Camp

WoooOOOoo HOo! WiTerGuARd is HERE!

Information for the Winter Guard camp was given out today. Please be sure that you review it and ask any questions that you may have.

Also a reminder that demerits go from tryout to tryout. Please review your handbook. Demerits will be enforced to ensure the quality of the group.

See you Friday!

Practice 10/13

Dega Addition will have practice on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the ZEJH Gym. Practice will be from 3:30-5:00pm.

See you there!

Thanks

Thanks again for your help this week with the Ellis Emeralds Clinic and on Saturday for the help/support for the girls as they auditioned. What a great group of girls! I look forward to a GREAT year!

Thanks...

Thanks ladies for all of the help today for the first day of Ellis Emerald Clinic. The girls that turned out for tryouts did quit well and having each of you there to help really added to the atmosphere and the quality of what was done. I really appreciate each of you.

Feel free to come any day this week that you may have free.

Tuesday 5-6:30, Wed. 3:30-5, Thurs. 5-7 and Saturday morning at 10 for auditions.

Thanks AGAIN!

Band Camp Pictures!

Hey Guys!

I put together a slide show of bandcamp pics. Apparently it takes FOREVER to upload so getting it on every single blog has been a slight issue. I put it on the Dega Darlin Blog simply because that is the one I clicked on first. Go there and check it out.

Enjoy!

Good job!

Hey girls!
I just wanted to tell each and every one of you how proud I am after your first practice.
That was definitely a productive 2 hours!
Keep practicing on your own, and keep up the good work!

And I haven't forgotten about your shirts! I'm working on getting those designed.
See you all on Monday!

I love you!

practice Tomorrow!

Just a reminder that we have our first 2009-2010 practice on Tuesday, July 20,2009 from 2:30-4:30pm. Remember to bring lots of water and a snack to eat before band practice at 5pm.
If you have a flag at home, you do not have to bring it.

See you TOMORROW!

DCI

Interested in seeing a drum corp performance up close and personal? You still have time.

Drum Corp season is quickly coming to an exciting end, but you still have a few options to catch a show either live or in a theater. Visit www.dci.org for ticket information. There is a show in Gadsden, AL, on this Friday, July 24, 2009 and a show in Atlanta this Saturday, July 25, 2009. Ticket information can be found on the dci website.

Click the picture above to see the trailer for the Quarter-Final LIVE broadcast in theaters on August 6, 2009. The closest showing for us is in Trussville, AL.

Grab some friends and go see for yourself! You won't regret it.

Rehearsal

The first rehearsal of the year will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, from 2:30-4:30pm, at THS. You will have a 30 minute break before the regular scheduled band practice from 5-8pm. I recommend that you bring snacks and lots of WATER so that you are energized for your long day.

See you then!

Ever thought how cool it would be to start your own rock band? Jam Studio (click here) can give you the opportunity to experiment and do just that. It is a free online studio that helps you easily create tracks that you can play along with on any instrument. Beginning or Advanced it is entertaining to play around with.

Have Fun!

Just a reminder that not only should you take the opportunity to utilize the blog of your individual section, but you should also visit blogs of other sections and feel free to make comments there too. You can find the link in the sidebar of your blog. For a start, go visit the drum major blog to see how Blake did at Spirit Camp.

Handbook

Just a reminder that as an auxiliary member your 'new auxiliary member year' is from tryout to tryout. Therefore, your auxiliary year started in April with tryouts. Demerits are applied for the entire year. Please be sure that you make yourself very familiar with what is expected. We want for every member to be successful. Rules and Regulations are set in place to help each person succeed as well as aid us in running things fairly and smoothly.

(As an Addition member of the Talladega High School Band, whose main auxiliary time is 2nd semester, it is important to remember that all demerits still apply to both semesters.)

Below you will find a link to the Auxiliary handbook for those of you that may have misplaced yours. You will also notice that a link has been placed in the sidebar of your blog for future reference. If you have any questions please ask Mr. McDaniel or Ms. Todd.

Talladega High School Auxiliaries Handbook

2009 THS Graduation

2009 winter guard

Monday Practice!

We will have practice on Monday, May 4th in preparation for the Spring Concert. It will be after school until 5:00pm in the Gym at Talladega High School.

Uniform fitting!

Those of you that made the DEGA DARLINS 2009 line for the fall will have your first uniform fitting on May 4, 2009. Mrs. Bonnie will come during school around 12:30. Mr. McDaniel will call you to the bandroom from class. (this is not for Addition; your fitting will be at a later time.)

What a Gig!

On April 23, 2009, the Talladega High School Jazz Band was invited to perform for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame ceremonies. With great preparation, lots of anticipation and much excitement the group of young musicians took on this adventure with great enthusiasm. Much is to be said about the musical presentation and outstanding representation of the Talladega City Schools from this group of young people; it was truly outstanding.

A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for their help providing dinner for the group, as well as Mrs. Rasco. Also to Dr. Frank Buck for his attendance and support at this event. It is wonderful to have such great support from parents and administrators in the Talladega City School System.

To see pictures Click Here

Performance photos from Championships....

Have you checked out the performances pics from Championships? Click here

Congratulations 2009 Auxiliary!

DRUM MAJOR
Blake Matson

DEGA DARLIN
SECTION LEADER
Lacey Lackey

DEGA DARLINS
(no particular order)

Shonquita McDaniel
Riley Rutledge
Meggie Lewis
La'Tisha Wilson
Lateriya Stamps
Lacey Lackey
Kelsey Paris
Ingram McCollum
Chrissy Moore
Chelcia Mosley
Ashley Goggans
Angelic Curry

DEGA DARLINS ADDITION
(no particular order)

Jatonica Whitson
Morgan Davidson
Kayla Langley
Robbyn Stratton
Mya Thomas
Lexie Gates Rasco
Kayla Mowery
Terencea Holtzclaw
Heather Blocker
MaKayla Montgomery

Audition clinic is coming up next week; April 6th - 10th, 2009.

Be sure that you have cleared all debts at school so that you may audition.

Also, be sure that you read the handout/rules very carefully. Some things may have changed since the last time you looked at it.

Visit www.degaband.com for a detailed schedule of clinic week.

See you then; Bring a friend!

Group photos!

Group photos taken by Bateman photography are now online. You can view them by going to www.photoreflect.com and doing a search or click here. Be sure to click the arrow so that you can view both pictures of the group. Also, you can scroll around and see pictures from each group that performed over the two days.

There are several purchase options available. I suggest the digital file. If you order this, they email it to you within a few weeks and then you have it on your computer from then on. The cost is under $5.00.

Enjoy!

Congratulations!

What a great trip this past weekend was. I hope that you enjoyed it. To travel with such a great group of girls is amazing.

Congratulations on your great performance on Friday. Mr. McDaniel, Brian and I am very proud of you. You have grown individually and as a group and that is going to help you and our program in the future. I am looking forward to what is to come. Keep up the good work. You have had a great year!

Don't forget about rehearsal at 5:30 at ZEJH. See you there!

Congrats at Hoover!

Congratulations on a job well done!

Each competition this year had led to more and more improvement as a group and individually. I am very proud of the work and dedication that you showed last week, which led to an improved performance, no doubt.

It has been great to see each of you grow and improve along the way. Get a good rest during spring break so that we can come back and have a good run of rehearsals before championships.

You just never know what will happen at championships. It all depends on the day and the performance that comes from each group. I am very excited to see how things go and am looking forward to the trip with you guys. I hope that you are too!

NOTICE>>> REHEARSAL>>>CHANGE>>>

We will not have practice on Monday as usual... we will move that practice to TUESDAY. It will be at Zora Ellis and will be immediatly following school until 6:00pm. This will be our only long rehearsal. We will also have rehearsal on Thursday immediatly following school until 5:00pm.

I should have the performance times for Nashville on Thursday. As soon as I get them I will post them on here and on http://www.degaband.com/. I will also post an updated itinerary on the band website.

Have a great spring break!

More Hoover Info

Please check http://www.degaband.com/ often for rehearsal info.

Click here for the Hoover Itinerary.

We will have regular Monday practice, in addition to Thursday(3:00-5:00) and Friday for run throughs (5:30-6:30). On friday the Ellis Emeralds will be right after school until 4:30 and dega Darlins will be from 4:30-5:30. You are more than welcome to come before your scheduled time, but certainly are not required to do so.

Hoover contest

The hoover schedule is up. I will attempt to post it here ASAP and give you a copy at rehearsal.

We will have our regular Monday rehearsal (3/9) as soon after school as you can until 5:00. It will be at the ZEJH gym.

We will also have afterschool practice on Thursday(3/12) right after school until 5:00 at ZEJH.

We will have an hour practice/run through from 5:30-6:30.

Keep in mind that our scores at Hoover will determine where we perform at championships. We want a good spot, so be on the top of your game on Saturday. I know we always do our best, I just want you to be aware of the added importance.

In your class is Bob Jones, Tupelo, Fort Payne and of course us. Your performance time for those coming to watch is 5:44pm.

Spread the word! See you next week!