Judges Comments folder
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fWYTkdJ6UVm7iS9tCgSJM_s7fqMc1c5m?usp=sharing
Seniors fill out the senior night stuff below. Make sure you're in the band part of the Google sheet
Due Oct 2nd.
Attendance Link for section leaders to fill out at every practice.
Inspection Link for section leaders to fill out at every performance.
All State Jazz Audition:
Drums: https://drive.google.com/file/d/147s-OLI9Hh74S4RvZcle9VJQJRb3uenN/view?usp=drive_link
Winds and vibraphone: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18mn5ZFNB6bIUcS0T4jFXOjD5tEwgO_OP/view?usp=drive_link
Bass Guitar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnDajr2oJb_3387vtqXhNdKNL7vEqdy3/view?usp=drive_link
Swag Store is live Purchase your YayBand and band swag to support our band!
Davidson High School Band pictures taken by Necaise Photography are now available for online viewing and purchasing!
You can access the images on the following link: https://necaise.instaproofs.com/Davidson.
PreGame Set Formation
Week of September 28
Monday, Sept. 28 - Virtual day; no regular school on campus, no practice
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Practice 3:30–5:30 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - September practice minutes/private lessons are DUE for contest band and leadership; Minutes Submission Form
Thursday, Oct. 1 - Away Game at Foley
5:00 PM - Call time
6:15 PM - Arrive to Ivan Jones Stadium
6:45 PM - March into stadium
7:00 PM - Kickoff
~8:15 PM - Perform halftime show. We go first during halftime.
Friday, Oct. 2 - No game or practice
Saturday, Oct. 3 - Foley Band Contest; this day will be a long day. Students should plan accordingly and make sure they have everything they need for the entire day. Sign up to volunteer/chaperone.
11:00 AM - Report to Davidson; students will be in traditional uniforms
12:30 PM - Burgers for the band down at the stadium
2:00 PM - Depart Davidson for Foley
5:00 PM - Davidson Performance
10:00 PM - Awards
~Midnight - Approximate arrival back to Davidson; students will update parents on ETA as this may change
Week of October 5
Monday, Oct. 5 - Practice 3:30–5:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 6 - Practice 3:30–5:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 9 - Home Game vs MGM - more details TBA; traditional uniforms
Senior Night, please fill out senior night form ASAP
Looking Ahead
Friday, Oct. 16 - Away game at Fairhope
Saturday, Oct. 17 - Opp Band Competition; sign up to volunteer/chaperone
Thursday, Oct. 22 - Homecoming game vs. Alma Bryant
Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Fall Concert. Barton Academy is performing before Davidson and will join during the last song of the evening. They will have a bake sale fundraiser after the concert.
General Announcements
HypeRaise: Complete! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and shared the fundraiser. We will share the final amount raised once we have the total.
YayBand Contest: Saturday, September 26. This is one of our biggest events of the year. Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer; we are officially FULL and cannot wait to see everyone. Reminder, only those that are signed up to volunteer and/or donate food items will receive complimentary entry into the event.
Parent Volunteer Meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 5:15–6:00 PM in the band room.
Volunteer sign-up links for the upcoming football season and for the YayBand Contest are active under the Volunteer tab.
Los Angeles Trip: March 30–April 2, 2027. We still need approximately 10 more travelers. Family and friends are welcome to participate.
LA Trip in March - Spots still available. Family or friends are welcome to signup. Need about ten more to make the trip happen. Visit this link for more details regarding the trip and to sign up.
Practice Minutes: Contest Band and Leadership students must submit practice minutes/private lessons by the last day of each month.
Practice minutes/private lessons form due for leadership and contest band by the last day of every month!
Band Accounts: Families should continue checking Cut Time and keeping student accounts current. Pay On Cut Time Now
YayBand Swag: The online Swag Store is open
Sponsor DHS band! We are looking for sponsors for our events throughout the school year. Check our Sponsor website for more details.
September 4th Halftime Performance Video: https://youtu.be/quCKKRTWypk