Daphne High School
Parent
Orientation
2024-2025
M A Y 7 , 2 0 2 4
To provide an overview of the Daphne High
School Band Program
To cover the following key topics:
What is The Sound of the Eastern Shore
How much time does band take?
Schedule
Cost
Fundraising
Communication
Volunteering
Uniforms
To answer any questions you may have
Why are we here tonight?
What is The Sound of the Eastern Shore?
A nationally recognized band program known for a
standard of excellence and experience for its members.
A model for other band programs in the county and in the
state.
A program that prides itself on a tradition of excellence
Numerous awards in marching band, concert band, and
winter guard
Many students are in IB, AP, athletics, SGA, MSYO and
other school activities and groups.
Many graduates receive scholarships in band/and or
academics and continue band in college.
A program where members will:
Gain self confidence
Develop a sense of pride in their work ethic
Be accepted and be part of something great
Learn the importance of teamwork to achieve success
Have fun and gain numerous life skills
About DHS Band
Band teaches important life skills - dedication,
generosity, teamwork, communication, trust,
responsibility, accountability, time
management, respect, and discipline
Academic Excellence:
Band students are usually top scholars at
their schools
On average score higher on ACT and SAT
Studies show direct correlation between music
and academic and personal achievement
Band Builds positive self worth
The Importance of Band
All students are part of The Sound of the Eastern
Shore, regardless of section or instrument.
Marching Band:
All students are required to be in marching band.
Our marching band performs at all football games, in the
stand and during halftime.
The marching band consists of wind instruments, drum
line, front ensemble, and auxiliary.
The marching band also competes across the southeast
weekends in Late September - October. *see calendar on
daphne.band for dates.
Concert Band:
After football season ends, we transition to concert band.
All wind and percussion players will audition for a place in
one of three concert bands. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic
Band, or Concert Band.
Chair order is determined by the concert audition.
All concert bands perform at the Alabama Music
Performance Assessment each year.
The bands also perform a Holiday Concert, Pre-MPA
Concert, and a Spring Concert.
Parts of the DHS Band
Color Guard and Winter Guard:
Color guard is part of The Sound of the Eastern
Shore. It is not its own entity.
Color guard performs along with the rest of the
marching band during the fall.
Once football season ends, color guard will
transition to one of two winter guards - Varsity
and Junior Varsity
Winter Guard:
Varsity - an elite group of performers who
compete at the highest levels of scholastic
guard regionally and nationally. Can and has
competed at the WGI Competition in Dayton,
OH.
Junior Varsity - a group of emerging
performers who compete on a regional level.
Both groups compete in the Gulf Coast Guard
and Percussion Circuit (GCGPC)
Parts of the DHS Band (cont.)
How much time does band take?
Marching Band
Marching band meets and performs from July-November
All performances and rehearsals are mandatory
Band Camp is mandatory for all members of the ensemble
The band rehearses every day during 7th period.
After school rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday till 5pm
The marching band performs at all football games, pep
rallies, and our marching competitions.
Concert Band
Concert band meets from late October - May during 7th
period.
After school rehearsals depend on the ensemble and
usually last till 4:30
Percussion Ensemble
At the conclusion of football season, the percussionists
will transition to concert band and Percussion Ensemble.
This group specializes in music written just for percussion
instruments.
They meet during 7th period and have after school
rehearsals. After school schedule is TBD (instructor
availability)
Schedule
Spring/Summer 2024
May 9 - DHS Band Banquet
May 13-16 - Horn line Rookie Camp
May 13-16 - Percussion Fundamentals Camp
May 13-16 - Auxiliary Fundamentals
May 17 - DHS Band Cookout (during school)
May 17 - Spring Football Game (USA)
June 11 - Booster Meeting
July 9 - Booster Meeting
July 15-19 - Percussion Camp
July 15-19 - Auxiliary Camp
July 22-26 - Band Camp
July 29-Aug 2 - Band Camp
August 6 - Band Camp
August 8 - First Day of School - Pictures after School
The full schedule can be found on daphne.band
Football Schedule
August 23 - Home v. McGill Toolen
August 30 - Away v. Pine Forest, FL.
September 6 - Away v. MGM
September 13 - Away v. Foley
September 20 - Home v. Baker
September 27 - Away v. Spanish Fort
October 4 - Home v. Davidson (Homecoming)
October 11 - Away v. Alma Bryant
October 18 - Home v. Fairhope
October 25 - Home v. Robertsdale (Senior Night)
November 8 - Playoff Game 1
November 15 - Playoff Game 2
November 22 - Playoff Game 3
Band Fees
All members
All members pay a fee of $450 each year. It covers the following
Transportation
Staff
New Instruments
Instrument repair and cleaning
Music - sheet music and copyright
Winter Guard
Varsity Guard pay an addition $500, JV pay an extra $300 for the following
Transportation (Spring)
Staff
Costumes, floor tarps, flags, and equipment
Choreography and Design
Music copyrights
Percussion
All percussion pay an additional $200 for the following
Transportation
Staff
Music rights
Equipment
Band Fees do not include band shoes, jackets, reeds, mallets, oil, extra
gloves concert attire.
A $30 fee is assessed by school and paid directly to the front office.
Fundraising
Important fundraising events:
Taste of the Eastern Shore
Eastern Shore Classic
Sponsorship forms can be found on
daphne.band/sponsors
Fundraising is important to the band. We only
receive so much from the county in funding.
Communication
Official communication from the band directors will
come from Remind and emails in PowerSchool.
Remind Codes: text 81010 and the appropriate code
Seniors - @daphne2025
Juniors - @daphne2026
Sophomores - @daphne2027
Freshmen - @daphne2028
Booster communication is sent from the email on the
band registration.
Volunteering
Volunteers must obtain a background check. This is a
BCBE policy.
Please go to https://daphne.band/forms-2/ and click
Chaperone/Volunteer Background Clearance Link
We must have a 10-1 student/chaperone ratio when
we travel.
Uniforms
Uniforms fitted by grade level during band camp.
Parts of the uniform include:
Vest
Long Sleeve undershirt
Bibbers
Shako with wrap
Gloves
Shoes
Plume
*Shoes are not provided by the school and must be
purchased individually. We will have a sales rep come
to the school to fit specific marching shoes.
Uniforms remain on campus except for Mardi Gras
and Christmas Parades.
