RAIDER
BANDS
My Locker Custom Band Apparel
One of our newest and ongoing fundraisers! Simply click one of the links (the band you want to represent) and create custom band apparel to support your student and the band program! Each item purchased will help raise money for the Decatur Band Program to purchase new instruments, music, and supplies! There is no minimum order and it is shipped directly to your door!
LATEST NEWS
18-19 CONCERT & EVENT DATES
APRIL 23 STATE BAND FESTIVAL
Raider Band Breakfast Donation List/Worker Sign up link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aepTGYDnTdkZh6uq61xW4pfuxPExQc5C2g2HHNH_EVI/edit?usp=sharing
State Band Festival April 25th - MS band students need to be in the band room by 7:20am but no earlier than 7am :) They should be wearing their concert uniform. HS students will be leaving the school with Mrs. Latham at 9:20am. They should also come to school in their concert uniform :) HS students should bring a lunch or money for lunch.
APRIL 18 UPDATES
Raider Band Breakfast Donation List/Worker Sign up link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aepTGYDnTdkZh6uq61xW4pfuxPExQc5C2g2HHNH_EVI/edit?usp=sharing
State Band Festival April 25th
Leadership Applications due May 8th
Drum Major Auditions May 10th
Color Guard Auditions week of May 20th (more info to come)
Spring Concert May 16th
Memorial Day Performances May 27th
Graduation Performance May 30th
Band Camp August 5-9 - 8am-5pm at the school
APRIL 8 UPDATES
MARCH 11 BAND FESTIVAL
Both MS and HS bands received STRAIGHT DIVISION ONE RATINGS at band festival on March 8th! The highest rating that can be earned!
The MS and HS bands will be performing at State Band Festival on either April 25 or 26 at Paw Paw HS! Date and time will be communicated when it is known :)
You can listen to their performances by clicking the links below! I'm so proud!
FEBRUARY 18 CAKE ROLLS/BAND FESTIVAL/FESTIVAL CONCERT
Cake roll orders and payment are due THIS FRIDAY - 2/22 :) Below are links to the documents that are being sent home TODAY regarding band festival and the festival concert.
FEBRUARY 11 SOLO AND ENSEMBLE/WINTERFEST
Congratulations to Danny Cerda, Emilee Smith, Sydney Franks, Kendra Nuckels, Abby Ward, Keegan Richardson and Allison Mroczek on fine solo and ensemble performances Saturday at SMC! Danny, Emilee, Abby and Allison qualify to perform at State Solo and Ensemble on March 16th!
Don't forget that the Raider Pep Band will be performing for the Winterfest game festivities on FRIDAY! Students need to arrive by 5:30pm and be ready to play in the gym by 5:45pm! Go RAIDERS!
FEBRUARY 5 CAKE ROLLS/WINTERFEST
The Decatur Bands are starting the Audrey's Cake Roll fundraiser today! It will go until the 22nd when the order forms and payment is due. They will be delivered just before spring break! We hope you support the band and its members by purchasing one or more of these delicious treats!
DECEMBER 3 UPDATES/REMINDERS
NOVEMBER 27 UPDATES/REMINDERS
NOVEMBER 5 DBA MEETING AND NY REMINDERS
OCTOBER 31 MARCHING BAND PLAYOFF GAME
OCTOBER 24 MARCHING BAND PLAYOFF GAME
I just wanted to send some details regarding Friday's playoff game.
1. They are wearing uniforms - please be sure to have black socks
2. We will have pizza to eat at 4:30pm courtesy of Taylor Zamojski's grandmother to celebrate their FIRST PLACE finish at Grandville :) Students cannot stay after school until 4:30 as I need to get my children and take them home. Please arrange to have your student here at 4:30 if they want pizza!
3. If they are not partaking in pizza, they need to get here as early as they need, to be dressed and READY by 6pm. That means 5:45 for some and 5:30 for others. You make the call :)
4. The other team is bringing their band which means that halftime will be split, as well as playing in the stands. We are combining for the National Anthem :)
5. We are staying the entire game - please make sure you are ready to pick up your student at the conclusion of the game. It should only take about 15 minutes for them to walk back and hang up their uniform.
That being said, I would really appreciate one or two parent helpers when the game is over to hang up uniform bags in numerical order. It also will help alleviate a lot of traffic in the uniform room. If you are willing to assist, please let me know!
Thanks so much!
OCTOBER 22 POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER
We have started our poinsettia fundraiser! Students have order forms for many colors of plants. Forms and payment are due October 30th and will be delivered in time for our winter concert on December 6th. The stage will look so nice! All plants are $15 each. We hope you will purchase some to help our awesome band program! See any band student for details!
Checks payable to Decatur Band Association. Thank you so much for your anticipated support!
OCTOBER 16 MARCHING BAND PHOTOS
Yesterday, the marching band had group and individual photos taken! If you'd like one of the group or your individual student, please submit payment and the form ASAP :) Thank you to the Latham's and Studio 35 for spending the afternoon with us!
OCTOBER 1 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Marching Band Rehearsal TONIGHT 6:15-8:15pm
2. Decatur Band Association meeting TOMORROW @ 6pm in the band room - all band parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
3. The Raider Marching Band is performing at the Hastings Marching Invitational this Saturday!
4. Our LAST home football game is Friday! It's Senior Night so senior band parents are encouraged to attend :)
SEPTEMBER 25 THIS WEEK's REHEARSAL
Due to impending storms throughout the day and evening, rehearsal will be THURSDAY 6:15-8:15pm. Thank you for your flexibility! We really need to be outside to prepare for Saturday's competition :)
JUNE 6 2018 MARCHING BAND
Recordings are up for the 2018 Raider Marching Band show!
Graduation
Featuring: MS & HS Bands
MAY 30
Memorial Day - 11am & 1:30pm
Featuring: Marching Band and any other band student volunteers!
Spring Concert
Featuring: 6th, MS & HS Bands
Band Festival Week @ LMC
Featuring: MS & HS Bands
Exact date and time will be provided when it is finalized!
MAY
27
MAY
16
MAR 5-8
Pre-Festival Concert - 7pm
Featuring: MS & HS Bands
FEB
28
Holiday Concert - 7pm
Featuring: 6th, MS & HS Bands
DEC
6
6th Grade Band Rental/Info Meeting - 6pm in Band Room
Meyer Music will be here!