DEGA DARLINS

Hi Ladies....

I hope that you all are enjoying your summer.  I know that Kelsey has already sent you a text, but I wanted to remind everyone on here as well about the meeting on Tuesday, June 15th, from 10am-12noon.  Basically we need to take care of some business items... sizes, ordering info, and such.  

We will also take individual pics. since I did not get them before school was out.
Old DD (2009-2010) will need to bring your pep-rally uniform and your fall show "gotta dance" uniform.  Hair should be in a bun and regular make-up is fine.  If you would like for me to take an individual of you in your winter guard uniform, I will...bring it too
NEW DD - (2010-2011) will need to bring your blue dress.  Hair in a bun as well and make-up.


* these are pics from the front... you do not have to go to a salon or spend hours on your bun... as long as it looks good from the front you are fine. :)

Also Remember your payments.  The second June payment is due on the day of the meeting.  Kelsey also sent a text stating that the Band Office was closed last week, so if you did not get the 1st June payment in you could hold it until Tuesday.  One check or two is fine.

I am looking forward to seeing you guys! See you TUESDAY!

NEW CAMP DATES are:

Any Young lady that will be in the 9th-12th grade next school year, 2010-2011, may audition.  No experience is required.  See you there!

The time is quickly approaching.... I CANNOT believe we are wrapping up the 4th Winter Guard season for the Dega Darlins.  I am very excited about the trip coming up and I am even more excited about the dedication, hard work and preparation that I have seen from such an AMAZING group of talented young ladies.  :)

A few last minute details to help us as we get closer to departure.

• The Itinerary online is correct.  We do have the performance times that are within that block, but overall everything stays pretty much the same.  When you receive the official itinerary on Friday morning you will the exact time that we discussed posted.  Also, instead of going downtown for dinner, we will go for lunch, which will give us more time. In the meantime if you have questions ASK! 
• We discussed the possibility of going to Wild Horse as a group.  As of right now, enough people have not turned in their information.  If they do by this afternoon then we will go, if not then we will not.  I will let you know when I am positive. 
• TRAVEL FORMS ARE PAST DUE!!!!!!
• INTERSTATE:  There is a large delay on I-65 North around the Cullman exit.  It has been advised that we find an alternate route due to the fact the delay has taken up to 2 hours, which we do not have in our schedule.  It is only 20 more minutes according to google maps to go to Gadsden, get on I-59 and go North to Chattanooga then over to Nashville.  The total trip being 4 hours and 23 minutes as opposed to 4 hours. The downfall is that they are doing construction here as well and it is a one lane road... however, the traffic moves at a consistent pace here and will not slow us too much.  
• Friday Lunch.... We will still stop at Steak 'n shake on the way up.  We will just stop at a different location.  It is actually still about 30 minutes outside of Nashville like before...I will have a map for the location... it is right on the interstate.  (Symrna, TN)

I believe that is all for now.  See you this afternoon, for another STELLAR rehearsal.

Here is the video from Brooks.... you will have to ignore the heads of the audience and the nice black bar, but enjoy!  I am also uploading the Dega Addition and Ellis Emeralds to their blog... so check it out!  :)

Hi All.



The itinerary for Nashville has been posted on the calendar. You can also link to it by clicking HERE.
Keep in mind it is a VERY rough draft, but should help you see what to expect to help you make plans for the trip.

A detailed and up to date Itinerary will be posted on Monday, March 22, 2010, when the official schedule is released by the SCGC.

I am so proud of you guys and the stride forward you made tonight.  We could not ask for a better group of hardworking and dedicated young ladies.  Keep up the good work as we continue through the week and head toward the Competition this weekend.  :)              

ALL Krispy Kreme Doughnut orders are due on MONDAY, March 8, 2010, before the end of the school day. 

Be sure that you have clearly marked ALL orders and collected the money for those orders placed.

Hi Ladies.

Good showing at Hoover on Saturday.  Congrats on your Third place finish.  We have LOTS of work to do over the next few weeks that will require group and individual effort.  Keep up the good work and push hard for the next few weeks as we head toward championships... next stop.. Killen, AL. 

Click here for the Brooks High School; Killen, AL itinerary.

Be prepared to dress out daily during class time between now and championships.  

Just to let you know.  The Hoover updates did not effect us.  The only thing that changed is that the Dega Darlins will go on at 8:03 instead of 8:05.  You can still use the itinerary that I gave you for Hoover.  It is linked in an earlier post if you lost it.  Scroll down.... :)

The calendar has been updated!
We are VERY busy between
now and championships.  Go
ahead and check out the
changes now so you can plan.
Especially pay attention to
SCGC Championship week.
We have a lot of rehearsals to
make up for being off for Spring
Break.  :)

Hi Ladies!

You have been working hard and I hope you are as excited about this upcoming week as I am. Of course it is going to be SUPER BUSY! But the payoff will be GREAT!

Be sure to check the calender on dega band quite often. Practices are listed. Click on the name of the rehearsal to get more details. (your pop-up blocker may have to be turned off.) Notice that Tuesdays practice will be at Talladega High School. I will let you know for sure on Monday if that is for sure. (I have to double check on the gym.) Wednesday after school til 4:00 will be at the high school as well. Everything else will be at ZEJH.

Queen of Hearts!
I hope that some of you are participating in the pageant. You ALL should be. You would do awesome and have a GREAT time. If you are interested, the packet said due the 22nd, but there was a misprint. You have until the 27th to turn them in, which is Wednesday.

Honor Band Tryouts!
All of you should be auditioning for honorband. I know you have a competition the day of, but you can at least see where you would have placed and get the shirt if you would like. I know that you would do well. If you do audition you will be allowed to go first so that you can make it to practice at 5:30, hence the reason practice is at THS. Just some scales that you play everyday and sight-reading!

Let's have a GREAT week as we prepare for the Oak Grove Competition. If you would like to attend or assist at the Ellis Emerld practices or Dega Addition, you are always welcome to do so. Let me know and I can get you the times.

Hi Ladies.

I just wanted to compliment you on a GREAT first trip to start the winter guard season. I am very excited and I know that this is going to be a great year!

There were so many things great about Saturday. You eagerly came to Ellis on Saturday morning bright and early, ready to go. We got everything loaded in a timely and efficient manner. Then upon arriving in Lawrenceburg, TN, you were very patient and got things done as they needed to be. Ignoring the obstacles and challenges. You worked hard all the way down to even taking the floor up and down the stairs.

The performance that you gave was full of emotion and outstanding effort; A great 1st performance no doubt. The focus and effort you showed during warm-up and the performance was amazing. I am so proud of each of you. You have been presented many challenges this year and you are clearly taking on each one with a vengeance. This is what makes a great TEAM! The dedication, teamwork and class that you portray all the time will only make you one of the best teams around!

I know that this is going to be an amazing season. I have listened to the tapes and reviewed the scores and will share information with you on Tuesday. Lots of great things! Brian commented that incomplete shows get incomplete scores and he is so right. Is was field day and you did what you were expected to do to get the first show under your belt. Now let's focus on the next task at hand Oak Grove... woo hoo! It starts Tuesday at Practice.

Check the calendar for practice times and details this week and next. Click on the actual listing and it will take you to the details. Honor band people should have time to audition before practice.

See you there!

Hi Ladies!

I hope that you got some rest over the extended weekend because next week is going to be a busy one. Get lots of rest and eat right!

Monday - You will dress out in class. Please do so quickly so you can get as much done as possible.
Tuesday- Regular Practice with Brian. 5:30-8:00; You know it will be a rough one so rest up.
Good news.. it will be in uniform. yay!
Wednesday - As you know we typically stay off of Wednesday's, however we need to practice after
school until 4:30 to review what we did with Brian.
Thursday- Relax... dream about the show.. practice on your own!
Friday - Practice after school until 5:00. We will run through things, fix stuff, get equipment
ready and talk about entry and exit. The Addition will be there at 4:45 to practice it
with you as well on the setup and exit.
Saturday - Travel and Perform your hearts out! I am exited! Are you?

I will let you know where all of these rehearsals will be after Monday. I have to make sure of what is available. Thanks for your patience with this. It is aggravating I know.

See you. I look forward to a GREAT week!