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DHS WEEK 5.6

4/5/2020

 
Hello,


Denison ISD will extend the school closure through May 1, 2020. During this time, we will continue to provide in-home learning opportunities for our students. Denison ISD will also continue the meal delivery using the established procedures and locations through May 1, 2020. 


The second week of Distance Learning assignments are due this evening at 11:59 pm. I have already posted next week’s assignments to Schoology and they will be uploaded to the Distance Learning page of the band website shortly. 


2020- 2021 DHS Band Leadership Information


Due to the continued school closure, the 2020 - 2021 Leadership Tryouts will be conducted entirely online. The questionnaire and information packet have been posted on Schoology and the band website. The paperwork must be submitted to me via email by April 9th at 11:59 PM. You can email me your completed paperwork at mhlewis@denisonisd.net. Teacher Evaluation surveys will be conducted via Google Forms. 


Following the paperwork deadline, I will contact all leadership applicants with information on the teaching portion of the audition. All leadership applicants will complete a teaching audition via recorded video submission. We will not have a conducting video audition for drum major candidates since I will not be able to teach you to conduct prior to the audition. Students selected to serve as Drum Majors for 2020-2021 will learn to conduct over the summer. 


2020 - 2021 DHS Band Placement Auditions


Due to the continued school closure, the 2020 - 2021 Band Placement auditions will be conducted entirely online. I will send a separate email with more information to all current 8-11th graders. 


Band Calendars - Second Order


By popular request, we ordered a second batch of the 2020-2021 Band Calendars! If you are interested in purchasing one for $15, please let me know via email.


Band Banquet Pictures and Song Suggestion


We are moving forward with planning the Band Banquet, including the End of Year Video and Senior SlideShow!


First, if you are a senior, please fill out the following survey: https://forms.gle/1ExZPxdMKp996Ka17


Second, please share any pictures that you have from this past year that you would like to be included in the End of Year video! We will try to include as many as we can! I have created a Dropbox that you can put pictures in directly: https://www.dropbox.com/request/2idgVRk5zQ5y9i2umA2D​

Lastly, this year the Band Banquet is also going to be a Dance with a DJ! We will have our typical dinner and awards presentation first, followed by a dance. The DJ has asked that we suggest some songs for the playlist. Please submit your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/4D2wCE1tuLF1e8ua6 

(Songs must be appropriate, or they will not be considered.)

Updates to the Spring 2020 Band Calendar

I have updated the CHARMS calendar to reflect the continued school closure through the end of April. The following events in April have been adjusted:

Leadership Auditions
Have been moved to an online format

Band Auditions
Have been moved to an online format

Wind Ensemble Contest, April 25th
Cancelled

Jazz Concert, May 1st
Cancelled; we will perform at the joint DISD Band Concert at the end of May instead. 

Spring Concert, May 8th
Cancelled; we will perform at the joint DISD Band Concert at the end of May instead.

TSSEC Trip to Austin
Cancelled; Denison ISD has halted all student travel at this time. 

Finances

I have updated CHARMS to waive private lesson fees for those students who are not participating in online lessons during the school closure. I have also issued refunds for events that areno longer occurring, such as the Texoma Solo and Ensemble contest. The most recent statements have been emailed out and reflect these changes. 

Upcoming Events

  1. April 9th - Leadership Applications due via online submission
  2. April 29th - Leadership Teaching Audition Video due via online submission
  3. May 1st - Drum Major Interviews via Zoom (invited candidates only)
  4. May 11th and 12th, 4-6 pm - Percussion Audition Clinics
  5. May 19th, 7 pm - Denison ISD Band Concert
  6. May 20th - Instrument Check In 
  7. May 21st, 6:30 pm - Denison ISD Band Banquet
  8. May 23rd - Graduation
  9. May 25th - 2021-2021 Instrument Check Out
  10. May 26th and 27th - Leadership Camp
Thanks so much for your continued support

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  • Home
    • Announcements
  • Band Programs
    • Denison High School >
      • Marching Band >
        • Percussion
        • Color Guard
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Symphonic Band
      • Concert Band
      • Jazz Band
    • Scott Middle School >
      • MS Concert Bands
      • MS Jazz Band
      • MS Applied Music
    • B.McDaniel Intermediate School >
      • Beginner Band
      • 5th Grade
  • About
    • Directors
    • History
    • Private Lessons
    • Photos
    • Contact Us
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    • Parents
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