DEGA DARLINS: October 2008

Homecoming Pep-Rally!

What a great performance at the Homecoming 2008 Pep-rally. So many people have complimented the outstanding performance that you gave to your classmates, friends, teachers and family. Mr. McDaniel and I were proud of each of you for sure. You presented yourselves very prepared and with class.

We will perform this dance again for sure. Keep up the good work and GOOD LUCK at competition today. Have fun and enjoy the last marching competition of such an outstanding season.

Ariel, Gereka and Bobbi, I hope that you enjoyed your last home game and had a great senior night. We love you guys! NO DOUBT each of you will be missed.

SENIORS!!

1 comments Posted by D. Todd at 9:47 PM

This Friday is senior night!

I wanted to take a minute to tell our seniors how much we appreciate them and the hard work that they have put in, not only this year, but also during all of their time with the Talladega High School Band. This is not the end for sure, there is still tons of events, performances and fun left to be had, but senior night presents a great time for us to show our appreciation for our Seniors! What a great example you have set and a great legacy you leave behind. Thank you for all of your hard work and leadership!

Thank you Gereka, Ariel and Bobbi!

Jump right IN!!!!

0 comments Posted by D. Todd at 11:54 PM

With Homecoming week upon us, which of course includes pep-rallies and a parade, a band competition looming near and the regular practice and school schedule, it appears that we could be busy this week. With so many events occuring this week... I hope that you guys jump right in full force on Monday to start a great and productive week. Attitude is Everything!

Below is a reminder of what is to come.

Monday: Practice with Brian 5:00-8:00 p.m. (no after school rehearsal)

Tuesday: Regular Band Practice 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: After School practice 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Thursday: Homecoming Parade, Pep-rally and practice (specific times TBA) check Degaband.com

Friday: Homecoming Game and Senior Recognition Night

Saturday: Band Competion - Pell City (Specific Times TBA)

Sunday: REST!!! and RECOVER!

Enjoy your homecoming week and hopefully we will finish it off with some new hardware on Saturday to add to the collection!

What a performance!

0 comments Posted by D. Todd at 9:15 PM

There is never a time that you perform that I don't just stand back and watch with pure amazement. Tonight was one of those instances for sure! YOU LADIES did an awesome job. I know that the Ellis Emeralds and the Jr. High band enjoyed having you as a part of their homecoming festivities, as well, as the very complementary and receptive audience.

As for the C.D. mishap... well... apparently those happen .... a lot... but you could not have handled it any better. I was in the press box and could hear the music and was simply convinced that you could too by the way I saw you guys performing....what GREAT teamwork and performance ability..... and I must say... rhythm...wow... you were with the c.d. and could not even hear it...haha.

Next week is your homecoming week and of course we have a full plate.... along with all of those festivities, we need to forge ahead and clean, clean, clean, on the show work. At the next contest they recognize best in class.... that's our goal! What am I talking about... we want best for the day!

Brian will be here on Monday, Oct. 18th, from 5pm-8pm to finish the pep-rally dance and to further clean the show stuff... so like always, you do not have to come to the normal rehearsal on Monday.

Meanwhile... I look forward to a great rehearsal on Thursday and a great game... AT HOME this week... woohoo!

By the way, how about those halloween costumes?

0 comments Posted by D. Todd at 4:46 PM

I just wanted to remind you guys about practice on Monday, October 6, 2008. It will be at THS from 5-6:30 p.m. The major issue at hand is the dance for the ZEJH Homecoming game.

Also, Tuesday, October 7, 2008, will be the ZEJH Homecoming game.

The game begins at 5:00 p.m. There has been talk of you guys performing between the two games, or at the beginning following the homecoming festivities. I will find out for sure and post it as soon as possible. You do need to plan on attending normal after school practice on Tuesday, however, you will be released early. (I am sorry to be so vague, but I want you to have an idea of what is going on. You will get the DETAILS at practice on Monday.) We will also discuss what we will wear on Monday.

Ladies keep up the good work and hold your head high knowing that the Dega Darlins are an important part of not only the Talladega High School Band, but Talladega High School in general. I am so proud of you guys and look forward to what is to come.

I also wanted to let you know that the schedule for winter guard will be given at the next band booster meeting, which is Tuesday. Please let your parents know so that they may attend and ask any questions that they may have. This is the regularly scheduled meeting and begins at 6:30 p.m. in the THS Bandroom.