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Disney Trip Information
Preparations for our Disney performance trip are going very well!  Now is the time to share detailed information with everyone and get the final process rolling.

Disney Trip Details Confirmation – ACTION REQUIRED!
To insure that all participants and parents have the essential information for the trip, PLEASE CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE THE ONLINE FORM.
This form takes the place of a big paper packet and a lengthy meeting. It is relatively long and detailed. Please complete it with parent and student together, and give it about 20-30 minutes. Once you have completed it, you will have a very clear picture of what is happening,  AND have some additional items to take action on, such as Remind signup, medication forms, and uniform preparation.
Click here to download a summary of ALL the information contained in the online form.

Volunteer Needs
We need help going through uniforms after the Pre-Disney concert, preparing T-shirts for distribution, and donations of water bottles for the trip. The turnaround time for uniform inspection is particularly tight this year!
PLEASE CLICK HERE IF YOU CAN DONATE YOUR TIME OR SOME BOTTLED WATER FOR THE TRIP.

Upcoming Dates
  • January 17th - Please complete the online confirmation form and volunteer signup by this time
  • January 24th – Pre-Disney Concert. Required for all students going on the trip, as well as at least one parent/guardian. Bring uniforms in provided garment bag, medication forms, water bottle donations, etc. Details in online form.
  • January 30th – Deadline for turning in prescription medications, (and any OTC that directors will be managing). Details in online form.
  • February 1st – Departure day!  Luggage drop-off is from 7:45-8:30 AM. Details in online form.
  • February 2nd, 11:00 AM – Performance on Waterside Stage at Disney Springs!
  • February 4th, 11:00 PM – Pick up at school. We will send out precise arrival time en route.

ORLANDO WEATHER

Fall Concert Videos Posted!
Congratulations to all the groups that performed in November and December! The concerts were excellent, and showcase the outstanding work the students have been doing in class! Please enjoy the videos below.
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 Dodgen Band!

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Mr. Jeffres and Mr. Westphal hope everyone had a great summer and are ready to kick off a phenomenal year!

7th & 8th Grade Band Families: Please continue reading below about important things to start the year strong.


ALL 6th Grade Families: Please click the "6th Grade Info" tab above to learn more about the first week of connections classes!​

Bring Instruments the Morning of the First Day of School, or Even on Panther Day!

Everyone will have new locker assignments posted in the hallway.  Please also bring in any instruments checked out from the school over the Summer.  Students using school-owned instruments will receive new check out forms.  

Check for Your Band Book & Supplies!

8th Grade will need Essential Elements for Band Book 2 (the same book we ended last year with) and 7th Grade will start with Essential Elements for Band Book 1 (the same book we ended last year with) and the progress to Book 2 in a few weeks.  Be sure to check for your instrument specific supplies like reeds and valve oil...maybe even consider upgrading your mouthpiece! 

Ensembles Are Back!

All 7th & 8th grade band students are invited to sign up for the Dodgen Band's Morning Ensembles!  Please register on the Forms page during the first week of school and rehearsals will start the week of August 8th.  For students who placed into the Dodgen Pops last Spring, we will be emailing you soon to tell you about when we are starting those rehearsals as well. 

​Honor Band & All-State Band

Do you typically get A's on playing tests?  If so, you should considering trying out for District Honor Band or even All-State Band Auditions!  The auditions for the county are held at Dodgen and we cover everything for the honor band audition in class.  This is a great opportunity to motivate young musicians to grow and challenge themselves!

Want to watch last year's performances one more time?

Concert videos are posted below if you want to stroll down memory lane or to share with friends and family!


Spring Concerts 2022


Fall/Winter Concerts 2021


2020-2021, Virtual Performances Galore!