1pm-3pm Rehearsal at DHS
3pm-4pm Load Trailers, relax, 
                Trailer loaders,chaperons should arrive at 3pm
4pm         Buses Leave
4:45 pm   Arrive Limestone, unload, put together props, uniforms on
5:45 pm   Warm up
6:45 pm   Gate
7pm         Perform

Your choices this year are

•  2014 Theme Shirt in a Maroon T or a Maroon Hoodie
  
• Boosters Gray Hoodie
• Boosters Maroon Polo or Maroon zip up hoodie

See the photos below 
To Order download the order form and send with payment made out to Dunlap Music Boosters to Band with your student. If you would like to mail the form, email the Music Boosters Account and I'll send you an address. You can also turn in the orders at back to school night. 


There will be 3 order deadlines: 8/23, 9/6.and 9/19

The $200 deposit for the 2015 Band Trip is due 9/19 to Ms. Potts.

We are done moving the times on VolunteerSpot!! I again apologize for any confusion/the extra emails. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please email. 

We will be having an Orientation/ Dry Run on Thursday September 25 at 7pm  for all volunteers. It will be at the high school there will be another email with exact location.

62% of our spots are filled. Thank you to those who have volunteered. If you have not volunteered, please consider signing up.

Please sign up for 2014 Dunlap Marching Festival - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

   1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/6uaErH
   2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 
   3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Below is the agenda for the Summer 2015 Band Trip.
DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL BAND  JILL POTTS & JASON SHEA, DIRECTORS
DESTINATION:  ORLANDO, FLORIDA
DATES:  MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2015
SUGGESTED ITINERARY  AS OF JULY 2, 2014
FRIDAY MAY 29
8:00      AM        Motor coaches arrive at Dunlap High School, begin loading
                                                                                 Dunlap, IL
9:00      AM        Depart for Orlando, Florida                                                                                                                                          (1,158 miles, 20 hour drive time plus stops and time change)
               PM        Lunch and Dinner en route (student cost)
SATURDAY MAY 30
               AM        Breakfast en route (student cost)
9:00      AM        Arrive in Orlando at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Head To:           Visit “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and stroll the streets of Hogsmeade, exploring sights and sounds and magical wonders therein; and experience thrilling rides and attractions that bring the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends to life
                              The Hulk: Enter the laboratories of Dr. Bruce Banner and marvel at the towering scientific machinery. As you approach his gamma-ray accelerator warning lights flash and sirens sound – something's gone terribly wrong with the experiment. Your surroundings go rushing by you in a blur as you feel yourself transformed into The Incredible Hulk®.
               PM      Lunch in park (student cost)           
Don’t Miss:       Jurassic Park River Adventure: It's lunchtime... and you're on the menu! Take an unforgettable river raft ride through the jungles of Jurassic Park® and see dinosaurs in their natural habitats
                              Pteranodon Flyers: Kids of all ages will enjoy this slow, gentle attraction that suspends riders beneath the 10-foot wingspan of a Pteranodon, a flying reptile thought to be one of the ancestors of today's birds.
PM        Dinner in the park (meal voucher provided)
Check-out:        The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman: Your spider sense will be tingling! Join your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man™ in an amazing 3-D adventure that has you swinging and soaring high above the city streets. This groundbreaking attraction is one of the most highly acclaimed theme park rides in history.
Park Closes       Load motor coach; depart for an Orlando Area Hotel
               PM        Arrive and check in
Private Nighttime Security Guard at the hotel (10:30pm-5:30am)

SUNDAY MAY 31
7:30      AM        Breakfast at the hotel
8:30      AM        Load motor coaches; depart for your workshop location
               AM        Meet your Disney Guest Talent Coordinator
              AM         Dunlap HS Band participates in the “You’re Instrumental” Workshop
-Based on acceptance-
11:30     AM        Enjoy your day at Epcot
Celebrate the fascinating cultures and numerous wonders of the world around you through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Marvel at the power of human imagination to set the spirits soaring.
PM        Lunch in park (student cost)
Don’t Miss:       Soarin’: A serene, multisensory attraction that simulates a peaceful hang-gliding flight over California. Experience the feeling of free flight from 40 feet in the air while surrounded by scenic panoramas including the Golden Gate Bridge, Malibu and LA.
Test Track: Strap yourself in for one of Disney's fastest attractions. At 60 miles per hour, Test Track is a high-octane thrill ride in which riders are automotive test subjects braving unpredictable terrain-including an environmental chamber and 50-degree curves!
               PM        Dinner in park (Disney Dining Card Provided)
9:00      PM        View IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
A spectacular nightly show filled with pyrotechnics, lasers, fire and fountains on World Showcase Lagoon. Accompanied by dazzling lighting effects projected onto the surrounding pavilions, this award-winning show depicts the history of earth and its people. (based on 2015 schedule)
9:30      PM        Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel
Private Nighttime Security Guard at the hotel (10:30pm-5:30am)
MONDAY JUNE 1

7:30      AM        Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
               AM        Load motor coaches; depart for the Ticket and Transportation Center
AM        Take the ferry over the Magic Kingdom
Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life. Seek out adventures, create magical memories with beloved characters and discover the fun where imagination reigns.
PM        Lunch at the park (student cost)
 PM        Meet your Disney Performing Arts Coordinator “backstage” Magic Kingdom
PM        Dunlap H.S. Marching Band Performs at the Magic Kingdom
               (Please apply 11 months prior – JULY 2014)
               (based on acceptance and availability)             **Actual Park / Parade - TBD
Check-out:        Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: Ride this rollicking runaway train that rushes through the gold-mining, Old West town of Tumbleweed in Frontierland. Beware when the rails go clackety-clack because your car's about to run over treacherous terrain!
                              Space Mountain: Dare to be a rocket jockey and blast into the outer galaxy past shooting stars and other-worldly celestial satellites. Twist and turn in a tumult of fun as you launch into the inky blackness of the outer reaches of space. Have a blast!
                              Pirates of the Caribbean: Adopt a pirate's life as you venture into legendary territory on one of the most classic Disney rides of all time. Board yer vessel and drop 14 feet over a waterfall into treasure-filled caves! Then float through a town where pirates pillage and Captain Jack Sparrow hides from pursuers.
PM        Dinner in park (Disney Dining Card Provided)
PM             Meet at the flagpole on Main Street to view the fireworks
PM        Enjoy the Wishes Nighttime Spectacular: Make a wish upon a star and then marvel as the nighttime sky comes to life in a musical firework spectacular that is uniquely Disney. Join Jiminy Cricket as he guides Pinocchio, Cinderella, Ariel, Peter Pan and other beloved Disney characters through this fantastic story told amongst the stars. (based on 2015 schedule)
                    PM             Immediately following Wishes, depart for Ferry for transfer to coach parking
                    PM             Load motor coaches; return to the hotel
Private Nighttime Security Guard at the hotel (10:30pm-5:30am)
TUESDAY JUNE 2   
7:00      AM        Load coaches & depart for the Rain Forest Café at Animal Kingdom
7:30      AM        Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Rain Forest Café
                                                                                               Disney Animal Kingdom
                              Includes scrambled eggs, bacon, grilled potatoes, baked cinnamon tonga toast,
                              mini muffins, fresh tropical fruit, orange juice, hot tea and coffee.
               AM        Spend the day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Note:                   Grab a fast pass to the Animal Kingdom’s® newest thrilling attraction, Expedition Everest®!  Adventure abounds! http://www.disneyeverest.com/ 
Don’t Miss:       Kilimanjaro Safarisâ, Kali River Rapidsâ, It’s Tough to be a Bug!â
LIVE show:       Festival of the Lion King
                              Clap along with all your favorite songs from The Lion King.  You’re right
                              in the middle of a colorful and delightfully fun festival. 
               PM        Dinner in the park (Disney dining card provided)
               PM        Load motor coaches
6:00      PM        Depart for Downtown Disney
Indulge in city fun in an area teeming with excitement, unique shops, restaurants and entertainment! Explore Downtown Disney® Marketplace, home to the largest Disney character store in the world
               PM        Dunlap High School Jazz Band Performance at the Waterside Stage-Based on acceptance-
Afterwards       Free time to explore and shop
9:00      PM        Load motor coaches; depart for the hotel
Private Nighttime Security Guard at the hotel (10:30pm-5:30am)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3

8:30      AM        Enjoy breakfast at the hotel
9:30      AM        Check out of the hotel; begin loading motor coaches
10:00    AM        Depart for Blizzard Beach                    
Florida sun meets alpine snow in the coolest Water Park around.  Legend has it that a freak snowstorm resulted in Florida’s first ski resort, but when temperatures rose, the Florida sun turned the ski runs into water slides.  Now, the thrills peak high atop some of the highest slides on earth.Note:  Showers are available
PM        Lunch in park (student cost)
Afternoon         Load DISNEY TRANSPORATION; depart for Disney Hollywood Studios
                              Salute the world of showbiz - from the Hollywood classics of yesteryear to the best in popular entertainment. Come take center stage as the star of your own adventure - from rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway-style stage spectaculars; from the silver screen to the TV screen to behind the scenes. That's entertainment!                                          
Check-out:      “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” starring Aerosmith.: Are you ready to brave the L.A. freeways? Zoom from 0-60 mph with the force of a supersonic F-14, take in high-speed loops and turns synchronized to a specially recorded soundtrack and zip through Tinseltown in the biggest, loudest limo you've ever seen.
Toy Story Mania: Step right up! This interactive, 4D attraction features the loveable cast of characters from the Disney·Pixar Toy Story films. Climb aboard a ride vehicle and play through a gallery of midway-style games designed for a raucous good time.
               PM        Dinner in Park (Disney Dining Card Provided)
Don’t Miss:       Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: Terror lurks in the crumbling walls of the once-glamorous Hollywood Tower Hotel. Explore the mysteries of what happened one fateful and stormy night, then plunge 13 stories into the thrilling recesses of The Twilight Zone.
PM        Meet as a group for Fantasmic! 
               PM        Fantasmic! Experience the fun, fancy and fears of our hero as he battles the
forces that turn his vibrant dreams into a vivid nightmare. Mickey faces off against Disney villains in a lavish spectacular of dancing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers, fireworks and surprises.
(based on 2015 schedule/availability)
9:00      PM        Board motor coaches; depart for home
(1,158 miles, 20 hours drive time plus stops and time change)

There will be a meeting for ALL band student parents interested in the band trip to Florida next summer at 7pm tomorrow 9/11 in the Auditorium.

Call time is the time you should be in the band room ready to go.

We want to get them done so any help will be apprecaited

I will have a table at the band room doors on Friday starting at 5:30.
Any that is not picked up will be given to students that night or Saturday morning.

Wear summer uniform. All of the marching bands in the Mid-Illini conference will be at DHS and will perform a bit of their show. Cadets are not required to attend.

The minutes of the most recent meeting are posted on the Music Booster Page

The cast and crew list and the rehearsal schedule for The Little Dog Laughed is posted on the Theater Page.