Fine Arts Report – October 2010

Band – Ms. Risa Hsu, Director

• On September 25^th, the Dakota Marching Band participated in a MSBOA competition at CVHS and took 1^st Place in their division.

• On September 12^th, the marching band and color guard participated in the Good Ol’ Days Parade in Richmond.

• On Wednesday, October 13^th the band and guard will be participating in the MSBOA Marching Band Festival at Sterling Heights High School where they are judged against specific standards and receive a rating based on their performance.

• October 28^th will be the combined band/choir Collage Concert here at Dakota. This was a big hit last year. This performance includes Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.

• Dakota Marching Band will be participating for the third straight year in the Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• Fundraiser: Abuelo’s Dinner Night Out on Wednesday, October 21^st from 4-9pm. With a coupon, the band will receive 20% of the food and beverage sales.

• Fundraiser: Dooley’s on Saturday, November 6^th. With a coupon, 30% of food and beverages will go to the band.

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

Choir – Mr. Todd Moses, Director

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

Respectfully Submitted

Doug Sayles – DHS Boosters Fine Arts Trustee