Thank you, and CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the DGN Bands who averaged $16 donations per student (up from $11 last year) and raised an incredible $3,222 in three days (up from $2,267 last year) to support needy children this holiday season. (Concert Band, $1,077; Symphonic Band, $590; Wind Ensemble, $1,555). Wind Ensemble students had the highest giving average at $25 per student, with Concert Band finishing a close second with an average of $21 per student. It should be noted that Concert Band's totals, and average giving, was higher than any of our bands last year.
Because of your tremendous generosity, the DGN Band has been able to DOUBLE the number of needy children we will adopt. That is really something to celebrate!
In the end, what we are most proud of is the incredible giving-spirit of the entire DGN Band. We extend our deepest appreciation to all the band students and families who contributed, and extend our thanks to the members of our Band Board that will do the shopping for and wrapping of gifts for 30 children.
