Thank you to all students who tried out for All State! Great job representing The Sound of Mobile.
Congratulations to the 15 District VII Honor Band and 9 All-State band students.
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This Week:
Monday 2/2 - Concert band full rehearsal 3-4 PM; Yay band practice 3:30-4 PM
Tuesday 2/3 - Call time 5pm for yay band (onstage) and concert band (band room), 5:30pm for symphonic;
MPA Prep Concert at Davidson 6 pm
Reminder: Concert and yayband attire is all solid black pants and top; no skirts, dresses, or jeans.
Thursday 2/5 - Marching in Polka Dot Parade; call time 5PM ; Parents sign up to volunteer
Wear full uniform; wear solid black beanie under hat. This was issued for the Veteran's Day parade.
Wear solid long black socks. If you have your beanie or jacket at home, bring it to school before thursday.
Mrs. Jackson will be there after 4PM. Make sure you get your stuff around 4:30 so you are fully dressed BY 5PM.
Looking Forward:
General practice schedule for spring (check weekly for changes):
Monday 3:30 - 4:00 - Concert Woodwinds Practice & 3:30 - 4:00 - YayBand Full Band Practice in Room 4
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 - Symphonic Band Practice
Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 - Concert Brass Practice
Thursday 2/12 - Symphonic in school clinic from 12 - 12:30
Thursday 2/12 - Marching in Stripers Parade, call time 5PM; Parents sign up to volunteer
Student Weekly Reminders:
Practice minutes due for the contest band at the end of every month. Minutes Submission Form
200 minutes for section members
400 minutes for section leaders
Next due date February 28th.
Parent Reminders:
Mr. Messer's "room" is on the MCPSS app. Please download the app on your device. If anyone cannot join the class they are supposed to be in, parent or student, email Mr. Messer and let him know. There are rooms for each period of band, color guard, and percussion.
Check your band account for balances owed: Pay On Cut Time Now
Band pictures are available for purchase through this link: Davidson Individual/Group pictures
Sponsor DHS band! We are looking for sponsors for our events throughout the school year. Check our Sponsor website for more details.
ABA District VII
Honor Band Schedule 2026
All rehearsals and concerts are at Daphne High School
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00am–12:00pm - Rehearsal
● High School Band in Trojan Hall
● Middle School Band in Daphne HS band room
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch (provided)
1:00pm-4:30pm - Rehearsal
● High School Band in Trojan Hall
● Middle School Band in Daphne HS band room
Friday, March 20, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm - Rehearsal
● Middle School Band in Trojan Hall
● High School Band in Daphne HS band room
12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch (on own)
1:00pm-3:30pm - Rehearsal
● Middle School Band in Trojan Hall
● High School Band in Daphne HS band room
5:30pm - Middle School students on stage for warm-up
6:00pm - Middle School Concert
7:00pm - High School students on stage for warm-up
7:30pm - High School Concert
Parking Info:
● Parking is limited so carpool when possible
● If you are parking on campus DO NOT park in a painted space
● DO NOT park at the church- you will be towed!