DHS week 4.5

Hello,
 
We are nearing the end of the six weeks. Parents should look at their students’ objective sheets. Each band class has weekly objectives that students should pass off either during sectionals, class, or via Schoology. In addition, each student has been preparing a solo. Students will either perform their solo at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest (if they signed up) or in class next week. 

In addition, the band calendars that were ordered as part of the Spirit Wear Sale are in! I will hand these out in class on Monday. In addition, I have about 15 extra calendars. If you are interested in purchasing one, please send your student with either cash or check made out to TOG Band.
 
Finances
Please make sure all finances are up to date.  Payment may be made to the Band Booster Box at the front of the Band Hall via cash or check made out to Touch of Gold, or online through Charms via credit or debit card.  February Private Lesson Fees are now past due.  All fees should be paid at this point except for trips and March Private Lessons (Due March 1st) forward.  In addition, the Solo and Ensemble contest fees have been applied to the accounts of those participating, and are past due.  
 
Volunteer Opportunity
The Denison Athletic Booster Club has offered us a few dates to work the soccer concession booth and earn money for the Touch of Gold Booster Club. Please visit this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4eacaa2aabff2-soccer 
 
Solo and Ensemble
We will have the last piano rehearsals in preparation for the contest this week. Please be sure to check the updated rehearsal schedule (sent in a separate email). 
The Solo & Ensemble Contest will be held at Rockwall Heath High School, and we will provide transportation to and from Rockwall Heath HS. 
 
Composition Project
Students in all three concert bands have also been working on a Composition Project this six weeks. These projects are due on Wednesday, February 12th. I encourage all families to listen to the music that your students have written! I have been very impressed by the submissions I have gotten thus far!
 
Week 4.5
 
Monday, 2/3
·         Wind Ensemble Percussion Sectional in Percussion Room, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Wind Ensemble Clarinet Sectional in Band Hall, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Clarinet Sectional in Ensemble Room, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Percussion Sectional in Percussion Room, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
 
Tuesday, 2/4
·         Symphonic Band Saxophone Sectional in Band Hall, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Trumpet Sectional in Ensemble Room, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
·         Varsity Winter Guard Practice in Band Hall, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
·         Band Booster Club Meeting in Ensemble Room, 6:30 pm
·         Piano Rehearsals with Mrs. Park in Choir Practice Room, 3:15 - 8:30 pm (Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Low Brass)
·         Piano Rehearsals with Ms. Kim in Choir Practice Room, 4:00 - 7:00 pm (Flute and French Horn)
 
Wednesday, 2/5
·         Wind Ensemble Saxes and Low Reeds Sectional in Ensemble Room, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Low Brass Sectional in Band Hall, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Wind Ensemble Flute Sectional in Ensemble Room, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
·         JV Winter Guard Practice in Band Hall, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
 
Thursday, 2/6
·         Wind Ensemble Low Brass Sectional in Band Hall, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Flute and Oboe Sectional in Ensemble Room, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Concert Band Percussion Sectional in Ensemble Room, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
·         Varsity Winter Guard Practice in Band Hall, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
·         Piano Rehearsals with Mrs. Park in Choir Practice Room, 3:15 - 8:30 pm (Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Low Brass)
 
Friday, 2/7
·         Wind Ensemble Full Band Rehearsal in Band Hall, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Symphonic Band Horn Sectional in Ensemble Room, 6:45 - 7:45 am
·         Wind Ensemble Trumpet Sectionals in Band Hall, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
·         Pep Band to play at Basketball Game, 5:00 - 8:30 pm (optional)
 
Saturday, 2/8
·         NTCA Competition for Varsity Guard
·         UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, 5:45 am call time
 
Upcoming Events
1.       In Class Solo Recitals, 2/10 and 2/11
2.      Band Directors at TMEA Professional Development, 2/12 - 2/14
3.      No school, 2/17
4.      Spirit Night at Panda Express, 2/21
5.      NTCA Contest for Varsity Guard, 2/22
MA Championships for Varsity and JV  Guard, 2/29