DSA Middle School Steel Drum and Jazz Band Performance

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The DSA Steel Drum Ensemble and Jazz Band has been invited to perform for a Leader In Me Conference for Principals from around the country. This conference is being hosted at Davenport School of the Arts on June 19th and 20th. In order to prepare for the event students will be rehearsing at school on Friday, June 15 and Monday, June 18. At the conclusion of each performance, students will help pack up the equipment for the summer.

After the Jazz Band Performance on June 20th, both groups will travel to Dave and Busters in Orlando (Dave & Buster’s, 8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.)  

Students need to turn in $10 for Dave and Buster’s on Monday, June 18th. 

The dress for the performance is DSA Black Shirt, Khaki Pants, Belt and shoes.

Don't bring anything with you to Dave and Buster's that you don't want to carry around the whole time. 
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Guira at 863-420-2557 or kyle.guira@polk-fl.net.

Who:
All 2017-2018 Middle School Steel Drum and Jazz Band Students

What:
  • Performance for Leader In Me National Administrator Conference
  • Dave & Busters Trip

Where/When:
Rehearsals: at Davenport School of the Arts, Mr. Guira's Room
Friday, June 15th & Monday, June 18th 
  • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Performances: at Davenport School of the Arts, Outside of the music building next to the center courtyard.

Tuesday, June 19 – Steel Drums Perform (At the conclusion of the performance, we will pack up the steel drum equipment)
  • 7:15 a.m. – Arrive and setup equipment
  • 7:50 a.m. – Performance
  • 8:30 a.m. – Pack up equipment and move it back to Mr. Guira’s room.
  • 10:00 a.m. – Students promptly picked up in the bus loading zone

Wednesday, June 20 – Jazz Band Performs (At the conclusion of the performance, we will pack up the jazz band equipment)
  • 7:15 a.m. – Arrive and setup equipment
  • 7:50 a.m. – Performance
  • 8:30 a.m. – Pack up equipment and move it back to Mr. Guira’s room.
  • 10:15 a.m. – Steel Drum Students meet in Mr. Guira’s room.
  • 10:45 a.m. Jazz band and Steel Drum Students depart for Dave and Busters.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Games
  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Turn in tickets for prizes
  • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30p.m.  – Lunch (BE CRAZY HUNGRY!!!)
  • 2:30 p.m. – Students picked up from Dave and Busters
  • 2:45 p.m. – Bus departs for DSA
  • 3:30 p.m. bus arrives at DSA – Students promptly picked up in the bus loading zone 

Addresses:
Davenport School of the Arts
4751 County Rd 547
Davenport, FL 33837
Dave & Busters
8986 International Dr,
​Orlando, FL 32819

Needed:
We are in need of a couple parent chaperones for the Dave & Busters trip. You must be an approved Polk County Schools volunteer. If you can help, please contact Mr. Guira.

What do students wear/bring:
Rehearsals:
  • Comfortable "appropriate" summer attire. 
  • Instrument (In perfect working order - Extra Reeds, Valves or slides lubricated, )
  • Music
  • Pencil
  • Light Snack/Bottle of Water

Performances and Dave & Busters: 

Khaki pants, Black DSA Shirt, Comfortable walking shoes, and any additional money you think you may need for additional  games)

**TURN in your $10 for Dave & Buster's on Monday!**