Colorguard Only

2024 Show Annoucement Coming Soon

I can't chaperone or help in pit... What else can I do???  

We need your help with several things in the band program. If you are unable to help out by chaperoning or in pit crew, I would like to ask your help on a few items. We need the following items to keep the band running successfully. The cost of field striping paint can add up after a while, especially after a rainy day. One case of 6 cans will cost 24.98 at homedepot. Anyone willing to donate a case or even donating one can, will help us out tremendously. 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-O-leum-Professional-18-oz-Flat-White-Striping-Spray-Paint-6-Pack-P2593849/100153693 

 I encourage everyone to attend our home football games, competitions, and concerts. I can't begin to tell you how important it is to show support for the arts program and the students involved. Nothing is better than having parental support in the stands. As being a high school student (years ago) it was always nice to hear my name being shouted from the stands and occasionally embarrassed. The band and cheerleaders ARE the number one fans in the stands and we need our number one parents supporting them. Please don't hesitate to email me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help out in any way I can.

Remind101!

PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP!!!

Due to a change in the company software, Limits have been set to 150 per group which we exceed. To correct this issue and to still get information out to you, we have created 2 separate remind101s. One is for students and the other is for parents. The same information will be sent to each group and we won't reach the maximum limit per group.

Dixon Band Students 101--- text the number 81010    Please type the message @dixonband   

Dixon Band Parents 101--- Text the number 81010     Please type the message @dhsbandbp

Remind101  text alerts- text the class code to the number and then follow instructions and you will receive updates/news about upcoming parent meetings, auditions, schedule changes and alerts during game days and competitions!

Students and parents are highly encouraged to sign up for these text alerts. We can alert people as soon as possible for impending

weather, bus relocations or after school rehearsal changes! 

Chaperone Slots Soon Posted

Jacksonville Holiday Parade     2 Parents Needed to Hold the Parade Banner

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Richlands Holiday Parade  2 Parents to Hold the Parade Banner.

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2023 Commited Band Members!
( if you don't see you name, please contact me)

High School Students(In no order)

Flute- Madison H, Izabella N, Angelica S, Kiara G, Oriana W, Alicia A,
Lacey T, Hailey H, Taylor S Savannah J, Oleta P, Peter Kivel, Kamille Peterson, Malorey Greive, Rosie House, Daylene Davis

Clarinet 1 - Brooklyn O, Joey C, Sklyer Perry,
Clarinet 2- Gaige Z Kaisen Weier, Savannah Trexel, William Herrett

Alto 1- Elijah Roman, Sadie M, Eduardo P, Kaelen Cade,
Alto 2- Alex H, Cash Akinsen, Issac Westfall, Taliana Bairera

Bass Clarinet-Landen Garner, Aurora Pappas

Trumpet 1- . Layla J, Gavin D, Alexander Y, Natasha C, Gabriel L, Justin R,
Trumpet 2- Daniel C, Hayden B, Ava Wilson, Isabell Kegley, Dean Pastor, Jacob Davis, Avery Cooper

Horn- Conner T, Angie B, Ian Rocha, Gavin Bartz, Jordan Blizzard

Low Brass 1-  Makayla B, Callie S, Dakota H, Julian R, Samantha E, Joseph H,
Low Brass 2- Betzabeth D, Kaiden C, Devon L, Sadie C, Malachi McNeill

Tuba/Bari- Logan Libby, Jayden Adams, Hana N-L, Ethan H, Aeirss Johnson

Percussion- Dallas G, Jonathan H, Lyndsie S,Natalie D, Erynn S, Autumn F, Cannon F, Marley G

MEET THE BAND STAFF

Mr. Saenz- Director of Bands at Dixon High School

Mr. Saenz was born in California and Moved to North Carolina when his family was given orders to be stationed in Camp Lejeune. He attended Western Carolina University where he performed with the "Pride of the Mountain Marching Band."While in residence, he performed at 2 Bands of America Regional Events Held in Atlanta, GA,  Bands of America Grand National Championship held in Indianapolis, Indiana, 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament held in Albuquerque, NM, and was a Performer and Soloist in the 2011 Rose Parade in Anaheim, CA. Mr Saenz was a Drill, Visual and Brass tech for Tuscola High School in Waynesville North Carolina from 2008-2011 where he did his internship. He graduated with two degrees, Bachelors of Science in Education K-12 Choir/Band/Orchestra and a Bachelors of Music for instrumental. He started working at Dixon High School in 2012 with a wind band of 19 members.

Tiffany Riggs- Colorguard Instructor/Choreographer

I was born in Morehead City, NC and grew up right on the water. In 1995, I moved to Swansboro, NC. I marched with the Swansboro Marching Band for 4 years as colorguard and graduated in 2004. In 2005 I met the love of my life, my son, born in Shreveport,LA. I graduated from the Cheveux School of Hair Design in 2008 as a Cosmetologist. In 2010, my little boy was diagnosed with autism and it changed our lives forever. I decided to go back to school to become a teacher. I completed in early childhood education in 2013 with a certification in exceptional children and now i work as a preschool teacher specializing in preschool aged children with mental and physical disablilites. I love music and have been playing for the majority of my life. Colorguard is a passion for me. The idea of creating visual effects using weapons, flags, props, and dance is so intriguing. Colorguard challenges your mind and body and creates emotions like nothing else.

 Breathe in the music, breathe out the performance 

Percussion Staff

PRIVATE LESSONS
Seanotes Brass Studios,LLC
Carlton Howard
3601 Island Drive
N. Topsail, NC 28460
carlton@seanotesbrass.com
703-345-8501

Instrument repair options! 
Musicraft 
Ray Silvia
1212 Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 545-4770 
Fuller's Music 
2310 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-2811 

Links!!!

http://www.blanksheetmusic.net
http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/freedownload.aspx
http://www.musictheory.net
http://www.prideofthemountains.com
Drumline cadence links and audition materials
http://www.freedrumlinemusic.com/sheetmusic/mp3s/mp3pages/raptor.html
http://www.freedrumlinemusic.com/sheetmusic/mp3s/mp3pages/vomitcomet.html 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_V2CU6tsOo 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBH9-cvrJVg 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPO3_CVhddQ