4/7/24 – Dripping Springs Tiger Band

From Mr. Woods:

Hello Tiger Band Family,

Congratulations to the SSMS, DSMS and DSHS Jazz Bands on a really entertaining concert on Tuesday, April 2nd. It was really great to see 5 ensembles with almost 100 students perform at such a high level! Kudo's to Ms. Galloway, Mr. Vise, Mr. Larson, Mr. Sayger, Ms. Mountz, Mr. Cuevas and Mr. Mayer!

DSHS Wind Ensemble will be performing at the Round Top Festival Institute on May 4th. This venue is really special, both visually and acoustically, and we receive a clinic with the adjudicators. 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 4/8:

Monday NO SCHOOL

Tuesday

Wednesday 4:30 – 6:00pm Jazz I

Thursday 4:30 – 6:00pm Jazz II

Friday

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. Reservations for this event have closed. 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.

If your child will be attending WTAMU Band Camp in July (not affiliated with DSISD) and you want them to ride the charter bus, the registration deadline for the bus is April 30th.

https://forms.gle/wwismKWutNyMGYzZ9

Payment info will go out by May 1 to those who sign up.

Link to WTAMU camp registration: WTAMU Registration

Questions about WTAMU July band camp should be sent to Tamarie.Sayger@dsisdtx.us

DSISD Student Physicals will be offered on May 13th in the DSHS Competition Gym. A current physical is required by DSISD for all students participating in an extra-curricular activity. See flyer for more details: Student Physical Form

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

GO TIGER BAND!

Derek Woods
Director of Bands

Dripping Springs H.S.

512-858-3214

derek.woods@dsisdtx.us

Congratulations Varsity Winterguard

Congratulations to the Varsity Winterguard for earning the TCGC State Championships Scholastic National A Red Round Bronze Medal! I'm so proud of all the performers, and thank you to Mr. Vereen and Mary Smith for all their hard work. The Varsity team had an undefeated regular season and are the TCGC West Area Champs. Thank you also to our two seniors, Bri Hollingsworth and Kate Murphy!

April 13 - 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!

Email to jazz band parents will be sent out tomorrow with details. We need a few volunteers for set up/tear down, loading and someone to drive the equipment trailer.

All inquiries to Emily Falls: emilypfalls4@gmail.com

Thanks!!

Emily Falls

Come join us! This event is open to everyone. No cover charge. Food available to purchase from Hudson's on Mercer.

Uniform Recognitions

Thank You to Ashley Lovelace, Tanya Conreaux, Suzanne Meyers and Candace Rudolph for volunteering to help measure all of our students for their new uniforms this week. The job was done in record time. We are so excited to see them wearing them next fall!

GO TIGER BAND!

Thank you,

Su Gibbs and Suzanne Gusella

Co-VP Uniform Coordinators

uniforms@dsbandboosters.org

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