Marching Band

The Pride of Dunwoody High – Marching Wildcats
Welcome! Below is information for the 2024 Marching Season.

Interested in joining the DHS Marching Band? Follow these steps!

1. ASAP – Complete the Marching Band Commitment Form and pay deposit:  https://forms.gle/g8483Whz5EhQ8UWT6
2. By July 12th –
   1. Pay dues in full (see dues information below), AND
   2. Complete your DragonFly account profile, sign the waivers, and upload your physical forms (see instructions below; use school code 4VHDT8). Physicals must be dated after August 2023.
3. Join the BAND App – Join the ‘Dunwoody HS Bands’ group on your smartphone or desktop by following this link. https://band.us/n/a5ac9dT9Mce57
4. Review the Marching Band Guidebook: Please read this guide book to prepare for the marching band season. Note: All dates are subject to change, and the band website and Band app will be updated as dates change. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nqSWmXoJEisHCWTyoy7x-dt9_5vOg3St/view?usp=drive_link

Getting Started:  Before you begin, read through the information. It takes multiple steps, time, and patience to complete this process if you have not done it before.

1. Download and print this GHSA PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION for All Student-Athletes. It is a “fillable” PDF, and you can either print the blank form, or fill out some of the info (name, address, etc.), then print it for your doctor’s visit.
2. Make an appointment for an Annual or Sports Physical and take the blank Physical Form (from step 1) with you for them to complete. For a physical to be accepted for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, it must be dated after August 2023.
3. Once your medical provider has completed the GHSA Physical Form, scan or photograph each page, so you can upload it into the DragonFly website.
4. Then, visit the dragonflymax.com website and click ‘Log In / Sign Up’ to get started. Our school code is 4VHDT8. Here is the link to the flyer with instructions.  Used DragonFly in the past? Access your account in DragonFly, and simply update/confirm your student’s information, and upload the new GHSA Physical Form. Note: As of May 8, Marching Band was not yet active for submission.
5. Note:  As you work through each step, the icons to the right of each step will turn green as each is completed. When prompted, upload the new physical, and submit. This section status indicator will turn yellow, and remain yellow until the DHS Athletic Director approves the physical. At this point, you’re done. If everything else is green, you’re done!

Marching Band Season Overview

Dunwoody July 4th Parade Dates!  This is a fun and optional activity for all band students, alumni, and musician parents. Sign up here:  https://forms.gle/CtxxsUdNAFsF51uc7

2024 Band Camp Dates!

Band Camp will take place at DHS and is mandatory for anyone wanting to march in the show. All Marching Band Dues are expected to be paid in full by band camp. Please contact the band boosters with any concerns about Band Dues.

• July 15-18, Pre-Camp from 9am-1pm at DHS
• July 22-26, Band Camp from 12pm-9pm at DHS
• July 30 and August 1, Rehearsal from 6pm-9pm at DHS
• August 5 – First Day of School!

2024 Rehearsal Schedule (from August 6th through end of October)

• Mondays, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Sectionals for All Members
• Tuesdays, 6-9pm, Rehearsal for All Members
• Thursdays, 3:45pm-6:15pm, Rehearsal for All Members
• Saturday, August 17, 1pm-9pm, Super Saturday Rehearsal for All Members
• Saturday, September 21, 1pm-9pm, Super Saturday Rehearsal for All Members

2024 Game Days and Competitions

• DHS Football Schedule
• Friday Games: We attend all home and away DHS Football Games.
• Competitions: We plan to compete in two competitions and one exhibition:
  • October 1, DeKalb Exhibition at Hallford Memorial Stadium, 6:45PM
  • October 5, Monroe Area High School Hurricane Classic, All Day
  • October 26, Competition #2, All Day

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP:  Family volunteers are key to the success of our Marching Band season!  Please use this THIS LINK to sign up to volunteer for the 2024 Marching Band season!

DUES FOR 2024 SEASON

• All dues must be paid in full prior to band camp
• Marching Band Dues are $600 (Members needing new shoes pay an additional $40)
• Color Guard Dues are $650
• Payments should be made to the DHS Band Boosters in one of the following ways:
  • PayPal (@DHSbands)
  • Venmo (@dunwoodybands)
  • Check (made out to DHS Band Boosters, either mailed to PO Box 888934, Dunwoody 30356 or given to Dan Geist, Treasurer)
  • Cash (given to Dan Geist, Treasurer)
• Dues pay for:
  • Band Shirt
  • Hat
  • Water jug
  • Section instructors
  • Instrument repairs
  • Meals before games/competitions/camps
  • Show music
  • Field props
  • Uniforms and cleaning
  • Parent Band Booster Club membership (includes car magnet!)
  • Note: Dues do not cover the following:  sleeveless black tank top, any lost items that must be replaced (white hat, red band shirt, polo, water jugs, balloons), end of season party, black binder with pager protectors, secret pal gifts

HEAT / WATER POLICY 

• DeKalb County School District recommends official water break every 30 minutes conducted near shaded water stations. All students are to bring their water jugs and water coolers for refill are provided. Shade is provided with two 9×9 tents. 
• The onsite DHS trainer conducts extreme weather and wet bulb monitoring

ATTENDANCE POLICY

All students are expected to attend all rehearsals. If an absence is necessary, Mr. Hutcherson should be notified via email ASAP, but no later than the end of school the day of absence. Performances are mandatory unless there is prior expressed permission from Mr. Hutcherson.

Get Notified:  Sign up for the 2024 Remind Text group by texting the message “@48e79a4” to the number 81010.  And click here to join the BAND app: https://band.us/n/a5ac9dT9Mce57