This Week in DHS Band and Guard
Week of January 13, 2025
This Week's Schedule
Tuesday, January 14th
- Shine Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:45-6 pm
- JV Winter Guard 5-7:30 pm
- Casino Night Meeting 6:30 pm, DHS Library, All parents invited to attend
Wednesday, January 15th
- Beacons of Light Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:45-6 pm
- Varsity Winter Guard 5-8 pm
- Earth Dance Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 7:30-8:45 am
- JV Winter Guard 5-7 pm
- Varsity Winter Guard 5:30-8:30 pm
- Select SLT go to GRES to recruit during 5th period
Ensemble Coaching Schedule
Wind players, check you ensemble assignment here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xz33LMJaMERMv4QG7E8wpCQwTWRPt3A1umCgxd8fmag/edit?usp=sharing
Casino Night
Our 3rd annual Casino Night is Saturday, February 15th in the Davenport High School Cafeteria. More info can be found on the flyer below. You can purchase tickets (buy in) at the link below. You save $10 if you buy in before the event.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Davenport-Band-Boosters/674
All ensembles will be performing at the event. You do not need a ticket to watch the performances. We hope to se everyone there!
We are having a Casino Night planning meeting this Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the DHS Library. Please attend the meeting if you are interested in helping. All are welcome to attend.
UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest
We are hosting the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest on February 8th. Students that earn a 1st division rating on a solo or ensemble will earn a letter jacket if they have not already done so. Students that play a Class 1 solo (from memory) or and Class 1 ensemble and earn a 1st division rating will advance to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest at the end of May in Austin, TX. These state qualifiers will have their picture added to our wall of fame in the band hall.
Reminders
- Please check your calendars to make sure you are free on February 8th for UIL.
- All ensembles will be performing for a judge at our Ensemble Concert on February 3rd at DHS to get feedback before going to UIL that Saturday.
- All band students not going to UIL Solo and Ensemble will perform a solo or ensemble at the Ensemble Concert on February 3rd.
- All UIL ensembles will also be performing at the Casino Night on February 15th in the evening.
Florida Trip Hotel and Bus Sign Assignments
Below is the google sheet with rooms assignments and seat assignments.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1of7IjmYDTvpVQYHIRjvtyfKEzX_b0aicYdVkyK3JKDM/edit?usp=sharing
People with their part listed as double are doubling a part and not attending UIL solo and ensemble.
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
Upcoming Events
- February 3rd, Wind and Percussion Solo and Ensemble Recital, Davenport HS
- February 8th, UIL Solo and Ensemble, Davenport HS
- February 15th, Casino Night, DHS Cafeteria
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