Fine Arts Report – February 2010

 

Choir – Mrs. Sue Catanese, Director

·         Last month’s performance of Suessical the Musical was well attended and the play was a huge hit.

·         Six students went to District Solo and Ensemble and five of them scored 1’s and will represent Dakota at state solo and ensemble in April.

·         The entire choir program is preparing for District Choral Festival in March.

·         Auditions for the show choir are taking place Tuesday, February 9th and results will be posted on Wednesday February 10th.  Required rehearsals will be Thursdays from 2:30 – 4:00.

·         Up-to-date information on choir can be found at www.dakotachoir.com .

 

Winter Guard – Storm

·         STORM came in 5th at their first competition of the season at Plymouth Canton High School.

·         STORM will be participating in a MCGC competition at West Bloomfield HS on February 20th.

·         Several students from STORM will be competing at Troy Athens on February 27th in solo competition and the full team will be competing on the 28th.

·         STORM will be conducting a Premier Jewelry Event fundraiser on Thursday, March 4th in the band room.  Send me an email address and Lisa will forward an invitation.

 

Band – Ms. Risa Hsu, Director

·         This past weekend several members of the band represented Dakota at District Solo and Ensemble.  Dakota students did great and received high scores.

·         On Thursday, February 25th, the Dakota Bands will be presenting a Pre-Festival concert at 7:00 in the auditorium as they continue preparations for band festival March.

·         On Friday, February 26th, Dakota Bands will be presenting the second annual “Dancing with the Stars” at 7:30 in the auditorium.  A list of celebrity performers and judges is on the flyer.  Tickets are available for advance purchase or at the door.  This event is well attended and you are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.  The funds raised will be used by the band department to purchase much needed instruments.

·         Up-to-date information on band can be found at www.dakotabands.com .

 

Respectfully Submitted

Doug Sayles – DHS Boosters Fine Arts Trustee