December 16-22

TUESDAY: Mr. M Absent | Winter Drumline Rehearsal 6:30-9:30

WEDNESDAY: Varsity Winter Guard Rehearsal 6-9

THURSDAY: Band Secret Santa during class | Winter Drumline Rehearsal 6:30-9:30

FRIDAY: Half Day - Happy Holidays!

SATURDAY: Winter Guard Practice 9-5 pm

SUNDAY: NOTHING!

Friday-Sunday, December 27-29 - Winter Drumline Camp

Sunday, January 12 - Tuba Euphonium Day at WMU

Wednesday, January 15 - No School

Saturday, January 18 - Chamber Festival at Rochester High School and Winter Guard Competition

Monday, January 20 - No School

Wednesday-Friday, January 22-24 - Half Day Exams

Saturday, January 25 - All State Band and Orchestra Performances at MMC

Thursday, January 30 - First Performance of the musical Newsies

Saturday, February 1 - Solo and Ensemble at Rochester High School

Saturday, February 8 - Host Competition for Winter Guard at Chippewa Valley High School

Wednesday, February 12 - Pre-Festival Concert

Our Disney Kick-Off meeting will take place tonight (MONDAY) at 6:30 pm in the band room. We will discuss information related to the trip, payment plans, trip itinerary and other relevant details. We will conduct a meeting next school year once the group has been decided and more information becomes available. Current 8th grade band students as well as any band member (class or colorguard) can participate in the trip. General information is attached below - more information will be passed out at the meeting tonight. We also plan to send home information to those not in attendance this evening.

Click HERE to register for the 2025 season! To your right is the December clue to the show!

Attached below is the application for Marching Band leadership! If interested, please print, complete, and return to Mr. M by this Friday.

Purchase your tickets HERE for the incredible Broadway version of the Newsies presented by the Dakota High School Performing Arts Department!

Please consider sharing our link for donations! This link will remain up all year and help our programs function and thrive. Your willingness to share and promote this to your friends and family is most appreciated! Click HERE

Congratulations to Aubrey Sauer, our Student Musician of the Month!

Aubrey earned this recognition through peer voting, thanks to her impressive achievement of joining the All State Orchestra as a freshman. Fantastic work, Aubrey!

To cast your vote for December's Student Musician of the Month, scan the QR code or HERE!

Have a happy Holiday Break!! ⛄⛄

Email: dhsbandassistants@gmail.com

Dear Band Students and Families,

As we approach the holiday break, I want to express my gratitude for your hard work and dedication this semester. Your commitment to music and enthusiasm for learning have been truly inspiring.

Enjoy this well-deserved time with family and friends, and take the opportunity to relax and recharge. We look forward to returning with renewed energy and excitement for upcoming performances and activities in the new year.

Happy holidays and see you soon!

jmakarewicz@cvs.k12.mi.us