Future and New Davie Band Members
Future and New Davie Band Members
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Dear 8th grade band parents and students,
My name is Matthew Brusseau and I am the Director of Bands at Davie County High School. I want to extend a welcome to each of you to the band program at Davie County High School.
As you are planning your high school curriculum, I hope that your conversations include discussions about continuing in music education through band. The 8th grade band students have grown so much since their first performances as sixth graders and they will contribute greatly to the Davie County Band Program.
Please email brusseaum@davie.k12.nc.us to be added to our Future Members email list.
Course Registration
Course Registration
The band classes that freshmen should sign up for are as follows:
Semester 1: "Concert Band I: Fall (52552X0C1)"
Semester 1: "Concert Band I: Fall (52552X0C1)"
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Semester 2: "Concert Band II: Spring (52552X0C2)"
Semester 2: "Concert Band II: Spring (52552X0C2)"
Honors Level Credit IS available for these courses.
Students enrolled in the Concert Band will study intermediate music and instrumental performance techniques. Classroom activities also include listening to music, music theory and instrument study. It is expected that students will spend an appropriate amount of time practicing their instrument at home. Members of the Concert Band are required to participate in two evening performances per semester. (All conflicts, including athletic participation, are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and should not prevent a student from also participating in band.) Students enrolled in the Concert Band will also perform at the Northwest District Music Performance Adjudication. All ninth-graders who take band are required to enroll in both semesters of this course. Some students may be invited to audition for an advanced ensemble. This will be initiated by the director.
Core Values and Overview of the DCHS Band Program
Core Values and Overview of the DCHS Band Program
Take P.R.I.D.E. in our program.
Take P.R.I.D.E. in our program.
Passion - Bring enthusiasm to every rehearsal and performance. Approach life and music with energy and heart, inspiring those around you with your love for the craft and life.
Passion - Bring enthusiasm to every rehearsal and performance. Approach life and music with energy and heart, inspiring those around you with your love for the craft and life.
Respect - Honor your fellow musicians, directors, and the legacy of the program. Show courtesy in every interaction and value the contributions of others.
Respect - Honor your fellow musicians, directors, and the legacy of the program. Show courtesy in every interaction and value the contributions of others.
Integrity - Always do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Maintain honesty in your actions, take responsibility for mistakes, and commit to continuous improvement.
Integrity - Always do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Maintain honesty in your actions, take responsibility for mistakes, and commit to continuous improvement.
Dedication - Put in the effort required to grow as a person and as a musician. Attend rehearsals prepared, practice with purpose, and give your best effort every time you play.
Dedication - Put in the effort required to grow as a person and as a musician. Attend rehearsals prepared, practice with purpose, and give your best effort every time you play.
Excellence - Strive for greatness in all aspects of life and of our band program. Set high standards for performance, leadership, and teamwork, ensuring every moment reflects quality and PRIDE.
Excellence - Strive for greatness in all aspects of life and of our band program. Set high standards for performance, leadership, and teamwork, ensuring every moment reflects quality and PRIDE.
"The way that you do anything is the way that you do EVERYTHING!"
"The way that you do anything is the way that you do EVERYTHING!"
The Davie County High School Band Program educates young people through music performance. Students in the DCHS Band Program learn confidence, teamwork, coordination, and leadership, just to name a few. We have three curricular ensembles (Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble). Our Marching Band performs at all home and away football games and local parades. We also have Small Ensembles (Chamber Music) and two Jazz Bands. Marching Band and the Jazz Bands meet primarily after school. There are times that we will meet during FLEX time.
"The rewards stemming from high school band programs include: teamwork skills, self-discipline, healthy self-esteem, personal confidence, learning to reach short and long term goals. Being a musician maps the human mind for success; success in all avenues of life." (Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, by Tim Lautzenheiser
"The rewards stemming from high school band programs include: teamwork skills, self-discipline, healthy self-esteem, personal confidence, learning to reach short and long term goals. Being a musician maps the human mind for success; success in all avenues of life." (Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, by Tim Lautzenheiser
"College admissions officers continue to cite participation in music as an important factor in making admissions decisions. They claim that music participation demonstrates time management, creativity, expression, and open-mindedness." (Carl Hartman, Arts May Improve Students' Grades, The Associated Press, October 1999)
"College admissions officers continue to cite participation in music as an important factor in making admissions decisions. They claim that music participation demonstrates time management, creativity, expression, and open-mindedness." (Carl Hartman, Arts May Improve Students' Grades, The Associated Press, October 1999)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about band classes, marching band and other extracurricular ensembles?
Band Classes
Financial
Volunteering
Marching Band
Marching Band Camp
More Questions?
More Questions?
Email Mr. Brusseau or explore therest of the band website. The website outlines additional details of teh band program and events. Parents, if you have qeustions about how you can become involved in our parent organization, please email our Band Booster President, Chris Smith, at daviebandpresident@gmail.com.
We are very excited to be working with your child soon, and we are already preparing for their arrival!
Matthew Brusseau, Director of Bands, brusseaum@davie.k12.nc.us
Chris Smith, Band Booster President, daviebandpresident@gmail.com
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