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DATE |
EVENT |
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Monday |
Regular Sectionals Schedule |
| Feb. 9 Tuesday |
Concert - DHS Auditorium 7:00 pm |
| Feb. 11 Thursday |
4th Six Weeks Progress Reports |
| Feb. 14 Sunday |
CSC Concessions - NBA All Star Game 7:00 pm *workers park by 1:00 pm & report by 2:00 pm |
| Feb. 22 Monday |
Band Booster Meeting - Band Hall 7:00-8:30 pm |
| Feb. 26 Friday |
4th Six Weeks Ends |
| Mar. 1 Monday |
5th Six Weeks Begins |
| Mar. 15 - 19 Mon.-Fri. |
SPRING BREAK |
| Mar. 25 Saturday |
Pre-UIL Concert - DHS Auditorium 7:00 pm |
| Mar. 25 Saturday |
5th Six Weeks Progress Reports |
| Mar. 29 Monday |
Band Booster Meeting - Band Hall 7:00-8:30 pm |
| Apr. 14 or 15 Wed. or Thurs. |
UIL Contest - Duncanville TBD |
| Apr. 16 Friday |
5th Six Weeks Ends |
| Apr. 19 Monday |
6th Six Weeks Begins |
| Apr. 22 - 24 Thurs. - Sat. |
Spring Band Trip South Padre Island |
| Apr. 27 Tuesday |
Band Booster Meeting - Band Hall 7:00-8:30 pm |
| Apr. 27 - 30 Tues. - Thurs. |
TAKS Testing |
| May 13 Thursday |
Spring Concert - DHS Auditorium 7:00 pm |
| May 13 Thursday |
6th Six Weeks Progress Reports |
| May 22 Saturday |
Band Banquet - Waxahachie Civic Center 6:00 pm |
| May 25 Tuesday |
Band Booster Meeting - Band Hall 7:00-8:30 pm |
| June 3 Thursday |
6th Six Weeks Ends Last Day of School |
| June 5 Saturday |
Graduation TBD |
2009-2010 BAND CALENDAR
2009-2010 Band Officers
DRUM MAJORS
Taylor Sims
Head Drum Major
Jessica Arrandondo
Assistant Drum Major
COLOR GUARD
Amber Brown
Captain
Natali Castro
1st Lieutenant
Chelsie Jamerson
2nd Lieutenant
Kandyce Alexander
Junior Captain
Taylor Sims-McClendon
Junior Captain
OFFICERS
President: Allyson Houser
Vice President: Tasha Brazil
Secretary: Ariel Wiley
Treasurer: Matthew Webb
Historians: Berkley Jenkins
Librarians: Odion Mowoe & Megan Yarbrough
Senior Representatives: Isaac Cerpa & Brice Mallett
Junior Representatives: Jessica Arrandondo & Taylor Sims
Sophomore Representatives: Corina Arevalo & Janine Saucedo
Freshman Representatives: Timera Bailey & Sydney Cox
News Flash !! 2010 Spring Trip Final Payment Deadline, 2/19 - $100.00 The 2009 Summer Newsletter is here. TheClassic
Click Here for more information
The DeSoto Band Program will be traveling to South Padre Island, TX to perform at the Gulf Coast Showcase Music Festival, April 22-24, 2010. Anyone not returning this form, with $350.00, will not be registered for the trip.
Students with outstanding fees or past due student account balances will not be allowed to register for the trip; this is a school-wide policy.
Payment can be dropped in the booster lock box located in the music library. Envelopes are provided and instructions are posted on the box. Please seal the envelope and write the student's name on the outside of the envelope and p[urpose of the payment.
Cowboys Stadium Concessions needs volunteers for the events on 2/20, 2/27, 3/13 & 3/20.
Check out the Complete Cowboys Stadium Schedule and sign-up today at csfam5@sbcglobal.net.
All-Region Middle School Results, November 13-14, 2009:
The following DeSoto Middle School Band members made a great showing at All-Region auditions, and will participate in the All-Region clinic and concert in January 2010:
McCowan Middle School: Taylor Bailey - Flute, Tristan Brooks - Bass Clarinet
West Middle School: Charlisa Burkhalter - Trombone, Wesley Runnels - Clarinet
Congratulations! Way to keep our proud tradition alive and strong at the Middle School level.
CONGRATULATIONS DESOTO EAGLE BAND!!!
For earning a Superior rating across all areas of performance at the UIL Marching Competion held at Duncanville on October 17, 2009. This is the 41st consecutive year that the Eagle Band has won Sweepstakes making it part of an elite group of bands in the state to attain this level of continued success and excellence. We are proud of the dedication and hard work of our students and staff.
WAY TO GO EAGLE BAND!!!
The 2009 DHS Eagle Football Schedule has moved to the News and Events page. Click the link to be redirected.
It is jam packed with important dates and useful information. Please make sure we have the best mailing address for you or feel free to view the online version by clicking on the link above.
MARCHING COMPETITION
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Click Here for Details
Eagle Band Photos

Link to Eagle Band Photo Gallery