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DATE |
EVENT |
| August 23 Monday |
1st Six Weeks Begins First Day of School |
| Starting August 23 Monday |
Regular Rehearsal Schedule 5:30-8:00 pm 3:15-5:30 pm Monday Thursday Sectionals Monday Tuesday Wednesday Full Band Brass & Battery Woodwinds & Pit 3:05-4:05 pm 3:30-5:30 pm 3:30-5:30 pm Guard Guard Guard 3:05-4:05 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 3:15-5:30 pm |
| August 27 Friday |
DeSoto @ Leander 7:30 pm |
| August 30 Monday |
DATE CHANGE Band Booster Meeting 7:00 pm |
| Sept. 2 Thursday |
Cowboys Stadium - Cowboys vs. Miami 7:00 pm Game Time setup report by 2:00 pm; workers report by 3:00 pm |
| Sept. 4 Saturday |
Cowboys Stadium - TCU vs. Oregon St. TBD Game Time setup report by TBD; workers report by TBD |
| Sept. 6 Monday |
LABOR DAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY |
| Sept. 6 Monday |
DeSoto vs. Arlington Bowie 7:30 pm - Cowboys Stadium |
| Sept. 10 Friday |
Cowboys Stadium - Tim McGraw Concert TBD Event Time setup report by TBD; workers report by TBD |
| Sept. 10-11 Fri.-Sat. |
Florida - Texas Shootout 4 Games Eagle Concessions |
| Sept. 11 Saturday |
Miramar @ DeSoto 7:30 pm |
| Sept. 17 Friday |
Stoney Point @ DeSoto 7:30 pm |
| Sept. 19 Sunday |
Cowboys Stadium - Cowboys vs. Chicago 12:00 pm Event Time setup report by 7:00 am; workers report by 8:00 am |
| Sept. 24 Friday |
DeSoto @ NOAH Homeschool (Tulsa, OK) 7:30 pm |
| Sept. 27 Monday |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT - NO SCHOOL |
| Sept. 28 Tuesday |
Band Booster Meeting 7:00 pm |
| Oct. 2 Saturday |
Marching Contest - TBA 7:00 pm |
| Oct. 7 Thursday |
DeSoto @ North Mesquite 7:30 pm |
| Oct. 8 Friday |
Cowboys Stadium - Concert TBD Event Time setup report by TBD; workers report by TBD |
| Oct. 9 Saturday |
23rd Annual Classic Marching Competition Hosted by the DeSoto Marching Band This is an all day/evening event and everyone MUST participate. Sign-up Today! |
| Oct. 10 Sunday |
Cowboys Stadium - Cowboys vs. TN Titans 3:15 pm Event Time setup report by 10:15 am; workers report by 11:15 am |
2010-2011 BAND CALENDAR
2010-2011 Band Officers
DRUM MAJORS
Taylor Sims
Head Drum Major
Jessica Arrandondo
Assistant Drum Major
COLOR GUARD
Taylor Sims-McClendon
Captain
Tiffany Woodard
Lieutenant
Taylor Robertson
Section Leader
Geena Sanders
Section Leader
OFFICERS
President: Allyson Houser
Vice President: Tasha Brazil
Secretary: Jasmine Lusk
Treasurer: Berkeley Jenkins
Historians: JaToya Thompson & Paige Hicks
Librarians: Odion Mowoe & Megan Yarbrough
Senior Representatives: Jessica Arrandondo & Taylor Sims
Junior Representatives: Corina Arevalo & Devonate Martin
Sophomore Representatives: Sydney Cox & Raymond Hunt
Freshman Representatives:
News Flash !! TheClassic 2010 Event Schedules
The August Booster Meeting has moved to Monday, 8/30 at 7:00 pm due to a conflict with the Freshman Campus & HIgh School Open House on Tuesday, 8/31.
MARCHING COMPETITION
Saturday, October 9, 2010
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Click Here for Details

The 2010 DHS Eagle Football Schedule is now available on the News and Events page. Click the link to be redirected.
The 2010 Cowboys Stadium Event Schedule is now available on the Forms/Downloads/Links page. Click the link to be redirected.

Band Regular Practice Schedule - REVISED 8/20/2010
Please adhere to the following practice every week starting Monday, August 23, unless otherwise notified.
Monday - 3:05-4:05 pm Sectionals (everyone) and 5:30-8:00 pm Full Band
(includes Guard)
Tuesday - 3:30-5:30 pm Sectionals for Brass & Battery
4:00-5:00 pm Sectionmals for Guard
Wednesday - 3:30-5:30 pm Sectionals for Woodwinds & Pit
3:15-5:30 pm Sectionals for Guard
Thursday - 3:15-5:30 pm Full Band (includes Guard)
Friday - Game Days/Clinics TBA
Saturday - Competition TBA
Game/Event Day Sheets will be posted by Wednesday or as appropriate.
The final Uniform Fitting Make-up date is tentatively planned for Tuesday 8/24 at 6:00 pm. Please wear socks and nylon shorts. Forms that parents must complete will be available and payments will be taken. There are no other make-up dates planned so if you are participating in the marching show you must attend this night, otherwise you may not perform.
The 2010 Summer Newsletter is here!!!!!
It is jam packed with important dates and useful information. Please make sure we have the best mailing address for you or feel free to view the online version by clicking on the link above.
CONGRATULATIONS DESOTO EAGLE BAND!!!
For earning a Superior rating across all areas of performance at the UIL Marching Competion held at Duncanville on October 17, 2009. This is the 41st consecutive year that the Eagle Band has won Sweepstakes making it part of an elite group of bands in the state to attain this level of continued success and excellence. We are proud of the dedication and hard work of our students and staff.
WAY TO GO EAGLE BAND!!!
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