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 ShowcaseFriday 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. ConcertBoth 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. 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. Senior Band Cake provided by Mrs. Allen. Beef up the BandOur 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!
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