Decatur High School Band

Drum Dreams and Uniform Seams

marcia — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:39:06 +0000

Our Hope for Harmony Event this year is “Drum Dreams and Uniform Seams”. You are invited to the FREE kickoff on Friday April 20, 7 PM at 1976 Azalea Circle, Decatur, GA 30033. Everyone is welcome, and we hope you will come with a willingness to donate or make a pledge to support the band.

We’re following up on last year’s successful “Tuba Quest” and are raising funds for new instruments including baritones, bass clarinets, and percussion equipment. We need to expand and improve our instrumentation due to an increasing number of students in the band. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for instruments, uniforms, instruction, and scholarships which will support the musical education of all our youth.

Our long term goal is to have a band program where there is no “pay to play”, that is, to be able to insure that any DHS student who wants to play in the band or perform with the auxiliary has the opportunity to do so at no cost.

Zest Atlanta and the Harris Family are generously hosting the evening. Everyone is welcome.

Decatur IDOL!

marcia — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:13:53 +0000

Information about Marching Band

marcia — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:07:58 +0000

For those of you joining our Marching Band next fall, please see our “Frequently asked Questions” page, as well as the “What does being in Marching Band look like” document. It should answer all of the questions you might have.

In addition, the registration packet for band camp is available here: Registration2012.

Please print the registration packet, and return it to Mrs. Williams or mail directly to JoEllen Holmes.

Fundraising opportunities are available. Inquire with Robin Eidle, our fundraising chair – reidle@emory.edu.

The fees for band camp are $375 which includes:

Room and Board for one week at Oxford College

Instruction for the week from professional musicians on each instrument

2012 Band T-shirt

Percussion fees are DIFFERENT. They are $525 due to the necessary purchase of equipment, and year round percussion instruction.

Auxiliary fees are DIFFERENT. Ms. Hannah Harris and Ms. Deidra Dobbelmann will make all auxiliaries aware of their payment schedule.

Total fees for band for marching members are $500, unless your are percussion or auxiliary.

This fee includes:

uniform cleanings, uniform rental, instrument rental, instructional costs, equipment costs

Payment plan 2012:

$200 deposit, due at commitment form turn in.

$100 payment, due by June 20.

Remaining band camp fees due by July 12 – at our Pre-Camp meeting.

All remaining fees are due by September 1.

Payments can be made ONLINE. Click the paypal button!

Please email Mrs. Williams, mwilliams@csdecatur.net if you have questions.

Orchestra Rehearsal with Tri-Cities

marcia — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:32:41 +0000

The combined rehearsal with the Tri-Cities orchestra will be

SUNDAY, MAY 6 – 2pm to 6 pm at Decatur High School
Pizza dinner to follow. YAY ORCHESTRA!

Washing o’ the green

marcia — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:43:18 +0000

We are having a car wash this Saturday, March 17, 9 AM – 1 PM at the upper parking lot at DHS. We need a few parent volunteers to chaperone and lots of kids to come help wash. Bring by your vehicle and start getting rid of that pollen!

Congrats, Julianna and Chelsea!

marcia — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:06:44 +0000

Having a great time at the 9/10 Concert Band in Savannah, GA. Congrats to these two Decatur students!!

Chiapas Rehosting in less than 3 weeks!

marcia — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:01:03 +0000

In April 2011, the World Travelling Decatur High School Band visited the Fray Victor Maria Flores High School in Tuxtla-Gutiérrez, Chiapas Mexico. The month, we will complete this exciting cultural and musical exchange by hosting our friends from Chiapas here in Decatur. The trip will be Monday March 19 – Monday March 26. See the Spring 2012 Chiapas page for more details, including a preliminary itinerary.

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Broyles or Lew Lefton.

What does being in Marching Band look like?

marcia — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:12:46 +0000

Commitment – Dates

Please take a look at this outline of what a commitment to Marching Band looks like.

Our 2012 Marching Band season promises to be the most fun, most successful yet!

Remember, commitment forms are due by March 30. Email Mrs. Williams (mwilliams@csdecatur.net) with questions!

JOIN THE DHS BAND!

marcia — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:04:43 +0000

The 2012-2013 Commitment form is online! If you intend to join the DHS Marching Band for our exciting 2012 season, click the DOWNLOADS tab, and print the commitment form. Submit this form and a $200 deposit by April 2!

Ask around! Students are learning great music and having a GREAT time! Join us next year for a possible trip to NYC!

District Honor Band Schedule

marcia — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:06:12 +0000

DISTRICT HONOR BAND WEEK!

If you made district honor band, please see the schedule below! CONGRATS to you!

*Bring lunch and dinner money for Friday! Lunch money for Saturday!

Friday, February 10 – Arrive at DHS by 7:45
Load the bus, leave DHS at 8:10
Arrive at Stephenson High School – 8:40
You will do the SAME on Saturday!

Friday night you should be home around 9 pm.

SATURDAY – Please note that you will not have time to come home before the concert. Bring CONCERT BLACK with you on Saturday!!

Concerts for high school: 3:30, 9/10 Honor Band; 4:30, 11/12

There will be NO bus returning on Saturday. Parents are responsible for coming to the concert and picking students up.

A detailed schedule was given out with your permission form. Please reference it and see Mrs. Williams with questions!