Band Camp Showcase 2017

Congratulations to the members of the 2017 Trojan Marching Band on a terrific preview performance at this evening's Band Camp Showcase!

Band Camp Showcase Details / Ice Cream Coupon!

Family and friends of the DGN Band will not want to miss tonight's "Band Camp Showcase" performance, held on the WEST practice field at 6:30 PM. The band's performance and marching demonstration is expected to last approximately 45 minutes.

Spectators are encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket to sit on as there are no bleachers at the West field.

Parking on the west side of the building is extremely limited, and the lot off of Prince St. will likely be filled to capacity earlier in the evening. Those who cannot walk longer distances may be dropped off near the field, and then cars should proceed to the Main St. lot on the east side of the building. Allow at least 5 minutes to walk from the Main St. lot back to the West field. 

Following the Band Camp Showcase, families are invited to socialize at Every Day's A Sundae in downtown Downers Grove. A mobile coupon is included here. No need to print; you may simply show this coupon on your phone to redeem the "BOGO" offer.

Schedule for Tuesday, August 15:

8 AM - 1 PM: Full Band Practice

1 PM - 4:30 PM: BREAK

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Full Band Practice

NOTE: Students who are ordering NEW shoes will be sized at the beginning of the 4:30 PM practice today. We have moved this up 1-hour from the originally published time of 5:30 PM.

6:30 PM: Band Camp Showcase on West Field

7:30 PM: Optional Ice Cream Social at Every Day's A Sundae.

There is NO band practice of any kind scheduled for Wednesday.

After today, the band's next major practice is Thursday (August 17) 5 PM - 8:30 PM. This is our normal Thursday night rehearsal time-frame moving forward.

Tuesday Schedule for Marching Band

Tomorrow is our last day of Band Camp 2017!  As a reminder, here is the Tuesday, August 15 schedule for the DGN Trojan Marching Band:
8 AM: Full Band Practice Begins

1:00 PM: Practice Ends (note that this is one hour later than other Band Camp days)

1 - 4:30 PM: BREAK

4:30 PM: Rehearsal Continues. Band members report in BAND SHIRT & BALL CAP, wearing shorts and gym shoes.

6:30 PM: BAND CAMP SHOWCASE performance for friends/family on WEST field.

7:30 PM: Showcase Ends. Optional Ice Cream Social at Every Day's A Sundae.

Important Update - Uniforms / Monday Practice Schedule

Please read this update carefully:

Thank you to our AMAZING parent volunteers for their time and energy today. Simply put, we could not have accomplished what we did without you!! 

There are 24 students (of 207) that we did not process today for one reason, or another.  Most of those students did come to campus today (thank you!), and left with our permission. We need to get these remaining 24 students into uniforms on MONDAY of this week (August 14). 

Monday's schedule originally had the band in practice from 8 AM - 12 PM. There was no afternoon or evening practice scheduled for Monday.  We are modifying the Monday schedule as follows:

8 AM - 10:30 AM: Full Marching Band Rehearsal
10:30 AM: All students who have been fitted for a uniform will be dismissed for the day. All students in need of a uniform will be asked to stay and complete the process. 

Note: because our inventory is now limited, students in need of a uniform should expect to stay until at least 12:30 or 1:00 PM. If you finish earlier, great! But please arrive on Monday knowing that you may need to stay later. 

PARENT VOLUNTEERS: Any of the volunteers who were with us Saturday, are familiar with our fitting process and are available from 10 AM - 12:00 noon, we would be appreciative of your additional time. If you are available, please send Mr. Miller an email on Sunday to confirm.

Marching Band Uniform Distribution is Tomorrow! (Saturday, August 12)

Greetings!

This is a reminder that we will do our Marching Band Uniform Distribution on Saturday, August 12th.

Schedule for distribution:

8 AM - Parent volunteers report for final set up and orientation
8:30 AM - Seniors A-J
9:15 AM - Seniors K-Z
10:00 AM - Juniors A-K
10:45 AM - Juniors L-Z
11:30 AM - Sophomores A-H
12:15 AM - Sophomores I-Z
1:00 PM - Lunch Break for Volunteers
1:45 – 2:45 PM - Freshman A-J
2:45 – 4:00 PM - Freshman K-Z

Note: Color Guard members may report at any time during the scheduled distribution to pay their fees and collect their t-shirt and ball cap.

**Students have been assigned to the time frames above to evenly distribute students throughout the day. Families are asked to adhere to this schedule unless there is an absolutely immovable schedule conflict. In those cases, if it is helpful to come to a different time frame, students may do so. We respectfully ask that families do not change their scheduled time simply for family convenience. Doing so would potentially run the risk of creating long, unnecessary wait times during certain parts of the day. Thank you in advance for adhering to the given schedule when at all possible.**

If for some chance we being to run significantly ahead or behind schedule, we will send out updates via our text messaging system outline in the Band Handbook.

What To Know About Arriving at Uniform Distribution

Students should wear lightweight gym-shorts and a t-shirt when they arrive for distribution.  Returning students who have marching band shoes that fit them should wear or bring those shoes so they can wear them during fitting. New students to the band will not have their shoes yet, and should wear athletic shoes for the fitting process.

At a minimum, students need to know and be able to share their height and weight. It would be even more helpful if they new their waist, inseam and chest sizes. This will greatly increase our ability to accurately fit students for uniforms.

If I need Marching Band Shoes When Do I Order Them?

Shoe orders will take place in the Band room on Tuesday, August 15, from 5:30 - 6:00 PM. No money is exchanged at that time. We simply size the student and place the order. 

When Do We Pay Our Marching Band Fees?

Fees should be paid on August 12 during Uniform Distribution in cash or, preferably, a check made payable to “DGN — BANDS.”

New members to the band will need to pay $75.00 ($25 for Color Guard), which will include the uniform shoes, the uniform T-shirt, hat, and the uniform usage fee.

Formers (who do not need new shoes) will need to pay $40.00 ($25 for Color Guard).

Section Theme Night

Congratulations to the Clarinet Section on their winning "Despicable Me" theme!

Mismatch Spirit Night Winners

A great show of spirit tonight! Congrats to our Spirit Night winners.

Band Camp 2017 - Section Color Night

There was tremendous energy, spirit, and work ethic at tonight's Band Camp practice. It's great to have the 200+ members of the Trojan Marching Band back on campus today! #WeAreDGN

Welcome to Camp!

Our 2017 Band Camp is off and running with New Members and Student Leaders this morning. We are looking forward to having the full Marching Band back in campus this afternoon!

Band Camp Starts Monday - Welcome Class of 2021!

The 2017 DGN Trojan Marching Band begins "camp" practices on the North High campus Monday, August 7! (8 - 12 for new students and Student Leaders; 1:30-3:30/6-9 for all band members.)

It was wonderful to greet the Class of 2021, and all new members to the Band, at this weekend's "Newcomer Party." Thanks to our Leadership Team hosts for creating a great event!