This Week in DHS Band and Guard
Week of August 19, 2024
This Week's Schedule
Monday, August 19th
- Summer Band for All, 8 am - noon, DHS Band Hall
- First day of school - no rehearsal
Wednesday, August 21st
- Full Band Rehearsal, 5-7:30 pm
- Full Band Rehearsal, 5-7:30 pm
Friday, August 23rd
- Deadline to register for Florida trip - register here
Background Checks
Parents - If you have not already, please take a moment to complete your Volunteer application with the district. This is required to work with our students on campus and at school sponsored & UIL events. https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjMwMDplbi1VUw==
Florida Trip
We still have a few additional spots on the bus for our Florida trip.
Follow this link to access payment info, itineraries, and register: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/davenport-hs-band-orlando-2025-tmf-28429891
The deadline to register is August 23rd, 2024.
Widdy Up Fundrasier
The WiddyUp Fundraiser is going great!!! We have raised $14,015, and our goal is $14,000 goal. We still have one more day. Please keep sharing the fundraiser!
Here is the link for the fundraiser.
https://www.widdyup.com/students/register/Bx4iXJTEvifYTGEwZNk2msMe?campaign=true
Video Shout Outs
Video shout outs on the jumbotron can be purchased at the link below through the Wolf Athletic Booster Club.
Feed the Band and Dietary Restrictions
Parents, if your student has a dietary restriction, please email Mr. Keyes at jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org.
Physical and Rank One
Please make sure you have completed all forms on Rank One at this link.
https://comalisd.rankonesport.com/New/NewInstructionsPage.aspx
Students who do not complete all forms on Rank One or turn in a physical will not be allowed to attend the first football game. All students are required to complete the school instrument usage form to be eligible, even if not using a school owned instrument.
Here is the form that is required to be used for the pre-participation physical for marching band. A physical is required every year and must be completed after April 1, 2024 to be used for the 2024-2025 school year. Physicals can be emailed to Mr. Keyes.
Uniform Parts Donations
We are looking for donations of used uniform parts that no longer fit. Please consider donating old compression gear, summer uniforms, and/or marching shoes so we can build an inventory for sizers at registration and move ins until they can order their own uniform parts.
Region Band Audition Music
Region music for all instruments can be found at the link below. Please make sure you are looking a Year D and reading the cover sheet to see if there are cuts to your instrument's etudes.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12W2VNcYDjIsrOuKXHw2AeB0vR0B0D3As?usp=sharing
Region Jazz Band Audition Music
Here is the 2024 Region Jazz Band Audition Music. Auditions will be in September.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EK_Y4C2O2tLrgIOrZTsgFXZnj-UQ93_e?usp=sharing
Alternates/Shadows
Students will be assigned one of the following roles in our 2024 marching production, "Bloom".
- Primary spot (A) with no shadow (all percussionist are As)
- Primary spot (A) with an alternate (B shadow) they are sharing their spot with
- Alternate or shadow (B) who is shadowing someone who has the primary spot (A)
All students are required to be at all rehearsals and performances. Here is the performance schedule for students that are sharing spots. Students assigned a primary spot will perform all marching contest and alternates assist with props and other technical aspects of the show. All students are essential to putting on the production. Students sharing a spot take turns performing at football games. I made one adjustment to the schedule that breaks away from taking turns at football games to allow alternates the opportunity to perform at a home football game on October 25th.
Like all bands, we carry alternates so we have students to fill in holes for eligibility and injuries. Every year multiple alternates or B shadows are asked to fill in primary spots (A) in our show. We also need students to assist with props and other technical aspects of the show at marching contest. Every student is vital to producing an enjoyable and successful marching show at Davenport.
One final note - alternates are trained to be completely confident in their ability to perform in a varsity spot when they are ready. Many programs do not have their alternates perform the show, and I am proud that we give all students an opportunity to perform the show multiple times, including at a home football game. We teach all students with the same effort and passion. We appreciate the efforts of our students and the support of our parents more than we can adequately express.
Color Guard only
Guard alternates will switch out on the same schedule as the winds until we finish learning the show. Once we finish the show we will begin adding in the B shadows into the show for a few key moments so all the performers get a chance to be one the field at our final contests.
Remind Groups
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
Senior Remind Group
Senior student and parents, please join the Davenport HS Band Seniors Class of 2025 remind group by texting @b7d4fe to 81010.
2024-25 Calendar
Click here to access the 2 page calendar as well as the Google Calendar. You will also find instructions for syncing the Google Calendar on your phone.
Please mark your calendars with these dates for marching contest next year.
September 14 - Thunder in the Hills percussion contest
October 5 - USBands Davenport (hosting)
October 12 - Comal Classic
October 19 - UIL Region Marching Competition
November 2 - UIL Area Marching Competition
November 13 - UIL State Marching Contest
Upcoming Events
- August 28, Meet the Wolves Community Pep Rally, 6 pm, Wolf Stadium
August 30, Football v. San Antonio Veterans Memorial, 7 pm, Wolf Stadium
September 6, Football @ Tivy, 7 pm, Tivy HS
Band Staff
Jeffrey Keyes
Director of Bands
Davenport HS
Tyler McClendon
Associate Band Director
Davenport HS
Michael Lehmann
Associate Band Director
Davenport HS
Alexis Dillon
Color Guard Director
Davenport HS
Kelsey Lien
Director of Bands
Danville MS
Nichele Gonzales
Assistant Director of Bands
Danville MS
Email: jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org
Website: http://www.davenportband.com/
Location: 23255 FM3009, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: (830) 837-7521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davenporthsband/
Twitter: @davenporthsband