November 11-15

MONDAY: Veteran's Day | Marching Band Rehearsal 2:40-4:00
TUESDAY: Marching Band Banquet 6-9PM
WEDNESDAY: Marching Band Rehearsal 2:40-4:00 | Brass Band Rehearsal 4:30-6:30 pm
THURSDAY: Winter Drumline Rehearsal 6:30-9:30
FRIDAY: Potential Playoff Football Game
SATURDAY: Winter Guard Practice 3-8 pm

SUNDAY: Winter Drumline Rehearsal 10-5

November 26th: Optional Band, Choir, and Tech Field Trip

November 28th: Thanksgiving Day Parade and Win the Band

December 4th: Winter Concert at 7PM

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Western Michigan University

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Featured Artist - Dr. Christopher Hotaling

Registration is $45 which includes food, music, and instruction.

There is a final concert which is free to the public.

Students must bring their own instrument and should dress casually.

Contact Prof. David Mercedes with questions - david.mercedes@wmich.edu

Time commitment is from 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

Registrations due by December 15, 2024

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZfAQ2L-tKvAJJqK-X2ajwoEbodY1SXyweRQBLUh0POOCzyg/viewform

One of our students will be running a guitar club after school as an opportunity for those interested to play guitar and learn new techniques! This is completely student led with no requirement of being in the band program. They will usually take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 3- 4 pm. Bring your own guitar and amp if necessary.

Click HERE to register for the 2025 season!

To the right is your November clue for the show!

It may not be as obvious as it seems...

Click HERE to purchase a poinsettia and/or porch plant for the Holiday season!

Purchases will be displayed and passed out at the Winter Concert on December 4th @ 7 pm.

We have sold 24 so far with Wind Ensemble in the lead!

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

Email: dhsbandassistants@gmail.com

Dear Dakota High School Band Students and Families,

As we move into November, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your hard work and dedication over the past two months. It's been inspiring to see the progress and enthusiasm from each of you.

Our performances so far have been wonderful, and I'm excited for the upcoming events on our calendar. Your commitment continues to bring our musical community to life, and I appreciate the support from all families in making this possible.

Please keep an eye out for updates and feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions.

Thank you for being a vital part of our band family!