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2009-2010 Highlights
All-Region Results, December 11-12, 2009: 2009 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest Results 3 SOLOISTS: Simone Bailey, flute; Taylor Sims**, flute and Allison Killian, trumpet 3 ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble (Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor); Flute Choir (Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Chris Ross, KJ White) 8 SOLOISTS: Brie Wise (Trumpet), Simonne Bailey (Flute), Lorynda Benson (Flute), Emilee Hatchett (Clarinet), Diana Trevino (Tuba), Taylor Sims (Flute), Allison Killian (Trumpet), Dajon Eubanks (Percussion) Simonne Bailey,Elijah Bell-Clarke, Amber Clayborn, Ashley Clayborn, Hakeem Mumford, Faith Rodgers, Chris Ross, Taylor Sims
The following DeSoto Eagle Band members made a great showing at All-Region auditions, and will participate in the All-Region clinic and concert in January 2010:
Simonne Bailey**, Elijah Bell-Clarke**, Lorynda Benson, Jacob Bryant, Amber Clayborn**, Ashley Clayborn**, Gabriel Cox, Allison Killian, Odion Mowoe, Hakeem Mumford**, Faith Rodgers**, Chris Ross**, Andre Runnels, Taylor Sims**, Diana Trevino, Aysha Welch
** Designates PRE-AREA qualifiers **
Region 20 UIL Marching Competition, October 17, 2009:
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!!!
Region 20 All-Region Jazz Contest, September 19, 2009
Congratulations! Matthew Webb for making 1st chair - Jazz 2. Matthew will participate in the All-Region Clinic and concert on December 4-5, 2009.
The DeSoto Eagle Band is proud to announce their 2009 Marching Show
Congratulations to all of our Eagle Band members who participated in this year's State Solo & Ensemble competition in Austin on June 1, 2009. Particular praise to those who earned a superior rating in their respective divisions:
**Congratulations Taylor Sims on your Outstanding Soloist Award on Flute !!
UIL Concert & Sightreading Results, April 22-23, 2009:
The Wind Symphony earned Superior ratings across the board (all 1's) !!! The Symphonic I Band earned a Superior rating for their Sight-Reading performance. Congratulations!
2009 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest Qualifiers
The following students qualified for this UIL contest, after performing for the District Solo & Ensemble Contest March 7, 2009:
9 ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble (Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor); Cornet Quartet (Olivia Hamilton, Allison Killian, Curtis McVea, Braylon Wiley); French Horn Quartet (Corina Arevola, Gabrielle Cornish, Stephen Cribbs, Aysha Welch); Brass Sextet (Elijah Bell-Clarke, Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Gabrielle Royal, Matthew Webb, Aysha Welch); Mixed Woodwind Ensemble (Kristopher Bosma, Stephen Hellums, Haley King); Saxophone Quartet (Chris Arnold, Tasha Brazil, Caressia Burse, Megan Yarbrough); Flute Choir: Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Chris Ross, KJ White)
DeSoto HS Winter Guard 2010
Thomas Coliseum Contest: Scholastic A Class – 2nd Place
Lamar H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Juan Seguin H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Aledo H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
WGI Dallas Regional Contest: Scholastic A Class – Champion
Thomas Coliseum Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
NTCA Championships: National A Class – Champion
WGI World Championships: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Pre-Area Results, December 14, 2009:
2009 Football Schedule
DATE DAY EVENT TIME RESULT W 27-48 W 28-21 W 10-52
* District Game
Aug. 29
Saturday
@ Cedar Hill
6:00 pm
L 41-44
Sept. 4
Friday
Plano
7:30 pm
W 15-45
Sept. 11
Friday
@ Berkner
7:30 pm
W 13-10
Sept. 18
Friday
@ Duncanville
7:30 pm
W 64-23
Sept. 25
Friday
@ Flower Mound
7:30 pm
W 56-35
Oct. 2
Friday
BYE
7:30 pm
BYE
Oct. 9
Friday
North Mesquite*
7:30 pm
Oct. 16
Friday
@ Tyler Lee*
7:30 pm
Oct. 23
Friday
Mesquite*
7:30 pm
Oct. 30
Friday
Mesquite Horn*
7:30 pm
W 37-50
Nov. 6
Friday
@ John Tyler*
7:30 pm
L 40-41
Nov. 13
Friday
Bryan @ Waco+
6:00 pm
W 0-40
Nov. 21
Saturday
Skyline @ SMU+
6:00 pm
W 00-00
+ Playoff Game
2010 Spring Trip ALL BAND MEMBERS
The DHS Band has now committed itself to go on the Spring Trip to Final payment is due by Friday, February 19. Any student not paid in full by this date will not be allowed to participate in the trip and no refunds will be made. Please be advised, the boosters are paying for their portion of a bus and cannot pay for individual students (this is against UIL rules). If you have any questions regarding the trip, please speak to Mr. Calvert. If you have any questions regarding payments or student account balances, please contact Carol Smith at csfam5@sbcglobal.net. Spring Trip Itinerary
It is imperative that all outstanding band fees and trip fees are paid in full if your student plans to participate. There are still several students that have not paid their band fees in full. All Spring Only students have a $75.00 band fee. Even if your student has paid for their band trip, they will not be allowed to participate until all band fees are paid.
We will only accept cash, cashier’s checks or money orders payments. Personal checks will not be accepted.
Payments 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, write the student's name on the outside of the envelope and purpose of the payment. Please contact Chris Smith to arrange for a credit card payment.
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