Attendance at all practices and performances is mandatory. The only excused absences will be for illness verified with a note from your parent, family emergency, or an approved school-related activity with a note from a teacher. Written notice must be given to Beth Refsnider prior to rehearsal (except in the case of illness - please call a captain to inform them you won't be at rehearsal, and then bring an absence form to the next rehearsal).
APRIL
Monday April 20th: Rehearsal 6 - 8 p.m. (flags), 6 - 9 p.m. (weapons)
Monday April 20th: Payment #2 Due ($100)
Saturday April 25th: Weapon Sectional at Amanda's. 10 a.m. - noon (contact Amanda for directions)
Monday April 27th: Rehearsal 6 - 8 p.m. (flags), 6 - 9 p.m. (weapons)
MAY
Tuesday May 5th: Rehearsal 6 - 8 p.m. (flags), 6 - 9 p.m. (weapons)
Tuesday May 12th: Rehearsal 6 - 8 p.m. (flags), 6 - 9 p.m. (weapons)
Friday May 22nd: Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; Tee-shirt making after rehearsal
Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day! Parade in Woodridge - Arrive at DGS at 8 a.m. - (full itinerary is posted under "Itineraries" page)
JUNE
Tuesday June 9th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday June 10th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m. (New Students Only)
Thursday June 11th: Rehearsal 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Parent social starts at 7 p.m.), Mandatory Code Meeting 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday June 16th: Mini-Camp 1 - 9 p.m. (dinner provided)
Wednesday June 17th: Returning guard members 2 - 5 p.m., New guard members 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday June 18th: Mini-Camp 1 - 9 p.m. (dinner provided)
Tuesday June 23rd: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday June 24th: Combined Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (AT DOWNERS GROVE NORTH H.S.)
Thursday June 25th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Friday June 26th - Sunday June 28th: Downers Grove Heritage Fest (there will be a sign up in early June-ish for work shifts)
Tuesday June 30th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
JULY
Wednesday July 1st: Combined Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (at DGS this time)
Thursday July 2nd: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Saturday July 4th: 4th of July Parades! Darien Parade 9 a.m., Downers Grove Parade 1 p.m. (you are required to perform at both - it's a fun day!)
AUGUST
Tuesday August 4th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday August 5th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Thursday August 6th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Monday August 10th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Tuesday August 11th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday August 12th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Thursday August 13th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Sunday August 16th - Friday August 21st: BAND CAMP - ALL DAY EVERY DAY!
Saturday August 22nd - Sunday August 23rd: Sleep
Monday August 24th: Rehearsal 6 - 10 p.m.
Tuesday August 25th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m. (Section Picture Night)
Wednesday August 26th: First Day of School
Thursday August 27th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday August 28th: Home Football Game vs Bolingbrook
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday September 1st: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday September 3rd: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday September 8th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday September 10th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday September 12th: Lake Park Competition
Tuesday September 15th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday September 17th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday September 18th: Home Football Game vs Downers Grove North
Saturday September 19th: Morton Competition
Tuesday September 22nd: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday September 24th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday September 25th - Sunday September 27th: Minneapolis Trip - Youth In Music Metrodome Competition
Tuesday September 29th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
OCTOBER
Friday October 2nd: Homecoming - Hallway Parade 7:15 a.m., Parade 3:15 p.m., Dinner 4:45 p.m., Home Football Game in the evening
Monday October 5th: Final $100 Payment Due
Tuesday October 6th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday October 8th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday October 9th: Home Football Game vs. Hinsdale South
Saturday October 10th: Lincoln Way Competition
Tuesday October 13th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday October 15th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Saturday October 17th: 8th Annual Music Bowl Competition!
Tuesday October 20th: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday October 22nd: Rehearsal 6 - 9 p.m.
Friday October 23rd: Home Football Game vs Morton
Saturday October 24th: ISU State Competition
NOVEMBER
TBA: Winterguard Auditions
DECEMBER - MARCH
TBA: Winterguard
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