This Week in DHS Band and Guard

• Symphonic Winds Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Sectional, 7:45-8:45 am
• Wind Ensemble Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Sectional, 7:45-8:45 am
• Senior Picture, advisory, wear Senior Band t-shirt and jeans
  
• Banquet Ticket Sales, lunch, Band Hall
• Symphonic Winds Trumpet/Horn Sectional, 4:45-5:45 pm
• Wind Ensemble Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Sectional, 4:45-5:45 pm
• Band Booster Meeting (2025-2026 Exec Board Elections), 6:30 pm, DHS Auditorium
  

• Symphonic Winds Tuba/Euphonium/Trombone Sectional, 7:45-8:45 am
• Wind Ensemble Trumpet/Horn Sectional, 7:45-8:45 am
• Banquet Ticket Sales, lunch, Band Hall
  
• Steel Band Rehearsal, 5-7 pm

• Hosting Music Festival, Volunteers report @ 7 am, out 1st-6th period
• Wind Ensemble performance 2 pm, Symphonic Winds Performance 3 pm

• Hosting Music Festival, Volunteers report @ 8:00 am, done at 11:30 am

The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds are doing a recording session on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at Davenport HS. We encourage parents to come for the performances. Please check in at the front office. We will be wearing tuxes and dresses.

Students need to bring the following items to school on Friday.

• Black dress shoes (closed toes, can be marching shoes)
• Black crew length socks or hosiery
• White undershirt for boys

Wind Ensemble Schedule (out 4th period)

• 12:20-12:50 pm A Lunch - Eat in cafeteria
• 12:55 pm Report to Band Hall and change into tuxes/dresses
• 1:30 pm Warm up in orchestra room
• 2:00 am Perform
• 2:25 pm Change out of uniform, go to 6th period

Symphonic Winds Schedule (out 5th period)

• 1:50 pm Report to Band Hall and change into tuxes/dresses
• 2:30 pm Warm up in orchestra room
• 3:00 pm Perform
• 3:20 Change out of uniform and go to 7th period when done

Students and parents, we know you're busy! Please read through and complete these 3 things.

First, SENIORS - this Tuesday please expect to gather during advisory for a picture with all Band Seniors. Please wear your Senior Band t-shirt and jeans.

Second, SENIORS (and parents can too!), please share pictures from your best Band memories from the last 4 years. We need these by April 14th. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ctmoz9d5y0i1i7we8p83q/AJZWS_P5GSX5hjAMUwVDETc?rlkey=sfz5dy3nkbl0ydl19s41pb5we&st=8deo3ori&dl=0

Third, SENIOR PARENTS we are collecting pictures for the slideshow when we celebrate our seniors on May 10 at the Band Banquet.

We ask every senior family to submit a senior picture plus three additional photos of various ages. All pictures need to be submitted by April 14 at this link. tinyurl.com/DHSBand-Seniors

Much appreciation to each of you! Big finish coming! Class of 2025!!!

Here is the application for Band Booster Scholarships. They are due Monday, April 14th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nonln1g47sZtGA6d1ORmGtprvAZ6v6e6/view?usp=sharing

Below is a google sheet with specifics on what needs to be passed off and when it is due. You can also check your progress in the document. These assignments will be a test grade in the gradebook. This assignment is pass/fail, but may be attempted as many times as desired. Pass off chunks must be performed with a metronome at a mastery level with correct notes, rhythm, articulation, style, dynamics, and intonation to be passed off. Both chunks will be on the fourth 9 weeks report card.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GBDx2bLWJaYZxI-SGDGJDH4n3Qh4N-MmdLFUYyz3-NM/edit?usp=sharing

Band Banquet is Saturday, May 10th at the New Braunfels Civic Center. We are looking forward to celebrating a historic year. We have sold 55% of the tickets, so please purchase your tickets soon!

Band banquet seating is live and available for purchase. Tickets are $40 each and sales are limited due to seating capacity. Tickets on Sale from 2/15 until 4/15. Table numbers have been updated to reflect the venue's seating chart. (Please see below.) Please visit: tinyurl.com/DHSBand-Banquet for information.

Senior VIP table information will be coming to senior families from your senior committee.

Please note the following from our Band Handbook about Band Banquet.

• Students who are ineligible two out of the three 9 weeks grading periods lose the privilege of attending the Band Banquet. All fees must be paid in full for students to purchase a band banquet ticket.

We are so proud of the 66 students who advanced to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest (TSSEC). These students will attend contest on Monday, May 26th in the Austin area. Please mark your calendars.

All students who advanced to TSSEC will be recognized at the Fine Arts awards night on April 30th at Pieper HS. Please mark you calendars for this event as well.

Invoices for past due band and color guard fees were emailed out on February 1st. Paper copies will be handed out on Monday. Obligations for past due fees will be turned in to the front office at Spring Break.

• You may pay your booster fees online at this link.
• The instrument usage fee can be paid at this link.

Students will not be allowed to purchase a band banquet ticket until their fees are paid. Please email Mr. Keyes at jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org if you have any questions or concerns.

See link below to join the Texas Arts Education Campaign. The TAEC team's mission is to inform state lawmakers about the unique importance of fine arts as a part of a well-rounded education and preparation for a global workforce.

www.txartsed.org/join-us

2025 DHS Marching Band Summer Dates (required)

• May 27-29, May Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

• May 31, Band Registration, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

• July 15-16, Student Leadership Team Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

• July 17-18, Drum Major Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

• July 21-23, Band Camp - Winds, Percussion, and Guard, times TBA, DHS
  

• July 28th, Summer Band begins for all (Winds, Percussion, and Guard), 8 am - 3:30 pm, DHS

The link to the Comal ISD District Band Scholarship application is now open. The application is due by March 31st, 2025.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10sLHTG3G9lrUs4Xvg0VQzhmZUljGQWBn?usp=sharing

Parents and students, please take a moment to join the appropriate groups by texting the code including the @ to 81010. You do not need to re-join if you were in the correct group this year.

Directors to Students/Parents

• Woodwinds - @99edfh to 81010
• Brass - @dhswolfb to 81010
• Percussion - @kdb2aa to 81010
• Color Guard - @dhswolfba to 81010

Fee payments can be made at any time to Mr Keyes or online.

• You may pay your booster fees online at this link.
• The instrument usage fee can be paid at this link.

• April 17, Student Leadership Team Try Outs, 4:45-6:45 pm
• April 24, Drum Major Try Outs, 4:45-6:45 pm

Jeffrey Keyes

Director of Bands

Davenport HS

jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org

Tyler McClendon

Associate Band Director

Davenport HS

tyler.mcclendon@comalisd.org

Michael Lehmann

Associate Band Director

Davenport HS

william.lehmann@comalisd.org

Alexis Dillon

Color Guard Director

Davenport HS

davenportguard@gmail.com

Kelsey Lien

Director of Bands

Danville MS

kelsey.lien@comalisd.org

Nichele Gonzales

Assistant Director of Bands

Danville MS

nichele.gonzales@comalisd.org

Email: jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org
Website: http://www.davenportband.com/
Location: 23255 FM3009, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 837-7521
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Twitter: @davenporthsband