Disney World Performance
On February 12th, the Dodgen 8th Grade Band played for an excellent crowd at Downtown Disney! The band really hit it out of the park, with a performance covering a wide variety of styles, all played with finesse and musicality! Many audience members told our chaperones they could not believe it was a middle school band! The performance was followed by visits to Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
Click Here for a full performance video.
Click Here for photos.
On February 12th, the Dodgen 8th Grade Band played for an excellent crowd at Downtown Disney! The band really hit it out of the park, with a performance covering a wide variety of styles, all played with finesse and musicality! Many audience members told our chaperones they could not believe it was a middle school band! The performance was followed by visits to Epcot, the Magic Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
Click Here for a full performance video.
Click Here for photos.
District Honor Band
Dodgen was extremely well represented at the GMEA District 12 Honor Band! We had 28 participants, the most of any school in Cobb County. The students worked very hard and put on an impressive concert on February 8th after just a few hours of rehearsal on Friday and Saturday. In addition, the students displayed true camaraderie and friendship toward each other, as they developed new friendships with excellent student musicians from throughout the district! Click here for photos.
Dodgen was extremely well represented at the GMEA District 12 Honor Band! We had 28 participants, the most of any school in Cobb County. The students worked very hard and put on an impressive concert on February 8th after just a few hours of rehearsal on Friday and Saturday. In addition, the students displayed true camaraderie and friendship toward each other, as they developed new friendships with excellent student musicians from throughout the district! Click here for photos.
Holiday Ensembles
Dodgen's many ensemble spread the holiday spirit in December! They did their annual "Music In The Halls" event for Dodgen faculty and students, and the flutes and clarinets even made an appearance at Whole Foods to entertain the shoppers! Click here for photos.
Dodgen's many ensemble spread the holiday spirit in December! They did their annual "Music In The Halls" event for Dodgen faculty and students, and the flutes and clarinets even made an appearance at Whole Foods to entertain the shoppers! Click here for photos.
TubaChristmas
On December 5th, Dodgen took a huge contingent of Tuba and Euphonium students to be a part of TubaChristmas at Underground Atlanta. Tubists from the entire southeast gathered to celebrate the season and celebrate the tuba! It has to be seen (and heard) to be believed! Click here for photos.
On December 5th, Dodgen took a huge contingent of Tuba and Euphonium students to be a part of TubaChristmas at Underground Atlanta. Tubists from the entire southeast gathered to celebrate the season and celebrate the tuba! It has to be seen (and heard) to be believed! Click here for photos.
Ensemble Evaluation
On November 8th, our Dodgen ensembles performed at the GMEA Ensemble Evaluation. Every single group that performed received the highest rating of superior! All students will receive a superior medal to wear on their band uniform. Congratulations on setting the standard for small ensemble performance in our district! Click here for photos.
On November 8th, our Dodgen ensembles performed at the GMEA Ensemble Evaluation. Every single group that performed received the highest rating of superior! All students will receive a superior medal to wear on their band uniform. Congratulations on setting the standard for small ensemble performance in our district! Click here for photos.
Breakfast Bash
We had our first Breakfast Bash of the year on November 5th! This is simply a fun social time where band students can get together to talk, eat, and even enjoy a movie. We ask a lot in class, so this is our way of providing some "down" time for the band! Many thanks to Whole Foods, Publix, and many band parents for sponsoring the food! Click here for photos. Look for another one to be scheduled early next semester!
We had our first Breakfast Bash of the year on November 5th! This is simply a fun social time where band students can get together to talk, eat, and even enjoy a movie. We ask a lot in class, so this is our way of providing some "down" time for the band! Many thanks to Whole Foods, Publix, and many band parents for sponsoring the food! Click here for photos. Look for another one to be scheduled early next semester!
Pope 8th Grade Night
On October 10th, almost 40 students from Dodgen joined forces with Hightower Trail students and the Pope High School Band for 8th grade night! The combined played the fight song and other cheers in the stands, but the big event was halftime, when the combined bands took the field and performed their Bruno Mars halftime show. The Pope Band also performed their competition marching show. Overall, the students represented our school well and had a great time in the process! Click here for photos.
On October 10th, almost 40 students from Dodgen joined forces with Hightower Trail students and the Pope High School Band for 8th grade night! The combined played the fight song and other cheers in the stands, but the big event was halftime, when the combined bands took the field and performed their Bruno Mars halftime show. The Pope Band also performed their competition marching show. Overall, the students represented our school well and had a great time in the process! Click here for photos.
Dodgen Pops Performances
The Dodgen Pops have been busy performing in our community! On October 9th, they performed for the Cobb County Law Enforcement Banquet! This was their premier performance for the year, and they did a great job honoring our local heroes. On October 26th, they played at East Cobb Park as part of Sunday Funday. They got the audience going with their entertaining musical selections!
Click here for photos.
The Dodgen Pops have been busy performing in our community! On October 9th, they performed for the Cobb County Law Enforcement Banquet! This was their premier performance for the year, and they did a great job honoring our local heroes. On October 26th, they played at East Cobb Park as part of Sunday Funday. They got the audience going with their entertaining musical selections!
Click here for photos.
Walton 8th Grade Night
Our First performance from 2014-2015 was Walton 8th Grade Band Night! Almost 60 students from Dodgen joined with over 80 students from Dickerson and the entire Walton Marching Band to make one huge band! Although it was hot outside, our students had an overwhelmingly positive experience. Just take a look and see for yourself! Click here for photos. More photos will be added once we get them from our parent chaperons.
The password for our photos hosting site is posted on Edmodo, and is also available from the band directors.
Our First performance from 2014-2015 was Walton 8th Grade Band Night! Almost 60 students from Dodgen joined with over 80 students from Dickerson and the entire Walton Marching Band to make one huge band! Although it was hot outside, our students had an overwhelmingly positive experience. Just take a look and see for yourself! Click here for photos. More photos will be added once we get them from our parent chaperons.
The password for our photos hosting site is posted on Edmodo, and is also available from the band directors.
Photos and Video from 2013-2014
The photos and videos below are from the 2013-2014 school year, a year filled with exciting performances, special events, team-building, and lots of fun with friends! Until we make our own photo memories for the current year, let's enjoy revisiting our past!
The photos and videos below are from the 2013-2014 school year, a year filled with exciting performances, special events, team-building, and lots of fun with friends! Until we make our own photo memories for the current year, let's enjoy revisiting our past!
Spring Concerts
Click the links below for spring concert videos:
Note: These videos are not publicly searchable on YouTube. If you want to share with friends or family, send them here to click directly on these links.
Click the links below for spring concert videos:
Note: These videos are not publicly searchable on YouTube. If you want to share with friends or family, send them here to click directly on these links.
All-State Band
This year, 6 students represented the Dodgen Middle School Band at All-State! These students went through a rigorous audition process at both the local and state level to win their spot in this group, and earn their plaque on the Dodgen Band Wall of Fame! The Dodgen contingent consisted of four 8th graders and two 7th graders. There were three brass and three woodwinds. They spent two and a half days in Athens, GA where they were rehearsed by world class teachers and conductors. The whole event culminated in a spectacular concert at the Classic Center on Saturday, March 1st. Click Here for Photos. The password is posted on Edmodo, and was also sent by email.
This year, 6 students represented the Dodgen Middle School Band at All-State! These students went through a rigorous audition process at both the local and state level to win their spot in this group, and earn their plaque on the Dodgen Band Wall of Fame! The Dodgen contingent consisted of four 8th graders and two 7th graders. There were three brass and three woodwinds. They spent two and a half days in Athens, GA where they were rehearsed by world class teachers and conductors. The whole event culminated in a spectacular concert at the Classic Center on Saturday, March 1st. Click Here for Photos. The password is posted on Edmodo, and was also sent by email.
Disney Performance Trip
Congratulations on an outstanding performance at Disney World! Our 8th grade band performed on the Waterside Stage of Downtown Disney to a large and enthusiastic crowd! Their performance was brilliant, and spread the good reputation of Dodgen Middle School and the band to the many visitors from around the world! While visiting the Disney parks, their behavior was excellent, and their enthusiasm was contagious! Click Here for Photos. The password is posted on Edmodo, and was also sent by email.
Click Here for performance video. You can also visit the Disney Trip page.
Congratulations on an outstanding performance at Disney World! Our 8th grade band performed on the Waterside Stage of Downtown Disney to a large and enthusiastic crowd! Their performance was brilliant, and spread the good reputation of Dodgen Middle School and the band to the many visitors from around the world! While visiting the Disney parks, their behavior was excellent, and their enthusiasm was contagious! Click Here for Photos. The password is posted on Edmodo, and was also sent by email.
Click Here for performance video. You can also visit the Disney Trip page.
District Honor Band
The GMEA District Honor Band weekend was February 7-9, 2014. Dodgen was one of the most represented schools, with 20 members! They won their spots by auditioning back in December. The audition consisted of scales and sight reading. Many of our students had first chair spots, and two of them were featured on solos (oboe and trumpet) at the concert! Click here for photos.
The GMEA District Honor Band weekend was February 7-9, 2014. Dodgen was one of the most represented schools, with 20 members! They won their spots by auditioning back in December. The audition consisted of scales and sight reading. Many of our students had first chair spots, and two of them were featured on solos (oboe and trumpet) at the concert! Click here for photos.
Morning Ensemble Music in the Halls
On Monday, December 16th, Dodgen's ensembles performed holiday carols throughout the halls of the school as students entered the building. This tradition is enjoyed by faculty and students alike! Thank you for helping stir up some holiday cheer in the last week of school before winter break! Click here for photos.
On Monday, December 16th, Dodgen's ensembles performed holiday carols throughout the halls of the school as students entered the building. This tradition is enjoyed by faculty and students alike! Thank you for helping stir up some holiday cheer in the last week of school before winter break! Click here for photos.
TubaChristmas!
On December 6th, 12 tuba and euphonium players from Dodgen participated in the 2013 TubaChristmas in downtown Atlanta! Dodgen had the most students participating of any middle school at the event, and our student Brandon was recognized out of all 208 participants for having the most spirited instrument decoration!
Click Here to see the pictures.
On December 6th, 12 tuba and euphonium players from Dodgen participated in the 2013 TubaChristmas in downtown Atlanta! Dodgen had the most students participating of any middle school at the event, and our student Brandon was recognized out of all 208 participants for having the most spirited instrument decoration!
Click Here to see the pictures.
Ensembles EVERYWHERE!
The fall is a busy time for the Ensemble Program at Dodgen! They have played for their peers at Dodgen, been to an evaluation at Palmer Middle School, and had their big Showcase Concert, with rave reviews galore! Follow the links to see them in action:
The fall is a busy time for the Ensemble Program at Dodgen! They have played for their peers at Dodgen, been to an evaluation at Palmer Middle School, and had their big Showcase Concert, with rave reviews galore! Follow the links to see them in action:
Pope 8th Grade Night
Pope High School's 8th grade night took place on October 25th, with a strong showing from both Dodgen and Hightower Trail! For the first time, 8th graders were invited onto the field to perform as part of the half time show! They played some of Journey's greatest hits for the huge homecoming crowd. After the game, they got to enjoy a performance of Pope's competition marching show. We look forward to seeing these fantastic 8th grade Dodgen students as a part of the Pope High School Band next year!
More photos will be added by Monday evening, 10/28.
Click here to see the photos.
Pope High School's 8th grade night took place on October 25th, with a strong showing from both Dodgen and Hightower Trail! For the first time, 8th graders were invited onto the field to perform as part of the half time show! They played some of Journey's greatest hits for the huge homecoming crowd. After the game, they got to enjoy a performance of Pope's competition marching show. We look forward to seeing these fantastic 8th grade Dodgen students as a part of the Pope High School Band next year!
More photos will be added by Monday evening, 10/28.
Click here to see the photos.
Walton 8th Grade Band Night
On October 18th, over 40 Dodgen 8th grade band members joined the Walton Band for an evening of music-making and fun! This event is designed to give the 8th graders a small taste of what it is like to be in a high school band. One of the many differences between middle school and high school band is the marching band. Both Walton and Pope have very highly regarded marching bands that compete at a high level and also provide performances locally, across the nation, and even worldwide!
Click here to see the photos.
On October 18th, over 40 Dodgen 8th grade band members joined the Walton Band for an evening of music-making and fun! This event is designed to give the 8th graders a small taste of what it is like to be in a high school band. One of the many differences between middle school and high school band is the marching band. Both Walton and Pope have very highly regarded marching bands that compete at a high level and also provide performances locally, across the nation, and even worldwide!
Click here to see the photos.
Dodgen Pops in Marietta and East Cobb
The Dodgen Pops played on the main stage of Glover Park in downtown Marietta on September 29th. This was their first public performance, which was enthusiastically received by an audience of several hundred! Parents, if you have photos, please send them to Mr. Jeffres and they will be added to this photo gallery.
Click here to see photos from the Marietta Square
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Two weeks later, on October 13th, they played as part of the Sunday Funday series at East Cobb Park. The audience here was younger and closer to home. Many of the children in the audience are potential future members of the Dodgen Band!
Click here to see photos from East Cobb Park
Click here to see photos from the Marietta Square
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Two weeks later, on October 13th, they played as part of the Sunday Funday series at East Cobb Park. The audience here was younger and closer to home. Many of the children in the audience are potential future members of the Dodgen Band!
Click here to see photos from East Cobb Park
Band Breakfast Bash
The first Band Breakfast Bash of the year was held on August 21, 2013! We had our biggest turnout ever, as our new 6th grade class joined our returning 7th and 8th grade students! This monthly social event has become a favorite of our Dodgen Band students. With the high expectations set for them in class, there is virtually no social time. The Band Breakfast Bash is the perfect time to celebrate our successes, visit with band friends in all grades, and enjoy good food! Click here to go to the photo gallery.
New photos added from September Breakfast Bash!
New photos added from September Breakfast Bash!
Morning Ensembles, 2012-2013
All-State and Honor Band
Disney Trip 2013
These photos are from the Dodgen Band's 2013 Disney Trip. On February 7th, the Dodgen 8th Grade Band played on the Waterside Stage of Downtown Disney! The crowd was large and enthusiastic, the weather was great, and the positive comments keep coming in! In addition to this outstanding performance, the students enjoyed 3 fun-filled days at the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios. Each year, the Dodgen Band applies for a similar Disney performance with the 8th grade band. We have just learned that our trip for next year has been approved, with a performance date of February 20th, 2014! Click Here to view the photos!
