Go Band!

The DHS Band program had another busy weekend.  Our weekend included the Spring Jazz Showcase, a Tri-M Induction ceremony, Spring Band Concert, and the annual Band Banquet.  

Spring Jazz Showcase

Friday evening was the Spring Jazz Showcase. 

With the addition of the HS Jazz Lab Band the decision was made to split the Jazz and Concert Band performances up.  This also allowed us the opportunity to include our newly formed DHS Alumni Big Band in the performance lineup for the Spring Jazz Showcase!

Our Alumni Big Band included the following performers
Cami Bonine 2017
Morgan Solomon 2018
Alyssa Phillips 2018
Colton Avis 2017
Ashley McFarland 2018
Orion Starwalt 2008
Hayley Neely 2017
Blair Starwalt 2009
Dylan White 2017
Hope Watts 2010
Darrell Boyer 2008
Josh Hill 2014
Jeffrey Russell 1978
Wyatt Hickman 2018
Luke Guzman 2016
Gavin Luther 2018

Thank you to all of the alumni that took time out of their busy lives to come and perform with us.  This group of musicians represents 40+ years of Jazz education at De Soto!

Each of the bands put on a wonderful performance.  

Special recognition was given to the following musicians.
Gavin Dunn-Most improved Jazz student
Eric Dimercurio-Improv MVP
Quincy Jones Award- Brandon Nunnally
Louis Armstrong-Ethan Brown

Sunday: Induction, Concert, Beef and Banquet

The Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter #8124 held their official induction of members Sunday.  We want to thank all of our friends and family that were in attendance.  

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Concert

Both the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band performed solid performances.  The Symphonic Band began their set with a demonstration chorale that helped show our parents and community what goes into our performances.

Special student recognition went to:
Freshman MVP: Olivia Hartwell
Outstanding Sophomore: Faith Olds
Junior of the Year: Kylie Mitchell
Byron Munson Marching Award: Kaitlyn Podgornik
John Philip Sousa Award: Ethan Brown

Ethan Brown conducted the DHS Concert Band on their last piece, Rough Riders.  Ethan has helped in Concert Band as Mr. Boyer's teaching assistant.  

Mr. Anthony Brown conducted the DHS Symphonic Band on their piece, Big Four.  Mr. Brown was the winning bidder at the DHS Dessert Auction earning him the opportunity to conduct at the Spring Band concert.  

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Kylie Mitchell conducting her piece, In the Dark.  Kylie was the winner of the 2019 Fountain City Composition Contest and her piece had its WORLD PREMIERE at our concert Sunday.    

The 2019 Fall Marching Show was revealed at the annual band banquet.  The Dragon Pride will be performing "The Fabric of Time" in the fall.  This show focuses on man's obsession with the concept of time.

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Senior Band Cake provided by Mrs. Allen.  

Beef up the Band

Our top seller Hailey Propst was presented with a check for her Memphis trip deposit which will be paid by Mr. Boyer.  Thank you for your hard work with our Beef up the Band Fundraiser!