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Capital Jazz Project Joins DHS Jazz Band for Tribute to Oscar Peterson March 28

Sacramento’s Capital Jazz Project will join the Davis High School Jazz Band for an evening of great jazz, focusing on the music of the legendary pianist Oscar Peterson.  Don’t miss this chance to hear Sacramento’s leading jazz musicians and educators, as well as the Davis High School Jazz Band as they prepare for competition in April at the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival.  Oscar Peterson, or the “Maharaja of the keyboard” according to Duke Ellington, released over 200 recordings, won seven Grammy Awards and is considered to have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

The concert is Sunday, March 28, 7:00 PM at the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Center (Davis Senior High School, 314 W. 14th Street, Corner of 14th & B Streets, Davis, CA).  Tickets will be sold at the door and are $12 adult, $8 students/seniors, and $5 Junior High age and younger. 

Don’t miss this exceptional concert, and bring the entire family for a terrific evening of music.

More information: Peter Matlock 792-7122

Band Boosters Meeting: February 10, 2010

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Band Room (PA-3)

Park in the parking lot between the high school and the Veteran’s Memorial Center.  The performing arts building (IPAB) is located at the northwest corner of the parking lot near the tennis courts.  The Band room is located to the left of the IPAB.

 

Playathon! January 23 to January 24, 2010

in the MPR at Davis High School

Download the permission slip and pledge forms for the Playathon! 
 
ALL BAND STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND PLAYATHON.

 

No pledges?  No problem!  Attend for the fun and camaraderie!  If you do have pledges, remember that 100% of pledged dollars go directly to the student accounts to cover their travel expenses to Disneyland.

NO HEAT will be available for the MPR during the Playathon event.  The DHS administration has informed us that the heating system will not be repaired in time for our annual event.  BAND STUDENTS AND PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE URGED TO PREPARE FOR COLD TEMPERATURES - wear layers of warm clothing and consider bringing blankets and/or sleeping bags.  Woodwinds players, consider bringing plastic instruments if available for overnight.  The organizing parents for Playathon will keep us abreast of the situation...stay tuned. 

 

Coconut Grove February 27, 2010 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

in the MPR at Davis High School

 Coconut Grove Reservation Form (PDF)

Please join us for an evening of fabulous musical entertainment by Davis students at the annual Evening at the Coconut Grove, February 27 at the Davis High MPR.   You’ll enjoy Davis student jazz ensembles including the Emerson, Harper and Holmes Jazz Bands, the Jazz Cats and Sax by Popular Demand, and the award winning DSHS Jazz Band with special guest, the DSHS Jazz Choir. All this while you dine on tasty light appetizers, desserts, and tropical mocktails.

This fundraiser benefits DHS band program and is expected to sell out.  Get your tickets now at a special discount price if you purchase before Feb 1.

Downloads:

Davis High School Bands Welcome and Information from Band Director Mr. Fred Lange. 

Calendar of performances, rehearsals, and other band events
 
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