The Dyer School Band program begins in the 6th grade with the Beginner Band, where students learn the musical skills they need to become members of the Junior High Band.  The 7th and 8th grade Junior High Band learns more advanced musical concepts and participates in several performances throughout the year, such as Murray Quad State Honor Band, UTM Honor Band, Solo & Ensemble, All West Honor Band and the annual Christmas and Teapot Parades.  Both the Beginner and Junior High Bands present a Christmas and Spring Concert each year.  The Dyer Band booster Organization funds uniforms, some instruments, travel and a yearly band banquet for the students.  The band program is under the direction of Mrs. Leah Jean Rollins. 
 

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   The Instrument Rental Meeting for all sixth grade students wishing to enroll in Beginner Band will be this Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at the GCHS Library between the hours of 3:30
     and 7:00 p.m.  All parents of sixth graders need to attend or make other arrangements to either rent an instrument for their child, bring an instrument they already own to be checked
    out (you can also bring it to school to show Mrs. Rollins) and purchase the necessary accessories like band book, care kit and folding music stand for at-home practice.
    Beginner band instruction begins on Wednesday, August 20th during 6th period at Dyer School so your child needs to have their instrument with them by that day.  Every
    day they do not have an instrument they will fall behind on learning.

    7th and 8th Grade Band Parents be aware that step-up instruments can be purchased on Rental meeting night as well.  Bring your beginner instrument with you for evaluation and
    trade-in.  Do let Mrs. Rollins know if you are going to do this so she can alert the music store to bring the appropriate step-up instruments.

   T-Shirt Design Contest: This contest is open to any band student in the 7^th and 8^th grade to design our 2008-2009 Band T-shirt.  I am open to any and all ideas and will have the
    designs judged by an impartial person from out of the Dyer community.  The winner will receive a prize of $10.00 and their picture in the Tri-City when the t-shirts are printed.  If no
    design submitted is deemed suitable then I will choose one from a professional catalog.  But I know there is artistic talent in our band!  Encourage your child to submit a design for
    consideration and help them to come up with a catchy slogan or wording. DO NOT PUT THEIR NAME ON THE DESIGN.  Deadline for designs is August 29.
     This is also the deadline to have t-shirt order form turned in. 
     P.S.  Parents are welcome to help with designs!!

   Band Dues are being collected now ($25) which includes your child's band t-shirt. Please send those to school with your child in their book bag in an envelope to be safe.  They can
    also give them to Mrs. Beth in the office for safe keeping until band class.