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Duluth High School BandWELCOME TO THE FAMILY!
DHSBBA Agenda
THANK YOU TO OUR OUTGOING BOARD MEMEBERS!
Voting on new Booster Board members President: Carmen Gilley
Co-Vice Presidents: Lauren Bischof and Valerie Dubreuil Bussey
Co-Treasurers: Woody Woods and Rachel Holbrook
Co-Secretaries: Shannon Simpson and Debbie Johnson
Budget update: development is still in progress; once the budget is complete it will be made available for all DHSBBA members
2020-2021
Meet Mrs. GrovesHOLDS DEGREES FROM UGA AND GEORGIA STATE --10 YEARS IN EDUCATION
HUSBAND MATT - ALSO A MUSIC TEACHER AND PERCUSSIONIST -- OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG ELLIE!
Mission Statement
The Duluth Band is a supportive family dedicated to giving students positive experiences through music.
We work in a structured environment to practice excellence which carries outside the classroom.
What is high school band?
Concert Band (curricular ensembles)
Marching Band (includes Color Guard)
Winter Guard
Honor Ensembles
Pit Orchestra
And so much more….
What is high school band? Make friends that last a lifetime
Learn skills that translate to other classes, college, and careers Time management
Personal responsibility
Punctuality
Teamwork
Leadership
Make memories and be a part of something bigger than yourself!
Band Classes
Sorted by level of music played, NOT by student’s grade
Symphonic Band (Intermediate level) Wind Symphony (Advanced level) Wind Ensemble (Mastery level) Percussion Ensemble (all percussionists in the program, regardless of level)
DHS Bell Schedule
(1) AP Music Theory (elective)
(2) Wind Symphony
(3) Wind Ensemble
(4) Symphonic Band
(5) Percussion Ensemble
(6) Lunch/Advising
(7) Planning
Daily Class
We see everyone every day!
ALWAYS have: Your instrument in good playing condition
Your music
A pencil
See “Concert Band Packet” for the necessary equipment list for each instrument
Still playing the same instrument you’ve had since 6th Grade? Consider upgrading!
Daily Class
Typical Class Agenda
5 minutes: Check board, assemble instrument, find seat, individual warm-up
20 minutes: Fundamentals & Exercises 25 minutes: Music 4 minutes: Pack up
54 minute class periods
Instrument Rental
Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba
$30 per semester/$60 per year
No rental fee for Marching Instruments (mellophone, sousaphone only)
No student is ever denied participation based on financial need – just talk to the director to communicate.
Concerts and Performances
Fall Cluster Concert Combined with Duluth & Coleman
Middle School Bands
Only Wind Ensemble will perform
Winter Concert – all groups
Pre-LGPE – all groups
LGPE – all groups
Spring Concert – all groups
See calendar for dates!http://dhsbba.org/calendar
All students are expected to stay for whole duration of high school concert
Concert Attendance is 25% of semester grade Each concert is a test grade
50% at beginning, 50% at check out
Concert Attire
“Concert Black” All black, no exceptions
Professional Attire
Long sleeves may be rolled up
Tie, vest, belt, bracelet, earrings, watches, all optional, as long as they are black
Performing Arts in Gwinnett County
Performing Arts are Co-Curricular Meaning they cannot occur only within the confines of the class period
Attendance at after school rehearsals and performances are for a grade and contribute to the final semester grade average for the class
Rehearsals and Concerts will be outlined in your ensemble’s syllabus at the beginning of the year
Percussion Ensemble students’ rehearsal schedule will vary depending on part assignments.Ample notice will be given prior to required rehearsals.
Band Class Dues
We are barely funded by the school We do not charge admission to concerts
Music, instrument equipment, special instruments, chairs/stands, resources, recordings (of us), folders, supplemental instruction
$90 per school year Parallel with DHS Chorus and DHS Orchestra
Due August 12th (First week of School)
Will see a billing on CHARMS on July 1st
Online payments are safest, most secure, and timely Through Charms
Cash, check, money order can be brought in – Made out to DHSBBA with student’s name in memo line To lock-box in band room
CommunicationOnline database management ALL EMAILS COME THROUGH CHARMS
www.dhsbba.org
Band website – CALENDAR – PicturesBand Booster contact info – Relevant Links
www.charmsoffice.com
Travel Opportunities Every-other year the band takes a trip! Performance trip (combined with Orchestra) to
Disney World & Universal Studios Orlando
Unfortunately, this year will not be a trip year… COVID-19 uncertainties, financial hardships Orchestra rescheduled their international trip
We will resume in 2022, joined with orchestra AND chorus!!
I know many of you were looking forward to this trip this year… we will still do a fun day trip/activity open to all
members this year, just on a smaller scale!
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
Additional Opportunities
Winter Guard Pit Orchestra
Honor Ensembles
Curricular (offered through the band program for interested/selected students): GMEA District Honor Band GMEA All-State Band & All-State Jazz Band JanFest
Extra-curricular (off-site, audition-based enrichment ensembles): Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra MAYWE (Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble) AYWS (Atlanta Youth Symphony) And many other options!!
*Email a director if you need more information about audition for an extra-curricular honor ensemble!
Marching Band
Largest Extra-Curricular Activity on Campus
Perform at all Varsity football games
Competitive
Season: July-November
Marching Band Sections – Winds & Perc
WoodwindsFlute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax
BrassTrumpet, Horn (Mellophone), Trombone, Baritone, Tuba (Sousaphone)
PercussionBattery: Snare, Tenors, Bass drum
Front Ensemble, mallets, auxiliary(rack), optional synth, drum set
*All students above must be registered for a band class to be eligible for marching band!
Marching Band Sections – Color Guard
Flags Rifle/Sabre Dance
*All color guard members must audition to become a member of the marching band!
***Color guard students do not need to enroll in
a band class.
**No experience required – we will teach
you everything you need to know!!
Student Leadership Opportunities
Marching Band students have the unique opportunity to learn
amazing leadership skills –whether selected as a
member of the leadership team or not!
Those who wish to be on the leadership team will APPLY, and be selected based on
application and qualifications. When possible, students will
also go through an interview process.
2020-2021 Leadership Team will be announced the week of
May 18!
Calendar Here you can find
band calendar for the entire 2020-2021 school year!
We do our best to NOTmake changes tothese dates…
…But if it’s needed, advanced notice will be given as soon as possible for any date changes
http://dhsbba.org/calendar
Sync this to your personal calendar!
June = DHS Band Family Vacation Month!
Marching Band
Summer Rehearsals
Date Event TimeJuly 9-10 Color Guard & Percussion Rehearsals 9a-4p
July 9-10 TBD – Leadership meeting, uniform fittings TBD
July 13-16 Band Camp Week 1 8a-6:15p
July 20-24 Band Camp Week 2 8a-6:15p
July 24 Friends & Family Preview Night! 6-6:30p
Aug. 6 First “regular season” rehearsal 3-6:15p
Aug-Nov Rehearsals every Tues/Thurs 3-6:15p
We are currently planning for a “regular season” until we are notified of any alterations by the school or county. Should this schedule change, you will be notified immediately!
Attendance Policy
You can find the entire policy here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V9CiO5ioTb2ckdLi3UocVBrl78T4IOoudsI7pXF6egM/edit?usp=sharing
In summary… Attendance is required at all summer, band camp, and regular season
rehearsals (essentially, everything listed on the calendar for MB)
Attendance is mandatory at all performances – students are not to leave earlyfrom a performance without prior approval of extenuating circumstance
There is no “bench” in marching band! Everyone plays the entire time, thusevery individual is 100% NECESSARY all the time!
Volunteering – WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Concert Ushers
LGPE Chaperone
DHSBBA Executive Board member
ALL: Moving equipment back to band room after concerts!
Marching Band Specific: Uniform fittings & alterations
Chaperoning! Band camp, football games, Saturdays
Concessions at home football games
Equipment crew (pit crew/roadies) for performances
Prop/Construction crew
Band Camp Lunch prep/serve
We ask every family tovolunteer for at least 2
events!
Volunteer FAQ:Click here
Marching Band Dues
Why do we have dues for Marching Band? Instruction (band camp, colorguard, percussion) Uniform-related expenses (cleaning, repair,
replacement) Half-time show music Half-time show drill Contest entry fees T-shirts Color guard expenses Band trailer (maintenance, tag fees, gas) Band Camp First Aid
Marching Band Dues
Total: $550 $75 Deposit – Due May 15
Non-refundable
$200 – Due June 5 $275 – Due July 3
In the event a portion of our season is postponed or cancelled, we will evaluate remaining financial need and issue refunds as determined by the DHSBBA and director.
Please pay only the deposit at this time!We normally welcome anyone who wants to pay all dues upfront, but due to our current uncertainties regarding
summer, it’s best to only pay the deposit now.
Additional Marching
Band Expenses
Depending on your year in marching band, you may also need the following items.
Prices are estimates, and official orders will be taken at a later date.
Marching Shoes: $40 Gloves: $5 Color Guard – possible equipment
and attire expenses est. $75
How to Pay Fees
Online payments are safest, most secure, and timely Through CHARMS (www.charmsoffice.com) – instructions found here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fcSAT7sl5BZt9XcuDML7vNOmxRdoRpdq
Check or money order – made out to DHSBBA with student’s name written in memo line – mailed to DHSBBA P.O. Box 1391 Duluth, GA 30096
When school is in session… cash/check/money order can be brought to band room only drop off in lock box, never hand to a director!
Marching Band Registration
Everything can be found here: http://bit.ly/DHSBandLinks Online Form – sent out via Email to students and parents
One registration per member
Please review documents ahead of time
Have contact information and student medical information available
Sign-up to volunteer!
CHARMS – serves two purposes! Update your contact information – ESPECIALLY EMAIL ADDRESS
Make your $75 deposit payment to reserve your spot!
Marching Band – Required Forms
No additional forms are required… yet. Eventually, your student will need to have a current physical on file
Pending updates from the DHS Athletic Department, other forms (likesocial media waiver, transportation release, etc.) may also be required
When we know more, you will know more – and we will give ampletime to get any necessary forms completed!
CommunicationOnline database management
ALL EMAILS COME THROUGH CHARMS
www.dhsbba.org
Band website – CALENDAR – PicturesBand Booster contact info – Relevant Links
www.charmsoffice.com
