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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
MARCHING COMPETITION
Saturday, October 9, 2010
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Click Here for Details


2010 Event Schedules

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 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. 



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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