Welcome! DCHS Band

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


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


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


Colorguard Captain-Myrissa Graves

Colorguard Section Leaders – Myrissa

Graves, Kaylee Marshall


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)

mailto:[email protected]

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/

https://www.dchscampusstore.com/band/

2021-22 Band Apparel & Merchandise

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

Questions?Thank you for coming!!

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