Hello Everyone: This is just a quick note to thank everyone for making this past year such a success for the DHS Band program. I know getting the kids to everything and keeping them involved can be a challenge, so I wanted to make sure I thanked you all for everything you do. As the year wraps up I wanted to just get some final information out. Students have been told all of this, but I know the end of the year can be crazy, so I thought I'd send a reminder. Graduation practice will be held tomorrow at the NIU convocation center from 12:00-1:00. We do have a bus traveling from DHS to NIU. Students who'd like to ride with us need to be at DHS by 11:30. Percussionists and students who are willing to help load equipment need to be at DHS by 10:00. The ceremony on Saturday begins at 10:00, but we need the band to provide music beforehand. We'd like everyone ready to play by 9:15 (students can either be dropped off in back by the loading dock or park behind the convocation center, near the dock). Also, as the year winds down, please make sure that all students returning to the program next year turn in registration paperwork for next year's band camp. We were hoping to have those all turned in by today, but I would be happy to collect those from students tomorrow during the graduation practice. I am attaching a copy of those papers for anyone who needs them. If you can't get it in by tomorrow, please do try to turn them in as soon as possible. Students who purchased tickets for the DCI show at NIU will be receiving a call regarding ticket pick up within the next two weeks. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me (even during the summer). Have a safe, restful and enjoyable summer (and students don't forget to practice and remember that it's a great time to take some lessons or attend a camp and get yourself ready to shine next year). Thanks everyone, Mr. Lundin