: Thursday, November 30th and Saturday, December 2nd at Akins HS. Some instruments will go only one of the days, some will go on Thursday and depending on those results, will go back on Saturday. Audition fee of $15 is past due, payable at the DSISD webstore. The schedule for Thursday is included below, along with the instruments going on each day. The Saturday schedule is still being worked out as mentioned above.

Region Band Tryouts Phase 1: November 30^th (Thursday)

6A Oboe, English Horn, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Horn, Trumpet, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion

2:45pm Report to Band Hall

3:00pm Load the bus (all instruments will go ON bus)

3:10pm Depart DSHS for SouthPark Meadows

4:10pm Stop to eat/Fast food/You must pay for this meal

5:05pm Depart for Akins HS

5:15pm Arrive and unload Judges Meeting/ Student Registration

9:00pm or so Load bus

9:15pm or so Depart Akins for DSHS (see below* instructions for picking up your student at Akins HS)

10:00pm or so Arrive at DSHS and unload

Region Band Tryouts Phase 2: December 2^nd (Saturday) 6A Flutes/Piccolo, Eb Clarinet and Bb Clarinet, Bass and Contra Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax,Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Percussion

Playoff Game #4 is on Saturday, December 2nd at 7:00pm in the Alamodome.

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

Go Tiger Band!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

President's Update

Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the playoff game yesterday! We have another one coming up this Saturday! Please sign up to help out!

Concessions is a huge job and a great fundraiser! The concessions crew needs help cleaning out the stand! Please sign up!

The next booster meeting will be next Monday, December 4 at 6:30 pm in the band hall. All are welcome to join us.

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

Color Guard Update

This week’s color guard schedule:

Varsity Practice - November 28 & 30 - 5-8 pm
JV Practice - November 27 & 29 - 5-8 pm
Dec 2- Training camp day

JV - 9am - 1pm

Varsity - 2pm-6pm

Color guard is also having a lock-in on December 8. We need two parents to chaperone. Please let Mr. Vereen know if you are available.

Uniform Update

Another Congratulations to our football team on winning their playoff game on Saturday!

But we are not done yet...

Reminder for the parents that took students home from Saturday's game. If they brought their uniforms home with them: wash the pieces in cold water and tumble dry low. It works better if you turn the jacket inside out to avoid damaging the buttons and hearing the loud clanking noises they make (you can also throw in the gauntlets and garment bags in the wash together). Your student knows how they must be folded on the hangers and placed in the garment bag. Please have them return their uniform by Monday morning.

4th Playoff Game at the Alamodome on Saturday, December 2nd: Students will be wearing their Football Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long black socks, and black shoes. Hair at the discretion of the directors. Make sure to have flip folders and lyres.

* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).

Winter Concert on Monday, December 11th: Students will be wearing their Concert Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit,long blacksocks, and black shoes.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

March-a-thon Event at Epic Fun

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!! Originally, we had planned that event for early December but because of ongoing playoff games and general teenager exhaustion, we’re pushing the event back to January. Stay tuned for a specific date and more details!

If you’d like your student to be able to attend but they haven’t yet met their goal, they have until December 1st: https://givebutter.com/DSMarchathon

Kendra Scott Gives Back - Fundraising Event

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

Thanks, guys!!!

Kimberly

Announcement Sheet 11-13-23

Concessions Clean-up - Help Needed

Another successful fall band season is wrapping up which means it’s time to clean-up and move our equipment and supplies out of the concessions stand. We are planning a two step process.

Sat 12/2 morning - Drain fryers, clean equipment, and power wash cooking areas.

Sat 12/9 morning - Move-out and cleanup the concessions stand to turn over to Soccer for their winter season.

We don’t anticipate hosting any additional games and want to schedule the cleanup as soon as possible to avoid holiday festivities and the school break.

Please sign-up so that we know that we have the help needed to knock the job out >> Volunteer Sign-up

**On 12/2 a second power washer would be very helpful, and on 12/9 we’ll need a vehicle that can move one of the trailers.

TCGC Contest Pageantry in the Springs - January 27, 2024

The DSHS Tiger Band hosts one of the biggest, best, and earliest Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competitions in the state with over 75 Percussion and Color Guard performing ensembles. Thanks to all who have stepped up to help lead the way to Pageantry in the Springs on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024! Don’t you want to work with these awesome people?! Check the list below to see what’s still needed in terms of lead people. A volunteer sign-up for adults and students will go out in January.

Judges Hospitality is the area most in need of leadership right now. This is a great job for someone (or two) who enjoys practicing hospitality: coordinating meal menus (for judges & staff) with local restaurants, making the lounge look nice and inviting, and being a general “host/hostess with the mostess.” The judges and staff really look forward to and appreciate our efforts in this area so let’s keep it up!

Please contact Pageantry in the Springs coordinator, Mary Fernandez, for more information and offers to help!! 972-740-2286 or maryferntx@gmail.com

Currently seeking Volunteer Leads in the following areas:

● Unit Check-In & Guides- Tanya & Patrick Conreaux

● Volunteer Coordinator (Adults & Students)

● First-Aid/Nurse (Registered Nurse or EMT)

● Ticket Sales- Rekha & Ramesh Chandrani, Candice Rudolph & Mr. Rudolph

● Door Monitor (Spectators & Performers)

● Judge’s Hospitality

● Transportation (of Judges/Edu staff)

● Parking Lots

● Concession Stand- Gina Bisett & Heather Wisham

● Program (digital)- Melissa Thomas

● Set-up/Signage

● Vendors- Sue Gibbs

● Timed Warm-ups- Jan Fernandez

Contact Pageantry in the Hills coordinator, Mary Fernandez, for more information and offers to help!! 972-740-2286 or maryferntx@gmail.com

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

11/12/23

Playoff Game (Required) - Saturday 11-18-23 - Details Coming

Remind Codes'

Upcoming Events:

Football Playoff Games – November 9-11, 16-18, 24-25, 30-December 2, 7-9, 14-16 TMEA Region Band Auditions – November 30 + December 2/Westlake HS TMEA Region Band Clinic/Concert – December 8th + 9th/AISD PAC
HS Band Holiday Concert – December 11th/6:30pm/DSHS Auditorium

TMEA Area Auditions – January 6th
TCGC Pageantry in the Springs – January 27th

No Morning Rehearsals this week

From Mr. Woods:

All students are expected to attend all playoff football games. The next one will be this Saturday, 11/18 starting at 2:00pm at DW Rutledge Stadium against Judsin HS. There will be a short rehearsal in the morning before we leave. Reminder: playoff game schedules are determined week to week.

TMEA Region 18 band audition fee payment portal is now live on the district revtrack site. Fee is $15. This is a correction from the announcement sheet from last week.

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

Uniform Update

Congratulations on our student's BOA Grand Nationals finish!

But we are not done yet...

Playoff Game at DW Rutledge Stadium Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm:Students will be wearing their Football Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long black socks, and black shoes.

* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).

MECA will be at the school for letter jacket orders on Wednesday, November 15th. Seniors to Sophomores - show off your Letter Jacket by hanging it in the band hall on the racks in front of the uniform room from Monday to Wednesday so underclassmen can see the many ways patches can be placed. This helps the ordering process go much faster.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

Volunteer Leads Needed - TCGC Contest Pageantry in the Hills- January 27, 2024

What an amazing marching band season we’ve had, but the FUN doesn’t stop here! In late January, the DSHS Tiger Band hosts one of the biggest, best, and earliest Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) competitions in the state with over 75 Percussion and Color Guard performing ensembles. You don’t want to miss it so mark your calendars now for Pageantry in the Hills on Saturday, January 27th…woohoo!! This is a major fundraiser for the band (similar to TITH) and we need everyone’s help, smiles, and that famous Tiger Band hospitality to pull it off.

Currently seeking Volunteer Leads in the following areas:

Unit Check-In & Guides
Volunteer Coordinator (Adults & Students)
First-Aid/Nurse (Registered Nurse or EMT)
Ticket Sales
Door Monitor (Spectators & Performers)
Judge’s Hospitality
Transportation (of Judges/Edu staff)
Parking Lots
Concession Stand
Program (digital)
Set-up/Signage
Vendors- Sue Gibbs
Timed Warm-ups- Jan Fernandez

Contact Pageantry in the Hills coordinator, Mary Fernandez, for more information and offers to help!! 972-740-2286 or maryferntx@gmail.com

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

A huge thank you to our movers, pit crew, props and field helpers that took personal time to support the band this past week. What a great way to complete the 2023 marching season.

Stay tuned for opportunities to continue to support the band during football play-offs and Winter guard.

Thanks

Allison Muth

Concessions - Thank You!

What an amazing marching season for the Tiger Band, and we are so proud of all you have accomplished. While the band was away, parents not traveling to Indianapolis stepped up and made sure our playoff game was a huge success.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who braved the dark and misty night, watched BOA announcements on phones and laptops, and served countless cups of hot cocoa. Your hard work is the reason we are successful, and we are thankful for your time and support!

Go Tiger Band!!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Each month we have families contributing to Tiger Band just by grocery shopping and filling their gas tanks. If you haven’t signed up, please consider doing so and here’s some math for you to think about .

For us, the family tries to purchase $500 in cards each month. After a few grocery runs and tanks of gas, the amount gets used pretty quickly. That means, at our current discount rate honored by H-E-B, we’ve generated $15 back to the band that month, or $180 each year. We are just 1 of 160 or so families and you can do the math. And if the band were to increase our total monthly order amount to pre-COVID numbers, our discount rate increases as well generating even more for the band. All because I’ve setup a monthly bill pay at my bank using the DSBB PO Box 1522, DS 78620 address and just do my usual shopping.

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Announcement Sheet 11-6-23

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

All Parents Must Fill This Out - DSISD Registration is Required

We have had a few instances where parent volunteers have not registered with DSISD and completed the background check. They were not allowed to volunteer. Please complete this step if you have not done so already!

As a reminder, all band volunteers need to be registered as a DSISD volunteer with a completed background check on file. This is the same process to register as a classroom volunteer. You are required to register or update your registration every 12 months.

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

11/5/23

BOA GN Itinerary

BOA GN Itinerary and Packing List

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

How exciting that our BOA trip to Indianapolis is finally upon us. I'm so proud of the students for their dedication to excellence - they are rehearsing with focus and determination and are still getting better and better. I hope you were able to see the evidence of that in the performance at halftime this past Friday. The Seniors and Parents that were recognized are such a huge part of the Tiger Band success, on and off the field. Thank you to all of you for your commitment and camaraderie throughout the past 4 years. We love you!

Please join us on Monday, 11/6 at 8:00pm in Tiger Stadium for our final Texas performances of FUGUE STATE. Bring your friends and family to help celebrate an amazing season with 2 performances of this year's show. We won't be in uniform, as we need them clean for our trip, but that won't diminish the excitement and passion of the performers!

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00-8:20am Full Band

6:00-8:00pm Full Band

8:00-8:30pm Send Off performances

Tuesday 8:00pm meet to load and leave for Indianapolis

Football Playoff Games: The Tiger Football team has advanced to the Playoffs. We will miss the first Playoff Game while we’re in Indianapolis. The Playoff Game schedule is determined week to week based on the outcome of the game. The Tiger Band will attend all the Playoff Games, including those during Thanksgiving and Holiday breaks. All Tiger Band students are expected to attend.

TMEA Region Band Auditions: All Wind Ensemble students and any others that are interested will participate. Depending on your instrument, you will audition on Thursday, 11/30 and/or Saturday, 12/2 at Westlake HS. Audition fee is $12 and must be paid through the RevTrack DSHS Online Store by 11/15.

Holiday Concert: Monday, December 11^th at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium. Symphonic and Concert Bands will have 2-3 morning rehearsals with their percussionists to prepare for the concert.

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

BOA GN Itinerary and Packing List

Hey Band!

If you haven't seen it yet, here is the BOA Grand Nationals Itinerary and Packing List: Indianapolis Details.

Not included on that list are the hair supplies. Please make sure students have what they need for band buns, braids, etc. as it may be challenging to get extra hair supplies while in Indianapolis.

No Tuesday morning practice this week. Just Monday morning and Monday evening. See you Tuesday night ready to go!

Uniform Update - Grand Nationals

Reminders:

CLEAN YOUR WHITE SHOES including the laces
Clean your instrument neck straps/braces
Clean your White and Black Gloves* if they are dirty
Have your Show shirt to wear afterwards

BOA Grand Nationals, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN, November 7th - 12th: Students will be wearing their Formal Competition Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long white socks, and white shoes and will need their show shirt to change into. Please make sure to read Mr. Woods list of requirements for packing for the trip and that each student has a bag to keep all of their band items together. All of their uniforms will be bagged up in individual garment bags with the students name and number in the front pocket. We can mend broken seams and stirrups, but will not have everything to replace lost items during the trip. Keep your stuff together .

* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

Message from the School Nurse - IMPORTANT!!

Hello Awesome Band/Colorguard Parents!

Our AMAZING trip to the Grand Nationals in Indianapolis is fast approaching. I was a Band Mom for many years and I am so excited to have the opportunity to go along as the Nurse (yes, even riding on the bus); I will be taking care of all medication on the trip.

IF your child takes ANY prescription medication that needs to be given on the trip, you must get the attached form filled out by their doctor (unless we have a permission form on file for the current school year) and returned to me along with the medication, no later than November 6,2023.

If your child takes medication, and you are going on the bus, you may carry and give them the medication without having to fill out any forms.

Form needed to be filled out by a doctor for medication administered on the Indianapolis trip - Overnight Medication Log

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Vicky Metzger, RN

Dripping Springs HS Nurse

Clinic: 512-858-3104

FAX: 512-858-3198

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

Thanks again to all those that supported Pit Crew and moving Props during the game on Friday night. We are now focused on our next big adventure as we travel to Indianapolis this week for BOA Grand Nationals. We will be loading equipment Monday night after the showcase and the equipment trailers will begin their journey to Indy Tuesday morning. If you have provided interest in supporting Pit Crew / Props for Grand Nationals, you will be receiving an email to confirm your participation. If you do not receive an email please reach out to me directly so I can place you on a “reserve” list.

Looking forward to a great experience in Indy and please reach out to me directly at 713.256.3028(m) if your travel plans change.

Thanks

Allison Muth

Urgent Need - 11/3 Concessions Volunteers

We have our last scheduled home game this Friday 11/3 and need to make sure that the concessions stand is fully staffed. This will be Senior Night for band students, and they will be recognized along with their parents. We owe it to the parents with Seniors in the band to take on the responsibility of running the concessions stand for this game so that they can participate and celebrate with their students.

11/10 Playoff Game:

Drip is expected to host its first playoff game on 11/10. With the Grand Nationals trip, many of our parents will be in Indianapolis, so we desperately need parents that will not be traveling with the band to volunteer for concessions for this game.

We have solicited some support from outside groups (at a cost to the band) and we will slim down the menu (no catfish for this game), etc., but we need as many band parents as possible that will not be traveling with the band to help with this game. We need everyone to sign up by 10/30 so that we know what support we have and can appropriately plan for this event.

We need to finish strong, so please do your part to support the Band Boosters largest fund-raising activity.

-->> Concessions Volunteer Sign-up

CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER TRIP TO STATE - GO TIGER BAND!!

All Parents Must Fill This Out - DSISD Registration is Required

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Announcement Sheet 10-30-23

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

10/29/23

UIL State Marching Band Contest Itinerary

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday UIL State schedule
Tuesday UIL State schedule
Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Thursday Full Band 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band
Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

WOW! How cool is it to be named the 2023 BOA Waco Regional Champions! I'm SO proud of how the students, parents and staff navigated all the chaos and uncertainty the weather turned warm-up into...especially the students. They were troopers the whole time, not a single complaint. They showed real maturity, professionalism and grit through the whole process. And it obviously paid off.

And now, off to UIL 6A State Marching Band Championships! The weather will have turned quite a bit colder than we're used to (at least it's not 104 anymore, right?) so please make sure your student is prepared accordingly. The Alamodome is climate controlled to 72 degrees, but should your student want to wear a long sleeved shirt or leggings under the uniform that is ok. Sweatpants or jeans are not acceptable. Should we make Finals, the itinerary includes that information too.

Due to the possibility of making finals and mostly due to the predicted temperature on Wednesday morning, I have moved the Wednesday, 11/1 rehearsal to the afternoon from 5-7pm. Please make every effort to eliminate conflicts, but I do understand there may be a truly unavoidable issue. Thursday and Friday will be regular schedule

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday UIL State schedule

Tuesday UIL State schedule

Wednesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm Full Band

Thursday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

REQUIRED BOA INDIANAPOLIS TRIP MEETING: Thursday, 11/2 at 6:30pm. This meeting is required for all students and at least one parent/guardian, and all the adults attending the trip. Details concerning travel, accommodations, additional items/meals not covered by trip fee, and an opportunity to ask questions will be offered.

Football Game Schedule/Home/Anderson/Senior Night/November 3^rd

4:45pm Band Council Home Game Meal served

5:45pm Uniform room open

6:35pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete/Fully dressed in FB formal uniform

6:40pm Walk in pairs into stadium

6:55pm Seniors and parents gather score board end sideline, line up in alpha/beta order

7:04pm Hi Stepper and Band Seniors and Parents presented

7:20pm School Song

7:30pm Game begins, move into stands, Front Ensemble and Pit Crew/Band Movers load trailers

8:30pm Half-time performance (full show with props is the plan, but a post game performance instead is a possibility)

10:15pm Game over

10:30pm Possible Post Game performance or Return to band hall and put up equipment

10:45 or 11:15pm Parents pick you up!!

Uniform: Game FORMAL—with gloves. Black shoes and long black socks. Must have proper spandex shorts and a shirt with sleeves (dri fit NOT required for this performance) to wear under uniform. All hair must meet standard set by Director/Drum Majors/Hair Team. No visible jewelry. GUARD will wear Informal Uniform and change into Performance Costume with undergarments per Mr. Vereen.

Students may wear long sleeved shirts and/or leggings under uniform and letter jackets/Tiger Spirit outerwear in stands.

Senior Parent Night—All seniors and their parents will be recognized before the football game this Friday, November 3rd. Senior parents will meet at 6:55pm in the grass on the score board end of the field. Mr. Woods will be organizing the parents and taking them down to the field. Seniors must fill out the form at Senior/Parent Night info form

BOA GN Send Off Performance – on Monday, November 6^th at 8:00pm in Tiger Stadium, the Tiger Band will present “Fugue State” for the last time in Texas! Bring your friends and family to cheer on the Tiger Band to Indianapolis!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

President's Update

Hey Band!

Every week I start out by saying, "Wow!" Every week, I am more impressed with this band!

Bands of America Waco Regional Champions!!

I cannot believe that in two weeks we will be home from Indianapolis! The next two weeks are going to be crazy and exhausting, but the memories your students are making will be lifelong.

State Marching Band Contest Prelims - Monday, October 30 - We perform at 9:15 pm. We are the last band to perform in prelims (amazing draw, Mr. Woods!). Retreat will be drum majors only 30 minutes after our performance. The bands who will be performing in finals will be announced.
Streaming of SMBC performance - The performance will be streamed by NFHS. You will need a subscription, but you can choose monthly and then cancel after one month.
- NFHS SMBC Streaming
State Marching Band Contest Finals - Tuesday, October 31 - If we are in the top 14 for prelims, we will be performing in finals on Tuesday. If we do not make finals, the band will not be traveling to San Antonio to watch.
Last Regular Season Football Game - Friday, November 3 - This is senior night for the band. If you do not have a senior, we NEED your help in the concession stand. Please sign up. All signups for pit crew and chaperones must be done by Wednesday in order to get the district approval for field access.

Thank you to everyone who helps the band! It takes all of us, and the success that they are having is only possible with support from us!

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

DSBB President

Message from the School Nurse - IMPORTANT!!

Hello Awesome Band/Colorguard Parents!

If your child takes medication, and you are going on the bus, you may carry and give them the medication without having to fill out any forms.

Form needed to be filled out by a doctor for medication administered on the Indianapolis trip - Overnight Medication Log

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Vicky Metzger, RN

Dripping Springs HS Nurse

Clinic: 512-858-3104

FAX: 512-858-3198

All Parents Must Fill This Out - DSISD Registration is Required

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

It’s been a pretty exciting weekend – Thank you all for your continuous support and flexibility as we dodged the rain storms both Friday and especially Saturday in Waco. My shoes have almost dried out – just in time to put them back on to support our kids at UIL State in San Antonio.

Please pay attention to the details of the final schedule and I will be sending plenty of updates during the day tomorrow. The Alamodome is a bit tricky with parking and since we are performing last, parking might be very limited. I would encourage parents to carpool as much as possible and allow for plenty of time to travel to San Antonio. Also, please dress appropriately – lots of layers – all warm up activities will be outside until we push into the Alamodome for the performance.

Thanks again for all your support – this doesn’t happen without your participation to assist these students.

See you tomorrow!

Allison Muth

713.256.3028 (m

Volunteer Central

Thank you, thank you to ALL of the volunteers who have braved extreme heat and extreme sogginess to support the band. YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Next up is extreme cold. We can do it!

UIL STATE CONTEST - 10/30 & 10/31 - Thank you to everyone for filling our volunteer needs for State! We still have a few open spots for Pit Crew and Prop Pullers, so please sign up if you can help. >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

Home Game Concessions Stands -

We are hosting two more games and we will need a full house in concessions:

- Friday, 11/3 will be our last home game. We need 12 more folks to sign up.

- Friday, 11/10 we are hosting a play off game. We are asking ALL parents who are not traveling to Indianapolis to sign up for this game if you can. Many of our concessions regulars will be with the band in Indy.

Please sign up now if you can help in ANY way in concessions >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/ upuBfCt

Kirsten Brunner

512-923-3713

Uniform Update

Congratulations to the Tiger Band on their BOA Waco 1st Place Championship!

Reminders:

CLEAN YOUR WHITE SHOES including the laces
Clean your instrument neck straps/braces
White and Black Gloves* - Clean them if they are dirty
Have your Show shirt to wear afterwards

UIL State Marching Prelims and Finals, Alamodome Stadium, San Antonio, Monday and Tuesday October 30th and 31st: Students will be wearing their Formal Competition Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long white socks, and white shoes and will need their show shirt to change into.

Home Game against Anderson and Senior Night, Friday Night, November 3rd: Students will be wearing their Formal Football Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long black socks, and blackshoes.

* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

Urgent Need - Concessions Volunteers

We have our last scheduled home game on Friday 11/3 and need to make sure that the concessions stand is fully staffed. This will be Senior Night for band students, and they will be recognized along with their parents. We owe it to the parents with Seniors in the band to take on the responsibility of running the concessions stand for this game so that they can participate and celebrate with their students.

11/10 Playoff Game:

We need to finish strong, so please do your part to support the Band Boosters largest fund-raising activity.

-->> Concessions Volunteer Sign-up

CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER TRIP TO STATE - GO TIGER BAND!!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Announcement Sheet 10-23-23

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

10/22/23

Upcoming Events:

BOA Waco Itinerary 10-28-23

BOA Waco Regional – October 28th/Panther-Hewitt Stadium at Midway HS/Waco, TX

UIL 6A State Marching Contest – October 30th+31st/Alamodome/San Antonio, TX

BOA GN Trip Meeting – Required – November 2nd/6:30pm/DSHS Auditorium

Football Game – November 3rd/Home/Anderson HS/Senior Parent Night

BOA GN Send Off Performance – November 6th/8:00pm/Tiger Stadium

BOA Grand National Championships – Nov.7th – 12th/ Lucas Oil Stadium/Indianapolis, IN

Football Playoff Game – November 9-11, 16-18, 24-25, 30-December 2, 7-9, 14-16

TMEA Region Band Auditions – November 30 + December 2/Westlake HS

TMEA Region Band Clinic/Concert – December 8th + 9th/AISD PAC

HS Band Holiday Concert – December 11th/6:30pm/DSHS Auditorium

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

This was a really grueling week, and everyone - students and parents - did a great job keeping the focus and energy in a positive direction! And it has certainly paid off - the TIGER BAND IS GOING TO STATE! Performance time is 9:15pm on Monday, 10/30 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This is a student holiday, but all students will be expected to attend the rehearsal and preparation for the performance that day. But first, we get another chance to show the BOA community "Fugue State" in Waco this Saturday. We will be leaving the Del Valle game early in order to prepare for the early morning call time.

Thank you to all who have made the effort to take care of their Concession Stand shift expectation so far this year. If you're NOT going to Indianapolis, we need you to sign up to work Concessions the first play off game on Nov. 8th that we're hosting. We need all hands on deck to get all the way to the end of the season to meet the budgeted profit expectations. Make sure to get some rest this week, BOA Waco and UIL 6A State Championships are coming up!

BOA Indianapolis Trip meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 11/2 at 6:30pm. Students with a parent, and adults attending the trip must attend. We will go over the itinerary, details about food that's provided and not provided, behavior expectations and answer questions. Shouldn't take more than an hour.

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

6:00pm - 8:30pm Full Band

Tuesday

Wednesday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Thursday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Football Game Schedule/Away/Del Valle HS/October 27^th

4:15pm Dismissed from school/report to band hall

4:25pm Standing in arcs for instructions

4:35pm Load trailers/Eating dinner/getting dressed in informal uniform

5:30pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete

5:40pm Load the buses

5:50pm Depart DS for Del Valle

6:00pm or so Arrive at stadium and unload

7:15pm Seated in stands

8:30pm or so Half-time performance

8:45pm or so Load trailer

9:30pm Depart Del Valle for DSHS

10:45 or so Arrive at band hall, unload trailers, put up equipment

11:05pm Parents pick you up!

Uniform: Game Formal—BLACK SHOES and long BLACK SOCKS. Must have proper spandex shorts and Grey Dri-fit. Gloves and Shakos will be worn. All hair must meet standard set by directors. No visible jewelry.

GUARD will wear Informal Uniform and change into Performance Costume with undergarments per Mr. Vereen

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

President's Update

Hey Band!

Wow! This is such an amazing honor to be going to the State Marching Band Contest again! I am so proud of these students and their hard work. Our UIL area is one of the most competitive areas in the state! To represent Area D at the SMBC is a great accomplishment!

The next three weeks are going to be CRAZY BUSY! This is what the students have spent countless hours working towards. I'm so happy to see them rewarded for all of their hard work with great results at competitions!

Away Game at Del Valle - Friday, Oct. 27 - This will be the last regular season away game.
BOA Waco - Saturday, Oct. 28 - We will have a long day in Waco this Saturday! This will be a great opportunity to get another Bands of America competition under our belts before Grand Nationals.
TEXAS STATE MARCHING BAND CONTEST - Monday, Oct. 30 -Prelims for the SMBC are on October 30. Finals will be on Oct. 31 if we are one of the top 14 bands in prelims. We will know if we made finals after prelims on Oct. 30. Fortunately, this is a school holiday so the students will not be missing another day of school.
Last Home Game - Nov. 3 - Band Senior Night - Seniors and their parents will be recognized at the game. We will need lots of help in the concession stand from non-senior parents!
Indianapolis!! - Nov. 7-12 - It's almost here! It seems like last month that we were signing up for the trip! They are going to be AMAZING!
Playoff Game - Nov. 10 - We are likely going to host the first playoff game at Tiger Stadium. Unfortunately, this will be during the Indianapolis trip. If you are not going on the trip, PLEASE sign up to help us in the concession stand!

Be sure your student is getting lots of rest and keeping up with their school work! Have a great week! I hope everyone got some rest today!

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

DSBB President

Percussion@dsbandboosters.org

Message from the School Nurse - IMPORTANT!!

Hello Awesome Band/Colorguard Parents!

If your child takes medication, and you are going on the bus, you may carry and give them the medication without having to fill out any forms.

Form needed to be filled out by a doctor for medication administered on the Indianapolis trip - Overnight Medication Log

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Vicky Metzger, RN

Dripping Springs HS Nurse

Clinic: 512-858-3104

FAX: 512-858-3198

All Parents Must Fill This Out - DSISD Registration is Required

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

Thank you all for your support this week to assist with the Pit Crew and Props. We could not have been successful without the volunteers to support the band students. We have 2 very busy weeks in front of us and will need you to sign up as early as possible to ensure we have enough volunteers. The earlier the better. We have an away game on Friday, 10/27, BOA competition in Waco on Saturday, 10/28 and then we are headed to UIL State the following Monday, 10/30. Again, please review your calendars and sign up early.

For those that have indicated interest in helping at Indianapolis, I will be sending a final confirmation of your participation this week. If you have changed your plans or if others are also interested in supporting the Pit Crew and Props in Indianapolis, please send me an email.

Again, thank you all for your support.

Allison

713.256.3028(m)

CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER TRIP TO STATE -GO TIGER BAND!!

Volunteer Central

Well, our volunteer needs just multiplied in a VERY exciting way! See below for all of our upcoming needs:

Away Football Game - 10/27 - We still have quite a few needs for chaperones and pit crew for this Friday. Please sign up now if you can help. >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

BOA Waco - 10/28 - We have our next competition this upcoming Saturday, 10/28, and we still have needs for Pit Crew, Prop Pullers, Chaperones, and Color Guard Chaperones. Please don't wait to sign up if you can help >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

UIL STATE CONTEST - 10/30 & 10/31 - Woohoo!!!! We just added volunteer spots to support these two very special, hard-earned days of competition. Band Movers, Pit Crew, Chaperones, Prop Pullers - we need it all! Come join us for these amazing competition days in the Alamodome >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

Home Game Concessions Stands - Thanks to everyone who showed up last Friday in Concessions - we sold out of almost everything!

We are hosting two more games and will need a full house in concessions:

- 11/3 will be our last home game

- 11/10 we are hosting a play off game

Please sign up now if you can help in ANY way in concessions >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/ upuBfCt

Uniform Update - Help Needed

Congratulations to the Tiger Band for making State!

Reminders:

White and Black Gloves*
Clean your white shoes
Have their Show shirt to wear

Away Game against Del Valle, Friday Night, October 27th: Students will be wearing their Formal Football Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long black socks, and black shoes.

BOA Waco Contest, Midway High School, Waco, TX, Saturday October 28th:Students will be wearing their Formal Competition Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, black and white gloves*, long white socks, and white shoes and will need their show shirt to change into.

* Mr. Woods has requested that gloves will be required for the remainder of the season for instruments requiring them on the field (white on the right hand and black on the left hand).

A Huge Thank You for the following people whose help was very appreciated in getting our band to the Area D Finals and on to State.

Jess Lucas for the Race of the Plumes, Mike Rutherford for getting her into the band hall, and Logan Lucas and Kimberly Bertram in helping get them to the ready line through mapping and security. Jared Jones and all of the numerous chaperones for all of their help pluming and placement of the new placard pieces into the students' shakos for each performance as well as getting them fixed in between performances. Also a shout out to all of the Kubby Keepers for washing our uniforms twice, in a tight turnaround this week between the games and competitions. Our students really appreciated their uniforms being clean and smelling good.

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

GO TIGER BAND!

Concessions - Volunteers Needed

We have our last scheduled home game on Friday 11/3 and need to make sure that the concessions stand is staffed. This will be Senior Night for band students and they will be recognized along with their parents. We owe it to the parents with Seniors in the band to take the responsibility of running the concessions stand for this game so that they can participate and celebrate with their students.

11/10 Playoff Game – with the big WIN on Friday over Lake Travis we anticipate running the concessions when Drip will likely host its first playoff game on 11/10. This one will be tricky because the band and many of our parents will be traveling to the BOA Grand Nationals. We have solicited support from outside groups (at a cost) and we will slim down the menu (likely no catfish for this game), etc. but we need as many parents as possible that will not be traveling with the band to help with this game.

The band has had gross sales of over $125,000 in concessions this season to-date and we need to finish strong, so please do your part to support the BandBoosters largest fund raising activity.

CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER TRIP TO STATE -GO TIGER BAND!!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

REVISED UIL_Region_Itinerary_10.17.2023

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

10/15/23

Announcements_10-16-23

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Whew, we made it! A short week into another big, successful contest, and that's just the beginning of the Bandtober Marathon this week. We've entered the time of the season where all the hard work since July comes to fruition. Please help to make sure your student gets rest when rest time is available. It may be tempting to utilize a morning to sleep in instead of coming to rehearsal, but please remember that the band as a whole doesn't get better without your student present.

I just wanted to let everyone know how excited we are at earning 7th place at TMC this weekend. This is the first time that the Tiger Band has ever bested the Leander HS or Westlake HS bands! And we were able to present the entire show in competition, also for the first time. The show is being very well received by the judging community. The students just need more time with the newer stuff and more detailing and excellence with everything. Go Tiger Band!

UIL Region is on Tuesday, 5:15pm on 10/17 at Burger Center, then UIL Area on Saturday, 10/21 at Kelly Reeves. The Area schedule won't be finalized till after our Region performance on Tuesday, so be on the lookout for that either Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. It is a prelims/finals format, so plan on giving the whole day to the Tiger Band. After Area we will know if we've qualified for UIL State on October 30 and 31.

UIL academic eligibility check #2 is here. Students must have a 70 or above in on level classes and at least a 60 or above in Honors/AP courses as of Friday, 10/13. **If your student had to use an exemption to remain eligible for I1B, they must pass that class as exemptions may be used only once per semester per class.** Ineligibility will begin Friday, October 20th at 4:15pm. If your student is ineligible, they must go home after school on Friday, they may not perform, be with or travel with the band while ineligible, but they will still attend all scheduled rehearsals. If your student is ineligible for T1, they are not allowed to attend the BOA Grand Nationals trip to Indianapolis.

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Tuesday see UIL Region Itinerary for details

Wednesday 4:15-6:15pm Full Band

Thursday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Football Game Schedule/Home/Lake Travis HS/October 20th

4:15pm School ends

4:45pm Band Council begins serving dinner

5:15pm Uniform room opens

6:00pm Report Time—Inspection

6:35pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete/Fully dressed in Game Formal uniform

6:45pm Line up to move into stadium

6:50pm Walk in pairs into stadium

7:05pm Seated in stands – warm up

7:20pm School Song

7:30pm Game begins

8:30pm Half-time performance

10:15pm Game over

10:30pm Return to band hall and put up equipment

10:45pm Parents pick you up!!

GUARD will wear Informal Uniform and change into Performance Costume with undergarments per Mr. Vereen

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

UIL Marching Contests Explanation

President's Update

Hey Band!

What a great performance yesterday at the Texas Marching Classic competition! I am so proud of the directors and all of the students!

This week is a super crazy one (this seems to be a trend!). Be sure to check out Mr. Woods' section above and the Announcement Sheet to see the schedule because it is different this week.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:15 pm - UIL Region contest at Burger Stadium. This is not a prelims/finals format so it will be short and sweet, but please come out to support the kids.
Friday, Oct. 20 - Home Game against Lake Travis. This is going to be a super busy game. We are short 41 volunteer spots for the game! We have nicely asked people to please sign up. At this point, it's all hands on deck! We need to fill the concession stand slots at the game! Sign up here Football Game Volunteer Signups
Saturday, Oct. 21 - UIL Area Marching Contest at Kelly Reeves Stadium (where we were yesterday).

If you would like an explanation of the UIL progression for marching contests (starting with region on Tuesday), here's an explanation.

Make sure your students are staying on top of schoolwork, getting good sleep, and staying hydrated! This is critically important as we go into the busiest time of the marching season. Only four weeks left!

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

DSBB President

Message from the School Nurse - IMPORTANT!!

Hello Awesome Band/Colorguard Parents!

If your child takes medication, and you are going on the bus, you may carry and give them the medication without having to fill out any forms.

Form needed to be filled out by a doctor for medication administered on the Indianapolis trip - Overnight Medication Log

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Vicky Metzger, RN

Dripping Springs HS Nurse

Clinic: 512-858-3104

FAX: 512-858-3198

Fundraising - Join the Team!

When marching band season is over in a few weeks, you’ll miss it. You’ll have too much time on your hands and you’ll wish you were still scooping up liquid cheese while someone yells at you aggressively about “Tiger-izing” some chips.

But don’t worry — there are still important ways to be involved and make fun band parent friends next semester! The Band Boosters have a few new fundraising events this Springs and we need to build a solid team or two to make them happen. You’ll get to be creative and help form the very first iteration of what we hope become new traditions.

Please let me know if you’re interesting in being part of our team! No one will make you be the lead on anything, I pinky promise.

Kimberly

512-808-6073

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

Thank you all for spending time supporting the Band Students this weekend – we truly can’t make these things happen without our volunteers. I hope you all enjoy a day of rest and use some of that time to make plans to support the students this week with a total of (3) activities where we need lots of adult volunteers:

Tuesday – UIL Region at Burger Center (performance at 5:15pm – pit crew arrival by 3:30pm)
Friday – Home game – sign up by Wednesday so we can submit the volunteer list to DSISD
Saturday – UIL at Kelly Reeves Stadium (Schedule TBD)

Please review sign up and select your time slot to support, Pit Crew, Props and moving equipment. Currently we are running very short on volunteers and will need you to sign-up for a volunteer spot as quickly as possible to ensure we can support the movement of the band for all of these events. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Thanks again for your continued support.

Allison Muth

713.256.3028

Volunteer Central

Urgent Contest Needs! - We have our Region 18 competition this Tues evening, and we are still quite short on volunteers for pit crew, prop pulling and chaperones. This competition will be short, sweet and just down the street at Burger Center, so please sign up now if you can help!

Next, we will be back at Kelly Reeves this Sat, 10/21 for the Area competition and again, we still have quite a few volunteer needs. Please don't wait to sign up if you can help >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

Concessions Stands this Friday - We're playing Lake Travis this week and we expect the stadium to be PACKED. If you haven't served in concessions yet this year, this is the time to sign up. If you have served in concessions this year, we love you and we welcome you back! Look for Concessions Stand - Game Night Operations and Remote Drink & Snack Stand in the sign-ups. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/ upuBfCt

Uniform Update - Help Needed

Region 18 UIL Marching Contest, Tuesday, October 17th: Students will be wearing their Formal Competition Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long white socks, and white shoes (Directors will decide if their show shirt will be needed).

Many Thanks goes out to Lidia Smith, Doug Gibbs, Suzanne Meyers, Kimberly Bertram, Ashley Lovelace, Gina Morton, Marlene Gusella, and students: Milo Clevens, Bri Hollingsworth, Katharine Blakesley, Nareese Gibbs and Niamh Jacobs for all of their help cutting, serging, and sewing material, snaps, and velcro to get the all of our inserts and drops done for the upcoming contest. All of their help has made a HUGE difference for our band students' performance.

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!

Concessions - Volunteers Needed

We have two scheduled games remaining and as of this morning we have less than have of the support needed to operate the concessions stands. Please, if you have not signed up to work a few shifts in concessions as requested at the beginning of the year, please sign up today. It is not fair for the same families to step-up because others have not.

10/20 – Lake Travis – this will likely be the biggest game of the season at our stadium. We expect a full house – I would not be surprised if both sides are sold out, so we need to be fully staffed.

11/3 - Senior Night – our last regularly scheduled game of the season. We owe it to the parents of Seniors in the band to take the responsibility of running the concessions stand for this game so that they can participate in the celebration of their students.

**11/10 Playoff Game – we will be adding a sign-up for a tentative game on 11/10 when DS will likely host its first playoff game of the year in our stadium. This one will be tricky because the band and many of our parents will be traveling to the BOA Grand Nationals. We will solicit support from outside groups (at a cost) and will slim down the menu (likely no catfish for this game), etc. but we need as many parents as possible that will not be traveling with the band to help with this game.

If you have not signed up for your shifts in concessions for this year, please do it today!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Announcement Sheet 10-10-23

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

10/8/23

TMC 2023 itinerary REVISED

UIL Region Itinerary 10-17-23

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

I hope your student enjoyed the Homecoming week festivities. We were able to perform the whole show for the first time Post-Game, and it's shaping up to be a really, really good show. I'm so excited for the students to be able to show off all of their hard work on Saturday, Oct. 14th at TMC, Tuesday, Oct. 17th at UIL Region 18 and Oct. 21st at UIL Area D. It's going to be a lot of fun and very taxing, so please help your student to keep on top of all of their school work and sleep so they can perform at their best. And same goes for you...we need you in top form, too!

The rehearsal schedule is affected by the school holiday on Monday and UIL on Tuesday the next week, so please look carefully at this week and next week's schedule.

UIL Area schedule will be determined by the results of the UIL Region contest. Area is a prelims/finals opportunity just like all the other contests we've been to, so the schedule will be similar. This is the qualifying step to UIL State Marching Contest, so it is expected and imperative that all eligible students participate the whole day...please plan on this.

UIL academic eligibility check #2 is soon upon us. Students must have a 70 or above in on level classes and at least a 60 or above in Honors/AP courses as of Friday, 10/13. If your student had to use an exemption to remain eligible for I1B, they must pass that class as exemptions may be used only once per semester per class. Ineligibility will begin Friday, October 20th at 4:15pm. If your student is ineligible, they must go home after school on Friday, they may not perform, be with or travel with the band while ineligible, but they will still attend all scheduled rehearsals. If your student is ineligible for T1, they are not allowed to attend the BOA Grand Nationals trip to Indianapolis.
Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 7:00-8:20am FULL BAND

6:00-8:30pm Full Band

Wednesday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Thursday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Football Game Schedule/Away/Westlake HS/October 13^th

4:15pm Dismissed from school/report to band hall

4:25pm Standing in arcs for instructions

4:35pm Load trailers/Eating dinner/getting dressed in informal uniform

5:30pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete

5:40pm Load the buses

5:50pm Depart DS for Westlake

6:50pm or so Arrive at stadium and unload

7:10pm Seated in stands

8:30pm or so Half-time performance

10:00pm or so Game over

10:15pm Load trailer

10:30pm Depart Westlake for DSHS

11:30 or so Arrive at band hall, unload trailers, put up equipment

11:50pm Parents pick you up!

GUARD will wear Informal Uniform and change into Performance Costume with undergarments per Mr. Vereen

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

President's Update

Hey Band!

I hope you all are enjoying your long weekend! Be sure your student gets lots of rest because the rest of the season will be full speed ahead!

Be sure to look at the schedule Mr. Woods sent out. The practice schedule is changed from the usual schedule with the holiday on Monday!
Booster Board Meeting - Tuesday night, Oct. 10, in the band hall at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Football Game- This Friday is an away game at Westlake! Tickets to the game can be purchased at the following link starting Oct. 9 at 8 am.
- Westlake Visitors' Side Ticket Sales
HEB CARDS - Please join this fundraiser! It is basically free money to the band because you get to use all of the gift cards you purchase at HEB, including Central Market, curbside, and HEB gas. The more participation, the higher the percentage HEB donates back to us. Reach out if you have any questions!
Itineraries for upcoming events are linked at the top of the newsletter! Be sure to read them carefully for call times, uniform needs, etc.

Make sure your students are staying on top of schoolwork, getting good sleep, and staying hydrated!

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

DSBB President

All Parents Must Fill This Out - DSISD Registration is Required

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

Hope everyone is enjoying the Fall weather. We have a busy schedule this week with an away game Friday night at Westlake and the Texas Marching Classic on Saturday. Thank you for all those that have signed up for Friday night – all spots for Pit Crew are full. We could certainly use a few more folks for Pit Crew and props on Saturday. The more hands we have, the better we can assist the students while they prep for competition. We will also be working to create a separate volunteer tent area on Saturday – away from the band equipment - so we minimize any distractions for the students. Hopefully the weather continues to cooperate. Our performance time is at 2pm on Saturday so please plan to arrive at Kelly Reeves Stadium around 12noon – 12:30pm.

Caryn and I are continuing to finalize the pit crew help for Indianapolis and we will have this finalized this week.

Thanks again for your continued support.

Allison Muth

713.256.3028

Volunteer Central

Contest Needs! - We have Texas Marching Classic this upcoming Saturday, 10/14 and the Region Competition a few days later on Tuesday, 10/17. We need Prop Pullers, Chaperones, and Color Guard Chaperones. There are also some Pit Crew needs for Region. Please don't wait to sign up if you can help >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

Home Game Concessions Stands - Y'all showed up in concessions for Homecoming and we sold out of almost everything! Thank you, thank you for all of the help and enthusiasm!!

We have two more home games on Oct 20th and Nov 3rd and we will need all the help we can get because HOT CHOCOLATE WILL BE IN DA HOUSE! If you haven't served in concessions yet this year, this is the time to sign up. Look for Concessions Stand - Game Night Operations and Remote Drink & Snack Stand in the sign-ups. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/ upuBfCt

Uniform Update - Help Needed

Away Game against Westlake, Friday Night, October 13th: Students will be wearing their Formal Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long black socks, and black shoes. It is advisable that the student keeps a gym bag of some sort to put all their items in. It also helps if they mark their initials in their clothes and shoes, markers in the uniform room if requested.

Texas Marching Classic Contest at Kelly Reeves Stadium, Saturday, October 14th: Students will be wearing their Formal Competition Uniform. They will need their grey lycra bike shorts, grey dri-fit, long white socks, and white shoes and the show shirt to change into. We would advise that students clean their white shoes to look their best. A magic eraser and a damp cloth should suffice. These are leather, so do not scrub too hard and take the color off.

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

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

Chaperones Needed

Taking care of our 200 kids during contests is a big job and needs a big team! We would love to add a few parents to our group who are willing to spend the day with us. The job isn’t difficult and is mainly just meeting the needs of the kids that may come up that day. In return, you’ll get a front row seat for all of the band action, and you’ll get to know the best kids and parents you’ll ever meet. Join us!

Concessions - Volunteers Needed

Thanks to everyone who helped out in the concession stand on Friday night for Homecoming!

Our next home game will be another crazy one when DS hosts Lake Travis on October 20. We need all the help we can get in the concession stand!

If you have not signed up for your shifts in concessions for this year, please do it today!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle

Announcement Sheet 10-2-23

To those of you still needing to get started with this fundraiser:

Please take the plunge and get your orders in by the 10th of the month so you can start getting your gift cards and the band can receive increased $$ benefits.

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

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures

Going forward, we ask that you follow the following procedures for drop off and pickup.

Drop off for rehearsals – You may use the Driveway Loop to drop off your student, but do not stop or wait. Please pull as far forward (past the first entrance to the loading dock). Be cautious and aware that students will be pushing equipment onto the practice lot.
Pickup from any rehearsal or event (football games or contests) – Please park in the parking lot and have your student walk to your car. Do not pickup, stop, or wait in the Driveway Loop. Buses will need to use the Driveway Loop to drop off for events, and students need to use the ramps from the band lot into the Driveway Loop for moving equipment back to the band hall after rehearsals.
Drop off/Pickup for School – For before and after school at regular school start and end times (not a band rehearsal), refer to the drop off and pickup procedures that the school issues.

10/2/23

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

The Tiger Band earned 1st place Class 5A, 1st place Color Guard and 1st place Percussion and a spot in Finals on Saturday at the Capital City Marching Festival. I'm really proud of how much grit and determination all the performers are showing in the face of the very hot conditions we've performed in for prelims so far. After cooling down a bit, the Tiger Band put on a very energetic and emotional performance in Finals to earn Overall Champion and Best Percussion. The most important part, to me, is that the students are learning how to approach our performance opportunities with professionalism and passion, along with having a great time with each other. Thanks as always to Jared Jones and the chaperone team, Tara Ballard and Tanya Conreaux and the food team, the Band Movers and Pit Crew headed up by Logan Lucas and Allison Muth, respectively. And just as important...everyone in the audience supporting the Tiger Band. The new spirit items were very effective!

This week is Homecoming and PSAT, so there are pretty significant changes to our rehearsal schedule this week. Please note that there is something going on after school every day this week. Fortunately, we have the weekend off from competing, so I urge everyone to rest up and get your chores done...starting with TMC on October 14 it gets pretty crazy. Bandtober, as it's known in the Band World, is a real thing! But it's so exciting to see the show coming together and the students starting to really perform. Let's push all the way to the end. We're going to turn Indiana into a "Fugue State" real soon!

Congratulations to the 6 students who auditioned for the TMEA Region 18 Jazz Bands.

Omar Acosta, Alto Sax 2nd chair Jazz Band One and Area qualifier

James Lamb, Alto Sax 10th chair

Nathan Gibbs, Alto Sax 13th chair

Keegan Ballard, Tenor Trombone, 6th chair Jazz Band Two

Finlay Tiller, Tenor Trombone, 11th chair

Robbie Burns, Tenor Trombone, 15th chair

UIL academic eligibility check #2 is soon upon us. Students must have a 70 or above in on level classes and at least a 60 or above in Honors/AP courses as of Friday, 10/13. If your student had to use an exemption to remain eligible for I1B, they must pass that class as exemptions may be used only once per semester per class. Ineligibility will begin Friday, October 20th at 4:15pm. If your student is ineligible, they must go home after school on Friday, they may not perform, be with or travel with the band while ineligible, but they will still attend all scheduled rehearsals. If your student is ineligible for T1, they are not allowed to attend the BOA Grand Nationals trip to Indianapolis.

Rehearsal Schedule for this week:

Monday 7:00-8:20am FULL BAND

6:00-8:30pm Full Band

Tuesday 4:45-6:15pm FULL BAND

Wednesday Homecoming Parade (schedule below)

Thursday 4:45-6:15pm FULL BAND

Friday 7:00am - 8:20am Full Band

Homecoming Parade and Community Pep Rally – October 4^th

5:15pm – Report time for Inspection (informal uniform, Sunglasses permitted, no hats)

5:30pm – Call Time (in arcs in Band Hall)

5:35pm-5:45pm – Ensemble Fundamentals

5:45pm – transit to parade line up

6:00 p.m.- Parade starts
6:30 p.m.- Fight Song 2 times then Hey Song then Fight Song as needed
6:42 p.m.- EMCEE will introduce the Homecoming Court
6:44 p.m.- EMCEE will introduce the High Steppers (music will need to be played)
6:48 p.m.- Band will play Land of 1000 Dances then Here I Go
6:54 p.m.- Zimmerman will have the mic to talk
6:57 p.m. Band will play Alma Mater
6:59 p.m. Band will play Fight Song

7:05pm – Dismissal to Band Hall to put equipment away

7:15pm – Parents pick up

Informal Uniform For Parades

Band – Grey Band Polo, black band shorts, black belt, black band shoes, short black socks.

Guard – black leggings, shell, black informal shoes with short black socks.

Football Game Schedule/Homecoming/October 6^th

5:30pm Band Council begins serving dinner

6:10pm Report Time—getting fully dressed in Game Formal

6:35pm Call Time--Standing in arcs/inspection complete/Fully dressed

6:40pm Line up to move into stadium

6:45pm Walk in pairs into stadium

7:00pm Seated in stands – warm up

7:30pm Game begins

8:30pm Half-time performance for Hi-Steppers

10:15pm or so Post-Game Performance

10:35pm or so Return to band hall and put up equipment

11:00pm or so Parents pick you up!!

Uniform: Game Formal—BLACK SHOES and long BLACK SOCKS. Must have proper spandex shorts and Grey Dri-fit. All hair must meet standard set by directors. No visible jewelry.

GUARD will wear Informal Uniform and change into Performance Costume with undergarments per Mr. Vereen

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

President's Update

Hey Band!

What a great showing at the Cap City Marching Festival yesterday! Thank you to all of the volunteers for the away game on Friday and the contest yesterday! It takes all of us to make this band so successful!

I hope your students have had a restful day today. This will be a busy week, but at least we have next Saturday free!

Be sure to look at the schedule Mr. Woods sent out. The practice schedule is changed from the usual schedule with the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday!
Homecoming Parade - Wednesday evening!
Football Game- This Friday is Homecoming! We have 35 volunteer spots unfilled, mostly in concessions! Please please please sign up! It's going to be one of the busiest games for the concession stand, and we need a full staff!
- Football Game Volunteer Signups

Make sure your students are staying on top of schoolwork, getting good sleep, and staying hydrated!

Go Tiger Band!

Caryn Pacelli

DSBB President

Band Volunteer? DSISD Registration is Required

To register with DSISD as a volunteer or to check and see if you're registration is up-to-date, click here: DSISD Volunteer Registration

Percussion/ Pit Crew Update

Thank you to all the volunteers that assisted on Friday night and again on Saturday. It was a great weekend to support our students. The upcoming Pit Crew sign up list is full for Friday night’s Homecoming game on 10/6. Please consider volunteering for Concessions.

For those that are signed-up, names will be submitted to the school and it will be important that you check in at the volunteer station behind the home concession to receive a wristband on Friday evening. Only those with a wristband can enter the field. It’s Homecoming so security will be very watchful of who enters the field.

In addition, I am working closely with Caryn this week to review volunteer efforts for the Indianapolis trip. I do have emails from the past few weeks, but if plans have changed or now that you may have finalized travel plans, please provide any updates to percussion@dsbandboosters.org. We will be finalizing volunteer support this week.

Thanks again for your help with Pit Crew and moving equipment. See you Friday evening.

Thanks

Allison Muth

713.256.3028

Volunteer Central

Thanks to all of our volunteers who served as chaperones, pit crew members and prop pullers this weekend! Our band wouldn't be the grand prize winners that they are without you. Every single one of you is so very appreciated!!

And now, here are a few upcoming *somewhat urgent* ways to serve:

Homecoming Concessions Stands - We have had a record-selling year in concessions so far this season, and we expect an overflowing house for homecoming this Friday. We will need ALL of the help we can get! If you haven't served in concessions yet, this will be a fun night to see what it is all about.

Look for Concessions Stand - Game Night Operations and Remote Drink & Snack Stand in the sign-ups. Sign up here >> https://signup.com/go/qXHAYBW

Texas Marching Classic - Our next competition is on Saturday, 10/14 at the Kelly Reeves Complex again and we will need plenty of help with Pit Crew, Prop Pullers, Chaperones, and Color Guard Chaperones. Please don't wait to sign up if you can help >> https://signup.com/go/OjQEGJi

Tiger Band Sign-Up Landing Page - As always, you can find ALL of the volunteer needs and spots at this link >> https://signup.com/go/ upuBfCt

Uniform Update - Help Needed

Sewing Group: We are almost finished cutting the materials and we are getting ready to serge drops and inserts. Once they are completed we will then need people to help cut snap tape, cut velcro strips, sew buttons, as well as sew everything together. We hope to start sewing by Monday, October 2nd. We do need them done and fitted by October 13th. Come join the fun to get these made.

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!

Chaperones Needed

Concessions - Volunteers Needed

We're at the mid-point of the concessions season, and are having a great year - sales after a scrimmage, TITH, and two home games sales are 13% ahead of this time last year, and our next two games are expected to be the biggest of the season.

This Friday 10/6 is Homecoming and then in two weeks on 10/20 Lake Travis will be visiting our stadium.

As of this morning we still need to fill 31 spots for this Friday's game and there are 39 spots to fill for the Lake Travis game. We will need a full team to handle the crowds for both of these games. If you have not signed up for your shifts in concessions for this year, please do it today!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

Hey Tiger Band! The holidays are fast approaching and they make great gifts! Let’s talk H-E-B cards for a minute!

Thank you for still reading and supporting the Tiger Band!

Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle