Danville MS Wolf Band

Greetings!

We really started settling in this past week. Please review this entire newsletter to make sure you are aware of all the things your student is responsible for in the DMS Band. Just a few important items to make you aware of:

• Forms and Fees were due on Friday, August 28. Please complete and return all necessary forms and pay the required associated fees ASAP.
• Band Handbook Form, Band Fee Form and Payment, Extracurricular Agreement (all found below)
• Beginning Band: All Beginning Band students should have instruments and have begun using them in class. They are having graded playing assignments in class. If your student doesn't have an instrument, contact Mr. Lien ASAP.
• Instruments and Supplies: Students should have their instruments and all their related materials and supplies. Please ensure your student has the required/recommend instrument and supplies.
• NEW this year: Band shirts will be provided this year using funds received as part of each student's band fee. Please ensure your student paid their band fee in order to receive their required band shirt. This shirt will be worn for events, performances, field trips, etc.

In this edition of the TWIB:

• Bandmaster's Message
• This Week in Band
• Important Beginning of the Year Stuff
• Upcoming Events
• Forms

Thanks for being a part of the DMS Wolf Band!

"I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning."

-Plato

• Monday - September 7

• No Scheduled Events - Labor Day Holiday

• Tuesday - September 8

• WE/SB Sectionals - Flute/Trumpet/Percussion 7:30am

• Wednesday - September 9

• WE/SB Sectionals - Clarinet/Horn 7:30am

• Thursday - September 10

• WE/SB Sectionals - Saxophones/Low Brass 7:30am

• Friday - September 11

• Polka Band Rehearsal - 7:30am (advanced band students can sign up with Mr. Lien)

• Wolf Pack Band Night at DHS

• 5:15pm Drop-off at DHS, 7pm Game Start, 8:45pm approx. Pick-up

• Beginning of the Year Letter
• Band Handbook
• Handbook and Participation Receipt
• Band Fee and Donation Form
• Private Lesson Interest Form
• Band Calendar
• CISD Extracurricular Handbook
• Extracurricular Agreement

All forms and fees are past due. Please contact Mr. Lien or Ms. Rios with questions or concerns.

• September 11: Wolf Pack Band Night - 7&8 Grade Band Students - @DHS Wolf Stadium
• September 25: Comal County Fair Parade - 8th Grade Band Students - Downtown NB
• October 19: Fall Band Concert - All Band Students - @DMS Gym
• December 8: Christmas Band Concert - All Band Students - @DMS Gym

🚨🚨🚨We're still in need of a few parent chaperones! Please contact Ms. Rios if you're interested, and complete the Comal ISD Volunteer Background Check ASAP. 🚨🚨🚨

• Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
• Location: Davenport High School
• Students: 7th and 8th Grade Band Students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble
• Arrival Time: 5:15 PM
• Game Start: 7:00 PM
• Performance: with the DHS Band in the bleachers and on the field at half-time
• Pick-up at the conclusion of Half Time - Approximately 8:45 PM

🔽🔽🔽Click the button below for all pertinent information🔽🔽🔽

Students and Chaperones participating in the event will not need a ticket to enter the game.

All spectators MUST have a ticket to enter the stadium to watch the game and the band performances.

8th Grade Band Students in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band

More Info Coming Soon

• Handbook and Participation Receipt
• Band Fee and Donation Form
• Private Lesson Interest Form
• Extracurricular Agreement

Reminder...The Band Hall is open every morning for students to come practice. We frequently have organized practices/rehearsals, however, at least one of our band rooms is open for students to practice as needed. Students should be practicing their instrument daily, whether at home or during tutorials time. This should add up to at least 100 minutes of practicing per week. This is necessary for your student to continue to improve and progress appropriately through the curriculum.

Mr. Kelsey J. Lien

DMS Director of Bands

kelsey.lien@comalisd.org

Ms. Nichele Rios

DMS Assistant Director of Bands

nichele.rios2@comalisd.org

Mr. Michael Lehmann

DHS Director of Bands

Mr. Tyler McClendon

DHS/DMS Director of Percussion

tyler.mcclendon@comalisd.org

Mr. Elijah Paterson

DHS Associate Band Director

elijah.paterson@comalisd.org

DMS Band Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanvilleMSBand/

DMS Band Website: https://sites.google.com/g.comalisd.org/danvillemsband/dms-band

DMS Band Presto Assistant: DanvilleMSBand