NEWS ARCHIVES.

FUNNY MONEY - A brand you fundraiser for the DCHS Band is coming. Check it out here>>>

Somebody will be Juggling Knives at the Booster Meeting...Literally... Wanna Find out More? Click here>>>

Britney Campbell Makes Mid-State... Again. Congratulations to Britney Campbell for making the Mid-State Band for the third year in a row. More>>>

DCHS Band in Division II Hall of Fame.  The DeKalb County High School band wrapped up its marching season at the Tennessee State Division II Championships on Saturday. More>>>

Another Successful Weekend for the DCHS Band. By DCHS Band Boosters
The DeKalb County High School Band wrapped up Fall Break with another successful weekend at South Doyle High School in Knoxville.  More>>>

Two (musical) heads are better than one By: Haley Snyder  When you meet Mrs. Reagh and Mrs. Purdue, the first thing you notice is how well they get along. More>>>

DCHS  Band Cleans up in Lebanon.  Following a long week of Homecoming activities, the DCHS Band traveled to Lebanon on Saturday to compete in the Blue Devil Marching Invitational. Attendance at the Lebanon contest has become a staple for the Fighting Tiger Band over the past few years. More>>

Booster Minutes for September meeting. Click here>>>

The Schedule Page has been updated/changed. Click Here>>>

Booster Minutes for August Meeting. Click Here>>>  

Booster Minutes for July 2nd Meeting. Click Here>>>

Congrats to Dustin Estes for making drum major again this season.

Drum Major Auditions will be held next Tuesday, June 26. 

Band Forms Please double check this page and make sure you have all forms. Some must be turned in by band camp. More>>>

Band Season is here again. First Summer Practice is Tuesday.(06/19/07) Check out Schedule Page>>>

New Band Camp, Pre-camp and Rehearsal Dates and Fees are on the Schedule Page More>>>

Welcome

Welcome to our new directors
Kristin Reagh
Rebecca Purdue - Assistant
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Welcome

Booster Minutes for the June 4th Meeting...Click Here>>>

Airman Charles M. Olson at the Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas just after his graduation from Basic Training with the USAF. More>>>	Hello Everyone,   I just had a call from Chuck and his new address is as follows:   AB Olson, Charles M. 454 Michigan Ave. Box 7031 Fort Leonard Wood, MO  65473 More>>>
M.T.S.B.O.A. Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association http://mtsboa.org/	Congrats to Britney Campbell. Britney made 1st Band, 12th Chair Clarinet at Mid-State. Britney is in the 8th Grade at DeKalb Middle School. More info soon.

	Pictures from Division II State are now up. More>>> The Jolesch Pictures from Division II at Goodpasture are Available. More>>>

From one Tiger to Another. Read this encouraging email from a Waverly Central High School Student. More>>>
Very Busy Homecoming week for the band. More>>>

Congrats to Dustin Estes on the Field Commander Award at Lebanon 09/30/06.  For the full story click here>>>

Click here for Pictures from the Blue Devil Invitational in Lebanon.

Booster Meeting May 1st at 6:00pm in the Band room. We start election of new officers, discuss band camp, and several Fundraiser ideas. Please Make plans to attend. 

Band Banquet DVD is available. Contact Ms Teresa Sullivan for more info.  

The DeKalb County Band's Spring Concert/BBQ Dinner and Auction is Friday May 5th at the High School.  The Bar-B-Que Dinner will kick things off at 5:30 in the High School cafeteria with the Bar-B-Que provided by DeKalb Market. 

There will also be an auction in the High School Auditorium. Just a few of the items that have been donated for auction include An official Tennessee Titans Collectors Football, DVD Board Games, Nascar Items, Nursery Items, CD's, DVD's, Clothing, Cakes, Pies, Country Ham, and much more. If you would like to donate something for the auction call the Band Room at 597-7213. Any and all help would be appreciated. 

Performing in the Gym will be the DeKalb Middle School Band, the High School Band, the Indoor Drumline and Indoor Color Guard.  

Class of 2004 Band Student Adam Checks in with an email. Click Here to read the letter.
If you graduated from the DCHS Band send us an email at dchs_superboosters@yahoo.com and let us know what your doing with your life. 

DCHS & DMS Announce Science Fair Winners
Band Students Stand Out

DeKalb County High School held it's annual Science Fair on Saturday (03/18/06) and several band students were stand-outs. 

Band Students placed in 2 of the 4 High School Categories plus an Honorable Mention.  

There were also projects from seventh and eighth grade at DeKalb Middle School with one band student placing.

The winners at the local fair are eligible to enter their projects in the Regional Science Fair at Tennessee Tech University on April 1.

Listed below are the Science Fair Category Winners in which the band students were involved: (Band Students in Bold)

DCHS

Senior Math Division: First Place- Kendra Adcock and Brandon Sullivan; Second Place- Kristie South and Samantha Semerow; Third Place- Katie Herman, Geri Anna Wilson, and Nick Winchester.

Junior Physical Division: First Place- Jenna Manning and Nichole Richards; Second Place- Luke Willoughby; Third Place- Codi Funk.

Senior Physical Division Honorable Mention: Chris Young, Brittany Alack, Casy Myrick, Brandi Begley, Teria Golden, Loni Easterwood, Kristina Herriot, Billy Fuston, Eric Pettis, Brittnee Linn, and Jimbo Williams.


DeKalb Middle School 

Biological Science: Wesley Burchfield, Brittany Campbell, and Jonathan Craig

for a complete list if winners click here. 

March Booster Meeting

The DCHS Band Boosters meet on the first Monday of every month. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, March 6th at 6pm in the Band Room. We'll be discussing the much anticipated Pizza Fundraiser among several other things. If you would like to support the band please feel free to come out. 

A Walk Down Memory Lane
Check out this weeks (01/31/06) Middle TN Times' Walk Down Memory Lane Section. There is a picture of the band dated 1950. We'll get this picture scanned and on the site ASAP. The Band truly has a rich history, if you have old pictures please feel free to scan them and email to dchs_superboosters@yahoo.com.  Be sure to tell the story behind the picture, when it was taken, who the photographer was, there is no such thing as too much information.

Creating An E-Mail list.

DekalbBand.com is trying to start up an email list to keep you up to date on the happenings with the Dekalb County Band Program. If you'd like to be on this list send an email to dchs_superboosters@yahoo.com with the words "email list" in the subject line. The Band or Boosters will not fill your email box up with a bunch of junk or sell your email address to anyone for any reason. This is simply for you to keep up with the band's happenings.

From Jolesch Photography.
Now is the time to place your order from the Tennessee Division II State Marching Competition or Vanderbilt Marching Invitational! December 5th is the deadline for Christmas delivery for all of your plaques, frames, and products ordered from this event. WE MUST HAVE YOUR ORDER BY DECEMBER 5th TO ENSURE SHIPMENT BY DECEMBER 19. For Vandy Pics click here. For Div II Pictures Click Here.

Div II Pictures are Available.

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Band Falls Short In State Competition By Judy Fuson

The Tennessee State Marching Band Championship for Division II schools was held Saturday at Goodpasture High School.

The DeKalb County Fighting Tiger Marching Band was among 25 bands participating but came away empty handed in the awards department, missing finals by only 3.8 points.

This competition was established in 1989 as a state championship for schools with an enrollment of 900 or fewer students. Unlike most other competitions, there are no classes to group bands of similar size. All bands compete and are scored in a preliminary round of performances, and the top scoring ten bands are called back for another performance in the finals round, after which all are ranked and a state champion is chosen to receive the coveted Governors Cup.

The DeKalb County band won the Governors Cup in 1995 under the direction of Randy Rhody and came within 0.07 of a point of winning again in 2001 with Shannon Pirtle at the helm. The Fighting Tigers took fourth place in 2003 and fifth place in 2004 under the direction of Trevor Baxter. This year marks the first time this band has failed to make finals while participating in this prestigious contest.

The top ten bands in Saturday's competitions in order of ranking were 1st Page High School (Franklin), 2nd Harpeth High School (Kingston Springs), 3rd Elizabethton High School, 4th Milan High School, 5th Obion County High School (Troy), 6th Gibson County High School (Dyer), 7th Independence High School (Franklin), 8th Peabody High School (Trenton), 9th Sycamore (Pleasant View), and 10th Greenbrier High School.

Band Booster Meeting. 11/07/05 6:00pm
The Dekalb Band Boosters meeting is scheduled for Monday November 7th. The meeting starts at 6:00pm at the band room. We'll be putting the final wraps on our marching season, discussing the spring trip, and our Feb. Fundraiser show just to name a few. The Dekalb County Band Booster meets on the 1st Monday of every month.  If you would like to support the band, please make plans to attend

Vanderbilt Pictures

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Columbia Invitational Marching Contest - 2005 DVD Set Item Price:$ 91.53 Click Here to Purchase The 2005 Columbia Invitational Marching Contest held at Columbia Central High School September 24, 2005. DVD Package includes the Complete Contest and Awards. This Marching Memory includes the following bands: Station Camp, Lewis County, Fairview, Hillwood, Clarksville Northwest, David Lipscomb, Lawrence County, DeKalb County, Cookeville, Antioch, Independence, Lincoln County, Spring Hill, Harpeth, Gallatin, Oakland, Hendersonville, Memphis Overton, Dickson County, Riverdale, Grissom, Tupelo, Franklin, Columbia Central and the Awards Ceremony. You can also purchase just the Dekalb County Performance for $18.31  Click Here to Purchase (at the bottom of the page)

DCHS Band Competes in Music City Invitational
By Judy Fuson

The DCHS Fighting Tiger Band performed Saturday (10/22/05)  at McGavock High School in the 27^th annual Music City Invitational Marching Band Contest.  A total of 23 bands competed in 4 classes. DeKalb’s band placed third in the small class of bands with 56 or less musicians. The Color Guard, Field Commander, and Drum Line ranked second in class.

When asked his feelings about Saturday’s contest, director Gilbert said, “Disappointed”. He explained, “Not with the performance, just the outcome.  The judges gave us some good comments and this gives us a better idea of where we are and what we need to work on before Vanderbilt and State.”

The band will be performing at the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational next Saturday and the State Contest for Division II on Saturday November 5^th.  Keep checking back to "Directors Corner" on the Home Page for departure times and special announcements.

Band Takes Second Place In Cheatham County Marching Invitational 
By Dwayne Page (WJLE)

The DeKalb County Fighting Tiger Band won second place in Class Saturday (10/08/05) at the Cheatham County Marching Invitational.

Band Director Charles (Chuck) Gilbert says Greenbrier High School won the Class competition." We were very pleased with our performance, but in the long run our fate was in the hands of the judges, who awarded us second place behind Greenbrier High School. The band as a whole was second place, where the Drum Major, Dustin Estes, was second place in class and second place in the entire competition. Our Percussion Section was first in class and third in the entire competition".

Gilbert says he is especially happy with the progress of his Drum Major and the Percussion Section. " I'm very pleased with what we've seen out of Dustin so far. This is his first year to serve as the Drum Major. He is a sophomore. We ended the year last year with our Drum Major Donielle Ketchum, winning the title of number one Drum Major in the state, so Dustin has some very big shoes to fill, but I feel very confident about what he has been able to do so far and the fact that he is a sophomore bodes very well for both his future and our future as a band. Our Percussion Section has also been a very pleasant surprise because last year we had five seniors in our Percussion Section, so we were really concerned about what was going to happen this year. The young people have really stepped up. They practice hard and have very much overwhelmed the expectations that we thought we were looking at."

Gilbert says DeKalb County was among four bands in the class and there were nine bands in the entire competition.

The band will be performing at the Music City Invitational at McGavock High School on Saturday, October 22, at the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational on Saturday, October 29, and at the State Competition in Madison on Saturday, November 5th.

DCHS Band Takes Second Place In Class At Blue Devil Invitational
By Judy Fuson

The DeKalb County Fighting Tiger Marching Band came in second in class to competitor Wilson Central Saturday (10/01/05) in the 20th annual Blue Devil Invitational in Lebanon.

Wilson Central went on to win the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Small Division of a field of fifteen area bands.

DeKalb's field commander Dustin Estes, guard, and percussion also placed second in class in the captioned judged event.

The next competition for DeKalb County will be Saturday, October 8 at Cheatham County.

Columbia Contest Results (news story from WJLE)
The DeKalb County High School Fighting Tiger Band received high honors at the Columbia Invitational Marching Contest on Saturday (09/24/05).  The band received third place in the Field Commander Caption and took second place in Percussion, Color Guard, and Band.

Band Director Charles "Chuck" Gilbert says he was pleased with the band's performance. "We had a wonderful turnout for our performance in the Columbia Invitational Marching Contest. We performed at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and were in a very busy class but we did very well. There were eight bands in the class with us. We placed second in Band and in the different Caption Awards we received second place for our Color Guard and second place for our Percussion. Our first year Field Commander Dustin Estes placed third in the class. We are very proud of all of those students. We were very pleased with the outcome. The students had come off a very busy weekend with all the homecoming activities and were very tired, but they gave as much of their heart and soul as they could on the field. The most important thing was that we go out and put on a very good performance. As far as the awards, we just leave that to the judges. We just want to put a good product on the field."

The detailed results are:
Field Commander: First Place- Lawrence County, Second Place- Hillwood, and Third Place- DeKalb County
Percussion: First Place- Clarksville Northwest, Second Place- DeKalb County, and Third Place- Station Camp
Color Guard: First Place- Lawrence County, Second Place- DeKalb County, and Third Place- Clarksville Northwest
Band: First Place- Lawrence County, Second Place-DeKalb County, Third Place- Station Camp, and Fourth Place- David Lipscomb.

Gilbert says there is room for improvement as the band prepares for  the Blue Devil Invitational at Lebanon this Saturday. "We do have some things we need to really work on. The show that we're putting on the field, we have quite a bit more to add, some additions to make. We'll be working on that this week. We travel Saturday to Lebanon High School. We will be competing in the competitions there. This is going to be a big deal for us because last year we captured the Sweepstakes Trophy there, which is given to the best scoring band of the entire contest. So in a sense, we'll be trying to defend our title there."

New Uniforms DCHS Band debuted new uniforms during the 1st home game of the season against Watertown. This is the 1st time in almost 15 years the band has had a new look. A Big Change like this is not cheap. If you'd like the way the band looks and sounds this year, please feel free to drop off a donation at "The Tiger Store" behind the Band Stand at any home game. You can also donate via PayPal on our fundraiser page.

After School Rehearsal 
The After School Rehearsal Schedule is in effect. Click Here or go to the Schedule page for the details.

Blue Devils to Dekalb County
Click here to read about the Blue Devils coming to Dekalb County High School. 

Band Banquet a Huge Success. (Click Here for Pictures)
The Band Students gathered in the Dekalb High School Cafeteria dressed in their finest formals for the yearly Band Banquet.  Several awards were handed out throughout the evening and a dance followed. The Dance was hosted by Mike Allen and Stewart James from 94.7 the Country Giant (McFly and the Ride Home Co-Host). It takes a great effort from a large group of people to run a band and several thank you's were also handed out to Bus Drivers - Billie Joe Goodwin, Faye Pollard, and Julie Fitts, Staff - Crystal Young (Color Guard) and Tico Parson (Percussion, even though his plaque says Color Guard), "Senior" Pit Dads - Rod Tatrow, Carlos Restrepo, Anthony "Bear" Hendrix, Kennie Barnes (still has one more student coming up in the band), and Victor Hamilton (who's wife accepted the plaque on his behalf while he is in Iraq fighting for our country). The Directors (Trevor Baxter and Chuck Gilbert.) Staff, and Boosters would like to thank ALL THAT HAVE SUPPORTED THE BAND THIS YEAR. The Student Awards were Top 10

Other Awards included Most Improved Guard - Amy Ashford, Most Athletic Guard - Samantha Emmerson, Most Improved Marcher - Haley Snyder, Most Improved Player - Paul Smith, Best All Around - Jason Smith, Most Dedicated - Donielle Ketchum, Best Marcher - Tera Menix, Best Musician - Ashley Hendrix, and Band Queen - Tera Menix. were handed out plus plaques recognizing Mid-State, Wind Band Conference and Honor Band Students were also handed out. The Graduating class was also recognized with gift bags. Now the band is gearing up for the Spring Concert on May 5th (read below)

Huge Success
For those of you that came and donated thank you for making our Evening of Magic Dinner Show such a huge success. Click here for The Middle Tennessee Times' review of the show.  Click Here for Pictures and again, THANK YOU!

Mid-State Results
Congrats to Karrie Johnson for making the 2nd Band 10th chair in flute and Ashley Hendrix for making 2nd band 3rd chair on trumpet at Senior High Mid-State. Junior High Mid-state results are,   Meghan Rhody, 1st band 21st chair on clarinet, Jacob Frary for making  2nd band,  2nd chair, and Kesha Staley 2nd band 14th chair also on clarinet.  On trumpet. Colton Rhody made 2nd band, 2nd chair. On French Horn, Hanna Watson 8th chair in the 7th/8th grade band. Congratulations to all of those who were chosen and also to those that auditioned and were not chosen.  They all represented DeKalb County well.  These students have worked very hard perfecting their craft, be sure to congratulate them. 

Division II State Championship Results 11/06/04 (click here for pictures)
The Dekalb County High School Marching Band finished it's marching season with the best performance of the year at Goodpasture High School and placed 5th in the state behind some really tough competition. There were 28 bands in the contest competing for the same prize. The top four at the end of the, very long day,  were; Page High School(1st), Gibson County(2nd), Harpeth High School(3rd), and Obion County(4th).   The Pit Crew, a group of moms and dads that are dedicated to getting the sideline equipment on and off the field efficiently, won the Pit Crew award and Donielle Ketchum put on her best performance of the year as well and brought on the Field Commander trophy to top off her day. Mr. Baxter said "These kids got better every week they performed and that is all I can ever ask of them".   He added "They walked off that field without any "what-ifs", they performed that show just like it was supposed to be performed. I'm proud of them".  Click Here for the Full Results. 

Phoenix Challenge Invitational Results 10/30/04 (click here for pictures)
After a great performance in Lebanon, the band placed 3rd just behind Cheatham County (2nd) and Barren County Ky(1st). The percussion section scored 2nd place with Barren County taking home the trophy. The highlight of the afternoon was the Field Commander award. Donielle Ketchum, placed 2nd in the "Bulldog" class behind Hickman County and 2nd in the Sweepstakes. (Both classes combined) with Hickman county winning the trophy. Click Here for the Full Results. The band is now preparing to travel to Goodpasture High School for the Division II State Championship. 

BIG SURPRISE
The band let their hair down (and up and colored it) during the performance at the final football game of the season against Livingston Academy. If you are one of those people that are accustomed to seeing the band in their uniforms when they perform, you were in for a shock. Each member of the band dressed in the Halloween costume of their choice. We had an "Elvis", an "Elly May Clampet", even a "Slice of Pizza" marching on the field during the performance. This was a chance for the students relax and enjoy playing the show with no pressures and the audience seemed to have a ball.  Click Here for the pictures.

Colt Classic at Glencliff High School Results (10/23/04) Click Here for Pictures
After an unforgettable performance in the pouring rain, The Fighting Tiger band scored Superior ratings at the Colt Classic. In addition to  1st place awards in Color Guard, Percussion, and Overall Band in their class.  The Clarksville High School Band won the Small Division award beating Dekalb by .3 (Yes, that is point three).  Other notables, Donielle Ketchum, Scored 2nd place field commander just behind Rossview High School and the Dekalb County Percussion section had the highest score for percussion in the whole contest (large and small division).    Click Here for the full Small Division Results.  The Band returns to Lebanon next week for the Phoenix Invitational at Cumberland University. Check back here for details. 

 VMI Good for Dekalb (10/16/04) Click Here for Pictures
Dekalb County put on its best show of the year thus far and placed very well in the Vanderbilt Marching Invitational, scoring Superior ratings in Field Commander, Auxiliary (color guard) , Percussion, and Over All Band.  The band placed 1st in Class D ahead of David Lipscomb (a future Division II state competitor) and Green County KY and 3rd in the Small Division. The Dekalb Percussion Section continues to impress by winning 1st place in the Small Division beating out Wayne County.  To see the full results of the Small  Division Click Here. The Fighting Tiger Band now prepares to travel to Glencliff High School, next Saturday (10/23/04)  for The Colt Classic. Click Here for the Schedule. 

A Very Active Weekend for the Band (10/09/04) - Click Here for Pictures.
In Hickman County, the band performed at 11:45 and promptly boarded their busses to travel to Cheatham County for the 2nd contest of the day. This made for a very busy and exciting day for the band.  Dekalb Co scored third in their class behind Clarksville(1st) and Waverly(2nd) in the first contest. Donielle Ketchum took home the Field Commander award in Hickman County as well. After a close look at the score sheets, she scored higher then anyone else in the competition (all classes). The Results in Cheatham County turned out to be even better.  Dekalb County took home the awards for Best in Class, Field Commander, Percussion, Color Guard and Over All Band, ahead of Clarksville(2nd) and Independence(3rd) and Third in Division. (2 large classes combined). The Dekalb County Pit Crew, a group of moms and dads that get the side line percussion instruments set up and ready for performance also won the "Podium Packing Papas" award in the Cheatham Co Contest. Click Here for the Full Results.  The Band now prepares to travel to The Vanderbilt Marching Invitational  Check back for the day's schedule Click here for the performance Schedule. 

BLUE DEVIL INVITATIONAL RESULTS (10/02/04) - Click here for Pictures
The Dekalb County band improved by leaps and bounds from one week to the next. The Band, Percussion and Guard took the top trophy in the large class. Our Field Commander, Donielle Ketchum placed 2nd in class.  Dekalb County also picked up the The Sweepstakes award which combines the scores for the Large and Medium classes. Other notes if interest, Dekalb County's Band and Percussion scored highest in the whole competition (all classes combined) and our color guard scored 2nd highest OVERALL. A big Thank you goes out to Hardees for helping with the feeding of our students Saturday Morning as they were leaving out for this competition.   Click Here for the Full Results.  Next Weekend we will be playing two contests. One is in Cheatham County and the Other is Hickman County. Check back here for the Full Schedule. 

COLUMBIA RESULTS (09/25/04)- Click Here for Pictures
The Dekalb County Band placed fairly well at the Columbia Competition. The band placed 3rd on our class and 4th in the overall Small Division. The Color Guard placed 2nd in our class and 3rd in the small division. The Percussion Placed 1st in Class and 1st in the Small Division.  Click Here for the Full Results.  Dekalb Co. would like to congratulate Memphis Overton and Giles County for finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in full band for the silver class and  Memphis Overton, Gallatin, and Lipscomb for 1st 2nd and 3rd in the small division. Finally the band and staff would like to thank Columbia Central for being gracious hosts. You run a top notch competition. Next week we travel to The Blue Devil Marching Invitational in Lebanon TN, check back here for information about the schedule, departure times, and other information.  

1INSTRUMENTS NEEDED
Do you have a working instrument that's collecting dust? Or perhaps something that needs a little fine-tuning to make it ring our with a clear song, but you never have the time to tweak it? Then perhaps you would consider donating your instrument to our local Band program.  There are students at Northside Elementary and Dekalb West who want to join  the program, but can't because the don't have an instrument and the schools done have any extra to provide.  Call Band Treasurer Teresa Sullivan at 597-6307 or 615-428-0404 to arrange a pick-up.   These programs feed the High School program and your help would help insure a successful future for Dekalb County's music programs