Category Archives: NEWSLETTERS

12/12/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of Dec 12

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

The TMEA Region Band clinics and concerts were a wonderful opportunity for our Region qualifiers to play and socialize in a non-competitive setting with students from our Region 18 high school band programs.  Congratulations to the 40 DSHS students who participated and thank you to the volunteers who drove the trailer on Friday and Saturday!

 

DSHS Band Holiday Concert: Monday, December 12 at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium.  Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing.  Report time is 5:15pm.  Students will wear the Concert Uniform - black bib pants, concert jacket, t-shirt with sleeves, long black socks and black band shoes.  Dinner is NOT provided.

5:15pm           Uniform Room opens

6:00pm          Warm up begins

Concert Band on Stage, Symphonic Band in Band Hall, Wind Ensemble in Orchestra Hall

6:30pm          Concert begins in DSHS Auditorium

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

 

DSHS Jazz Orchestra: An interest form has been sent out for all students interested in participating in a DSHS Jazz Orchestra ensemble.  Once the interest level is determined, details for ensemble auditions, rehearsal schedule, etc. will be made available.  Rehearsals will start at the beginning of 2nd semester.  Mr. Mayer and Mr. Cuevas will direct the Jazz Orchestra ensembles.

 

GO Tiger Band and have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Thanks to all that volunteered this week.  Logan Lucas, Ed Muth, and Travis Wilson for providing the Band mover support needed to get our TMEA Region Band clinics and concerts and pulling trailers down I-35!  Thanks also to the students and parents that came out Saturday morning to clean the concession stands and move our equipment to storage.  You rock!

As the year winds down and we start thinking about the new year and things that we'll change, please consider adding participating in the HEB card fundraiser to your habits this year.  The fundraiser has brought in over $4,000 for the band program with just 30 families regularly participating.  If we have more families participating the percentage of the card sales the band receives increases. Setting up a recurring monthly order makes participation a one-time event and helps the band year round.  Please see the section below for more details!

Planning for Pageantry in the Springs, our TCGC Winter Guard and Percussion contest on January 28, is in full swing.  Please contact Maria Morales at fundraising@dsbandboosters.org to get plugged in to help with this INDOOR! fundraiser.

I'll see you all at the holiday concert tomorrow!

Go Tiger Band!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

 

Winterguard Pre-season Schedule

 

2022 Pre-Season Dates

Camps and auditions are required for all participating students. Please communicate any schedule conflicts as soon as possible.

Pre-Season VARSITY/JV Training Camps:

● December 6 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

● December 8 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

SAT 12/10 - LAST REQUEST FOR CONCESSIONS HELP IN 2022!

 

Next Saturday we will be moving out of the concessions stand and preparing for hand over to the soccer boosters for their season.   We need a group of 25 people or so to work Saturday morning to knock this out quickly.   We’ll have some volunteers that are familiar with concessions to help direct the packing and labeling of items for storage, and welcome others that are available (including hard working students) to come help.  Please sign-up so that we know that we’ll have a sufficient team to get this done.  If the spots are all filled, feel free to show up anyway!

 

What we’ll be doing:

 

  • Inventory remaining food items and determine best use (dispose, save, donate, sell to soccer group, etc.)
  • Set aside items (equipment, food, and supplies) needed for Pageantry in the Springs
  • Categorize items pack and label to easily identify for next season
  • Move-items to storage
  • Clean

 

A big shout-out to Brian Tuohy, and Mike, Austin and Travis Rutherford yesterday for their assistance with emptying/cleaning the fryers and power washing the cooking areas.  This is a dirty job and will make moving and cleanout much smoother this week – THANK YOU!

 

We’ll have our trailers in place and ready to start at 8:00.  With the right amount of help we should have this wrapped up before noon.

 

Thanks for everyone that has pitched in to help in concessions this season!

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Thank you to all of the drivers and movers this performance season and all the other volunteers who made this season extremely successful!!

The games season continues but we have less gear to move.  Driving assignments will be assigned once needs are finalized.

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion and Pit Crew Update

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving break!  It was great to see so many faces at the game on Friday.  Thanks to those that assisted with unloading trailers and getting equipment moved.

We will be supporting the band with moving equipment for the game on Friday, but again – no sign up will be posted – students will be taking care of the majority of equipment, but always welcome a few extra hands to load/unload trailers.

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Pageantry in the Springs 2023 - A TCGC Competition

Save the date: Jan 28th, 2023

 

Do you know a vendor that may be interested in having a booth? Please share this link https://forms.gle/oeppRu1vMMUDvQAX9 (embedded link)

 

Next meeting: Dec 5th, 7:30pm

 

More info or questions? Contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org

Uniform Update

Congratulations to all of our TMEA Region Band students for their performances Saturday. You all make Dripping Springs proud. Students must return uniforms by Monday morning, so we have them for Monday night's concert on the 12th. The concert uniforms can be washed in cold water on gentle, inside out, and dry on a low setting (garment bag can be thrown in as well).

 

12/12 Holiday Concert in DSHS Performing Art Center at 6:30pm - Students will dress in black Concert uniforms. Students must have their grey dri-fit* or a short-sleeved t-shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, and their black shoes. Mr. Woods will announce hairstyle expectations.

 

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

A Great Big Thank You goes out to our Student Uniform Team and our Kubby Keepers for keeping the band outfitted and cleaned this past marching season, but...we are not done yet! We will continue with our concert uniforms for the remainder of the school year. Stay tuned to our group chat for updates.

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!

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 2022, you’ve helped the band raise over $4,000 just by shopping at HEB. Towards the end of this year, we generated one of our largest monthly orders post-COVID with a $17,000 card order. It’s so exciting that each month we consistently hover around 30 band families participating, but we know we can do more!

Please add joining this fundraiser to your 2023 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

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

12/4/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of 12/5

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

 

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Congratulations to all 79 of our students that auditioned for the TMEA Region Band last Thursday and Saturday. A big thank you to Virginia Falls, Kimberly Bertram and Megan Byrd for chaperoning and Terry Cost and TJ Stalvey for driving the trailer.

 

Football Playoffs: Congratulations to the Tiger Football team on making it all the way to the UIL State Quarter Finals! After the team's great game but tough loss to Vandergrift, the Tiger Band playoff game attendance responsibility has ended for this season.

 

Region Band Clinic and Concert: Friday and Saturday, 12/9+10 at the AISD PAC.  Details will be released as soon as I get them. Transportation to and from on Friday is provided.  Transportation to the event on Saturday only, students must have their own way home after the concert.

 

DSHS Band Holiday Concert: Monday, December 12 at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium.  Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing.

 

DSHS Jazz Orchestra: An interest form has been sent out for all students interested in participating in a DSHS Jazz Orchestra ensemble.  Once the interest level is determined, details for ensemble auditions, rehearsal schedule, etc. will be made available.  Rehearsals will start at the beginning of 2nd semester.  Mr. Mayer and Mr. Cuevas will direct the Jazz Orchestra ensembles.

 

GO Tiger Band!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Congratulations to all performers that earned chairs in Region bands this week!

 

This week there are a couple of booster events where your help is needed.  On Monday at 6:30pm in the band hall we have the monthly booster meeting. Come learn about the upcoming TCGC Winterguard and percussion contest we’re hosting next month and the Evening of Jazz dinner and Silent Auction on March 2, and an update on the purchase of a new semi-trailer for the band.

 

This Saturday morning 12/10, we need help clearing our equipment and supplies from the football concession stand. The Soccer boosters use the stand for spring games, and our gear and dust have to go! Volunteer hours are available for students helping out. Please see the Concessions section below for details on the time.

 

The Dripping Springs Band hosts a Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) percussion and color guard contest on January 28. We need volunteers to lead Concessions, Volunteers, Setup, First Aid, Promotion, Prop Storage, Admissions, Door Monitors, and Tear Down.  Please email me if you’re willing to help!

The Dripping Springs Band Boosters will present An Evening of Jazz on Thursday, March 2. This fundraiser is a dinner and silent auction with performances by the middle school and high school jazz ensembles. It’s a great night of music and fellowship for band boosters and their families. Mike Rutherford is the event lead, and Kimberly Bertram is the Silent Auction lead. If you have time to reach out to businesses to request and collect silent auction items, please email Kimberly at SilentAuction@dsbandboosters.org. We have the list of past donors that serve as a starting point and are looking for to reach out to new businesses in the area.

Go Tiger Band!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

 

Winterguard Pre-season Schedule

 

2022 Pre-Season Dates

Camps and auditions are required for all participating students. Please communicate any schedule conflicts as soon as possible.

Pre-Season VARSITY/JV Training Camps:

● December 6 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

● December 8 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

SAT 12/10 - LAST REQUEST FOR CONCESSIONS HELP IN 2022!

 

Next Saturday we will be moving out of the concessions stand and preparing for hand over to the soccer boosters for their season.   We need a group of 25 people or so to work Saturday morning to knock this out quickly.   We’ll have some volunteers that are familiar with concessions to help direct the packing and labeling of items for storage, and welcome others that are available (including hard working students) to come help.  Please sign-up so that we know that we’ll have a sufficient team to get this done.  If the spots are all filled, feel free to show up anyway!

 

What we’ll be doing:

 

  • Inventory remaining food items and determine best use (dispose, save, donate, sell to soccer group, etc.)
  • Set aside items (equipment, food, and supplies) needed for Pageantry in the Springs
  • Categorize items pack and label to easily identify for next season
  • Move-items to storage
  • Clean

 

A big shout-out to Brian Tuohy, and Mike, Austin and Travis Rutherford yesterday for their assistance with emptying/cleaning the fryers and power washing the cooking areas.  This is a dirty job and will make moving and cleanout much smoother this week – THANK YOU!

 

We’ll have our trailers in place and ready to start at 8:00.  With the right amount of help we should have this wrapped up before noon.

 

Thanks for everyone that has pitched in to help in concessions this season!

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Thank you to all of the drivers and movers this performance season and all the other volunteers who made this season extremely successful!!

The games season continues but we have less gear to move.  Driving assignments will be assigned once needs are finalized.

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion and Pit Crew Update

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving break!  It was great to see so many faces at the game on Friday.  Thanks to those that assisted with unloading trailers and getting equipment moved.

We will be supporting the band with moving equipment for the game on Friday, but again – no sign up will be posted – students will be taking care of the majority of equipment, but always welcome a few extra hands to load/unload trailers.

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Pageantry in the Springs 2023 - A TCGC Competition

Save the date: Jan 28th, 2023

 

Do you know a vendor that may be interested in having a booth? Please share this link https://forms.gle/oeppRu1vMMUDvQAX9 (embedded link)

 

Next meeting: Dec 5th, 7:30pm

 

More info or questions? Contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org

Uniform Update

12/10 Saturday TMEA Region Band Concerts - Congratulations to all of our band students who tried out for TMEA Region Band this past weekend and for those who made the final cut. You all make Dripping Springs proud. Clinics will be on Friday and Saturday with the concert following on Saturday afternoon.  Students are usually asked to dress in their school's formal Concert uniforms. If so, students must pick up their uniform at the band hall with a garment bag and then have their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, and their black shoes to dress in on Saturday. The uniform room will have the formal Concert uniform ready on Friday for their Saturday performances. The concert uniforms may be washed in cold water, on gentle, inside-out, and dry on a low setting (garment bag can be thrown in as well) and they must return them by Monday morning, so we have them for Monday night's concert on the 12th.

 

12/12 Holiday Concert in DSHS Performing Art Center at 6:30pm - Students will dress in black Concert uniforms. Students must have their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, and their black shoes. Mr. Woods will announce hairstyle expectations.

 

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

 

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

 

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!

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 2022, you’ve helped the band raise over $4,000 just by shopping at HEB. Towards the end of this year, we generated one of our largest monthly orders post-COVID with a $17,000 card order. It’s so exciting that each month we consistently hover around 30 band families participating, but we know we can do more!

Please add joining this fundraiser to your 2023 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

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

11/27/22

 

Announcement Sheet - Week of 11/28

 

2022 Football Game Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Hope everyone had a relaxing and festive Thanksgiving Break!  Thank you to all the students and parent volunteers who made the Tiger Band playoff appearance part of your break!  It was so successful, we get to do it again this Friday!

TMEA Region Band Auditions: Thursday, 12/1 and Saturday, 12/3 at Akins HS.  I do not have the information on which instruments will audition on which days yet, but will get that to you as soon as I get it.  Transportation will be provided both directions on both days.  Students who have finished auditioning may be signed out by their parent with the chaperone in the Akins HS Cafeteria.

Football Playoff Game: Friday, 12/2 starts at 7:00pm at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park. See above for itinerary on the Announcement Sheet.  Colorguard is excused from this game in order to complete placement auditions for the Winterguard season.  There are 2 more weekends of playoff games after this round.

DSHS Band Holiday Concert: Monday, December 12 at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium.  Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will be performing.  Concert and Symphonic Bands will have 2 early morning rehearsals each during the week of 12/5-9 with Percussion to prepare for the concert.

GO TIGERS!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Thanksgiving break, whether it was with family or enjoying another Tiger Football win in the Alamodome.  The Band Parents were named section of the week! Special shoutout to the chaperones and band movers that packed away their leftovers quickly and traveled to San Antonio with the band on Friday morning.  Thank you!

As the holidays approach we’re continuing to look for volunteer leads for our spring events.  There will be a Booster meeting Monday, December 5 at 6:30pm at the band hall.  Please come and learn more about what support we need to provide the band program in the spring and the latest news on the band’s semi-trailer.

The Dripping Springs Band hosts a Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) percussion and color guard contest on January 28. We still need area leads that will organize booster volunteers on the day of the event and prepare materials for their area.  We need volunteers to lead Concessions, Volunteers, Setup, First Aid, Promotion, Prop Storage, Admissions, Door Monitors, and Tear Down.  Please email me if you’re willing to help!

The Dripping Springs Band Boosters will present An Evening of Jazz on Thursday, March 2. This fundraiser is a dinner and silent auction with performances by the middle school and high school jazz ensembles. It’s a great night of music and fellowship for band boosters and their families. Mike Rutherford is the event lead, and Kimberly Bertram is the Silent Auction lead. If you have time to reach out to businesses to request and collect silent auction items, please email Kimberly at SilentAuction@dsbandboosters.org. We have the list of past donors that serve as a starting point and are looking for to reach out to new businesses in the area.

Thank you for all you do to support the band!

Go Tiger Band!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

Winterguard Pre-season Schedule

 

2022 Pre-Season Dates

Camps and auditions are required for all participating students. Please communicate any schedule conflicts as soon as possible.

Auditions:

Friday December 2, 2022 (5:30-8:00pm)

Choreography Sessions:

● Monday November 28, 2022 (in class) Weapon/Tall Flag Choreography

● Monday November 28, 2022 (5:00-8:00pm) Dance/Swing Flag Choreography

 

Pre-Season VARSITY/JV Training Camps:

● December 6 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

● December 8 (5-7pm) in the Band Hall

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

This Friday Dripping Springs will be hosting our first-round playoff game against Manor HS.

 

We will be operating concessions for this game without assistance from another outside group, so we need to try to fill our volunteer positions.   We will be operating a remote table for this game to hopefully keep the concessions stand lines down.  Depending on demand, we may sell hot chocolate from the remote table and position a few extra people to support that effort.  Anyone that is considering working that table please make sure to dress warm – it gets cold and windy in that area!

 

As of this morning, below is what our volunteer positions for this week look like: 

 

Concessions Early Prep - Thurs 11/10: 2 of 6 positions filled

Concessions Early Prep and Setup - Fri 11/11: 3 of 7 positions filled

Concessions Game Night Workers - Fri 11/11: 22 of 45 positions filled

Concessions Stand Cleanup Help - Fri 11/11: 0 of 4 positions filled 

It’s been a great season for the Tiger Band and for our concessions operations!  Let’s finish the season strong!

Important Note:  The Tiger Band’s agreement with the school is that we will operate concessions for all events throughout football season.  It is possible that there could be additional games at the stadium during the playoffs that we would need to support. As we learn of additional games, we will provide information as soon as it is available and ask that we get the volunteer support needed.  For neutral site hosted at our stadium, this could involve opportunities for some student volunteer hours since the band will not be involved in the game.

REMEMBER ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE TIGER BAND!  Sign-Up Now!

 

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Thank you to all of the drivers and movers this performance season and all the other volunteers who made this season extremely successful!!

The games season continues but we have less gear to move.  Driving assignments will be assigned once needs are finalized.

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion and Pit Crew Update

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Thanksgiving break!  It was great to see so many faces at the game on Friday.  Thanks to those that assisted with unloading trailers and getting equipment moved.

We will be supporting the band with moving equipment for the game on Friday, but again – no sign up will be posted – students will be taking care of the majority of equipment, but always welcome a few extra hands to load/unload trailers.

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Pageantry in the Springs 2023 - A TCGC Competition

Save the date: Jan 28th, 2023

Volunteer Lead Opportunities: Judge's Hospitality, Vendor Host, Timed Warm-up Lead (plus a lot of volunteer needs the day of the event!)

Next Meeting: Dec 5th, 7:30pm

Uniform Update

12/2 Friday 7:00pm 4th round State Playoff Game with Vandegrift H.S. at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, TX - Students will dress in black Formal marching uniforms. Students must have their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, black gloves, and their black shoes for inspection.

 

12/12 Holiday Concert in DSHS Performing Art Center at 6:30pm - Students will dress in black Concert uniforms. Students must have their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, and their black shoes. Mr. Woods will announce hairstyle expectations.

 

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

 

A Huge Thank You to the band parents and students who came to help refold all of the raincoats we used for the Saturday Brandeis game on Monday night:

Kimberly Bertram

Marion Grant

Jackie Fushille

Tim and Jon Smith

Ashley, Gregg, Crispin and Fletcher Lovelace

Nareese Gibbs

Suzanne Meyer

Heather and A.J. Waller.

 

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

 

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

11/20/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of 11/21

 

2022 Football Game Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

 

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Happy Thanksgiving from the Tiger Band!

Congratulations to the Tiger Band Drumline for a great first time performance at the Lone Star Classic!  We're very proud of you for representing the Tiger Band so well!

Congratulations to the Tiger Football Team!  The next playoff game will be on Friday, 11/25 at 11am in the Alamodome.  Please see the announcement sheet linked above for the itinerary.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped get the Tiger Band to the game at Heroes Stadium.  I know that it was miserable weather to sit out in, but I also know that the students had a great time supporting the Tigers.

Region Band Auditions: Dec. 1 and 3 at Akins HS.  We have 83 students signed up for Region Band Auditions.  The audition day is determined by instrument.

DSHS Band Holiday Concert: Monday, Dec. 12th at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium. All 3 Concert Bands will be performing.  Concert uniforms include the black bib pants, black Concert jacket, long black socks and black marching shoes.  Under the Concert jacket students must wear a shirt with at least short sleeves, no sleeveless shirts.

Go Tiger Band!

 

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Congratulations for the Tiger Volleyball team for their state championship and to the Tiger Football team for their win on Saturday!  Please see the announcement sheet link above for the schedule this coming Friday.  The cleanup date of the concession stand is pending a conclusion to the football playoff schedule.  Please keep an eye out on this and the Concessions announcements for information on that date.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving break.  I'll see you at the Alamodome on Friday!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

This Friday Dripping Springs will be hosting our first-round playoff game against Manor HS.

 

We will be operating concessions for this game without assistance from another outside group, so we need to try to fill our volunteer positions.   We will be operating a remote table for this game to hopefully keep the concessions stand lines down.  Depending on demand, we may sell hot chocolate from the remote table and position a few extra people to support that effort.  Anyone that is considering working that table please make sure to dress warm – it gets cold and windy in that area!

 

As of this morning, below is what our volunteer positions for this week look like: 

 

Concessions Early Prep - Thurs 11/10: 2 of 6 positions filled

Concessions Early Prep and Setup - Fri 11/11: 3 of 7 positions filled

Concessions Game Night Workers - Fri 11/11: 22 of 45 positions filled

Concessions Stand Cleanup Help - Fri 11/11: 0 of 4 positions filled 

It’s been a great season for the Tiger Band and for our concessions operations!  Let’s finish the season strong!

Important Note:  The Tiger Band’s agreement with the school is that we will operate concessions for all events throughout football season.  It is possible that there could be additional games at the stadium during the playoffs that we would need to support. As we learn of additional games, we will provide information as soon as it is available and ask that we get the volunteer support needed.  For neutral site hosted at our stadium, this could involve opportunities for some student volunteer hours since the band will not be involved in the game.

REMEMBER ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE TIGER BAND!  Sign-Up Now!

 

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Thank you to all of the drivers and movers this performance season and all the other volunteers who made this season extremely successful!!

The games season continues but we have less gear to move.  Driving assignments will be assigned once needs are finalized.

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Happy Thanksgiving!  With the football play-off season at hand, the pit crew activities are not required, however, the students will continue to need support with loading and unloading instruments – stay tuned for updates.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Pageantry in the Springs 2023 - A TCGC Competition

Save the date: Jan 28th, 2023

 

Volunteer Lead Opportunities: Judge's Hospitality, Vendor Host, Timed Warm-up Lead (plus a lot of volunteer needs the day of the event!)

 

Next Meeting: Dec 5th, 7:30pm

Uniform Update

11/21 Rain Poncho folding in Band Hall -  If there are any band families staying in town for the holidays, we would really appreciate any help to fold and rebox rain ponchos back into their pouches from Saturday's soggy game and WIN! Be at the band hall by 5:00pm Monday evening.

11/25 Friday 11:00am 3rd round State Playoff Game with Harlingen H.S. at Alamodome Stadium in San Antonio, TX -  Students will be dressed in black Formal uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, black gloves, and their black shoes.

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

 

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

11/13/22

 

Announcement Sheet - Week of 11/14

2022 Football Game Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

The competitive season for the Tiger Band has concluded, and "The Mandala Project" has had its last performance.  And what a great performance it was!  Congratulations and Thank You to the Tiger Band students, you have made DSISD history!  First time in 6A and qualifying for the UIL 6A State Marching Contest, earning 17th out of 42 bands, our Seniors performing 3 times at the State Marching Contest...what more could we ask for?! To all the parents and volunteers that have gotten us on and off the field at football games, contests, community showcases, rehearsals - we Thank You!!  We truly could not do this without you.  I'm so proud of the Tiger Band Program, and can't wait to see what our students and staff achieve in the next few months!

Lone Star Classic Drumline Contest: Congratulations to the Tiger Band Drumline for an excellent performance at the Lone Star Classic contest in Flower Mound, TX on Saturday, 11/12.  This is the first time our students have competed at this very well-known contest, and they did great!  Thanks to all the die-hard pit crew parents who helped chaperone and get the equipment to and from the contest!

TMEA Region Orchestra Winds Auditions: On Saturday, 11/12 17 Tiger Band students auditioned for the TMEA Region 18 Orchestra. 4 students qualified for Area - Maddie Trussell, Piccolo; Matt Lourens, Bassoon; Alana Sayger, Horn; Jace Byrd, Trombone.  Congratulations to all auditionees!

TMEA Region Jazz Clinic and Concert: Monday and Tuesday, 11/14 and 15.  We have 2 students participating in this event, Wyland Deihl, Tenor Saxophone and Keegan Ballard, Trombone.  Concert is on Tuesday at 7:15pm at Austin HS.  Students will wear what the clinician designates for the concert.

TMEA Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11/17-19 at the AISD PAC. Concerts are on Saturday, 11/19 starting at 3:30pm at the AISD PAC. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN RIDE HOME after the concerts. Students will wear their Concert uniforms.

Football Playoff Game: Saturday, 11/19, 2:00pm at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio.  See above for itinerary. All playoff games are required attendance for all Tiger Band students.

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Thanks to all that volunteered on Friday night and braved the chilly weather.  It was great having Color Guard helping out in both concession stands to keep up with the hot chocolate and coffee demand.  With the Tiger football team continuing in the playoffs at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio on Saturday we will not be operating the concession stand this week.  Please do keep an eye out for playoff games being hosted for the two following weeks where we will need to provide concessions.

With marching season completed and the concession stand opportunities winding down it’s time to start planning spring events.  The Dripping Springs Band hosts a Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) percussion and color guard contest on January 28. We need an event lead that will receive instructions from TCGC staff and then organize booster volunteers to run the event.  We also need volunteers to lead Concessions, Volunteers, Parking (the only outdoor job!), Setup, First Aid, Promotion, Prop Storage, Admissions, Door Monitors, and Tear Down.  Please email me if you’re willing to help!

The Dripping Springs Band Boosters will present An Evening of Jazz on Thursday, March 2.  This fundraiser is a dinner and silent auction with performances by the middle school and high school jazz ensembles.  It’s a great night of music and fellowship for band boosters and their families.  Mike Rutherford is the event lead. We need a silent auction lead to organize soliciting donations of auction items and collecting them. We have the list of past donors that serve as a starting point and are looking for someone comfortable reaching out to new businesses in the area.

Thank you all for your help this fall.  We’ll be marching through the playoffs, but the transition to winter guard and concert season is coming!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

This Friday Dripping Springs will be hosting our first-round playoff game against Manor HS.

 

We will be operating concessions for this game without assistance from another outside group, so we need to try to fill our volunteer positions.   We will be operating a remote table for this game to hopefully keep the concessions stand lines down.  Depending on demand, we may sell hot chocolate from the remote table and position a few extra people to support that effort.  Anyone that is considering working that table please make sure to dress warm – it gets cold and windy in that area!

 

As of this morning, below is what our volunteer positions for this week look like: 

 

Concessions Early Prep - Thurs 11/10: 2 of 6 positions filled

Concessions Early Prep and Setup - Fri 11/11: 3 of 7 positions filled

Concessions Game Night Workers - Fri 11/11: 22 of 45 positions filled

Concessions Stand Cleanup Help - Fri 11/11: 0 of 4 positions filled 

It’s been a great season for the Tiger Band and for our concessions operations!  Let’s finish the season strong!

Important Note:  The Tiger Band’s agreement with the school is that we will operate concessions for all events throughout football season.  It is possible that there could be additional games at the stadium during the playoffs that we would need to support. As we learn of additional games, we will provide information as soon as it is available and ask that we get the volunteer support needed.  For neutral site hosted at our stadium, this could involve opportunities for some student volunteer hours since the band will not be involved in the game.

REMEMBER ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE TIGER BAND!  Sign-Up Now!

 

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families!!

Thank you to all of the drivers and movers this performance season and all the other volunteers who made this season extremely successful!!

The games season continues but we have less gear to move.  Driving assignments will be assigned once needs are finalized.

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

We had a great weekend with the Percussion students showcasing their performance during Friday’s game and then traveling to Flower Mound, TX to compete at the Lonestar Classic on Saturday.

 

Thank you to all the parents that have supported moving equipment and unloading trailers this entire season.  Your efforts allow the kids to stay focused on their performance.

 

Enjoy some much-deserved time off.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

11/19 Saturday Afternoon Play Off Game with Brandeis H.S. at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, TX -   Students will be dressed in black Formal uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, longblack socks, gloves, and their black shoes.

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

Thank You to all of the upperclassmen who brought in their letter jackets for Letter Jacket Day on Thursday. MECA definitely noticed that the freshmen were much more decided in their choices and ordering ran more quickly and smoothly on Friday.

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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. Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

11/6/22

 

Announcement Sheet - Week of 11/7

UIL SMBC 2022 Itinerary

 

2022 Football Game Volunteers

2022 Marching Contest Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,
What a great performance on Friday at BOA San Antonio Super Regional! And now we can concentrate on our UIL 6A State Marching Band Contest prelims performance on Monday at 8:30pm. Hope you can join us there!  If you're volunteering in any capacity on Monday, THANK YOU!!!  We are taking students who have signed up back to the Dome to watch Finals on Tuesday if we don't make it.  If your student chose not to go with us (totally optional) they are expected to be in classes all day Tuesday.

Our first official Football Playoff game is this Friday, 11/11 at Tiger Stadium against Manor HS. Please volunteer for the Concession Stand!! THERE WILL NOT BE A MEAL PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS THIS GAME!

Football Playoff Games:  Please remember that all Playoff games that our Tiger Football team plays in are required attendance for all Tiger Band students. The dates have been available on the Tiger Band Year Calendar 2022-23 in the Band Registration packet of information.  The actual dates and locations will be determined after each game is played.  Word on the street is that the first round will be played at home here at Tiger Stadium.  The date hasn't been determined yet.  Please do your best to make sure your student attends each game. Football Playoffs – Nov. 10-12, 17-19, 25-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, State Championships 14-17

LoneStar Drumline Contest: Saturday, 11/12. The Tiger Drumline and Front Ensemble will be traveling to Marcus HS in Flower Mound, TX to compete in the prestigious Lonestar Drumline Contest. This will be the first time DSHS has competed at this contest. GO TIGERS!

TMEA Region Orchestra Winds Auditions: Saturday, 11/12 at Hays HS.  18 students have signed up to audition.  Bus transportation will be provided to the event, but ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN RIDE HOME.  Dress is casual/comfortable.

TMEA Region Jazz Clinic and Concert: Monday and Tuesday, 11/14 and 15.  We have 2 students participating in this event.  Concert is on Tuesday at 7:15pm at Austin HS.  Students will wear what the clinician designates for the concert.

TMEA Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11/17-19 at the AISD PAC. Concerts are on Saturday, 11/19 starting at 3:30pm at the AISD PAC. Transportation is NOT provided on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, transportation will be provided to the event, but ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN RIDE HOME after the concerts. Students will wear their Concert uniforms.

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Thank you all for attending the community performance yesterday and supporting our performers. A special thanks to the baritones that helped assemble the back drops as the truck was unloaded before rehearsal!  Marching season is winding down, but there is still a lot of help needed to get through this week.

Monday the Tiger Band performs in the State marching contest in the Alamodome. We still need 12 volunteers to help push front ensemble and props on the field.  If you’re attending and can help, please sign up at the Marching Contest Volunteers link at the top of the newsletter.  We need you at the trucks in Lot A at 6:45pm. In the event we qualify for finals on Tuesday there are another 22 volunteer positions we need to fill to ensure our kids are able to deliver their best performance of the year. Please sign up if you’re planning to attend.

Dripping Springs will host Manor in the first football playoff game of the season this Friday at Tiger Stadium.  The Color Guard is volunteering, but we still need a few more adults to make sure we have a balanced crew to serve up hot food and drinks on what will likely be a chilly evening.  We need help with food prep on Thursday evening and Friday before the game, as well as general help in the concession stands.  Please sign up for a spot in the warmest part of Tiger Stadium!

As marching season winds down our fundraising opportunities do not.  Dripping Springs is in a great location to serve as a neutral site for the first four rounds of the high school football playoffs.  Please be on the lookout for announcements each of the next four weeks about volunteer opportunities in the concession stand!

Finally, HEB card orders are due Wednesday, November 9 for the December cards. Please be sure to get your payment in!  Laurie Darilek and Jennifer LaRochelle keep this going throughout the year. Thank you for your work behind the scenes along with VP Communications Megan Balsdon, Spirit Gear Lead Gina Morton, VP Fundraising Maria Morales, Treasurer Shannon MacAlpine, Secretary Leischen Hunsicker, VP Operations Caryn Pacelli, and Technology Lead Mark Glass.  Thanks to Summer Registration Lead Jessica Lucas and VP Membership Jerilyn Stiles for getting our band program off to a strong start this season!

I’ll see you all in the Alamodome for STATE!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

This Friday Dripping Springs will be hosting our first-round playoff game against Manor HS.

 

We will be operating concessions for this game without assistance from another outside group, so we need to try to fill our volunteer positions.   We will be operating a remote table for this game to hopefully keep the concessions stand lines down.  Depending on demand, we may sell hot chocolate from the remote table and position a few extra people to support that effort.  Anyone that is considering working that table please make sure to dress warm – it gets cold and windy in that area!

 

As of this morning, below is what our volunteer positions for this week look like: 

 

Concessions Early Prep - Thurs 11/10: 2 of 6 positions filled

Concessions Early Prep and Setup - Fri 11/11: 3 of 7 positions filled

Concessions Game Night Workers - Fri 11/11: 22 of 45 positions filled

Concessions Stand Cleanup Help - Fri 11/11: 0 of 4 positions filled 

It’s been a great season for the Tiger Band and for our concessions operations!  Let’s finish the season strong!

Important Note:  The Tiger Band’s agreement with the school is that we will operate concessions for all events throughout football season.  It is possible that there could be additional games at the stadium during the playoffs that we would need to support. As we learn of additional games, we will provide information as soon as it is available and ask that we get the volunteer support needed.  For neutral site hosted at our stadium, this could involve opportunities for some student volunteer hours since the band will not be involved in the game.

REMEMBER ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE TIGER BAND!  Sign-Up Now!

 

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families!!

 

The last week of chaos is upon us!!  Let’s do this!!

 

Vehicle drivers are being assigned but we need help moving props and pit equipment so make sure you sign up if you haven’t already.

 

Competition:

https://signup.com/go/QzgtOnu

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Pit Crew – Thank you all for your efforts on Friday to dodge the rain in both San Antonio and at the football game.  We certainly got our practice in for finding towels, tarps and loading and unloading in record time.  Couldn’t have done it without all of your support!  It looks like we are in pretty good shape for the UIL State competition – thanks to those that have already signed up, but we can always use some extra hands – we were all reminded about that ramp at the Alamodome on Friday, and it is super helpful to have extra hands to get the props in place and taken back to the trailers after the show.  There’s still time to sign up.

Don’t forget about the Home Game on Friday, Nov 11th.  We still need help to get the front ensemble on the field for half time and take equipment back to the band hall – please sign up at the link found at the top of the newsletter.

Percussion - We are working on final arrangements for the Lone Star Classic on Saturday, November 12th.  If you are a percussion parent or if you are able to support the Pit Crew to move equipment – we have approximately 20 seats available on the charter bus for purchase ($25 / each – monies will contribute towards meals). Please let me know if you are interested in traveling with the students.  We will be sending separate emails this week to outline the schedule for Saturday so please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested in traveling with the students or will be attending the event.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

BEST OF LUCK to our Tiger Band at the State Competition for 6A!

 

11/10 Thursday is Letter Jacket Day in the Band Hall -   All students with letter jackets can hang them in front of the uniform room on the racks so that underclassmen can get ideas to order their jackets on Friday. They will be allowed to hang there all day on Thursday (Please don't leave any valuables in the pockets). Let's show off ALL of your achievements!

11/7 Monday UIL 6A State Prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX -   Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, gloves (black left and white right), and their white shoes. Bring your Show shirt.    &

11/8 Tuesday UIL 6A State Finals at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX -  If we make Finals students will need all parts listed above for White Uniform. If not, Students need to follow Mr. Woods announcement sheet. Bring your Show shirt!

All students should make sure to have clean shirts, shorts, socks, gloves, and to clean their white shoes. Shoes can easily be cleaned with soft scrub and a rag or a magic eraser sponge and a bit of water (do not soak in water or over scrub).  Students are always advised to use a gym bag to carry extra uniform pieces to change in and out of for all of these trips.

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

Thank You to Ashley Lovelace for her donation to the uniform room, Doug Gibbs for fixing several zippers and Kelly Jackson for her help at last week's game.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to all of our Kubby Keepers for taking our uniforms home and getting them washed within 48 hours to be ready for State competition on Monday. Thanks to Megyn Byrd, Marion Grant, Karin Breland, Molly Cost, Luellyn Dollard, Jackie Fushille, Gisel Haddad, Deb Ingram, Kelsey Kling, Ashley Lovelace, Cathy Lobash, Katie Parmeson, Caryn Pacelli, Jennifer Smith, Emily Falls, Celeste Pitts, Ginger Zara, and our back ups: Erin Jones, Heather Waller and Gina Bisett.

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

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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. Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

10/30/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of 10/31

BOA SA 2022 Itinerary

 

2022 Football Game Volunteers

2022 Marching Contest Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

 

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

What an amazing day we had at the UIL Area D contest at Heroes Stadium.  I'm so impressed and proud of the way our students approached every moment of the day with focus and professionalism. And it paid off!!  In case you hadn't heard yet - the Tiger Band has advanced to the UIL SMB Contest once again, for the first time in Class 6A!  This will be our Senior's 3rd trip to the State Marching Band Contest. Not a feat many get to experience.  Thank you so much to all the amazing parent volunteers in the myriad of capacities that are required to get the Tiger Band from point A to point B so successfully. The entire Director Staff is very grateful and appreciative of all the support you constantly show us so that we can focus on your students.  It's truly an amazing situation we have here with the Tiger Band Family.

But wait, we're not quite done with The Mandala Project yet...we have the BOA San Antonio Super Regional on Friday, Nov. 4th, a change of plans on Nov. 5th (more on that below) and then the UIL SMBC prelims performance on Monday, Nov. 7th at 8:30pm in the Alamo Dome.  Should we advance to Finals on Nov. 8th, our performance time would most likely be right at the beginning of Finals at 2:00pm.

US Army Commodores Jazz Band: Free Concert at DSHS Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 6:30pm.  Tickets are free and available at the door. Come enjoy some incredible Jazz music and hear former DSHS Tiger Band member David Kapral in the trombone section!

The BOA San Antonio Super Regional performance itinerary is available at the link above.  Please check it out. Students will need

Community Showcase #2 on Nov. 5th: This event will be in place of participating in the originally scheduled USBands Finale on Saturday, Nov. 5th.  We will instead have an extended rehearsal and Community Showcase State Send Off Performance #2.  This has been requested and approved by the Student Leadership Team.  Rehearsal 9:30-12:00pm. Community Showcase State Send Off Performance 12:30pm in Tiger Stadium. Tell all your friends!

Fan Pledge Fundraiser: Thank you for your participation. We are currently at over $45,000 in pledges.  This exceeds our minimum goal of $40,000, so let's keep going and see how far we can get to help offset our Charter Bus costs and supplement the purchase of a Tiger Band Semi-Trailer for next year. Please continue to promote this fundraiser on your social media.

Football Playoff Games:  Please remember that all Playoff games that our Tiger Football team plays in are required attendance for all Tiger Band students. The dates have been available on the Tiger Band Year Calendar 2022-23 in the Band Registration packet of information.  The actual dates and locations will be determined after each game is played.  Word on the street is that the first round will be played at home here at Tiger Stadium.  The date hasn't been determined yet.  Please do your best to make sure your student attends each game.  Football Playoffs – Nov. 10-12, 17-19, 25-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, State Championships 14-17

GO TIGER BAND!!  STATE BOUND ONCE AGAIN!

 

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Howdy Tiger Band Families!

Congratulations to the band and staff for fantastic performances in Area this weekend and securing a spot in the State competition! Thank you to all of the families that have supported our performers and volunteered their time to support the band program. Special thanks this week go out to everyone that came out of the stands to secure the backdrops in prelims and finals! You had no idea what you were volunteering for and you stepped up when you were needed.  Thank you all so much!

We are in the home stretch now, and it will be a very busy 9 days with competition performances on Friday and the following Monday and possibly Tuesday. If you are able to attend the competitions please sign up to volunteer for pit crew and props. In order for the band to get on and off the field in time and avoid a penalty we need to have the correct number of volunteers setting props and helping push the front ensemble on to the field. Please see the Marching Contest link at the top to sign up to help now so we know we have the support needed.

There will be a limited number of seats on the charter buses available for $25 each if you'd like to ride with the band to the competitions.  Please email president@dsbandboosters.org to reserve your seat.

While you have your calendars out marking competition dates please save November 11 and the following three weekends as potential playoff games to be played at Tiger Stadium where we will continue operating the concession stands.  Given the schools in the area and the way the football playoff schedule works Tiger Stadium is a great host site for these initial rounds.  If the Tiger Football team isn't in the playoffs we still have the opportunity to host two other teams and continue raising money for the band program through the concession stands.  These extra games at the end of the season provide a big boost to our bottom line, so please keep an eye out for the signups as they're announced.

I'll see you on the Alamodome field!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

We’ve made through our regular season home schedule in concessions and have had a great year so far!  I would like to thank the core group of regular volunteers that commit to work almost every game - you know who you are…this would not be possible without you!

We encourage ALL families to participate as volunteers in concessions - our largest source of funds to support the Tiger Band program.  If you have not yet worked in concessions for a game year, please sign up.  It’s not that bad - I promise!

Spots are now available on 11/11 for Dripping Springs first playoff game. We are waiting on confirmation, but anticipate we’ll be at home for that game and are planning so that we are prepared!  Sign-Up Now!

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families and Welcome to Bandtober!!

As you may have heard, the battle to perform Monday the 7th was successful!!

 

The last week of chaos is upon us!!  Let’s do this!!

Vehicle drivers are being assigned but we need help moving props and pit equipment so make sure you sign up if you haven’t already.

Game:

https://signup.com/go/RCsxpJk

 

Competition:

https://signup.com/go/QzgtOnu

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Thank you to everyone that pitched in and helped out early for the pre-game show at the home football game and spent your Saturday supporting our students at UIL.  It was a great day, and we are so proud of our students.

 

As you can see – we need all spots filled to make competition days run smoothly.  Please pay close attention to all the upcoming dates / information for this next week – we are going to need your support.  Please sign up early.

In addition, the Percussion students will have 1 more contest – after UIL State.  It is the Lone Star Classic drumline competition on Saturday, November 12th: www.lonestarclassic-dlc.com.

Percussion families – please be on the look-out for more updates directly from Mr. Ehlers regarding the event timeline.

Please let me know if you have any question regarding the upcoming events and how to get signed up.

 

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

CONGRATULATIONS to our Tiger Band for making it to the 6A State Finals!

We are all so very proud of all of our students, directors and techs and wish them the best in the coming week.

Due to the one game and contests(5) in the next eight days, we ask that students have clean shirts, shorts, socks, gloves, and to clean their black and white shoes. Shoes can easily be cleaned with soft scrub and a rag or a magic eraser sponge and a bit of water (do not soak in water or over scrub).  Students are always advised to use a gym bag to carry extra uniform pieces to change in and out of for all of these trips.

11/1 Tuesday Night Rehearsal - Students are required to wear an all-white t-shirt for night practices unless you have a specific section's shirt. Last year's white dri-fit or any plain white t-shirt is acceptable.


11/4 Friday BOA San Antonio Regional Marching Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX -   Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, gloves (black left and white right), and their white shoes. Bring your Show shirt.

&

11/4 Friday Night Away Game against Anderson H.S. - Students will be dressed in black Football uniforms. Students must be dressed in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, gloves, and their black shoes.

11/5 Saturday U. S. Bands San Antonio Finals at Dub Farris Athletic Complex Stadium in San Antonio, TX - Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, gloves (black left and white right), and their white shoes. Bring your Show shirt.

11/7-11/8 Monday/Tuesday 6A State Marching Contest at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX -   Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt*, grey lycra bike shorts, longwhite socks, gloves (black left and white right), and their white shoes. Bring your Show shirt!

* Dri-fit shirt color (grey or white) is at the discretion of Mr. Woods. Color listed here is based only on what has been done in the past.

A HUGE Thank You to all of the people who helped us cut, sew and assemble the purple sequined material onto the band gauntlets this past week. The added color made such a beautiful impact in the Area D show on Saturday.

Thank you to Ashley Lovelace, Suzanne Bivens Meyers, Dainah Blakesley, Jan Fernandez, and Jennifer LaRochelle for your time and help.

We would also like to thank the Friday night chaperones: Tanya and Patrick Conreaux, Karin Breland, Lisa Pina, Caryn Pacelli and John Gusella for their help in pluming the band at halftime during the game Senior night.

 

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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. Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

10/23/22

 

Announcement Sheet - Week of 10/24

Football Game Ticket Info - 10/28

UIL Area D Itinerary 2022

2022 Football Game Volunteers

2022 Marching Contest Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

In the spirit of caution based on weather predictions, this week's Monday morning rehearsal will be moved to Tuesday morning 7:00-8:20am.  Monday evening rehearsal will be 5:30-8:00pm to accommodate the early morning on Tuesday.

The Tiger Band has qualified for the UIL 6A Area D contest for the first time!  This contest is a Prelims/Finals Format, our prelims performance time is 5:15pm at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio. Please see the UIL Area D itinerary linked above for more details about the day.  Due to the number of 6A bands that received ratings of "I" at their Region contests, there will be 5 bands advancing to the State contest from Area D.

Fan Pledge Fundraiser: Thank you for your participation. We are currently at over $45,000 in pledges.  This exceeds our minimum goal of $40,000, so let's keep going and see how far we can get to help offset our Charter Bus costs and supplement the purchase of a Tiger Band Semi-Trailer for next year. Please continue to promote this fundraiser on your social media.

Community Showcase: Thank you for supporting the Tiger Band with your presence at our Community Showcase event.  This performance opportunity helps our students to build and maintain a high level of excellence as we move into our final full week of competitive marching band for 2022!

Senior/Parent Night Oct. 28th: The Tiger Band will perform the full show with props Pre-Game immediately following the Hi-Steppers Senior/Parent presentation.  The Band Senior/Parent presentation will occur at Half-Time following the Hi-Stepper performance.  All Senior Parents/Escorts should plan to be on Field level at the start of half time to allow Mr. Woods to get you in alphabetical order.  The Seniors must fill out the Google Form 2022 Senior/Parent Night Recognition Tuesday, 10/25. This link has been shared in Remind and here https://forms.gle/8XHJ8Xggdjd7ZeZd9

 

BOA San Antonio: Prelims performance time is 12:15pm.

USBand Finale: 3pm

Football Playoff Games:  Please remember that all Playoff games that our Tiger Football team plays in are required attendance for all Tiger Band students. The dates have been available on the Tiger Band Year Calendar 2022-23 in the Band Registration packet of information.  The actual dates and locations will be determined after each game is played.  Please do your best to make sure your student attends each game.  Football Playoffs – Nov. 10-12, 17-19, 25-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, State Championships 14-17

 

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Howdy Tiger Band Families!

Thanks to all that volunteered this week, from chaperones and pit crew Friday night to movers that came out to help stage props for Saturday’s community performance even though we didn’t get to see them in action. This week we have the final home football game where seniors will be recognized with their parents at half time. Freshmen and sophomore parents, this is where we need your help. Please sign up for a concession stand shift this week so the stand can run smoothly with senior parents out — click on the football games volunteer link above. We have 30 open concession stand spots to fill!

Saturday the band will be performing in Area competition, where the top bands will advance to state.  We have 16 spots open for pit crew and props movers, so please sign up to help there as well.

Thank you all for coming out to support the band on Saturday at the community showcase.  It was fantastic to see so many out to support our performers as they work to perfect their performance.

I’ll see you all in concessions this Friday!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

Our last REGULAR SEASON game will be on Friday October 28th. This will be senior night for the band, so we will need parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to step up in concessions so that parents of seniors can participate in the Senior activities at half-time.  Currently we have less than 50% of what we need to operate, so please sign up now.  We will be operating remote stations on the home house again, so if you have middle school age students and would like to work one of these stations, please comment when you sign up.

Please note that a Nov 11th game has been added in sign up.  This is tentative, but it is highly likely that we will be hosting our first playoff game that evening.  Please begin to sign-up now so that we are ready when the game is announced.

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families and Welcome to Bandtober!!

 

Hopefully y’all got some rest this weekend and got to see the awesome community showcase performance on Saturday.

 

We hit the road Saturday the 29th and then the chaos begins on November 4th.

 

Vehicle drivers are being assigned but we need help moving props and pit equipment so make sure you sign up if you haven’t already.

Game:

https://signup.com/go/RCsxpJk

Competition:

https://signup.com/go/QzgtOnu

 

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Thanks again to all those that assisted with moving equipment on and off the field on Friday.  The away game next Friday still has some openings in pit crew and movers where your help is needed. Please sign up if you’re able to make the trip to Lake Travis to support the band.

Let me know if you have any trouble signing up.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

Uniform Cutting/Sewing  - Stay tuned to Communication announcements on email and Facebook for further word on the uniform changes coming up this week. If you would like to help, please send an email to uniforms@dsbandboosters.org so we know who can help.

Tuesday 1-4 and evening rehearsal time.

Wednesday 9-12 and 1-4, or until we are done.

10/24 or 25 Monday or Tuesday Night Rehearsal - Students are required to wear an all-white t-shirt for night practices unless you have a specific section's shirt. Last year's white dri-fit or any plain white t-shirt is acceptable.

10/28 Friday Night Home Game against Del Valle H.S. - This is Senior Night.  All Seniors will be taking pictures on the field with their parents (Hairstyles for Seniors will be at Mr. Woods discretion). ALL H.S. students will dress in Formalfootball uniform and hair for the game. Students must be dressed in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, gloves, and their black shoes. See Mr. Woods Announcement Sheet for pep rally shirt requirement. Students are advised to use a gym bag to carry extra uniform pieces to change in and out of.

10/29 Saturday UIL Area D Marching Contest at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio, TX - Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, gloves (black left and white right), and their white shoes. Bring your Show shirt.

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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. Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

 

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

10/16/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of 10/17

2022 Football Game Volunteers

2022 Marching Contest Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

 

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Due to inclement weather predicted, here is the adjusted rehearsal schedule for Monday and Tuesday:

Monday NO AM rehearsal     5:30 - 8:00pm

Tuesday 7:00-8:20am

Thank you for your flexibility!

What a busy and successful weekend and beginning of the week!  TMC and UIL Region 18 all within 4 days.  But many goals were met - TMC Finalist and Straight 1 ratings to qualify the Tiger Band to move on to the UIL Area D contest on October 29th at Heroes Stadium in San Antonio.  The schedule for that contest day and for Nov. 4th at BOA San Antonio Super Regional will be available very soon.  As always, thank you to the many volunteers that help load and drive our equipment trucks, chaperone, feed the students, get all our equipment on and off the field, and of course, you the fans.  We had a great turn out at Region, you were definitely a big part of the great performance energy generated throughout the performance!

UIL/TEA Eligibility: We had almost every student maintain eligibility at the 6 weeks, thank you for helping your student maintain their passing grades!  The end of the 9 weeks grading period was Friday, October 14th.  Wednesday morning the official grades will be available...your student needs to have a 70 or above in every class in order to remain eligible.  There are some levels of classes that have exemptions for lower than 70, but it's best to be safe and pass all classes.  Eligibility will be lost on Friday, October 21st, and there will not be an opportunity to regain before the end of the season.

Fan Pledge Fundraiser: Thank you for your participation. We are currently at $30,000 in pledges.  Our goal is at least $40,000 to help offset our Charter Bus costs and supplement the purchase of a Tiger Band Semi-Trailer for next year.  Please continue to promote this fundraiser on your social media.

Community Showcase: Saturday, 10/22.  Rehearsal from 10:00am-12:00pm, dress in contest uniform.  Community Showcase Performance at 12:30pm.  Equipment put away; uniforms turned in, then students are dismissed.  This is to help keep our keen performance edge as it will be almost 3 weeks between UIL Region and Area performances.  Please invite your friends, family and random strangers to come enjoy "The Mandala Project".

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Howdy Tiger Band Families!

Thanks to all that helped in concession stands this past Friday for what was our biggest night ever! I appreciate the energy everyone put in to serving the crowd throughout the game and keeping the lines moving. The away game next Friday still has some openings in pit crew and movers where your help is needed. Please sign up if you’re able to make the trip to Lake Travis to support the band.

Freshman and Sophomore parents, the next home game on October 28 is your time to shine!  That evening is Band Senior Night and senior parents will be recognized with our seniors during the game and will also be taking part in the senior walk immediately after the game.  We need the underclassmen parents to step up and take the openings in the concession stands.  Please click on the ‘Football Game Volunteers’ link at the top of the newsletter to sign up today!

I’ll see you all in the stands at the community showcase on Saturday as we all get to enjoy watching our kids perform the show!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

Thanks to all that helped in concession stands this past Friday for what was our biggest night ever!  We appreciate the energy everyone put in to serving the crowd throughout the game and keeping the lines moving.

Remote Drink / Candy Stations have been big success!  We have run the remote drink / candy stations for the last two games, and it has made a significant difference in the lines in concessions and increased our ability to serve more people and generate more sales.  If you are unable to work in the concessions stand because you have younger children and would like to volunteer to help work one of these remote stations, please provide a comment in the signup sheet so that we can plan accordingly.

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families and Welcome to Bandtober!!

We hit the road Friday, 10/21 to Lake Travis HS.  Vehicle drivers are being assigned but we need help moving props and pit equipment so make sure you sign up if you haven’t already.

Game:  https://signup.com/go/RCsxpJk

Competition:  https://signup.com/go/QzgtOnu

 

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Thanks again to all those that assisted with moving equipment on and off the field on Friday.  The away game next Friday still has some openings in pit crew and movers where your help is needed. Please sign up if you’re able to make the trip to Lake Travis to support the band.

Let me know if you have any trouble signing up.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

10/17 Monday Night Rehearsal - Students are required to wear an all-white t-shirt for night practices unless you have a specific section's shirt. Last year's white dri-fit or any plain white t-shirt is acceptable.

10/14 Friday Night Away Game with Lake Travis H.S. - ALL H.S. students will be dressed in Formal football uniform for the game. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, gloves, and their black shoes. We advise students to use a gym bag to carry extra uniform pieces to change.

10/22 Saturday Community Showcase at Tiger Stadium - Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms after the rehearsal. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, black left and white right gloves, and their white shoes. No need to bring the Show shirt for this event.

 

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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. Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram

 

10/9/22

Announcement Sheet - Week of 10/10

UIL Region 2022 Itinerary

2022 Football Game Volunteers

2022 Marching Contest Volunteers

Group Page: 2022-2023 Tiger Band Volunteers

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser Info

Band Sponsorship Info

Band Booster Store

 

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Another great competition weekend at Kelly Reeves Stadium for the Texas Marching Classic contest.  Great job Tiger Band and Parents!

UIL Region 18 Marching Contest: We've got another performance just around the corner on Tuesday for the UIL Region 18 Marching Contest at Burger Center.  The performance time is 7:15pm.  This is the first step to qualifying for the UIL State Marching Contest.  Tuesday contest performances are not convenient, but we still need the same amount of help loading and unloading, getting on and off the field, loading and unloading back at the school. Thank you in advance for signing up to help out! Please see the itinerary linked above for more details on times, etc.  There is a clear bag policy for Burger Center and admission is $6 per person.

UIL/TEA Eligibility: We had almost every student maintain eligibility at the 6 weeks, thank you for helping your student maintain their passing grades!  There is another grade check for eligibility at the end of the 9 weeks on October 14th, so please help your student remain vigilant so that we can complete the season with all the students possible.

Home FB Game against Westlake on Friday, 10/14.  We will need all hands on deck for the Concession Stands, so please be sure to sign up now!

Fan Pledge Fundraiser: Kick off session on Monday, 10/10 at 4pm.  We have started the prep work for the Fundraiser kick off, every student is expected to provide 20 unique email addresses and phone numbers before Monday.  This fundraiser is critical in helping to offset the Charter Bus costs for BOA San Antonio Super Regional, USBands San Antonio Finale and UIL State Marching Contest, in addition to the semi-trailer acquisition project the Band Boosters have been working on for several months.  Please check with your student to make sure they have completed adding the contact information to their Fan Pledge account.

Marching Band rehearsal: Monday, 101/10 5:00-8:00pm immediately following the Fan Pledge Kick off session.

Community Showcase: Saturday, 10/22.  Rehearsal from 10:00am-12:00pm, dress in contest uniform.  Community Showcase Performance at 12:30pm.  Equipment put away, uniforms turned in then students are dismissed.  This is to help keep our keen performance edge as it will be almost 3 weeks between UIL Region and Area performances.  Please invite your friends, family and random strangers to come enjoy "The Mandala Project".

Derek Woods

Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

 

President's Update

Howdy Tiger Band Families!

BIG GAME THIS WEEK – we are hosting the Dripping Springs / Westlake game this Friday 10/14 which is expected to be the largest crowd we’ve seen in Tiger Stadium – it’s expected to be a complete sellout.  Both teams are undefeated and currently ranked in the top 15 6A teams in Texas.  They are battling for first place in the district and for playoff positioning, so it’s sure to be a FULL HOUSE.

Good News / Bad News:  The good news is that have the Thursday Prep and Friday Cook Positions filled for this week – the bad news is that as of this morning we only have 9 of the 45 concessions position filled and will need them all full.  For those that have been hesitant and not worked in concessions for a game yet, please dive in and give it a try.  It’s not difficult, there is a lot of energy on game night, and everyone has a good time…come out and support the band.  We have a team of regular volunteers that are there every week and would love to show you the ropes!    If you plan on working, please sign-up now so that we know how many volunteers we can count on and can plan.

Remote Drink / Candy Stations have been big success!  We have run the remote drink / candy stations for the last two games, and it has made a significant difference in the lines in concessions and increased our ability to serve more people and generate more sales.  If you are unable to work in the concessions stand because you have younger children and would like to volunteer to help work one of these remote stations, please provide a comment in the signup sheet so that we can plan accordingly.

Good Luck this week at UIL – GO TIGER BAND!!

Timmie Smith
president@dsbandboosters.org

979-219-2828

Colorguard Update/Colorguard Cadet Club

DSHS Color Guard is inviting middle school students interested in joining the Cadet Club to perform with them at half time on the September 30th football game.

For that, they must attend one or both practices this week (9/26 and 9/29). More info and to sign up here: https://forms.gle/FnwdAKPhtkJDj6Ud8.

CG Camp starts Monday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 22nd.

We could still use a few helpers that week: https://signup.com/go/pTRuizg

Celebrate the end of Color Guard Camp with a Pool Party on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Tyree’s house. All of our high school and middle school Guard students and parents are invited. Please email Melissa for directions.

Due 7/18/2022 - Turn in at the start of CG Camp on Monday in order to participate!

  • Band Permission/Medical Release Form
  • Copy of the front and back of your insurance card
  • Signed UIL Physical Form
  • Payment for CG Camp Meals - $60 check to DSBB or cash in an envelope with the student's name on it.
  • $10 for CG section shirt - Give cash to Molly Tyree or Venmo to Melissa Tyree @Melissa-Tyree-4

Update/Signup for Toolkit ASAP!

Don’t forget to review the CG Band Registration Checklist to make sure that you are not forgetting anything!

Color Guard Band Registration Checklist

 

Melissa Tyree
DSBB Color Guard Liaison
512.439.9006
cgliaison@dsbandboosters.org

Concession Update

Another Home Game this week and we need help!   We’re playing Buda Johnson, the team that brought the biggest crowd of the season last year, so we are expecting to be busy on both sides and need a full crew.

In order to help minimize lines at the main window, we’ll be operating remote drink/snack stations on the home side again this week.  This worked great at the last game, so we want to operate at least one tablet at the north end, and at least two in the main concessions area.  If you have younger kids and are limited in your ability to help on Fridays, this is a great opportunity to get everyone involved - kids love sticking their hands in ice cold water to retrieve drinks!

Please sign-up now at the link found in the top section of the newsletter!!

Kevin Smith, VP Concessions

concessions@dsbandboosters.org

 

Band Movers Update

Greetings Tiger Band Families and Welcome to Bandtober!!

 

We hit the road Tuesday 10/11 to Burger Field again.  Vehicle drivers are being assigned but we need help moving props and pit equipment so make sure you sign up if you haven’t already.

Game:

https://signup.com/go/RCsxpJk

Competition:

https://signup.com/go/QzgtOnu

Thank you,

-Daniel Jennings

Percussion Update

Thanks again to all those that assisted with moving equipment on and off the field on Saturday.

We need the same level of help for Tuesday and again at Friday’s game. Please be sure to sign up early.

Let me know if you have any trouble signing up.

Allison Muth

Percussion liaison

713.256.3028 (m)

Uniform Update

Congratulations Tiger Band for your fantastic performances at the Texas Marching Classic and for making 11th place in Finals. You all looked fabulous and did a great job on the field. We are so proud of our Tiger Band.

Students MUST clean their white shoes for the best effect on the field this week. Softscrub and a rag or a Magic eraser sponge and a little tap water should easily do the trick. These are leather so don't over scrub or get them too wet. If their shoe laces are dirty replace or wash them by hand (or use a linen bag to throw in the washer so they won't get tangled). Don't wait for the last minute.

10/10 Monday Night Rehearsals - Students are required to wear an all-white t-shirt for night practices unless you have a specific section's shirt. Last year's white dri-fit or any plain white t-shirt is acceptable.

10/11 Tuesday Region 18 UIL Marching Contest. - Students will be dressed in white Contest uniforms. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long white socks, black left and white right gloves, and their white shoes. No need to bring a Show shirt for this event.

10/14 Friday Night Home Game with Westlake H.S. - ALL H.S. students will be dressed in Formal uniform for the game. Students must be ready to dress in their grey dri-fit shirt, grey lycra bike shorts, long black socks, gloves, and their black shoes. We advise students to use a gym bag to carry extra uniform pieces to change.

Thank You again to the chaperone team this weekend for their help in pluming the band during Friday's pre-show and the TMC competition. We also want to thank our student uniform team and our Kubby Keeper moms for the quick turnaround they are doing this weekend to get us ready for Tuesday's competition!

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!

HEB Gift Cards Fundraiser Info

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Jennifer LaRochelle & Laurie Darilek

The easiest way to sign up is:

Step 1 Order Cards:

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

Step 2 Payment:

Set up auto bill pay with your bank (directions are in order link).

Once completed, you will receive your HEB gift card order in the mail by the 1st of every month.

(Of course, mailing a check to DSBB monthly is an option as well)

 

Our DSBB GOAL:

If each family orders HEB gift cards, the band could easily receive 4% from HEB

—-> the band would make $1,000+ EVERY MONTH!!! 

—-> that’s $12,000+ EVERY YEAR!!!  

We know we are able to reach this because we did pre-Covid!  

Let’s do this!!!  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and we can walk you through it.

HEB.cards@gmail.com

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 above and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. 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.


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

Spirt and Social Update

Spirit Wear (2nd Order): Your items will be available for pick up in the Band Hall. Everything will be labeled with parent name. Please ask your child to pick up for you if you’re not able to stop by!

Please contact spirit@dsbandboosters.org with any questions or concerns.

Have a great week!

Gina Morton

512.888.2486

Special Event: 'Let's Talk'

Let's Talk

NAMI Central TX

Presentation for parents (via Zoom)

Monday October 3rd 6:30-7:30pm

More than 40% of teens are not receiving the care and treatment they need–often because they are too embarrassed to talk about mental health or don’t know how to ask for help. Parents don't know how to bring up this difficult subject with their children either. This one-hour presentation empowers parents to talk to their teens about mental health by dispelling mental health myths and providing useful resources and healthy language to use.

What parents will learn:

  • How to talk to your teen about mental health
  • The difference between bad behavior and symptoms of mental illness
  • Early warning signs of a teen in crisis

Please fill out this form to receive the Zoom link a couple of days before the event: https://forms.gle/TCk8fG86oSQgp9dJ8.

Hosted by Dripping Springs Band Boosters

Band Sponsor Info

The Tiger Band is proud to announce our 2022-2023 SPONSORS!
Please show your appreciation by supporting their business in our local community:

Virtuoso Society

Republic Guitars - republicguitars.com
Gold Benefactors

Terminal B - terminalb.com
Andrea M. Bibeau, Welcome Home ATX - welcomehomeatx.com

Perdue Brandon - pbfcm.com
Tiger Community 
Pool Pro - poolprocustompools.com

Cunningham Orthodontics - cunninghamorthodontics.com
Synergy Investments - synergytx.com

Railroad BBQ - rrbbq.com
Garnett’s Propane - garnettspropane.com

Judge Chris Johnson, Hays County Court at Law #2

Do you want to become a 2022-2023 TIGER BAND SPONSOR?
Please contact Maria Morales fundraising@dsbandboosters.org or 512-736-3910

Thunder in the Hills

Thanks again for ALL the Student and Adult volunteers that supported this event on Saturday and especially to those that took on more shift hours to keep everything running smoothly.  If you ordered a shirt as part of the Volunteer pre-sale and you did not pick that up at check-in, those will be sent home with your student this week.  In addition, if a student did not receive their certificate for volunteer hours, Allison Muth will be getting those delivered to the Band Directors for pick-up this week as well for their record.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Mark Glass.

Senior Books

Shutterfly pages have been set up for each class to upload candid photos throughout their band career.  Everyone can share their photos and help to create “senior books” for a unique keepsake after graduation.  Click on the appropriate link below to join the site and to start sharing photos now!

DSHS Band Class of 2023 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2024 (shutterfly.com)

DSHS Band Class of 2025 (shutterfly.com)

DSHA Band Class of 2026 (shutterfly.com)

Dripping Springs Tiger Band
2022 - 23 Tiger Band Family FB Group
Dripping Springs Tiger Band Instagram