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This Week in DHS Band and Guard

Week of April 1, 2024

This Week in DHSBand and GuardWeek of April 1, 2024

This Week's Schedule

Monday, April 1st

  • Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Vesper, 3-5 pm
Tuesday, April 2nd
  • Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Stormbreak, 7:45-8:45 am
  • Fall Percussion Auditions, 5-7 pm
Wednesday, April 3rd
  • Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Starfall, 7:45-8:45 am
  • Steel Band Rehearsal, 5-7 pm
  • Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal, 5-8 pm
Thursday, April 4th
  • Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal, 5-8 pm
Friday, April 5th
  • Hosting American Classic Music Festival
  • Sendoff for Varsity Winter Guard, 4:25 pm, DHS Cafeteria/Library/Front Foyer
  • Varsity Winter Guard State Preview Performance, 7 pm, DHS Main Gym
Saturday, April 6th
  • Hosting American Classic Music Festival
  • Texas Color Guard Circuit State Competition, Reed Arena, 2:12 pm performance

UIL Concert and SIght Reading Recap

We are so proud of both the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for their performances at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation last week. They received first division ratings from all six judges. Check out what the judges has to say below.

Wind Ensemble Judge's Sheets Wind Ensemble Judge's Sheets

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Symphonic Band Judge's Sheets Symphonic Band Judge's Sheets

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TCGC State for Varsity Winter Guard

Congratulations to the Varsity Winter Guard for advancing to the state competition for the third consecutive year! We will meet Saturday morning at 7:30 am to travel to College Station. Our class will perform Saturday afternoon with an awards ceremony that evening. We will stay overnight in College Station and return home Sunday afternoon around noon. Please note that the gate to Davenport HS will be locked Sunday morning in anticipation of the eclipse on Monday. Parents that arrive early to pick up their student after state will need to wait outside the gate until we arrive. Mr. Keyes will unlock the gate for everyone to enter the parking lot once we arrive.


JV: All JV members are encouraged to come with us! We would love for the entire Davenport CG to be there to experience State Championships. We hope you can join us!


Important Info!

For those traveling to College Station on Saturday, TCGC has asked us to share some important Information to help your day run smoother.

  • Reed Arena has a clear bag policy for spectators.
  • Parking will cost $10 per vehicle cash only. You can prepay through this link ($12). https://tamu.pmreserve.com. Also, there will be many other events happening in and around the Arena. Please allow extra time for parking and traffic on campus.
  • Concessions are cashless and only accept card or apple pay.
  • You can purchase tickets here in advance to help make getting into the Arena faster. This is a 2 day event, however, Davenport will only perform on Saturday. Only a Saturday ticket is needed. https://app.securetrans.us/checkout/92e6b130-2682-437a-aa43-f9cce150e988
  • Other contest info can be found here. We compete in the Scholastic A (SA) class. https://www.texascolorguardcircuit.org/events/60727


Hotel Info:

Embassy Suites by Hilton College Station

201 University Dr E

College Station, TX 77840


Rooming list for students - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aEPM08sHqw_E9iSPs067Hkl-NzMDSKSt6ClMEKVORqY/edit?usp=sharing


Thank you to all of our chaperones, load crew, and supporters for your continued support of the Davenport Color Guard, we couldn't do it without you!


Itinerary

Saturday, April 6th, 2024

  • 7:30 am Call Time

  • 8:00 am Depart Davenport HS, eat lunch in route

  • 12:00 pm Arrive at reed Area (730 Olsen Blvd, College Station, TX 77843)

  • 2:12 pm Perform

  • 3:00 pm Depart for Hotel (201 University Dr. E, College Station, TX 77840)

  • 5:00 pm Depart Hotel to eat dinner and return to Reed Arena for awards ceremony

  • 10:00 pm Arrive back at hotel (estimated)

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

  • 8:00 am Breakfast at hotel/check out

  • 9:00 am Depart for Davenport HS

  • 12:00 pm Approximate arrival time at Davenport High School

Band Banquet

Band Banquet is May 11th at the New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center. More info can be found here.


Doors open at 5:30

Dinner & Banquet Start at 6:00

Followed by ​Student Dance and Giveaways until 10:00


If anyone is interested in volunteering, please call Marnee Heppner at (661) 917-7769 or email at marneeheppner@gmail.com.

Band Booster Scholarship Info

Info and requirements for the Davenport Band Booster Senior Scholarships can be found here.

Five $500 scholarships will be awarded at the Spring Concert on May 13th.


Please note that the deadline to turn the application items in to Mr. Keyes is Monday, May 1st. Transcripts can be downloaded and printed from skyward by clicking on the portfolio tile.


The following items are due to Mr. Keyes by Monday, May 1, 2024:

  • Most current transcript

  • Acceptance letter to two or four-year college OR trade school

  • Essay

Obligations for past due fees

Invoices for past due band and color guard fees were handed out to students in class last Tuesday. Obligations for past due fees will be turned in to the front office at Spring Break. Fees can be paid here. Please email Mr. Keyes at jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org if you have any questions or concerns.

South Padre Island Trip Meeting

We are having a mandatory trip meeting on April 15th at 6:30 pm. Please mark your calendars. A parent and the student going on the trip must attend this meeting.

2024 Summer Band Dates

2024 DHS Marching Band Summer Dates (required)

  • April 2, 9, 16, 23, 5-7 pm, Fall Percussion Auditions, DHS

  • May 28-30, May Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

  • June 1, Band Registration, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

  • July 15-17, Student Leadership Team Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

  • July 19-19, Drum Major Camp, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

  • July 22-24, Band Camp - Winds, Percussion, and Guard, 9 am - 4 pm, DHS

  • July 29th, Summer Band begins for all (Winds, Percussion, and Guard), 8 am - 4 pm, DHS

2023-24 Calendar

Here is the band calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

Fee Payments

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.

Upcoming Events

  • April 11th, 2024-2025 Student Leadership Team Interest Meeting, 8 am, Band Hall
  • April 15th, SPI Trip Meeting 6:30 pm
  • April 15th, Band Booster Meeting and Board Elections, 7 pm
  • April 26th, Wind Ensemble Performance @ Tobin Center, 10:30 am performance
  • April 26th-28th, South Padre Island Trip
  • May 13th, Spring Concert

Band Staff

Jeffrey Keyes

Director of Bands

Davenport HS

jeffrey.keyes@comalisd.org


Tyler McClendon

Associate Band Director

Davenport HS

tyler.mcclendon@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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davenporthsband/
Twitter: @davenporthsband

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