Second Semester Updates
- 6th grade move-up instruments start immediately! Those students switching to French horn, euphonium, tuba, bass clarinet, tenor sax, baritone sax, oboe and bassoon should be ready to get started on those instruments right away! Please return your school instrument checkout form, and get any needed supplies as soon as possible.
- Ensembles “reboot” for second semester! Please sign up on our forms page, even if you were in an ensemble first semester. Please note that Dodgen Pops does not restart until February 6th. All others start the week of January 13th.
- LGPE preparation is on the way for 7th and 8th grade! Our large group performance evaluation is the week of March 23rd. We will be guiding students through a careful process of music selection, detailed preparation, and (hopefully) high level performance. Please encourage them to work toward meeting performance objectives along the way.
- The 8th grade Disney trip is right around the corner! We will send a separate email to involved families with more detailed information. All Disney performers make sure to reserve the morning and evening of January 15th for the pre-Disney rehearsal, concert, and meeting. Full information and itinerary now available on the Disney page!
We also have several volunteers needs, as well as water & snack donations - please sign up on the volunteer page!
Note Identification Assignments - Due 9/11!
All band students have a note identification assignment, due Wednesday September 11th.
Please click here to go to the assignment page.
If you want a little extra practice, try the exercises at https://www.musicracer.com/ or https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note
All band students have a note identification assignment, due Wednesday September 11th.
Please click here to go to the assignment page.
If you want a little extra practice, try the exercises at https://www.musicracer.com/ or https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note
These Items Need Attention By August 30th!
Band is in full swing for the year, and we have several deadlines coming up on August 30th!
Fundraiser update
Students are doing a good job with our fundraiser, and we have already raised several thousand dollars! We appreciate all the support we receive through both sales and donations. Visit the fundraiser page for further information and document downloads.
Band is in full swing for the year, and we have several deadlines coming up on August 30th!
- Shirt Orders - ALL students need the official band polo shirt! This is the same design we have used for many years, so shirts from older siblings or friends are fine. We also have two different spirit wear T-shirts available. Click here to order through the PTSA Toolkit!
- District Honor Band & All-State Registration - 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to try out for District Honor Band and All-State Band! We have had the strongest showing in Cobb for many recent years, and our current students can continue that tradition! Click here to register. We have envelopes for payments in the band room.
- 8th Grade Band Night - Both Pope and Walton sponsor a special 8th grade night, where students get to participate with the high school band during a football game! View the event page here, and do the online permission form!
- Disney Trip Intent Form - We need to know which 8th grade students plan to go on the trip so we can plan appropriately. ALL 8th grade band families need to read the information and fill out the form on the Disney trip page!
Fundraiser update
Students are doing a good job with our fundraiser, and we have already raised several thousand dollars! We appreciate all the support we receive through both sales and donations. Visit the fundraiser page for further information and document downloads.
Band Updates!
8-11-2019
6th Grade Students
7th and 8th Grade Students
8-11-2019
6th Grade Students
- All 6th grade band students have been met with to finalize their band instrument selection! We plan on starting with instruments in class on August 12th.
- When getting your instrument, please refer to the supply list that was in the packet with flyers from our local music stores.
- Stick with nationally known brands and quality reeds and supplies to insure optimal progress
- Be patient! The beginning may seem slow as we develop habits and skills that will insure long-term success!
- Please wait to take instruments home from school until we have covered proper assembly, handling and basic tone production. This should be 1-3 weeks, and we will let students know when they can practice at home!
- Parents, please complete the tasks in the welcome letter and email that were sent out last week. Those tasks can be found on the Forms page.
7th and 8th Grade Students
- Morning Ensembles begin the week of August 12th! Sign up to be a part of our amazing extracurricular groups. The full rehearsal schedule is on the calendar page.
- District Honor Band and All State Band registration is open! Give yourself a goal by signing up to audition for these premiere ensembles. We will go over all audition materials in class, and YOU can work outside of class to bring your skills to the highest level!
- All supply checks were completed the week of August 5th. That grade will be entered soon. If you were missing anything, that needs to be taken care of ASAP!
- Insure that you have completed all items on the forms page with a due date of August 9th, including ensemble signup, handbook & syllabus signoff, etc.
Welcome New and Returning Band Students!
7-24-2019
The Dodgen Band has big plans to make 2019-2020 the best year ever! Whether you are new to the band or returning, we have many performances, events and opportunities in store that will lead to amazing memories!
6th Grade Students
We are very excited to welcome you to the Dodgen Band! With 14 different instruments, we are sure to find the perfect match for you, so you can learn your instrument easily with long-term success! You will have a great time with both new and old friends as you learn to perform in band. We have a long tradition of excellence, with many awards for the entire group, as well as many students receiving individual honors on local and state levels! Please take a moment to visit our 6th Grade Info Section. There you will find lots of detailed information, and answers to most questions.
Returning Students
On the first day of school, bring your instrument and band book, so we can hit the ground running! Now is the perfect time to make sure everything works on your instrument, and take it in for maintenance if necessary. Below are some special considerations for each grade level:
7th Grade - You will need Essential Elements Book 2 for your instrument. You have additional opportunities this year, such as joining an extracurricular ensemble, and trying out for Honor Band or All State! We will explain these activities and have sign-up forms ready during the first week of school.
8th Grade - You will continue to use the same book as last year, Essential Elements Book 2. Ensemble membership is open to everyone, whether you participated last year or not! We are also in the process of finalizing details for our Disney Trip! Once everything is set, we will send home information and sign-up instructions!
7-24-2019
The Dodgen Band has big plans to make 2019-2020 the best year ever! Whether you are new to the band or returning, we have many performances, events and opportunities in store that will lead to amazing memories!
6th Grade Students
We are very excited to welcome you to the Dodgen Band! With 14 different instruments, we are sure to find the perfect match for you, so you can learn your instrument easily with long-term success! You will have a great time with both new and old friends as you learn to perform in band. We have a long tradition of excellence, with many awards for the entire group, as well as many students receiving individual honors on local and state levels! Please take a moment to visit our 6th Grade Info Section. There you will find lots of detailed information, and answers to most questions.
Returning Students
On the first day of school, bring your instrument and band book, so we can hit the ground running! Now is the perfect time to make sure everything works on your instrument, and take it in for maintenance if necessary. Below are some special considerations for each grade level:
7th Grade - You will need Essential Elements Book 2 for your instrument. You have additional opportunities this year, such as joining an extracurricular ensemble, and trying out for Honor Band or All State! We will explain these activities and have sign-up forms ready during the first week of school.
8th Grade - You will continue to use the same book as last year, Essential Elements Book 2. Ensemble membership is open to everyone, whether you participated last year or not! We are also in the process of finalizing details for our Disney Trip! Once everything is set, we will send home information and sign-up instructions!