Mr. Larson is the Director of Bands at Dripping Springs Middle School. He conducts the Middle School Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Beginner Band.
SCHEDULE
1: Beginning Low Brass
2: Symphonic Band
3: Wind Ensemble
4: Conference
5: Beginning Trumpet/Horn
6: Conference
7: Concert Band
8: Applied Band
CONTACT
- Teacher: Jay Larson
- Department: Band
- Phone: 512.858.3432
- Email: jay.larson@dsisdtx.us
- Web: Tiger Bands
DSMS BAND WEBSITE
All information regarding announcements, coursework and assignments can be found by accessing Canvas.
BENCHMARK SHEETS
Assignments for each 9-weeks will be listed on Benchmark Sheets that will be sent home with the students at the beginning of each 9-weeks for a parent signature. Please be sure to read the back of the benchmark sheet for important announcements and dates.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS and LESSONS
Please see the DSMS Band Handbook for info on class requirements. Parents and students can access assignments for Mr. Larson’s classes by visiting Canvas and accessing Benchmark Sheets passed out at the beginning of each 9-weeks. Also, be sure to check email and follow the DSMS Band calendar of events.
THE BAND
The Dripping Springs Middle School Band is an active and very prestigious organization, which has set very high standards of excellence. These can only be maintained when each member resolves to do his or her best to constantly improve.
- Participation in band provides a richly rewarding activity in terms of fellowship, healthful recreation, and personal gratification.
- Although band requires time for individual practice, students do have plenty of time to enjoy a wide variety of other co-curricular activities and are able to maintain excellent scholastic averages.
- Since many students choose to be in band in conjunction with athletics and other extra-curricular activities, schedules are carefully planned so that there are only minimal conflicts. There are no restrictions in choosing to do both, and any conflicts that do arise will be worked out on an individual basis.
- Members of the band organization are proud to be a part of a superior program. The band hopes to make the student body, faculty, and administration of Dripping Springs Middle School equally proud of the program. It is with this spirit that another exciting school year begins