Time for Band!

It’s time for Marching Band! After Band Camp, you can expect an email every Monday with the details for the week. For all long-range calendar dates, please refer to your student’s Band Calendar in CutTime or check the Upcoming Events page and Calendar on the website.

Upcoming Events

New Member Camp

• Dublin Jerome High School Monday-Thursday, July 21-24, 8:30am-12:30pm

This week is for brass and woodwind students who have not marched a season with the Dublin Jerome Marching Band, as well as the Leadership Team. Veteran members are encouraged to attend, if they would like!

The goal of the week is to prepare New Members to participate in the first Full Ensemble rehearsal with all of the veteran members on July 28. We will work on music and movement fundamentals, so wear clothing you feel comfortable exercising in. 

• You will need:

  • Your music in a binder with transparency sheets and instrument/equipment

  • A large water bottle, at least 32 oz.

  • Sunscreen

• Park or drop-off in the Hyland-Croy parking lot, not Brand Road

  • The Brand Road parking lot will be closed until July 28

  • Please walk around the school to Door 21. Custodians will be waxing the floor of the Commons

Leadership Training

• Dublin Jerome High School, Monday-Thursday, July 21-24, 7:30-8:30am

  • Leadership Team members are required to attend. 

  • We will be in the Orchestra Room. Set your alarms!

Uniform Fittings

• Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, 5:00-7:00pm, CPA Lobby

  • All veteran members will be fitted on Monday, New Members on Tuesday. 

  • You will be able to:

    • Get fitted for our competition uniform.

    • Try on uniform shoes and gloves.

    • Sign-up for volunteer opportunities.

    • View samples of Spirit Wear you can order online.

Band Camp Parent Meeting

• Monday, July 28, 7:00-8:00pm, Dublin Jerome CPA

  • This meeting is primarily for New Member parents and students but all parents are welcome. We will discuss Band Camp specifics and also season expectations. It is important all new students and parents attend.

Band Camp Chaperone Meeting

• Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-7:15pm

  • For anyone who will be a chaperone at band camp, we will have an informational meeting and a meet & greet at the Niekamp residence. Check your email for the address.

Additional Important Information

Shoes and Gloves

• All members are asked to stop by the shoe and glove table on uniform fitting day, including Color Guard. 

• Ordering will be online. 

• Percussionists do not need gloves and Color Guard will be ordering gloves at a later date, if necessary. The Color Guard will need to get their duffle bag and raincoat.

• Veteran Members - Locate your old shoes and gloves to make sure they fit and are in good condition. Whether you need replacements or not, please stop so we can check you off our list. 

Ultimate Drill Book App (UDBapp) Instructions

• Download the latest version of UDBapp Pro:

  • iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/udbapp-pro/id1455826724

  • Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ultimatedrillbookpro.android&hl=en_US&gl=US

• Log in to your existing account

  • If you do not have an account, tap “Don’t have an account? Sign-up”

  • Create a new personal account to use with UDBapp

  • You may now login to any device with your login credentials. Do not create a new account for a new device!

• Enter Ensemble Code - djhsb25g753

• Enter Ensemble Password - djhsb25g591re

• When prompted to select a performer, you may pick your assignment from the file in the show music folder below, though it may be subject to change:

  • Refractions: https://tinyurl.com/2025-Refractions

• For additional help, see the following videos:

  • UDBapp Overview for Students

  • How to use the UDBapp Interface for Students

• If your student does not have a cell phone, there is no need to get one! We will provide paper copies of their drill.

Band Camp Medication Changes

• If you have already submitted your student’s medication list and your student has a change in medication prior to band camp, please be sure to bring an updated notarized form with you to band camp.  We will have a notary present for the first hour of drop off on Sunday. 

Volunteer Background Checks

• If you plan to volunteer in any capacity that involves working directly with students, a completed background check is required for the safety of all our kids. Follow this link to complete this 5-minute process. 

  • *Pro-tip: some of the parents found that downloading the Secure Volunteer mobile app is much easier than the online process.  https://www.dublinschools.net/departments/humanresources/volunteer

Absense Form

• https://tinyurl.com/DJMB-Absence-Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Uniform Committee

• Uniform Fittings are from 5:00-7:00pm on July 28 for veteran members and July 29 for new members. Students are welcome to volunteer!

  • Uniform Fittings: https://tinyurl.com/3kht99z6

  • Uniform Wash Crew: https://tinyurl.com/muzjrrpp

  • Uniform Check In: https://tinyurl.com/n4ehuahe

Football Game Pit Crew/Chaperone

• Sign up to be on the pit crew and chaperone for away football games 

Competition Chaperone

• Sign up to be a chaperone for one of our band competitions!

Band Board Openings

Our band program thrives because of the incredible dedication of our parent volunteers–and we'd love you to be a part of it. Please sign up via one of the links or send a message to our Band Board VP, Erica Moncrief if you are interested in taking on one of the following leadership opportunities.

• Concessions leadership team - We need 4 more volunteers to be available from 4pm-7pm on 9/5, 9/19, 9/26, 10/17 to help setup home and visitor concession stands and train concession volunteers as needed.

• Special Events - Love to plan a party? We have a role for you!

The staff and I are excited to begin our season! I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Best,

Mr. Abrams