Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone. I hope you enjoyed your well-deserved break, and I am excited to be back making music with your students.

I am hopeful that our Band will be able to continue providing a wonderful musical experience for your children during the Spring semester. If changes are needed regarding any of our activities, I will communicate them via this newsletter.

I strongly encourage your child to take their instrument home as often as is feasible in the event we pivot to remote learning. If needed, we will continue to work on our LGPE music virtually.

(PS: Go Dawgs! Sorry, Nate.)

Curricular Classes (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Class)

Summative #2 Grades and Comments are on ManageBac

Wahoo Wine Fundraiser – Great Wine for a Great Cause!

Our sponsor Wahoo! Wine & Provisions will generously donate 15% of purchases to the DHS BPA when you shop and mention the Decatur High School Band between Jan. 15 - Jan. 31. This applies to friends and family, too, so tell everyone you know and get the word out on social media! 

Curbside pickup is available  -- call 404-687-9463 or text 404-376-3084 to place an order.

Thank you, Wahoo! Wine & Provisions, for your amazing support!

2022 Georgia All-State Band Results

A big congratulations to the below Decatur and Renfroe Band students on their acceptance into the Georgia All-State Bands. Additionally, the Decatur Band had the fifth-highest representation of any school in the state. This speaks highly to the dedication and artistry of our young musicians. Bravo all!

Winter Drumline and Jazz Band Continue

Winter Drumline registration is now open. Please review this Google Doc and save all rehearsal dates. To register, visit the band website, select "My Account" then "Forms/Paperwork" and fill out the registration form.

Jazz Band Registration is past due. Don't forget to register and submit payment through our website. Here is the Google Doc with all dates.

2022 Winterguard Information

The Registration Form for WG is now posted to the band website. To register, visit decaturband.org, click "My Account" then Form/Paperwork. You should see "2022 Winter Guard Registration" listed below.

Winterguard families will receive information directly from Ms. Bowen and Ms. Stevenson. If you have questions, feel free to contact them directly, or Mr. Ehrlich.

2022 Orlando Trip

Finances:

Please remember that a payment is due each month unless financial aid arrangements have been made through the school. You can log into your account to make sure your balance is current. Thank you!

Most questions are answered in this packet from Gateway. Otherwise, feel free to write to me. Thank you!

Parent Volunteers Needed – Spring Coffeehouse

I am excited to have our first Spring DHS Band Coffeehouse on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

What is this event? The coffeehouse will be a place for students to perform solos, duets, trios, chamber music, etc. in a less formal space than in our theater. The event will also have a fundraiser component with ticket sales, a silent auction, and a dessert bar. It will take place in our cafeteria and courtyard. Big thanks to Cathy Marella-Luce to help organize this event.

–Parent Needed: Silent Auction Manager (administer the silent auction.)

–Parent Needed: Dessert Master (find donations/purchase desserts to have for sale at the coffeehouse.)

–Parent Needed: Decorator (transform our cafeteria/courtyard into a posh space for parents and students!)

If you're available, you can write to Cathy Marella-Luce at