Q: As a freshmen do I have to take Concert Band Fall and Spring Semesters?
A: Yes. As a freshmen you must take band all year in order to take any later band classes,
to be eligible for a “letter” for a letter jacket and go on the yearly band trip.

Q: Does it cost anything to be in High School Band?
A: No & Yes, there is a fee for Marching Band to be paid at the beginning of the school
year. The fee pays for your uniform pants, marching shoes, t-shirt, hat and gloves.

Q: When can I audition for Wind Ensemble?
A: Any band student may audition for Wind Ensemble at the end of the Fall semester of
Freshmen year.

Q: Can I be in Marching/Jazz Band and participate in sports?
A: Yes. Most definitely! I highly encourage students to be Davie High athletes. I am the winter
track coach myself and staying fit and healthy is an important part of being a good
musician. I work very well with all the team coaches in making it possible for students to
have equal time at after school sports practices and band rehearsals. The only sport that
does not work well is cross country.

Q:If I sign up for Marching Band do I have to go to Marching Band camp?
A: Band Camp is mandatory for all Marching Band students. You must attend all days of
band camp in order to go on the band trip each year.

Q: When is Band Camp?
A: July 30 - August 10, 2012

Q: When are after school practices for Marching Band and Jazz Band?
A: Marching Band rehearses each Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-5:00PM until October 31.
The Jazz Band rehearses each Tuesday mprning before school and Friday from 3:30-
5:00PM in the spring semester.

Q: What must I do in order to be on drum line?
A: In order to be on drum line you must attend scheduled drum line practices during the
summer and you must pass the drum line audition.

Q: Can I take band and still take AP and Honors classes?
A:ABSOLUTELY!!! You can take band and still have room for honor classes. The truth of the
matter is, the majority of the AP and Honors students at Davie High School do participate
in band and/or other arts classes.

Q: When the band travels where do they go?
A: Other than our usual football games, band festivals and competitions, we go on one trip
every other year. In the past the band has traveled to Hawaii, London England,
Washington D.C. and Florida. Next year the band will be traveling to...?

Q: Is there financial aid available to assist in situations of need?
A: Yes. The Davie High Band Boosters do offer scholarships to assist students in covering
band expenses.

CONCERT BAND
Concert Band I....................Fall - 9
Concert Band II...............Spring - 9

SYMPHONIC BAND
Symphonic Band I.........Fall - 10-12
Symphonic Band II...Spring - 10-12

WIND ENSEMBLE
Wind Ensemble........ Audition Only
Honors Wind Ensemble..............12

MARCHING BAND
Marching Band.........Fall - Audition

JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Band............Spring - Audition

BRASS QUINTET
Brass Quintet.....All Year - Audition

The High School Band is always in need of volunteers to help with many things. Without parent
involvement in the High School Band Program it is extremely difficult and near impossible to function. The most important thing you can do to help is to join the Band Boosters. The Band Boosters meet once every other month during the school year and provide support for our students in the following ways…

- Issuing and cleaning uniforms
- Assist with small alterations
- Ensures the transportation of
equipment to all events
- Assists in coordinating fund
raisers
- Chaperoning all band trips and all
athletic events
- Help ice down hundreds of drinks
at football games
- And Many other things!!!