Hilliard Darby Marching Band
2008-2009 Schedule
Notice: All scheduled dates are subject to change.
Leaders and Eighth Graders
The intent of these rehearsals is to distribute marching band music, distribute rental instruments (sousaphones, baritones, fr. horns) and provide the opportunity for the eighth graders to meet their squad leaders for marching band. Music and marching fundamentals will be introduced.
May 223-4:00pmEighth Graders & Leaders Darby Band Room
May 283-4:00pmEighth Graders & LeadersDarby Band Room
Summer Uniform Pick Up
June 26th 6-7:00pm ONLY TIME FOR PICK UP Darby Band Room
Rehearsals for July 4th Parade
All marching band members who are in town during July 4th are expected to participate in the parade performance. Band members who will be in town during the rehearsals, but out-of-town for July 4th, are expected to attend the rehearsal's. Music and marching skills will continue to be developed.
June 267-9:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
June 307-9:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
July 17-9:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
July 39-11:00amAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
July 410:00amAll Marching Band MembersFairgrounds
Monday Night Rehearsals
All marching band brass and woodwind players, who are in town on the following dates, are expected to participate in the Monday night band rehearsals. Marching band show music, school songs, and advanced marching fundamentals will be the focus of these rehearsals.
July 77-9:00pmBrass and Woodwind PlayersDarby Band Room
July 147-9:00pmBrass and Woodwind PlayersDarby Band Room
July 217-9:00pmBrass and Woodwind PlayersDarby Band Room
July 287-9:00pmBrass and Woodwind PlayersDarby Band Room
Band Camp
All marching band members who plan on participating in band are expected to attend all band camp rehearsals. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! Learning the marching band show will be the focus of these rehearsals.
July 30–Aug 18-5:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
August 4-78-5:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
August 9-13All Marching Band MembersHeartland
August 146-9:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
August 153-8:30pmAll Marching Band MembersIce Cream Social
First Week of School
These rehearsals are mandatory for all marching band members. The focus of these rehearsals will be to prepare for our first football game performance. (August 22)
August 193-6:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
August 203-6:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
August 213-6:00pmAll Marching Band MembersDarby Band Room
Darby Marching Band Performance Schedule: 2008
8/22HomeDarby VS. Marietta High School
8/29AwayDarby @ Dublin Jerome H.S.
9/05HomeDarby VS. Columbus Briggs H.S.
9/068-5:00pRehearsal / TAG Day fundraiser*
9/12HomeDarby VS. Worthington Kilbourne H.S.
9/13DHSHilliard Marching Band Invitational
9/19AwayDarby @ Central Crossing H.S.
9/26HomeDarby VS. Upper Arlington H.S. (8th Grade Night)
9/27TBABand Contest (Location TBA)
10/03HomeDarby VS. Dublin Coffman H.S. (Homecoming)
10/04No Contest - Homecoming Dance
10/10AwayDarby @ Thomas Worthington H.S.
10/11TBABand Contest (Location TBA)
10/17HomeDarby VS. Westland H.S.
10/18TBABand Contest (Location TBA)
10/24AwayDarby @ Hilliard Davidson H.S.
10/25OMEA State Marching Band Finals (first choice)
10/26OMEA State Marching Band Finals
10/31OMEA State Marching Band Finals
11/01OMEA State Marching Band Finals
11/02OMEA State Marching Band Finals
NOTES:
1. TAG day is mandatory for all students.
2. The band will rehearse before all contests.
3. The band will only attend one of the State events in October.
Play-off Schedule (Potential)
Remember that the football season can sometimes extend beyond the regular season. I don’t want to jinx anything but I am just sayin’!
11/17:00pm Regional Quarterfinal Tournaments
11/87:00pm Regional Semifinal Tournaments
11/157:00pm Regional Final Tournaments
11/227:30pm State Semifinal Tournaments
11/29State Final Tournaments, Massillon
Other Scheduled Events
11/19/08Station 6th Grade Band/Darby PAC @7p
Darby Wind Ensemble Concert
11/24/09Marching Band Awards NightDarby PAC, @7p
12/10-12/11Celebration ConcertDarby PAC, @7p
1/8/09Winter Band Concert/Darby PAC, @7p
Darby Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble
2/5/09Solo & Ensemble Preview RecitalDarby PAC @7p