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2009-2010 Highlights
All-Region Results, December 11-12, 2009: 2009 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest Results 3 SOLOISTS: Simone Bailey, flute; Taylor Sims**, flute and Allison Killian, trumpet 3 ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble (Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor); Flute Choir (Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Chris Ross, KJ White) 8 SOLOISTS: Brie Wise (Trumpet), Simonne Bailey (Flute), Lorynda Benson (Flute), Emilee Hatchett (Clarinet), Diana Trevino (Tuba), Taylor Sims (Flute), Allison Killian (Trumpet), Dajon Eubanks (Percussion) Simonne Bailey,Elijah Bell-Clarke, Amber Clayborn, Ashley Clayborn, Hakeem Mumford, Faith Rodgers, Chris Ross, Taylor Sims
The following DeSoto Eagle Band members made a great showing at All-Region auditions, and will participate in the All-Region clinic and concert in January 2010:
Simonne Bailey**, Elijah Bell-Clarke**, Lorynda Benson, Jacob Bryant, Amber Clayborn**, Ashley Clayborn**, Gabriel Cox, Allison Killian, Odion Mowoe, Hakeem Mumford**, Faith Rodgers**, Chris Ross**, Andre Runnels, Taylor Sims**, Diana Trevino, Aysha Welch
** Designates PRE-AREA qualifiers **
Region 20 UIL Marching Competition, October 17, 2009:
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!!!
Region 20 All-Region Jazz Contest, September 19, 2009
Congratulations! Matthew Webb for making 1st chair - Jazz 2. Matthew will participate in the All-Region Clinic and concert on December 4-5, 2009.
The DeSoto Eagle Band is proud to announce their 2009 Marching Show
Congratulations to all of our Eagle Band members who participated in this year's State Solo & Ensemble competition in Austin on June 1, 2009. Particular praise to those who earned a superior rating in their respective divisions:
**Congratulations Taylor Sims on your Outstanding Soloist Award on Flute !!
UIL Concert & Sightreading Results, April 22-23, 2009:
The Wind Symphony earned Superior ratings across the board (all 1's) !!! The Symphonic I Band earned a Superior rating for their Sight-Reading performance. Congratulations!
2009 Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest Qualifiers
The following students qualified for this UIL contest, after performing for the District Solo & Ensemble Contest March 7, 2009:
9 ENSEMBLES: Percussion Ensemble (Garry Boyd, Jacob Bryant, Isaac Cerpa, Greg Davis, Allyson Houser, Ckyle Lott, Nicholas Smith, Jalen Taylor); Cornet Quartet (Olivia Hamilton, Allison Killian, Curtis McVea, Braylon Wiley); French Horn Quartet (Corina Arevola, Gabrielle Cornish, Stephen Cribbs, Aysha Welch); Brass Sextet (Elijah Bell-Clarke, Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Gabrielle Royal, Matthew Webb, Aysha Welch); Mixed Woodwind Ensemble (Kristopher Bosma, Stephen Hellums, Haley King); Saxophone Quartet (Chris Arnold, Tasha Brazil, Caressia Burse, Megan Yarbrough); Flute Choir: Jessica Arrandondo, Simone Bailey, Lorynda Benson, Ariel Cadena, Susan Harris, Taylor Sims); Tuba-Euphonium Quartet (Ashley Clayborn, Michael Forbes, Chris Ross, KJ White)
DeSoto HS Winter Guard 2010
Thomas Coliseum Contest: Scholastic A Class – 2nd Place
Lamar H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Juan Seguin H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Aledo H.S. Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
WGI Dallas Regional Contest: Scholastic A Class – Champion
Thomas Coliseum Contest: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
NTCA Championships: National A Class – Champion
WGI World Championships: Scholastic A Class – 1st Place
Pre-Area Results, December 14, 2009:
2011 Football Schedule
DATE DAY EVENT TIME RESULT
* District Game
Aug. 26
Friday
Leander
7:30 pm
Sept. 5
Monday
Douglass (OK City)
@ Cowboys Stadium4:30 pm
Sept. 10
Saturday
Cedar Hill @
John Kincaide StadiumTBD
Sept. 16
Friday
Stoney Point @
Kelly Reeves Complex7:30 pm
Sept. 23
Friday
NOAH Homeschool
7:30 pm
Sept. 30
Friday
BYE
7:30 pm
BYE
Oct. 7
Friday
North Mesquite*
7:30 pm
Oct. 14
Friday
@ Tyler Lee*
7:30 pm
Oct. 21
Friday
Mesquite Horn*
7:30 pm
Oct. 28
Friday
Mesquite*
7:30 pm
Nov. 4
Friday
@ Longview*
7:30 pm
+ Playoff Game
2011 Spring Trip NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED Payment Schedule Amount Description Refund **Revised** Spring Trip Permission Form
The DeSoto Band Program will now be traveling to San Antonio, TX to perform at the Spring in the Park Music Festival, May 13-15, 2011. To get a firm number of students participating in the trip, a $175.00 non-refundable deposit by March 31, 2011 is required. Anyone not returning both the registration form and the deposit will not be registered for the trip.
PLEASE NOTE: Students with outstanding fees or past due student account balances will not be allowed to register for the trip; this is a school-wide policy. Any monies received will be posted to clear any outstanding fees/charges and past due balances before they are applied to the 2011 Spring Trip installments. For Student Account status, please email Carol Smith at csfam5@sbcglobal.net.
The deposit and subsequent payments maybe taken from your Student Account if, 1.) the student is current on all fees and charges, 2.) the student has enough money in their account, and 3.) the student does not have any past due balances in their account. In addition to the $350.00 trip cost, students are responsible for their own pocket money.
2011 SPRING TRIP PAYMENT SCHEDULE - Approximately $350.00 total cost/student
March 31, 2011 $175.00 Deposit Non-Refundable upon receipt
April 28, 2011 $175.00 Final Payment Non-Refundable upon receipt
Spring Trip Guidelines
**NEW** Spring Trip Itinerary
**NEW**Spring Trip Packing List
600 Eagle Drive
(972) 230-0735
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