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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Band Camp is less than a week away!


Trojan Marching Band Newcomers and "Big Siblings"

New students to our Marching Band are assigned a "Big Sibling" to offer peer-support during the start-up of the school year and offer help adjusting to the lifestyle of high school. The older "siblings" are members of our Trojan Marching Band Student Leadership Team (Section Captains and Drum Majors). If you have a student who is new to our Trojan Marching Band this year, they have likely already received a phone call from their assigned older sibling. New members of the marching band should have also received a welcome email from their Section Captain.


Trojan Marching Band Newcomer Party - Saturday, July 29

Our student leaders are hosting a welcome party for our new Trojan Marching Band members, this Saturday evening, at the home of Color Guard Leader Stefania Mossman. This annual gathering is a fun way for new Trojan Marching Band students to meet one another, and their student leaders, prior to the start of Band Camp on Monday, July 31. Attendance is not required, but strongly encouraged! This is a great way to break the ice and ask some questions before we hit the ground running at Band Camp. The gathering at Stefania's home will be supervised by parent chaperones, and not attended by DGN staff. We extend our thanks to the Mossman family for opening their home to host this year's party!


Date: Saturday, July 29

Time: 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Address: (See Email!)


Band Camp Survival Guide & Spirit Nights

Mr. Smith has put together a document about our Band Camp, with suggestions to help students have a successful camp experience! We strongly encourage all Marching Band students to read the survival guide this week, in preparation for Band Camp beginning on July 31. This resource can answer a lot of questions, and help everyone prepare to be successful during the entire week!

CLICK HERE to read through it!

Our fabulous Drum Majors have put together the Spirit Night Themes for the season, including Spirit Night Themes for the evening blocks of Band Camp!

CLICK HERE to start prepping your spirit gear!


Trojan Marching Band Camp - First Day & Group Lunch

Next Monday is our first day of Band Camp 2023. The morning session (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) is only for our NEW students, and our Student Leaders. 

When the morning session ends, we would like ALL of our Trojan Marching Band Members to eat together during the lunch break, therefore, we are expecting ALL members to report to the school at 12:00 PM for our group lunch. This year, we are so thankful to have had our lunch donated by the DGN Friends of Fine Arts! All students will be provided a lunch, and this will be a great opportunity to come together as a Band Family and break bread together before we jump into the activities for the week.

Would you like to volunteer to help serve lunch that day? CLICK HERE to sign up!


More Volunteers Needed! Please Sign Up Below!

July 30 - Band Camp Tent City Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/bNudjmh

August 5 - Marching Band Uniform Distribution Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/WUmfKNZ

August 17 - Band Camp Showcase Ice Cream Social Volunteer: https://signup.com/go/MHfsYPX


Uniform Distribution Sign-Up

ALL TROJAN MARCHING BAND STUDENTS need to sign up for the required August 5th marching band uniform fitting. Please click the link below to sign up for a time!

CLICK HERE to pick your time!


We cannot wait to get this year started, and we look forward to working with your family this year! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Smith or Ms. Wych!

Monday, July 17, 2023

Leadership Week and Drumline & Color Guard Mini-Camp is one week away! Band Camp is two weeks away! Sign up to volunteer today!

 


We are one week away from Leadership Week and the Drumline and Color Guard Mini-Camps! Members of the Trojan Marching Band should have received an email from Mr. Smith about a few tasks to complete before next Monday. Drumline and Color Guard members should be preparing to start their rehearsals next week!


We are TWO WEEKS away from Band Camp! The entire Trojan Marching Band Staff is very excited to get this season under way. There's another excellent season just around the corner.


New and returning families can read through Mr. Smith's "Band Camp Survival Guide" to make sure they're prepared for week of rehearsals starting July 31st, which is linked HERE!


Finally, we still are in need of volunteers for upcoming events. Check out the links below to get signed up! Come meet the members of our big band family and help our students be successful!


July 18 - Marching Band Uniform Preparation Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/UPCKWck


July 30 - Band Camp Tent City Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/bNudjmh


July 31 - Band Camp Group Lunch Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/bPWDakf


August 5 - Marching Band Uniform Distribution Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/WUmfKNZ


August 17 - Band Camp Showcase Ice Cream Social Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/MHfsYPX


We're very much looking forward to another excellent season with the Trojan Marching Band! Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's success story!




Thursday, July 13, 2023

Marching Band Volunteers Needed!

 

The Trojan Marching Band is only 18 days from starting their 2023 season, and we've got a few more pre-season items on our to-do list that we will need some volunteer help to accomplish. If you haven't found an opportunity to get involved with our band program, this would be a great time to jump in and meet some of the amazing community members that help keep our program running smoothly! See the links below to sign up today!


July 18 - Marching Band Uniform Preparation Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/UPCKWck


July 30 - Band Camp Tent City Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/bNudjmh


July 31 - Band Camp Group Lunch Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/bPWDakf


August 5 - Marching Band Uniform Distribution Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/WUmfKNZ


August 17 - Band Camp Showcase Ice Cream Social Volunteer:  https://signup.com/go/MHfsYPX


We're very much looking forward to another excellent season with the Trojan Marching Band! Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's success story!


-Mr. Smith

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

4th of July Rehearsal Tonight!


We're very excited to see everyone on campus again for the first of our two summer rehearsals to prepare for our 4th of July Parade Performance in Downers Grove!

Please come through the Main Street entrance on arrival. We will be rehearsing indoors tonight to avoid the poor air quality.


Music and Instruments will be distributed to those who need it upon arrival!


Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Trojan Marching Band 2023 Show Music Now Available!



Students can now access (and start practicing!) the music for next year's halftime show "State of Mind"!


Follow the link below to gain access to the music folder. An email has also been sent to all Trojan Marching Band students as well.


2023 TMB Music and Audio Files


Happy practicing!

Friday, May 19, 2023

Congratulations 2023-2024 DGN Color Guard and Winter Guard Members!

 

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Trojan Marching Band Color Guard & Winter Guard members!


COLOR GUARD

Rhea Bhargava

Natalia Cruz

Chloe Dwyer

Marnie Enright

Cristina Fialek

Cara Fleming, Fall Captain

Valeria Gonzalez

Elayna Knezevich

Grace Larkin

Bailey Mongello

Stefania Mossman

Lydia Murphy

Phoenix Nystrom

Josh Ronquillo, Fall Captain

Lauren Rotta

Denise Saucedo

JoDee Schmidt

Addison Sutton

Violet Thiele

Kathy Toledano Vazquez

Lindsy Vela

Hope Wells

Olivia Zambreno, Fall Captain



WINTER GUARD

Angelina Antonio, Winter Captain

Chloe Dwyer

Marnie Enright

Cara Fleming

Eva Henrikson

Elayna Knezevich

Grace Larkin

Bailey Mongello

Stefania Mossman, Winter Captain

Lydia Murphy

Lauren Rotta

Denise Saucedo

JoDee Schmidt, Winter Captain

Addison Sutton

Violet Thiele

Kathy Toledano Vazquez

Hope Wells

Olivia Zambreno



DGN Bands Senior Spotlight: Tim Wise, Percussion #WeAreDGN #99Learns


 

DGN Bands Senior Spotlight: Hannah Janka, Horn & Trumpet #WeAreDGN #99Learns


 

DGN Bands Senior Spotlight: Prakruti Torlikonda, Flute #WeAreDGN #99Learns

 


Thursday, May 18, 2023