This Week in DHS Band and Guard

Monday, March 18th

• Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Vesper, 4:45-5:45 pm
• Wind Ensemble Full Band Rehearsal with Dr. Rogers, 4:45-6:15 pm

• Wind Ensemble Trumpet Sectional, 7:45-9 am
• Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Starfall, 7:45-8:45 am
• Wind Ensemble Low Brass/Low Reed Sectional, 4:45-6 am
• Steel Band Rehearsal, 5-7 pm
• Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal, 5-8 pm
  

• March 23rd, TCGC Area Championships, Georgetown HS (performance between 1:19 - 2:47 pm, retreat 10:19 pm)

Symphonic Band goes to UIL on Wednesday, March 27th, and Wind Ensemble goes to UIL on Thursday, March 28th. Wind ensemble students, please mark your calendars with the after school rehearsal schedules that week.

Wind Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule

• Monday, March 25th - Full Band, 4:45-6:15 pm
• Tuesday, March 26th - Woodwinds, 4:45-6:15 pm
• Wednesday, March 27th - Brass, 4:45-6:15 pm (swim athletes attend woodwind sectional on Tuesday, please)

• 7:45 am - Call Time - Donuts provided
• 8:00 am - Warm Up
• 8:45 am - Load truck and change into concert uniforms
• 9:15 am - Leave DHS
• 10:15 am - Arrive at Seguin HS
• 10:55 am - Warm Up
• 11:30 am - Concert
• 12:00 am - Sight Reading
• 12:20 am - Take picture, change clothes, and load
• 1:15 - Peter Piper Pizza (bring $$$ for lunch)
• 2:00 - Leave for DHS
• 2:30 - Back on campus - Go to 6th period :)

Wind Ensemble - Thursday, March 28th

• 7:00 am - Call Time - Donuts provided
• 7:15 am - Warm Up
• 7:45 am - Load truck and change into concert uniforms
• 8:15 am - Leave DHS
• 9:15 am - Arrive at Seguin HS
• 9:55 am - Warm Up
• 10:30 am - Concert (updated time as of 3/20)
• 11:00 am - Sight Reading
• 11:20 am - Take picture, change clothes, and load
• 12:15 - Peter Piper Pizza (bring $$$ for lunch)
• 1:30 - Leave for DHS
• 2:15 - Back on campus - Go to 6th period

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

Below is a google sheet with specifics on what needs to be passed off and when it is due. You can also check your progress in the document. Armenian Dances is due this week. Each chunk is a test grade in the gradebook. This assignment is pass/fail, but may be attempted as many times as desired. Pass off chunks must be performed with a metronome at a mastery level with correct notes, rhythm, articulation, style, dynamics, and intonation to be passed off. The Commando March chunks (2) and the Armendian Dances chunk (1) will be on the 4th 9 weeks report card.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOdhf6Y37i6vt0X1kC_XP68hbCqDz1w-9FV2p-3t9Tg/edit?usp=sharing

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. We are having a banquet meeting this Thursday, March 21st at 6:30 pm in the DHS library.

Comal ISD will again be offering Comal ISD District Band Scholarships. We don't have an exact number or amount for the scholarships yet. The scholarship application deadline is April 1st and the recipients will be announced at the Fine Arts Award Ceremony on May 1st in the Canyon HS PAC.

Band Scholarship Application

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.

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 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

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

• You may pay your booster fees online at this link.
• The instrument usage fee can be paid at this link.

• March 27-28, UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, Seguin HS
  
• April 6th, TCGC State Championships
• April 11th, 2024-2025 Student Leadership Team Interest Meeting, 8 am, Band Hall
• April 16th, SPI Trip Meeting 6:30 pm
• April 16th, 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

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