Hope everybody is enjoying the long weekend!

Here’s what you need to know this week.
From your Band Booster Board
We hope our band students and families are enjoying the long Presidents’ Day weekend! Jazz Band and Percussion Clinic kicked off last week, and we’d love to have more students participate, so please see Ms. Caputo if you’re interested. Below are key dates and other reminders for Spring semester.
Key Events for Spring Semester
Mad Italian Family Dinner pre-order and pickup @ DHS on February 28, 5-6:30pm. As a Band fundraiser, we are partnering with Mad Italian to provide pre-ordered Family Dinners for DHS families. Choose from 3 complete meal options that feed 4 for $50. Visit the DunwoodyBands.com (dunwoodybands.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e6dcb1443502b7d964068adb&id=83a49a0d11&e=7294eeb7f3) website to pre-order your family dinner by February 25. Pick up at DHS on Monday February 28 from 5-6:30. (Note: online order functionality is not compatible on the iPhone IOS.)
Percussion Clinic. February 16 – May 18, Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm in DHS band room We started last week and hope more percussionists will join! Cost is $100 per student. See Remind text from Ms. Caputo.
All Roads Lead to Dunwoody. March 17, 5:30pm on DHS turf field Band members will be participating in this fun event with all elementary and middle school students from the Dunwoody Cluster. More details to come!
Mock LGPE Concert. March 23, 6:00-8:00pm at DHS (5pm call time for students) This year we will be holding our own version of LGPE at DHS and will have an adjudicator evaluate and work with the students on stage!
Spring Solo & Ensemble DHS Recital. April 14, DHS, 6:00pm Prior to the GMEA Solo & Ensemble event on April 23 (see below), we will have a Recital night on April 14 for students to perform for their friends and family prior to performing in front of adjudicators.
Car Wash Fundraiser. April 16, 11am-3pm at Village Burger in Dunwoody Come join the fun as we wash cars and make some money for the Band program!
Spring Jazz Band Concert. April 21, 7pm, Location TBD As if Jazz Band isn’t sweet enough, our performance with the PMS Jazz band will include a dessert reception!
GMEA Spring Solo & Ensemble. April 23, General Ray Davis Middle School Spring Solo & Ensemble is an opportunity for all Dunwoody High School band students to perform solos, duets, trios, etc. for a rating.
Spring Band Concert. May 5, 7:00pm, Location TBD Dunwoody Bands will be performing their final concert for the semester. The goal is to have an outdoor concert for all families and friends to attend. More information to come.
Spring Band Banquet. May 6, Time/Location TBD Dunwoody Band holds an annual awards banquet in the spring, and it is a special evening for everyone. Stay tuned for more details.
NEW! Marching Band Camp. August 1-5, 12-9pm at DHS Save the date! Marching Band Camp for the 2022-2023 school year will take place at Dunwoody High School on August 1-5 from 12pm to 9pm (with dinner breaks from 5-6pm). On Friday we will have a family dinner and show preview. Heads up: Make sure you have your annual medical / physical forms completed by your physician before band camp begins! Note: Balances from the 2021 season must be paid (or payment plan in progress) before joining Marching Band for the 2022 season.
Reminders from Your Band Boosters
Concert Band Dues Reminder. Concert Band dues are $60, payable to DHS Band Boosters by PayPal (@DHSbands), Venmo (@dunwoodybands), cash or check. Thank you to those who have already paid!
Corporate Sponsors. We need your help with gaining sponsorships for our DHS Band program. If you know a local business or restaurant that may be willing to sponsor the band, please contact Sara Orrell (saraorrell@gmail.com (mailto:saraorrell@gmail.com) ). The DHS Band Booster Club is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, so all contributions are tax-deductible.
Volunteerism. We are looking for new volunteers and board members as our new Band Booster year begins on May 1. Please see the board and volunteer opportunity descriptions HERE (dunwoodybands.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e6dcb1443502b7d964068adb&id=4f8cf09567&e=7294eeb7f3) on the band website, and contact Sandra Stewart or Marni Barrett at dunwoodybands@gmail.com (mailto:dunwoodybands@gmail.com) to get involved.

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Let’s Get Connected The Dunwoody bands are on Facebook (dunwoodybands.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e6dcb1443502b7d964068adb&id=a23729c0b2&e=7294eeb7f3) , Instagram (dunwoodybands.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e6dcb1443502b7d964068adb&id=f703100e1c&e=7294eeb7f3) , and Twitter (dunwoodybands.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e6dcb1443502b7d964068adb&id=4a0fbe028f&e=7294eeb7f3) ! We will use these sites to share information about our programs, publicize events and fundraising campaigns, and of course to post lots of pictures and videos which you can share with friends and family! Follow us using the application links on the right side of this page. We know how important music is to our children’s lives and their future. Our band booster club would be disappointed if not given the opportunity to enjoy our award winning band program. Join us and help make this a rich and rewarding experience for all of our children.
DHS Director of Bands, Ms Amy Caputo Amy_Caputo@dekalbschoolsga.org (mailto:Amy_Caputo@dekalbschoolsga.org)
** DHS Band Booster Board
Sandra Stewart, President Marni Barrett, Co-President Trish Cronin, Treasurer Eva Hatch, Secretary Sara Orrell, Fundraising Liaison Cheryl Allison, Operations Open Uniforms
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This week’s events: February 25 – Due date for Mad Italian Family Meals
Key dates: February 28- Pick-up Family Meals March (TBD)- Parent Meeting March 17 – All Roads Lead to Dunwoody March 23 – Mock LGPE concert April 14 – Solo & Ensemble DHS Recital April 16 – Car Wash Fundraiser April 21 – Jazz Band Concert April 23 – GMEA Solo & Ensemble May 5 – Band Concert May 6 – Band Banquet August 1-5 – Marching Band Camp!
Visit the Dunwoody Bands website:
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To contact the Dunwoody High School Band Booster Board please send an email to:
Dunwoodybands@gmail.com (mailto:Dunwoodybands@gmail.com)
Thank you to our generous sponsors!

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