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Cadets Drum Corps Coming to Dartmouth!

The Cadets logoThe Cadets will be staying at Dartmouth Middle School the first week of August as they kick off their DCI tour with a number of shows in Massachusetts.

The Cadets are tentatively scheduled to hold an open rehearsal at Dartmouth Memorial Stadium from 4-5:30 pm on Monday, August 2 for our students. We will open the gates for community members who want to watch a run-through of their 2021 show at 7 pm; with the performance start time at 8pm.

The concessions stand will be open to help feed students as well as anyone who attends the performance that night.

Dartmouth High theatre company presents

We will rock you

The Dartmouth High Theatre Company invites you to join them for WE WILL ROCK YOU:

Thursday, June 17, at 7pm
 
Friday, June 18, at 7pm
 
Saturday, June 19, at 7pm
 
Enjoy this show that ultimately turns into a Queen Rock Concert from the comfort of your own home, streamed to your laptop, tablet, desktop, phone or smart TV! Tickets may be purchased online at www.dhstheatreco.com
 
Ticket Price $10

DSMA Nominations for 2021/2022 – NOW OPEN

The DSMA nomination period for the 2021/2022 Board and committee chairs is no open.  All members in good standing have been sent the nomination form that must be returned to Laura Edgcomb (lauraedgcomb@dsmahome.org), our Nominations Chair.

Forms may also be turned in at the in-person DSMA meeting on Tuesday, May 11 at DHS. The meeting will be at 7 pm.
 
Please see the DSMA Bylaws to view all of the board and committee positions listed there for anyone interested in learning more about each position.

DSMA Thanks you!

Thank you all for attending the DSMA golf event this past Saturday

 

Thanks to your generosity, we raised nearly $5000! 

Thank you, Fred Saraiva and Saraiva Enterprises for graciously donating the awards for our top 3 teams!!

Also a special thanks to the sponsors of each hole. 

New England Turf Management
B’s Small Engine Repair
Lantz Law Estate, Long-Term Care & Retirement Planning
Lantz Family Insurance
APC Auto Body
Father & Son Landscaping
Axis Advisors
Baptista Automotive
Symphony Music
Neves Realty
The O’Grady Family 
Camara’s Heating & Air Conditioning Services
Maureen and Greg Jones
Southeast Auto Glass
John & Yvette Nunes
RP Valois & Company
BIG VALUE South Dartmouth
COLLEGEedge Educational Planning and Advising

DSMA Brick Pizzeria Fundraiser

Wednesday, April 21, 2021  4 – 9 PM

We have teamed up with Brick Pizzeria Napoletana for a delicious fundraiser!  Stop by for dinner and $2.00 of every pizza purchased with be donated back to the DSMA.   Please make sure to mention you are with the DSMA at checkout.

Where: Brick Pizzeria Napoletana 634 State Rd. Dartmouth MA

When: Wednesday, April 21st

Time: 4 – 9 PM

If you have any questions please email Ann Lamere or call 774-365-2678

Drumroll, please: Indoor percussion snares semifinals spot at virtual competition

This article appeared in the Dartmouth Week by Kate Robinson – editor@dartmouthweek.net – Mar 7, 2021 . To view the original article, please click here.

Dartmouth High School indoor percussion performing “The Web”

Dartmouth High School indoor percussion performance 2

Dartmouth High School’s gym — home to sports victories and defeats, and even the last town-run Covid vaccine clinics — rang out on Sunday afternoon to rolling drums and crashing cymbals.

The winter indoor percussion season is in full swing, and Dartmouth’s world-class group has already made it to the semifinals to compete against six other schools in their division from across the US.

“These kids look like professionals,” noted percussion instructor and Assistant Band Director Tom Aungst. “They’re highly motivated — that’s the most impressive thing.”

Although the band normally travels to compete before massive audiences in stadiums all over the country, this year everything is a little bit different, with tournaments held virtually.

The percussion ensemble tapes their performances to send to competitions at the national and international level in three different circuits, including one based in the Netherlands.

So far they’ve made it to the semifinals of the Winter Guard International competition.

On March 7, the kids were taping a performance of “The Web,” a spider- and technology-filled show with sparkly costumes and glimmering lights, for a US Bands competition that sees more than 500 ensembles competing across 20 states.

Show Coordinator Darcie Aungst explained the theme as a double entendre.

“I just thought it would be cool, that play on the web — it’s the interweb, and also a spider’s web. You get kind of stuck to both,” she noted. “Like getting addicted to your phones…It’s very relevant now, I think.”

Aside from the empty stands, Tom said that not much else has changed.

“Basically, we’re doing exactly what we normally would do,” he said. “Except we’re not performing in person, and we’re not going anywhere. Everything is virtual.”

Students all wear masks and maintain social distancing during practices and performances, and they seem to have adapted well to safety precautions and other Covid-related issues.

“It’s going better than I thought it would,” said the percussion instructor. “We’ve had kids in and out because of Covid, but we just kept going. Kept focused.”

“We’re getting better each week,” he added. “It’s a good group. Really talented!”

Results from the semifinal rounds are expected by April 10, when the group will learn if it has moved on to the finals.

DSMA Scholarship Golf Tournament – May 1st

Saturday May 1st, 2021

The DSMA Scholarship Golf Tournament benefits the scholarship fund for students in the music program. The event will be held in a scramble format, and we will also be offering a buffet dinner after the event for those that want to support our program but don’t golf! We will have raffle prizes, 50/50 and more, with all proceeds going to our Scholarship Fund.

Where: Allendale Country Club

When: Saturday, May 1st, 2021

Time: 1 PM

Price: $110/person Dinner and Golf or $30/person Dinner only. Corporate hole sponsorships are also available for $100.

For more information or to sign up for a foursome (singles and smaller groups welcome as well!) or hole sponsorship, please view the flyer or contact: Sue Benoit. All signups and checks due by April 20th, 2021

Panera Fundraiser – March 13th

Saturday March 13th  from 4 – 8 PM

Help support Dartmouth School Music Association

Order online at panerabread.com and enter code PRFUND at checkout. You can also bring this flyer or show a digital version to the cashier when ordering at the cafe to ensure your organization gets a portion of the proceeds.

Where: 84 N Dartmouth Mall Drive, North Dartmouth, MA 02747

When: Saturday March 13th

From 4 PM – 8 PM