November 18-22

Click HERE to purchase your ticket to see Dakota play Cass Tech tonight at 7 pm! This is their 3rd playoff game in pursuit of a championship!

MONDAY: Marching Band Rehearsal 2:40-4:00
TUESDAY: Winter Drumline Rehearsal 6:30-9:30
WEDNESDAY: Marching Band Rehearsal 2:40-4:00 | Brass Band Rehearsal 4:30-6:30
THURSDAY: Winter Drumline Rehearsal 6:30-9:30
FRIDAY: Potential Playoff Football Game

Saturday: Brass Band U.S. Open

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

November 28th: Thanksgiving Day Parade and Win the Band

December 4th: Winter Concert at 7PM

Please join me in congratulating the following students for being accepted into All State and Honors Band!

All State Orchestra
Aubrey Sauer - Freshman - French Horn
Aidan Rathnaw - Senior - Tuba

All State Band
Alex Petras - Sophomore - Bass Clarinet

All State Band Honorable Mention
Lawrence Kaji - Junior - Tuba

District Honors Band
Charlie Tengler - Junior - Euphonium
Jackson Jereckos - Junior - French Horn
Julia Tussey - Junior - Tenor Saxophone
Leanne Espanola - Senior - Bass Clarinet
Morgan Duff - Senior - Tenor Saxophone
Evan Adamski - Senior - Trombone
Aidan Rathnaw - Senior - Tuba
Alex Petras - Sophomore - Clarinet
Sophia Lutzenkirchen - Sophomore - Clarinet

It's a great day for the band program! Congratulations to all!

The Band Program is running their annual Ornament Sale in preparation for the Holiday Season. Information can be found on the pdf below. A link will be shared as soon as the event is created!

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

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 42 so far with Wind Ensemble in the lead!

THIS FUNDRAISER ENDS SUNDAY!

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 Band Families and Students,

As we wrap up this week, I'm thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of our talented band students. Congratulations to those who have been accepted into the All-State and Honors Band! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for music have truly paid off, and we couldn't be more proud.

These accomplishments reflect not only your individual commitment but also the collective support from families and our band community. Let's continue to encourage and inspire one another as we strive for excellence.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Have a fantastic weekend, and keep the music playing!

Warm regards,

Mr. Makarewicz