welcome! dchs band
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Welcome!DCHS Band
2021-2022 Band Parents Meeting – June 3
This presentation will be made available on the band website – DCHSBand.org
Introducing…2021-22 DCV Student Leaders
Drum Majors
Kate Cain
Colleen Cain
Brass Captain
John Cahalan
Drumline Captain
Drake Tong
Guard Captain Myrissa Graves
Woodwind Captain
Zuzia Wheeler
Introducing…2021-22 DCV Student Leaders
Brass Captain –John Cahalan
Trumpet Section Leaders – John Cahalan, Jenna Pogemiller, Jack
Freking
Mellophone Section Leader –Matthew Dietrich
Baritone Section Leader – Nico
Antezano
Contra Section Leader – Daniel
Musel
Introducing…2021-22 DCV Student Leaders
Drumline Captain-Drake Tong
Snare Section Leader – Drake
Tong
Tenor Section Leader – John
Haus
Bassline Section Leader – Evan
Williams
Pit Section Leaders – Eleanor
Bootman, Allison Harker
Introducing…2021-22 DCV Student Leaders
Colorguard Captain-Myrissa Graves
Colorguard Section Leaders – Myrissa
Graves, Kaylee Marshall
Introducing…2021-22 DCV Student Leaders
Woodwind Captain- Zuzia
Wheeler
Flute Section Leaders – Becca
Celsi, Katie Flaherty
Alto Sax Section Leaders – Drew
Roemen, Nick Celsi
Tenor Sax Section Leader - Riley
McElroy
Clarinet Section Leaders – Zuzia
Wheeler, Liz Kendell
Summer Rehearsals• June
• Leadership workshop
• June 1, 12:30 – 3 pm
• Rookie Boot Camp
• June 2, 9:00-11:30
• Marching Fundamentals
• June 2, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
• Music Fundamentals
• June 3-4, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
• Mini-Camp
• June 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Rehearsals
• June 7-9, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
• ISU Marching Camp (leadership, colorguard, drumline)
• June 18 or 19 (register for one day only, optional but
recommended)
Summer Rehearsals
• July• Drumline Camp
• July 23-24, times TBA
• Family Week – No Events• July 25 – Aug 1
• August• Band Camp (Mandatory)
• August 2-3, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.• August 4, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.• August 5-6, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.• August 9-11, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Uniform Fittings:• August 2, 2 p.m. – Juniors & Seniors• August 3, 2 p.m. – Sophomores• August 5, 2 p.m. – Freshman, others who
missed
• Picture Day• August 12, 2-4 p.m.
• Drill rehearsal• August 13, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (tbd)
• Dress Rehearsal• August 15, 12 – 5:30 p.m.
• Potluck & Parent Performance (tbd)• August 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
• Drumline Rehearsal• August 16, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Band CampCommittee Chair: Nan Horvat
• August 2-6, 9-11 (Rain or Shine)
• Dowling Catholic High School
• Bring lunch
• Bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
• Wear light-colored clothing and tennis shoes
• Stay hydrated!!! Bring a very big water bottle (1 liter +)
• Water will be available to refill the large jugs the students will bring to camp.
• Medical volunteer on site each day
Marching Uniforms
Plume
Shako
Gloves
Gauntlets
Jacket
Bibs
What you don’t see …
• DCV Wicking T-shirt
• Athletic Shorts / Running Tights (you
provide)
• Black Crew/Long Socks (you provide)
• Marching Shoes
Students arrive and depart performances in
their wicking t-shirt, shorts, black socks and
their own shoes.
The rest of the uniform is kept on the trailer
or at the school.
Marching Uniforms• Wicking T-shirts
• Worn under marching uniform
• Any new band student is automatically given one wicking t-shirt (provided by Dowling Catholic)
• May order additional wicking t-shirts as needed –Strongly Suggested!!
• Extra wicking shirts are available from the Campus Store
Marching UniformsCommittee Chair: Sarah Hendricks
• Uniform Sorting – Tues, June 8, 3:30-5:30 pm
• Uniform Fitting Setup – tbd (possibly Friday, July 28, 3-6 pm)
• Uniform Fittings (after band camp, on these dates):
• August 2, 2 p.m. – Juniors & Seniors
• August 3, 2 p.m. – Sophomores
• August 5, 2 p.m. – Freshman, others who missed
• Alterations - Aug 2-11
Vanguard Picture DayCommittee Chair: Denise Mayne
• August 12, 2 p.m.
• Pictures taken by Vorland Photography
• Full Band
• Section Pictures
• Individual Pictures
• Sibling Pictures
• Pictures will be available for purchase
Band Potluck & Vanguard Parent PerformanceCommittee Chair: Ruth Haus
• Sunday, August 15th @ 6:00 p.m. - Dowling Catholic HS Cafeteria and Practice Field
• Potluck for All Band Families – tbd
• Following the picnic, DCV will change into their uniforms and prepare for the performance
• This year’s show will be unveiled to the families for the first time!
• After the performance, families will be allowed on the field to take pictures
DCV Performance - Competition Schedule
Football:
• September 3
• September 10
• September 24 (Homecoming)
• October 8
• Competition
• Johnston Marching Invitational – Sept 18 (morning or afternoon) (Johnston HS Stadium)
• Cedar Rapids 5-Seasons Invitational (tbd) – Oct 2, afternoon/evening
• Valleyfest Showdown, Oct 9, afternoon/evening (WDM)
• State Festival & Waukee Invitational – Oct 16, all day (Waukee)
Football Games
• All of Dowling Catholic’s home football games are at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines (unless otherwise indicated)
• Students need their own transportation to/from the home games
• Some sections get together for a group meal before the game
• Parents who want to watch the performances will need a ticket to the game*
* Volunteers (e.g. chaperones, roadies, media, uniforms, etc.) will be admitted for free
Marching Competitions
• Specific schedules are included in the notes on the Google Calendar appointment
• Parents are encouraged to come out and support DCV at these competitions!!
• Most competitions occur in the evenings …
• There is typically an admission charge for spectators.
• Show your DCV pride … wear your Show Shirt!!!
• Help us send DCV off before every competition by lining the sidewalk as they board the buses – signs and noisemakers are encouraged!!
DCV Mass & DinnerCommittee Chairs: Nan Horvat
• DCV celebrates Mass together at the Dowling Catholic HS Chapel before the Dinner
• Dinner for all DCV members and families of the Senior members
• Saturday, October 16th between State Contest and Waukee Invitational
• Located in Dowling Catholic HS Cafeteria
• Dinner honors the Senior members of Vanguard
• Seniors share stories and receive a maroon feather for their plumes
• Volunteers are need to help serve the dinner
Communication
• Website – dchsband.org
• Emails (aka web-blasts) – signup online!• [email protected]
• Twitter• @dowlingband
• Facebook• Dowling Catholic Band Page
• Dowling Catholic Color Guard Group
• Google Calendar
• Remind App (for students)
Communication
• Band Booster Meetings
• 1st Thursday of the Month (September – May)
• 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Live & virtual
• Minutes posted on band’s website
• Electronic Directory
• Link to sortable and searchable spreadsheet in the footer of every web-blast
• Available in August
Band Apparel & MerchandiseCommittee Chairs: Jennie Bailey
• Partnering with the Dowling Catholic Campus Store
• Broadens our spirit wear offerings
• Streamlines the ordering process
• Pay with a credit card when you order
• Orders can be shipped to you or picked up from the store
https://www.dchscampusstore.com/band/
Band Apparel & MerchandiseCommittee Chair: Jennie Bailey
• Commemorative Show Shirts & Patches
• Show Shirts are optional; Order through the Campus Store
• Parents - Wear them when you attend competitions, volunteer, etc.
• Show patch provided to every student (charged to Band Account)
2021-22 Band Booster LeadershipCommittee Chair
President Denise Mayne
Vice President Leenie Rodriguez
Secretary Molly Weber
Treasurer Troy Lewis
Apparel/Merchandise Jennie Bailey
Band Camp Nan Horvat
Chaperones Diana Givens
Christmas Concert Stephanie Howard
Concert Uniforms Gosia Wheeler
DCV Mass & Dinner Nan Horvat
Deep Maroon Serenade
Jennie Bailey
Committee Chair
Food/Band Picnic Ruth Haus
Marching Uniforms Sarah Hendricks
Medical Dave & Stephanie Pollard
Picture Day Denise Mayne
Poster Needed
Recruitment Melissa Sturm-Smith
Roadies & Set Crew Scott Musel
Spring Concert/Awards Ann Seda
Media Jennie Bailey, John Seda, Matthew Wheeler
Colorguard Chris Marshall/Laurel Ballinger