2016 Summer Newsletter

12 Pages·2016·0.42 MB·English

DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL Volume 1 Issue 1
June 2016
E B N
AGLE AND EWS
www.eagleband.org
2016-17 BAND STAFF
A N M B
OTE FROM R. ROWN
Delton Brown
Director of Bands
Laurencio Arroyo, Jr. Greetings parents and students! We are incredibly excited about the 2016-17 DeSoto
Associate Director of Bands Band. As you are already aware, we’re off to a fast start. With the completion of the June
Band Camp, the upcoming season is looking very promising. The instructors were both
Brian Ross
pleased and impressed with the amount of material that they were able to cover with the
Assistant Director/ studentsinsuchashortperiodoftime.
Percussion
WewouldliketocongratulateourentirebandLeadershipTeamMembers. Weknow
Dawson Spicer thatthesestudentsarepoisedandeagertoexploreandbringtolifethatwhichisthepotential
oftheDHSBand.Thejourneyisjustnowbeginning!
Assistant Director/
Color Guard The DeSoto Band staff would like to thank the parents and students for all of your
hard workthis year. Aspecialthanks goesoutto allofthe parents who worked with usthis
Shirley Payne past year during the football games, chaperoning events, and supporting us at the various
Assistant Director/ contests. You all definitely made the experience even more rewarding. With your help our
Majorettes kidsarebetterandevenmoresuccessful.
We truly appreciate all of the support from the DeSoto Band Boosters. Under the
leadership of President Jackie Cooksey and the Executive Board, we look forward to even
betterthings!
Parents, please encourage your child to continue to practice their
instrument/equipment over the course of the summer break. We don’t want them to lose
whatthey’ve beenworkingonoverthecourseofthispastyear.
Be sure to observe the information in this newsletter, as it contains pertinent
Things to Bring / information about events and rehearsal schedules. You may also log on to
Wear to Summer www.eagleband.org as well to stay current on upcoming events and announcements that
Band: maybesent.
• Shorts & T-shirt
Itisourhopethatyouhaveasafeandrestfulsummer break!
Light colors and cotton
material are recommended.
NO BLACK SHIRTS OR
4 D’s
DENIM
• Tennis Shoes & Discipline – Desire – Dedication – Determination
Socks (avoid blisters)
NO SANDALS
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Instrument / Music
Lyres/flip folders, reeds,
valve oil, sticks, mallets,
flags, etc.
• Drill Charts
(once they have been
distributed)
• Official Band
Water Jug!!!
(see page 10)
As always, the Texas heat can be brutal. We will take several water breaks during rehearsals. Be smart and
come prepared! Always wear appropriate clothing and bring plenty of water. It’s a good idea to try to
acclimate yourself to the summer heat. Spend some time outdoors. Let’s have a safe marching season.
* All band members are requiredto own a lyre and a flip folder. This is the devise which is used to hold
marching band music to the instrument. Lyres and flip folders can be purchased at any major music store.
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DRUM MAJORS TUDENT EADERS
Misty Peterson
Drum Major Congratulations to the students listed below who have proved themselves worthyof serving
Lauren Jackson as student leaders for the 2016-17 school year. These students have already been through
several hours of training and have demonstrated that they are poised and eager to set the
Drum Major
standardforallbandmembersthroughboththeirwordsandactions.Theymustbepresentto
Rasaan Hatcher
continue their leadership training on July 25-28 in order to further enhance their leadership
Drum Major
skillsandlearnmorespecificaspectsoftheirindividualroleswithintheLeadershipTEAM.
Sataya Warren
Drum Major
Brandon Agee Ryan Henderson Aaron Mosley
Kenlen Martin
Hunter Black Coreyai Holoman Kolade Olojo
Drill Instructor
Marcus Cazares Lauren Jackson Destiny O’Neal
Jourdon Harris
Drill Instructor Jefferson Coe Precious Jones Misty Peterson
Faith Evans Rhandi Jones Caitlin Powers
Kennedy Fudge Kiara Lipscomb Kyandrea Timmons
Jourdon Harris Steven Macias Reyna Villacorta
Rasaan Hatcher Kenlen Martin Sataya Warren
STUDENT OFFICERS
Reyna Villacorta Attendanceismandatoryforallofficers,sectionleadersanddrummajors.
President Eatagoodbreakfast,snacksanddrinkswillbeprovided.Dressasyouwouldforbandcamp.
(seepage1)
Kenlen Martin
Vice President
Ryan Henderson
Coreyai Holoman
Kennedy Fudge C K
OMMUNICATION IS EY
Librarians
Marcus Cazares
Jefferson Coe
In an organization as large as the DeSoto High School Band, communication is the key to
Destiny O’Neal
Quarter Masters success. TheregularscheduledmonthlyBoostermeetingisheldonthelastTuesdayofeach
month at 7:00 pm in the band hall, or as scheduled by the President and/or the Executive
Brandon Agee
Committee.
Hunter Black
Marcus Cazares Over the past few years the Directors and Booster Club have gone to great lengths to adopt
Precious Jones the electronic era. Check us out our website at www.eagleband.org! The fastest, most
Caitlin Powers effective wayto communicate News and ImportantEventsisthroughthe website and email
Rhandi Jones blasts. Over90-95%ofallbandcommunicationsisthroughoneofthesetwochannels. If
Steven Macias at all possible everyone should have access to the internet and check their email account
Aaron Mosley often.
Kolade Olojo
Kyandrea Timmons If you have not subscribed to receive email notification of Band Events, please go the
Reyna Villacorta website and fill out and submit the form on the home page. You should receive a
Section Leaders
confirmation email within 48 hours. You must reply to the confirmation email to complete
your subscription. Please make sure we know the best email address at which you can be
contacted.
If you do not have not internet access and cannot obtain it, please let us know the best
methodtocontactyou.
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G
UARD COLOR GUARD
Aaliyah Alston
A T E C
RADITION OF XCELLENCE ONTINUES Diamond Battee
By Dawson Spicer Samantha Berry
Iyana Byrd
IamextremelyexcitedtobetheDirectoroftheDeSotoHighSchoolColorGuardfor Cherise Davis
the2016-17season. Shoneil Davis
The 30 young ladies have been working very hard to make sure that they have an Madison Day
Jasmine Degree
exciting and memorable fall season. During the June band camp, these young ladies began
Paige Dunn
learning choreography for the 2016-17 marching show. I’ve been presenting these young
Faith Evans
performerswithawholenewoutlookoncolorguard,focusingonteambuilding,lifelessons,
Tori Foster
andchoreography.
Quanae Green
Color guard personnel should make sure they attend each rehearsal, which was Ashley Harris
outlined on the calendar given to them for the following months. Attendance to each Domonique Henry
rehearsal is mandatory. If for any unforeseen reason one cannot attend rehearsal please Tiana Jackson
contact a band director or myself in advanced. Please turn in pertinent paper work as soon Kamillia Jones
aspossible,includingyourphysicalswhichareduebyJuly30. Sariiya Lewis
Kiara Lipscomb
Color guard camp resumes on August 1 at 8:00am. Please be in attendance and on
Alanna Lockett
time.IlookforwardtoseeingeachparentatboththemandatoryparentmeetingonJuly26at
Nicole Luevano
7:00pmandalsoforGuardRegistrationonAugust12.
Chasidy McCowin
Again, I’m very excited to be working with these young performers in helping them
Brandi Morgan
develop themselves. This will definitely be a season to remember. I anticipate seeing each Kennedy Ragas
member succeed and grow, while keeping the DeSoto tradition of color guard excellence Cameron Robicheaux
alive. Jayda Russell
Remember: Your parents need to attend a Mandatory Parent Meeting on July Sasha Swint
26, pay your guard fees andfillout bandforms August 12 at Guard Registration. NO Destini Taylor
Aaliyah Trevillison
EXCEPTIONS!!
Cierra Wash
Kayla Willis
M
AJORETTES
By Delton Brown
MAJORETTES
We are extremely excited to have the DHS Majorettes as our newest addition to the
Princess Adeya
EagleBand!
Ariana Bell
These young ladies are in the middle of a their clinic/camp as they are learning their Chyanne Carroll
portionforour2016marchingproduction.Theyhavebeenworkingveryhardlearningwhat Jordan Daniels
theyneedtoknowinordertomakealastingpositivefirstimpressionasofficialmembersof Kaleigh Dodd
theDHSBand! Brajah Dunn
Under the direction of Ms. Shirleythey are sure to excel and enhance the band at all Sanieya Franklin
Terienne McBride
of our performances. We are looking forward to great things from our Majorettes. Please
welcome andcongratulatethemwhen yougetachance.
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P
DRUM LINE ERCUSSION
Jared Boyd Snare
By Brian Ross
Raheem Clark Snare
James Fuller Snare I want to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students. I hope you will
KendellonLamb Snare have a rewarding and successful academic year. I am excited to be returning to DeSoto for
my 7th year. Rehearsals are extremely important and students need to remember that the
Daryl McNeely-Evans Snare
goalistoperformwell.
Josh Washington Snare
A personal goal of mine is to see extraordinary growth in my students. I hope that
Tyron White Snare
students come away from my classes knowing that music is a lifelong endeavor and that
KrysSias Tenor
therearenoshortcutstothemasteryofaninstrument. Ialsowantthemtorealizethatthere
Allan Avila-Cabriales Bass
ismore to life thanjust music and thatthrough music they candiscover their own humanity
Samantha Green Bass
–when theyplaymusicitismerelyarepresentationofwhotheyare.
William Iglehart Bass Percussionstudentsshouldlookatthebandscheduletoensurethatyouarepresentat
Jaylon Jackson Bass allpractices.ChecktheEagle Bandwebsite forupdates.Studentsareremindedthattheyare
Aaron Mosley Bass required to have all the proper material for each rehearsal and show. This includes, proper
sticks/mallets, music,binder,pencil,correctmarchingattire.
Below is a list of the required equipment for all percussion students. THIS IS THE
BAREMINIMUM!!
1 Pair General Timpani Mallets 1 Pair Medium rubber mallets
2 Pair Concert Snare Sticks 2 Pair Medium Yarn Mallets
FRONT ENSEMBLE
(PIT) 1 Pair Hard Xylo/bell mallets 2 Pair Medium Cord Vibe Mallets
Stick Bag-large enough to accommodate above plus extra room
AkyaBailey
Matthew Brooks
Black 3 ring binder w/protective sheets Multiple Pencils
Steve Brown
12 “ Practice pad Timpani turner (The Master Key)
Kayla Buchanan
KionButler
I R F
ShedarianCarter NSTRUMENT ENTAL EES
Christian Davis
Students should have already checked out their instruments for summer band and the
Patrick Downs
upcomingacademic year. Thepricesforschool-owned instrumentrentalareasfollows:
Jared Fletcher
Breanna Folson $75.00 per instrument / academic year
Madison Hall
French Horn & Marching French Horn ($100.00) / Euphonium & Marching Baritone ($100.00)
Darion Harrington Tuba & Marching Sousaphone ($100.00) / Percussion –Line & Ensemble ($75.00)
Makayla Johnson Any other school owned instrument ($75.00)
Treveon Johnson
Instrument RentalFeesaretobepaidatbandregistration/uniformfitting,August13.
DafnyLozano
Mi’ziahNeal
• The student is responsible for keeping the rented instrument in good condition. Should
Jamar Nesbitt anydamageoccurtotheinstrument,thestudentisresponsibleforthecostofrepairs. The
KoladeOlojo student will be charged the replacement cost if the instrument is lost or damaged beyond
Jessica Paramo repair.
Ramon Parker • Instruments mustbe keptclean, dryand properlylubricated atalltimes. The student will
Evan Session lose the privilege of using a school instrument if the instrument is not being cared for
Chadwick Slaughter properly.
Rian Turner • The student is responsible for purchasing the designated mouthpiece, as well as, care and
DoanldWilliams maintenance supplies(i.e.valveoil,swabs,ligatures)foreachinstrumentcheckedout.
TylurWoods • The instrument(s) listed above are the sole responsibility of the student. School
instrumentsarenottobesharedorloanedtootherpeople.
Contact Laurencio Arroyo, Jr. at [email protected] should there be any
questionsregardingtherentalofinstrumentsforthissummer andnextschoolyear.
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PRE-SEASON MARCHING SCHEDULE
June 6-10 Band Camp
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
June 6 New Parent Meeting –DHS Band Hall
Monday 7:00-8:30 p.m.
July 19-21 Majorette Camp –DeSoto High School
Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 25-28 Student Leadership Camp –DHS Band Hall
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
All officers, section leaders and drum majors are required to attend.
Eat a good breakfast, snacks and drinks will be provided. Dress as you would for band camp. (see page 1)
July 26 MANDATORYAll Parent Meeting –DHS Band Hall
Tuesday 7:00-8:30 p.m.
* Allparents are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting. All aspects of the DeSoto High School band program will
be discussed and parents will have the opportunity to meet the Directors.
August 1-5 Guard Camp –DeSoto High School
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
August 8-12 Summer Marching Band –DeSoto High School
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.
•Full Band, Guard & Majorettes
You are advised to bring your own lunch and hydrate with water or non –carbonated clear fluids. (see page 1)
August 12 MANDATORYGuard & Majorette Registration–DHS Band Hall
Friday 6:00–8:00 p.m.
* All guard & majorette members must pay fees & charges by this date, and fill out required forms A parent or guardian
is required to attend as there are forms to be signed. (see page 10)
Any prior outstanding balances must be paid by August 12
August 13 MANDATORYBand Registration/Uniform Fitting –DHS Band Hall
Saturday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
* All band members must pay fees & charges by this date, fill out required forms and get fitted for uniforms. A parent or
guardian is required to attend as there are forms to be signed. (see page 10)
Any prior outstanding balances must be paid by August 13
August 15-18 Summer Marching Band –DeSoto High School
Monday-Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
•Full Band, Guard & Majorettes
You are advised to bring your own lunch and hydrate with water or non –carbonated clear fluids. (see page 1)
August 19 FINAL Summer Marching Band –DeSoto High School
Friday 8:00 am-3:30 p.m. Lunch 12:00-1:00 p.m.
•Full Band, Guard & Majorettes
You are advised to bring your own lunch and hydrate with water or non –carbonated clear fluids. (see page 1)
August 19 Meet the Band Night–DeSoto High School
Friday 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m.
•Full Band, Guard & Majorettes
August 22-26 FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
Monday-Friday Weekly Rehearsal Schedule Begins
Monday 3:30-6:30 p.m. / Thursday 3:30-6:30 FULL BAND
Tuesday 3:30-5:30 p.m. Brass & Percussion / Wednesday; 3:30-5:30 p.m. Woodwinds, Guard & Majorettes
August 26 Football Game –Jesuit (Home)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of dismissal time.
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ARCHING CHEDULE
August 30 Band Booster Meeting –DHS Band Hall
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
September 2 Football Game –Denton Guyer(Home)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of our return time.
September 5 Labor Day Holiday –DeSoto High School
Monday No School
Full Band Rehearsal –TBA
The rest of the week will keep the normal weekly rehearsal schedule.
September 9 Football Game –Midland (Midland)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
TBD. –Return to DHS
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of our return time.
September 23 Football Game –Cedar Hill (Longhorn Stadium)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
11:00 p.m. –Return to DHS
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of dismissal time.
September 24 Marching Contest –
Saturday Plan for an all day Prelims and Finals event.
September 27 Band Booster Meeting –DHS Band Hall
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
September 30 Football Game –Irving MacArthur (Home)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
You must me off campus within 30 minutes of dismissal time.
October 1 Marching Contest –
Saturday Plan for an all day Prelims and Finals event.
October 7 Football Game –Grand Prairie (Gopher WarriorStadium)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
11:00 p.m. –Return to DHS
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of our return time.
October 8 29thAnnual DeSoto Marching Classic –DeSoto High School
Saturday Plan for an all day event.
October 14 Football Game –Irving (Home) (Homecoming)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of dismissal time.
October 15 UIL Marching Contest –Region
Saturday Time -TBA
October 21 Football Game –Duncanville (Panther Stadium)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
11:00 p.m. –Return to DHS
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of our return time.
October 25 Band Booster Meeting –DHS Band Hall
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
October 28 Football Game –Irving Nimitz(Home) (Senior Night)
Friday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
You must me off campus within 30 minutes of dismissal time.
October 29 UIL Marching Contest –Area
Saturday Time -TBA
November 3 Football Game –South Grand Prairie (Gopher Warrior Stadium)
Thursday 7:30 p.m. –Game time
11:00 p.m. –Return to DHS
You must be off campus within 30 minutes of our return time.
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THE DESOTO EAGLE MARCHING BAND – 2016
BASEDONSPRINGAUDITIONSTHEFOLLOWINGSTUDENTSHAVEBEENACCEPTEDTOBEMEMBERSOFTHEDHSVARSITY
MARCHINGBAND. STUDENTSARELISTEDINALPHABETICALORDER.
DRUM MAJOR CLARINETCONT. TRUMPET CONT. TUBA CONT. GUARD
Misty Peterson Kyra Smith Jalen Norwood Anthony Chioma Aaliyah Alston
Lauren Jackson Taylor Stevenson-Wright Jordan Paris Jane Chioma Diamond Battee
Rasaan Hatcher O’Neal Texada, III Braulio Ramirez MyrikalClemons Samantha Berry
Sataya Warren Kori Thompson ZalenRobinson DeirianFranklin Iyana Byrd
Reyna Villacorta Michael Rodriguez Alyssa Green Cherise Davis
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SatayaWarren Alexia Taylor MakhariHenry Shoneil Davis
Alanah Armstead KaliahWilliams Layton Taylor EdrickMangnum Madison Day
Melissa Bahena KymoraWoodard Ne’zyriaThomas Joshua McNeal Jasmine Degree
JIsahsmmiain eB lBaackllard BASS CLARINET Jacob Washington Douglas Turner PFaaiitghe E Dvuannns
Keyana Brown ImauriCrosby Christian Whitaker David Womack Tori Foster
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Kennedy Fudge KayodeGbadebo ShalesteJerideau Chasidy McCowin
Kennady Grant JothamGolingo Alina Rodriguez PERCUSSION -TENOR Brandi Morgan
Joi Handford Kennedi Harper KyandreaTimmons KrysSias Kennedy Ragas
Ryan Henderson RhandiJones Alexandra Walton Cameron Robicheaux
Deziree Hudson RaevynMcKnight Ta’MyaWright PERCUSSION -BASS Jayda Russell
Taylor Jefferson Sydney McLaurin Allan Avila-Cabriales Sasha Swint
Precious Jones Micah Moore TROMBONE Samantha Green DeStinii Taylor
Abriana Lynch Tristen Moore Brandon Agee William Iglehart Aaliyah Trevillison
Clearon Mack Ka’lonRyan Noah Auguste Jaylon Jackson Cierra Wash
Jessinia Martinez TreyvanSmith CharlesiahBowens Aaron Mosley Kayla Willis
Blanca Mercado DevyanByrd
Adam Soliz
Angelica Paez Colvin Stephens EliceoCardona PERCUSSION -PIT MAJORETTES
Misty Peterson Dewayne Cokes AkyaBailey Princess Adeya
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Destiny Watkins RasaanHatcher Davion Griggs KionButler Kaleigh Dodd
CoreyaiHoloman KenedyHollins ShedarianCarter Brajah Dunn
CLARINET Destiny O’Neal Mikey Jacques Christian Davis Sanieya Franklin
Maliyah Barthley TrinniJohnson, Jr. Patrick Downs Terienne McBride
Camrtn Bayley BARI SAXOPHONE KenlenMartin Jared Fletcher
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Naudia Cannon Dylan Nelson Daniel Wallace Darion Harrington Natasha Holloway
Marcus Cazares Brandon Reise EUPHONIUM CintiaIbarra Barraza Tiffany Kalu
Daejsha Charman Peyton Williams Makayla Johnson Taylor Lark-Mickles
Zachary Escarian
Otis Daniels Treveon Johnson Alanna Nivens
Christine Eng Ezekiel Hamilton DafnyLozano Carla Perez
Khalia Green TRUMPET Jayden Hasley Jones Montrell Zymorquz Porter
Aimee Gye Jaylen Aldridge-McNealey StarlaJackson Mi’ziahNeal
Jayla Harris Jazmyne Arceneaux Javier Jauregui Jamar Nesbitt
Shamaria Hinton Hunter Black ErictonJefferson KoladeOlojo
Courtney Jackson Logan Blythe Steven Macias Jessica Paramo
Lauren Jackson Charleston Bowens Christopher Stanley Ramon Parker
Jayla Johnson KeylinBoyd Jonathan Toussah
Evan Session
Ambrosia Larry Daria Bradford Jordan Williams
Chadwick Slaughter
Kaelon Martin Alexys Brown-Ramirez Terrance Wilson
Rian Turner
Antoine Miles EamonBurke
Donald Williams
Kaleb Nicholas Dillon Fudge TUBA
TylurWoods
Sherelyn Orozco AsontiHubbard Jordan Baker
Rayven Perkins JadaunJackson Kendrick Bible
Cody Russell Anthony Jones, Jr. Cameron Carson
Zaria Sanders Nico Leejay KaelonCheatum
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AND OOSTERS BAND BOOSTER
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
By Jackie Cooksey
President Jackie Cooksey
President, DeSoto Band Booster Club Vice PresidentShamika Anderson
Secretary Heidi Mathis-Bayley
AsthePresidentoftheDeSotoBandBoosters,wewanttothankeveryonethatmadethe Treasurer Carol Smith
Chaperones Christi Nelson
past year successful and would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning Concessions Alemeta Bradley
studentsandparentstotheDeSotoHighSchoolBand.Incaseyouwereunawaretothetime AT&T Leonard Brooks
Uniforms Pamela Agee
table,preparationforthe2016-17schoolyeariswellunderway.
Fundraising Sheri Turner
All of the members of the DeSoto Band Boosters Executive Committee are Guard Rep Kerri Johnson
parents/volunteers such as you. We all have a strong interest in our student’s High School Publicity Open
Webmaster Open
experience.However,fortheBoosterclubtotrulybesuccessful,we musthaveparticipation
fromallparents. Therearealwaysplentyofopportunitiesforeveryone tobeinvolved.
TheBoostersneedhelpwiththingssuchasprinting,chaperoning,drivingtheequipment
truckto variousevents, helpingfeedthe kidspriorto footballgames,etc. Ifyou wouldlike
tohelpmakeyourchild’sbandexperience great,“GetInvolved”–“Now”!
The Mandatory Parents & Students meeting is Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 pm in the
MainBandHall.Thisisamandatorymeetingforallband,guardandmajoretteparentsand
students,pleaseplanaheadtoattend. Wewillbediscussingthevariouscommitteeactivities,
fundraising opportunities and the 2016-17 band events. The first Booster Club meeting is BAND BOOSTER
MEETING SCHEDULE
Tuesday,August30at7:00pmintheMainBandHall.
Theactivityfeeforthe2016-17schoolyearis$100.00forbandstudentsand$75.00for August 30, 2016
September 27, 2016
guard and majorette students. The activity fee and allother fees and charges for allstudents October 25, 2016
must be paid at Registration by Friday, August 12 for Guard & Majorettes or Saturday, November 29, 2016
January 31, 2017
August13forBand.
February 23, 2017
Payments can be made by credit card, check, cash and money order. Credit card March 28, 2017
April 25, 2017
payments can only be made online in Charms. Personal checks will not be accepted in
May 30, 2017
personorinthelock-box. CashandmoneyorderpaymentsmaybeleftinthegreenCharms
7:00 pm in the Man Band Hall
lock-box located in the band hall library. Please place your payment in an envelope and
indicateontheenvelope:Student’sNameandthepurposeofthepayment(i.e.“BandFees”,
“SpringTrip”,etc.).
It is imperative that everyone participating in the band program pay their fees.
Thebandoperatingbudgetisfundedinpartbythesefees. Manyofourlargeexpenses
aredueatthestartoftheschoolyear.
If you would like to volunteer for the upcoming year, please feel free to contact any
member of the Executive Committee. A complete list of Executive Committee members is
included in this newsletter or you can find a direct email link on the Eagle Band website at
www.eagleband.orgontheBooster/Parentpage.
Best wishes for a safe and fun summer. We look forward to seeing everyone in July!
FUNDRAISING
Therewillbeseveralfundraisingopportunitiesthroughouttheschoolyear. Someofthemwehavebeendoingfora
longtimeandotherswillbenew. Dependingonthefundraiser,fundswillgoeithertothebandgeneralfundor
studentaccounts. Listedbelowareafewofthesefundraisingopportunities.
TheDeSotoClassic–Heldannuallyandinits29thyear!Thisyear’sdateisSaturday,October8atthehighschool.
ThisisaBIGmarchingcompetitionfortheareabands.Parentsandbandstudentsarerequiredtoworkthisevent.
Therearemanyjobstofillwhenwehostaneventofthissize.Itisadawntolateeveningeventandvolunteersare
greatlyneeded!Youcanworkafewhours,orallday.
Eagle Stadium Concession Stand – The Boosters run a concession stand on the Home side of Eagle Stadium
duringhomefootballgames. Youwillbecontactedtheweekofthehomegameifneeded.
AT&TStadium– TheBoosterClubrunsaconcessionstandatAT&TStadiumforCowboyshomegamesand
otherevents.Everyone18+mustobtainaTABClicense.
AnnualPecan/NutSales–ThisfundraiserhappensinNovemberandDecember…wonderfulpecans,andallkinds
ofnutsandcandytreats.SelltoyourfriendsandneighborsforChristmas,baking,etc.Itisagreatfundraiserand
thisisonefundraiserthatistrulyanticipatedfromyeartoyearbythebuyers!
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C O A
HARMS FFICE SSISTANT
DeSotoHighSchoolBandutilizesa veryresourcefulonline programcalledCharmsOffice Assistant.WithCharms, you
cankeepuptodate withthebandprogram.Thereareseveralthingsthatyoucandoonce youlogintoCharms. Youcan
check the band calendar, email teachers, view handouts and student forms, view your child’s absences and tardies from
rehearsals,andevenkeepapracticelogofyourchild’spracticetime.
Pleasemakesureallofyourstudentandparentinformationiscorrectandremembertoupdateitwithanychangesinthe
future. Thisistheonlycontactinformationwehaveforourstudentsandfamily. Ifyouremailandphoneinformationis
notcurrent,wewillnotbeabletocommunicate pertinentinformationtoyou.
You can also check your student account and keep current with your balance. It contains all of your student financial
information. Youcanaccessitatanytime. Youwillseeadetailedaccountingofallthechargesaccessed,anypayments
madeandanyfundraisingcredits. Italsotrackstripinstallmentsandanyothermiscellaneous charges.
PleasecontactMr.Brownifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyouraccount.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Each band student has a “student account” that is set up in online in Charms. A student account is used primarily to
track deposited funds. IRS, State Comptroller and UIL guidelines stipulate what fundraising money may or may not be
used for. The main purpose of fundraising is to pay for the annual trip that the band takes in the Spring. The trip
destination and an approximate cost are announced in the Fall. Fundraised money may not be used for uniform fees,
spirit wear or other personal uses. Any remaining funds or debts in a student’s account will be rolled over to the next
year.Fundraisedmoneycannotbe“cashedout”tostudents,parentsoranyothervolunteer.
Student Account funds that already exist in a student’s account as of 8/1/2016 may be applied to the activity fee,
instrument rental and cleaning fee only. There is no “pay as you go” for fees and charges. Please access Charms for
StudentAccountstatus. Itwillbeabletoprovideyouwithacurrentbalance.
If you are the sibling of a graduating senior, their balance (positive or negative) will rollover to your account. Please
confirm your sibling status at Registration for proper identification and accounting purposes. Fundraised money cannot
betransferredtoanon-siblingatanytimeorunderanycircumstance.
ACCOUNT ESTIMATES
Feesand chargesare currentlybeingupdated inCharms. Youcancheckthere for anestimate of your 2016-17 feesand
chargesdueatRegistrationAugust12-13. Pleasenote,ifyouareareturningmembersomeofyouritemsmaybere-used
if they are in good condition. You must get approval from a band director before your account will be adjusted. The
initialestimateinCharmswillnotreflectanyadjustments.
Eligibleitemsforre-use.
Band–Polo,Shoes,WaterJug
Guard–JazzPants,BodyTight,Gloves,JazzShoes,JazzSneakers,FlagBag,DuffleBag,WaterJug
Majorettes–Boots
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EGISTRATION NIFORM ITTING
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE COME ON THEIR DESIGNATED DAY!! Parents MUST come to
Registration. There will be forms that MUST be signed by parents. You will have to make arrangements to be fitted if
youdonotshowup,andthisisdifficulttodoaftersummercampandschoolbegins. Youcannotmisspracticetimetobe
fitted.
FeesanduniformexpensesMUSTbepaidonthisday. AnyoutstandingdebtstotheBandProgramfromtheprioryears
MUST be cleared at Guard & Majorette and Band Registration. Negative balances DO NOT ever go away – – your
debtremainsactiveaslongasyouareinDeSotoISD!!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2016
DeSoto HS Band Hall DeSoto HS Band Hall
Guard & Majorettes 6:00-8:00 PM Seniors 9:00-10:00 AM Freshman Boys 1:00-2:00 PM
Juniors 10:00-11:00 AM Freshman Girls 2:00-3:00 PM
Sophomores 11:00-12:00 PM
BE SURE TO WEAR SPANDEX TIGHTS (LEGGINGS
OR SHORTS) AND ATHLETIC SOCKS
Be prepared to pay for the following items at Registration. Please Note:Prices are an estimate and may vary.
Guard Majorettes Band
$75.00 Activity fee $75.00 Activity fee $100.00 Activity fee
$75.00 Warm-ups (yours to keep) $20.00 Band shirts (yours to keep) $75.00 Instrument rental fee (single)
$45.00 Performance top (yours to keep) $200.00 Costume (yours to keep) $100.00 Instrument rental fee (dual)
$15.00 Guard t-shirts (yours to keep) $125.00 Warm-up set (yours to keep) $20.00 Polo shirt (yours to keep)
$32.00 Jazz pants (yours to keep) $55.00 Boots (yours to keep) $20.00 Show t-shirts, 2 (yours to keep)
$19.00 Body tight (yours to keep) $150.00 Game Day Uniform (yours to keep) $40.00 Marching shoes (yours to keep)
$15.00 Gloves (yours to keep) $15.00 Water jug (yours to keep) $5.00 Gloves, 2 pairs (yours to keep)
$34.00 Jazz shoes (yours to keep) $8.00 Tuba beret (yours to keep)
$34.00 Jazz sneakers (yours to keep) $15.00 Water jug (yours to keep)
$24.00 Flag bag (yours to keep) $25.00 Uniform cleaning fee
$30.00 Duffle bag (yours to keep)
$15.00 Water jug (yours to keep)
Spirit Wear (optional)
$20.00 Garment bag $20.00 Baseball shirt $18.00 Eagle sweatshirt
$32.00 Barrel bag $33.00 Golf shirt $25.00 Hooded sweatshirt
$10.00 Cinch bag $30.00 Woven shirt $25.00 Eagle sweatpants
$20.00 Fleece blanket $25.00 Polo shirt $45.00 Hooded jacket
$10.00 Head wrap, baseball cap, visor, beanie For sizes 2XL-4XL add $3.00
Creditcardpaymentscanonlybemadeonline. Onlinecreditcardpre-paymentsforRegistrationmustbemadenolater
than5:00PMWednesday,August10. YoucannotpaywithacreditcardinpersonatRegistration.
You may pre-pay with cash or moneyorders as well. Cash or money orders are the only form of payment that will be
acceptedinpersonatRegistration.
PersonalchecksareNOTaccepted