From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Congratulations to Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble on very successful performances at the UIL Region 18 Concert and Sightreading Evaluation. Ratings earned are Concert Band 111 122, SB 111 111 and Wind Ensemble 111 111. Preparation for this event has been going since January, and I'm very pleased and proud of the dedication and growth in each ensemble. Thank you Mr. Mayer, Mr. Cuevas and Mr. Ehlers for all of your hard work with the Tiger Band students! Thank you to Su Gibbs for chaperoning all 3 bands and overseeing uniform pass out. All the friends and family that were able to attend the performances, we appreciate your support!

The Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Round Top Festival Institute on May 4th. This venue is really special, both visually and acoustically. We will be performing our UIL program to continue on our TMEA Honor Band submission recording journey. Please be sure your WE student is available that day. Schedule details coming soon.

Rehearsal Schedule for the week of 4/1 :

Monday 4:30-6:30pm JB I + II

Tuesday 5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Wednesday 5:00-7:00pm WG JV

Thursday 5:00-8:00pm WG Varsity

Friday 5:00-7:00pm JV/Varsity Winterguard

7:00pm State Send-Off performances in Competition Gym

The Tiger Band Ball (Fancy Fugue themed) will be held at Creekside on Thursday, April 25 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Tickets are $10 each including meal, cake, beverages, DJ, photo booth, etc. and will be for students only. Last chance to RSVP (required) is Monday, 4/1. This event is co-sponsored by the Band Council and Band Boosters. Thank you to Kimberly Bertram and Monica Moore for working alongside the Band Council to produce this new opportunity to celebrate the year and have fun with each other. This event replaces the old Band Banquet format. Program awards, Seniors and Band Boosters recognition will occur at the Spring Concert on May 20th.
Jazz Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 2nd will begin at 6:30pm in the DSHS Auditorium and will feature Jazz Ensemble performances from SSMS, DSMS and DSHS. Refreshments will be served in the lobby.

Percussion Solo Contest: April 3rd 4:30-8:30pm at the DSHS Band Hall. This event will feature 8th-12th grade percussion students. Parents are welcome to attend.

Winterguard State Send-off Performance: Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm in the Comp Gym. Be sure to check out the JV and Varsity Winterguards at the Send-off performance for friends and family. The Varsity Winterguard will be competing at the TCGC State Championships on Saturday, April 6th at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A+M University in College Station, TX. This marks the first time the Varsity Guard has qualified for State since pre-COVID. Performance time is 4:18pm. Good luck, Guard!

GO TIGER BAND!

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

Winterguard Send-Off Performance - 7pm April 5

Join us on Friday, April 5th at 7:00pm in the Comp Gym for the JV and Varsity Winterguard send-off performance for friends and family. The Varsity Winterguard will be competing at the TCGC State Championships on Saturday, April 6th at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A+M University in College Station, TX. This marks the first time the Varsity Guard has qualified for State since pre-COVID.

Dessert Social at Jazz Concert - April 2

On Tuesday, April 2nd, DSHS Tiger Band will be hosting a dessert social in the courtyard - auditorium lobby if raining - during and after the combined MS and HS Jazz Concert. We hope all jazz and non-jazz families will attend to support our jazz bands and enjoy an evening of lively music.

Please join us for some refreshments and welcome our middle school families. This will be a great opportunity for them to learn about the life skills and lifelong friendships that our students develop by being part of the DSHS Tiger Band. Please be on the lookout for a volunteer signup for both adults and students as we will need help with setup and cleanup.

Thank you,

Jennifer Verhulst

DSBB SSMS Liaison

Mark your Calendars! DSHS "Jazz on the Lawn" at Dreamland

"Jazz on the Lawn" - DSHS Jazz Bands will be performing at Dreamland on April 13^th12-2pm. This community event is a band fundraiser and will highlight both jazz bands' amazing talent and hard work. The event is open to the public. Please invite neighbors, friends, and family! Details for participants to follow.

Emily Falls

Boosters Annual General Membership Meeting

Please join us for the annual membership meeting of the DS Band Boosters. Everyone is welcome!

Monday, April 15 at 7 pm in the Band Hall

Everyone will be voting on the 2024-2025 DS Band Booster Board. We will also be discussing ways for people to get involved.

HEB Gift Card Fundraiser - How We Could Raise More Funds!

•How many people 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 would our band make if our orders average $300 per family per month?

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

•What are some ideas to give gift cards to?

Give to high school & college children, give to workers that you would like to thanks, give to your teens that make HEB runs for you (a $25 card instead of giving your credit card), use for your weekly HEB trips including gas, prescriptions, and Central Market.

•What card amounts are available to order?$500, $400, $300, $250, $200, $150, $100, 50, $25, and $20.•When & where do I receive my gift cards? By the 1st of each month via USPS mail.

•How do I order my cards?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQnl6ngRRI7uXEDFQ0vpC1xAMmpjHAdyrMnWPTQDecFgh88w/viewform

•How do I pay for my order?

Set up Auto-Billpay with your bank,

or mail personal check,

or drop off at band hall DSBB lock box.

If any more questions, feel free to contact us.

Laurie Darilek & Jennifer LaRochelle