Band

Band rehearsals are held during the school day. All band students rehearse during study hall hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. (6th grade - 8th hour; 7th/8th grade - 9th hour.)

Marching Band is for 7th and 8th grade band students. They perform in the High School homecoming parade each year. 7th and 8th grade Choir and Orchestra students should plan to “march” along with the band block to show their school/Valley Music pride! DHS Homecoming Parade 2023 is Thursday, September 14th after school.

Group band lessons are taught during either study hall or SLC/advisory time one time per week. Schedules will be posted beginning the 2nd full week of school.

Jazz Band for 7-8th grades meets on Tuesdays. Likewise, these rehearsals are during 9th hour. There is no audition to be in jazz band. *Please see the chorus section below if your jazz student is also in choir.*

Woodwind Supplies Clarinet and Saxophone students should be playing on reeds classified as “2½ strength” for 6th grade and higher for some 7/8th grade students. Reeds of a lower number are too soft for this age student and will produce a poor sound. Reeds make a huge difference in sound quality; therefore, we suggest ONLY Rico; Rico Royal; or VanDoren brands. (VanDoren being the highest quality and lasting the longest)