From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

I hope everyone enjoyed the Founder's Day weekend, especially the the parade. It's always a great opportunity to get the Tiger Band out in front of the general public, and I know that the Dripping Springs community appreciates our participation.

The first annual Tiger Band Ball was a huge success, all attendees had a great time. The Band Council did a great job organizing the event, and Creekside did a great job of hosting the event. What a great new way for the Tiger Band students to celebrate their year together.

Please check the Announcement Sheet for more details on upcoming events.

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 4/29:

Monday

Tuesday 5:00 – 6:30pm Marching Percussion Clinics

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Leadership Training Camp May 31st and June 1st from 9:00am - 1:00pm at DSHS

Pre-Season Training Camp 2024 dates are June 3^rd – 6^th from 9:00am – 5:00pm at DSHS

Guard/Percussion Camp 2024 dates are July 22^nd – 26^th

Summer Band 2024 dates are July 29^th – August 12^th

Band Registration 2024 dates are August 5^th – 7^th

2024 Tiger Marching Band Contest Schedule:

9/28 BOA San Marcos Regional

San Marcos, TX Texas State University Bobcat Stadium

10/12 Texas Marching Classic

Round Rock, TX Kelly Reeves Stadium

10/19 BOA Waco Regional

Waco, TX Baylor University McLane Stadium

10/22 UIL Region 18 Contest

Austin, TX Burger Stadium

10/31+11/1 NO SCHOOL, but there WILL be rehearsals

11/2 UIL Area D Contest

San Antonio, TX Heroes Stadium

11/9 BOA San Antonio Super Regional

San Antonio, TX Alamodome

11/11+12 UIL 6A State Marching Contest

San Antonio, TX Alamodome

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands
Dripping Springs H.S.
512-858-3214
derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

President's Update

Hey Band Family!

I hope your students had a great time at Band Ball last week! It wouldn't have been possible without the following...

Thank you to Monica Moore and Kimberly Bertram for helping to plan and organize the event!
Thank you to the Band Council for helping to sponsor and plan the event as well!
Thank you to the Band Boosters for supporting this crazy new idea!
Thank you to everyone who helped fundraise to support this fun evening!
Thank you to the Directors for your support to make this memorable event happen for the kids!

We are excited to be gearing up for a new year. I can't believe this one is almost over. We are definitely going to miss our seniors, but we are looking forward to meeting a new group of freshmen! Be on the lookout for ways you can help us out next year - coming soon!

REMINDER - All students will need a current physical to start summer band in July! This form MUST be signed by a doctor. Please schedule your physical now before your doctor's office books up. A district physical form is linked at the top of the page. The district will also be providing physicals on May 11, 2024, from 8 am - Noon. You must pay online by May 10. The link is above.

Have a great week!

Caryn Pacelli

Vote for Mr. Woods for the Manilow Music Teacher Award - $10,000 prize!

Our very own Mr. Woods has been nominated for the Manilow Music Teacher Award, which recognizes an outstanding music teacher who helps to bring music to life for his students. The top vote recipient in each city will receive a $10,000 prize! You can vote once per day per email address...so that's a lot of potential votes! Please vote EVERY DAY today through June 15th for Mr. Woods right here: https://tradablebits.com/tb_app/501343

Just go ahead and set an alarm on your phone because unless you regularly think about quality music education over your morning cup of coffee, an alarm is the only way you're going to remember and we NEED you to remember!

SmugMug Pictures Link

Check out pictures from the Band Ball, as well as the Founder's Parade. Thanks to Heather Wisham for taking pictures at both of these events!

DS Tiger Band SmugMug

How Can You Fundraise Now? - H.E.B. Gift Cards!

It’s always a great time to place an order for H-E-B gift cards. What an easy way to support the band while you shop at H-E-B for your groceries, gas, etc.

Complete the order form in the newsletter link here and drop a check in the mail or the lockbox in the band hall. (If you don't know where the lock box is, have your kid ask!) That’s it! Of course, we love when you set up a recurring check payment at your financial institution as that makes it even easier.

See the bottom of this newsletter for more details on how to participate in the ongoing H.E.B. fundraiser. Please let friends and family in Texas know as well! This is a great ongoing opportunity to support the band.

Thank you for supporting our band program. We couldn’t do all of our great things without you!

•How many people currently participate?

~30 orders

•How much does the band make?

~$350 per month

(3% HEB discount amount of ~$12,000 order)

•What percentage does HEB discount our program?

5% discount for >$75,000 order

4% discount for >$25,000 order

3% discount for >$10,000 order

How many band members do we have?

~190 band members (170 families)

•How much money would our band make if our orders averaged $300 per each band family per month?

$2040 per month AND $24,480 annually …..WOW!!!

Sign up now to help fundraise for the band!

Thanks,

Jennifer LaRochelle