BAND CAMP 2026 INFORMTATION!
STARTING JULY 13, 2026

This document is a one-stop shop for a lot of band camp information and what you can expect, especially if you have not done this before! We will be heavily relying on our student leadership team and student mentors to help with our new members; they'll be your first step for a lot of student questions and they are here to help along the way. The linked document will be updated with more information as we get closer to camp.  

Our 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser!
Saturday, July 25th, from 10am-5pm

Decatur HS Band is hosting its 6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25th, from 10am-5pm. This may sound weird, but it is the best way to buy a new mattress because the prices can’t be beaten, the brands are the same as retail stores, and every purchase benefits the Band. Also available are adjustable power bases, premium sheets, mattress protectors, and CordaRoy’s Convertible Chairs! Please help to spread the word! More information can be found here: Facebook Event Link | Watch this video! 

Please share this flyer with your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to help us raise funds that directly support our students through instruments, equipment, uniforms, travel opportunities, and an exceptional band experience.

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE MR. IAN LABRECK
as the next Director of Bands at DHS

Ian LaBreck serves as the Director of Bands at Decatur High School in Decatur, GA. He previously served as Director of Bands and Fine Arts Department Chair at St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta, where he led a comprehensive band program including concert band, jazz band, marching band, pep band, percussion ensemble, and international performance opportunities. He began his teaching career in 2015 and has taught at the high school and middle school levels throughout the Atlanta area. 

As a graduate of the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), Mr. LaBreck earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education and later completed a Master of Music Education through Georgia College and State University. He also completed Tier I Educational Leadership Certification through the University of Georgia. 

Mr. LaBreck is an active member of the Georgia Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education, serves GMEA District IV as the 11/12 Honor Band Coordinator, and he serves on the board of the national champion Georgia Brass Band where he plays cornet.

MARCHING BAND REGISTRATION
Join the award winning Bands of Decatur

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join the Decatur High School Marching Band and experience the excitement, energy, and friendships that make band one of the most rewarding parts of high school. Marching band is a place to grow, perform, and create unforgettable memories as part of an award-winning program.

If you are interested, please contact the Director of Bands: ian.labreck@csdecatur.net

DHS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 

Bravo to the DHS Symphony Orchestra, the district's first, for their performance and results at the Georgia Music Educators Association's Large Group Performance Evaluation. The DHS Symphony Orchestra received perfect scores from all judges across all captions. Under conductors Mrs. Rosie Riquelme-Antunez and Dr. Ira Jenkins, the orchestra is comprised of the Wind Ensemble (top DHS band) and the Mastery & Advanced Orchestras (top two DHS orchestra classes). This achievement was the perfect crescendo to Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®). 

2025-26 Photo & Video Gallery

Photo Galleries

• Indoor Percussion GIPA Championship - N. Forsyth HS - Apr 4, 2026
• Varsity Winterguard SAPA Championship - Mar 28, 2026
• JV Winterguard SAPA Championship - Mar 28, 2026
• Friends & Family Performance (Varsity Winterguard) - Mar 25, 2026
• Friends & Family Performance (JV Winterguard) - Mar 25, 2026
• Friends & Family Performance (Percussion) - Mar 25, 2026
• Indoor Percussion WGI Competition - N. Forsyth HS - Mar 22, 2026
• Indoor Percussion GIPA Competition - Etowah HS - Mar 14, 2026
• Indoor Percussion GIPA - Cass HS - Feb 28, 2026
• JV Winterguard Competition - Denmark HS - Feb 21, 2026
• JV Winterguard Competition - Creekview HS - Feb 7, 2026
• Holiday Concert - Dec 11, 2025
• White Columns Invitational Competition - Nov 1, 2025
• Friends & Family Performance - Oct 6, 2025
• Game Performance (Homecoming/Shiloh) - Oct 3, 2025
• Game Performance (Arabia Mountain) - Sep 19, 2025
• Game Performance (Stephenson) - Sep 5, 2025
• Game Performance (Carver) - Aug 30, 2025

Performance Videos

• Indoor Percussion GIPA Championship - N. Forsyth HS - Apr 4, 2026
• Indoor Percussion Competition @ Etowah HS - Mar 14, 2026
• Indoor Percussion Competition @ Cass HS - Feb 28, 2026
• Holiday Concert - Dec 11, 2025
• White Columns Invitational Competition - Nov 1, 2025
• Bands Of America Competition - Oct 18, 2025
• Kennesaw Mountain Marching Invitational - Oct 11, 2025

DHS INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: 
Takes Silver at First Competition of the Season!

Congratulations to our Indoor Percussion Ensemble on their first competition of the season at Cass High School this past Saturday. They had an amazing performance and placed second in their class in prelims and finals. Congratulations to the Indoor Percussion students, staff, and their director Mr. Burke. Best wishes on your upcoming competitions!

DHS VARSITY WINTER GUARD:
Wins their round in prelims and places 12th in finals!

Congratulations to our varsity winter guard for winning their round in prelims and placing 12th in finals at Winter Guard International’s Charlotte regional competition this past weekend. This placement ranks the team in the top half of all units in their class nationally who will attend World Championships next month! Congratulations to the winter guard students, staff, and their director Ms. Lisa Stevenson.

DHS MARCHING BAND:
Grand Championship Winners!

The Decatur High School Marching Band finished its competitive season with a huge Grand Champion victory at the White Columns Invitational. This was the first time in the history of the White Columns Invitational that the Silver Division champion outscored the Gold Division champion!

Our 2025 marching season highlights included: 

Become a Friends & Family Supporter

This is a wonderful opportunity for you—and for family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and neighbors—to make a meaningful difference. Your support helps provide a richer, more inspiring experience for our talented musicians. All donations are fully tax-deductible, and a tax-acknowledgment letter will be sent after your contribution. 

Make a Gift Today

We Need You (Yes, You)

We can't have our best band year without a full roster of volunteers. There are tasks of all types—out front or behind-the-scenes. Solitary or social. Creative or precise. They're all important, because together, they make a great band program for our kids!

Learn More and Volunteer Here

Stay In the Know

To stay informed and avoid missing important updates, please take these two simple steps. Join us on the Band app for announcements and reminders, and subscribe to the band calendar so rehearsals, performances, and events appear automatically on your schedule. Together, they keep you connected to everything happening in band. 

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Support our Passive Fundraisers

Click here to access our Passive Fundraiser through Kroger and Publix Partners. Thank you for supporting the band! (Friends and family can do this TOO!)