From the Band Room
November 1, 2026
DCMS Band November Newsletter
Let's Keep Going!
Please encourage your students to continue practicing at home as we prepare for tests, concerts, and region band auditions. 10-20 minutes a day does wonders!
Go Gators!
Mr. Ellison
Contact Information
Email: wellison@rhmail.org
Office Phone: (803) 985-1733 - If I cannot answer, please leave a voicemail!
**Email is the best way to reach me!**
NOVEMBER DATES
Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20 - District Band Clinic and Concert at Rawlinson Road MS (Qualifying Students)
DECEMBER DATES
Friday, December 11 - DCMS Honor Band Trip to Elementary Schools (DCMS Honor Band Students)
Tuesday, December 15 - DCMS 6th Grade Showcase and Winter Concert (All Band Students)
Congratulations to all our students who made this year's District Honor Band!
District Honor Band Clinic
The students listed above will participate in a clinic and concluding performance on November 19 and 20.
THURSDAY - November 19
**We will take a bus from DCMS to RRMS. Students are encouraged to bring snacks and water with them for the afternoon. The clinician will give breaks throughout the afternoon.
2:15 pm - Depart DCMS for RRMS
2:30 pm - Arrive at RRMS, Unload, and Help Set Up for Clinic
3:00 pm - Seating of the Band, Rehearsal Begins
7:30 pm - Dinner and Social Time
**Parents should pick-up their students from the RRMS Auditorium at 8:00 pm
FRIDAY - November 20
**Student need to dropped off at the RRMS Auditorium between 9:00 and 9:15 am. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 9:30 am. Student should bring money for lunch.
9:30 am - Rehearsal Begins
Noon - Lunch Off Campus at Millwood Plaza
1:30 pm - Rehearsal Resumes
5:00 pm - Break to Change for Concert
- Students will wear khaki pants/skirts for the concert. A T-Shirt will be provided.
5:30 pm - Return to Stage
6:00 pm - Concert Begins
**Parents should watch the concert and take their children home at the conclusion.
DCMS Honor Band Winter Tour
The DCMS Honor Band will go on our annual winter tour to perform at two elementary schools, one or two assisted living facilities, and to watch a performance by the Northwestern HS Band.
More info will be sent home soon.
Note: Performances are graded, mandatory events for all band students.
Event Information
Region Band sign-up were due LAST Friday, 10/30. Please get any registration money ($15.00) to Mr. Ellison ASAP Exact times will be set as soon as they are available.