Bands
Welcome from: Dave_Hammond@dpsk12.org , Director of Bands
Welcome to the Bands Department at the Denver School of the Arts.
Please tune into this web site regularly as it will keep you informed of the latest in Band happenings in performances, events and guest artists.
If you are a current band student and/or parent, you have to be on the bands email roster. If you are not currently receiving regular updates through emails, or you would like your email address taken off the DSA bands email roster, please contact the bands email master at: Bruce_Seelenfreund@NBC.GOV
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The Band Department is doing all it can to raise necessary money to keep Practicing Artists and other music and material purchases with food sales at concerts and car washes. Another way to support the department is to buy your Holiday tree through the department. For every tree sold up to 3 seedlings are planted! Order from a student or go to http://www.dsabandbenefit.com/ to order over the phone.
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About the Bands Department at Denver School of the Arts...
Please tune into this web site regularly as it will keep you informed of the latest in Band happenings in performances, events and guest artists.
If you are a current band student and/or parent, you have to be on the bands email roster. If you are not currently receiving regular updates through emails, or you would like your email address taken off the DSA bands email roster, please contact the bands email master at: Bruce_Seelenfreund@NBC.GOV
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Thanks to Band parents that are helping at concerts - sell food, sell tickets, and manage the house!
Music Theory Class Offerings
The Music Theory offerings at DSA have grown out of what the music faculty feel students need, especially if they continue music study at the college level. The Music Theory content amounts to a 2.5 credit class on high school music majors transcript. Class descriptions offered this semester can be viewed here:
Mr. Hammond Rhythm Intensive Hammond Overview
Mr. Lassen Music History Lassen Overview
Ms. Imaizumi Advanced Composition Chie Imaizumi Overview
Mrs. Allwein Music Theory Fundamentals I
Mrs. Ehrle Music Theory Fundamentals II Ehrle Overview
The Music Theory offerings at DSA have grown out of what the music faculty feel students need, especially if they continue music study at the college level. The Music Theory content amounts to a 2.5 credit class on high school music majors transcript. Class descriptions offered this semester can be viewed here:
Mr. Styron Aural Skills. Styron Overview
Mr. Shively Musical Theater Seminar Shively OverviewMr. Hammond Rhythm Intensive Hammond Overview
Mr. Lassen Music History Lassen Overview
Ms. Imaizumi Advanced Composition Chie Imaizumi Overview
Mrs. Allwein Music Theory Fundamentals I
Mrs. Ehrle Music Theory Fundamentals II Ehrle Overview
About the Bands Department at Denver School of the Arts...
- Everyday Band happenings and performances go to...Band Pics Page
- What are the audition requirements and Information? - Band Audition Information '09
- Questions and/or concerns about auditioning to a conservatory or college music program? (DSA Parents) - AUDITION_conservatory_handout_final
Band Department Documents
DSA Bands Readiness Checklist
DSA Bands Behavior/Attendance Policy
DSA Bands Class Syllabi
DSA Bands Resume
Student Homework
Band students are reminded that the assignments listed below are in addition to the 45 minutes to an hour and a half practice that is recommended daily to keep up with band pieces, private lesson and other musical material.Students are encouraged to attend a summer music camp, take lessons regularly and have a ton of fun over the summer!
Related Links
Band Alumni Doing Great Things:
Matt Barber ('97) Composition "Prelude and Canon" premiered by the TetraWind Quartet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tuQdzbfGXo
DSA Band Alum Greg Hicks ('98) performs on The David Letterman Show: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xOTtTN0h1UA
Recent Resident and Visiting Artists Sites:
Composer/Arranger/Drummer Jeff Hamilton and his trio site: http://www.hamiltonjazz.com
Composer/Arranger and DSA Guest Artist in Residence Chie Imaizumi's Web Site: http://www.thousandpictures.org
Telling Stories site: http://myspace.com/tellingstoriesmusic
Check out the kneebody! site: http://www.kneebody.com/
Check out Greg Abate's site: gregabate.com
Check out Victor Mendoza's Site: http://Victormendoza.com/
Check out Jessica Quinones' site: http://www.jqflute.com/
Check out Sandip Burman's site: http://www.sandipburman.com/
Check out Jovino Santos Neto's site: http://www.jovisan.net/
Music Theory and Other Great Sites:
Check out a great Music Theory test site: http://www.teoria.com
Check out this cool site for videos of Jazz greats: http://www.dailymotion.com/alternativa/video/53031
Check out a GREAT search engine: http://lion.dpsk12.org/
New Orleans Trip Links:
http://www.lakewoodbeacon.org/
http://www.hikeforkatreena.com/
http://allsouls.edola.org/index.html
http://cmfa.loyno.edu/
http://monkinstitute.org/
http://preservationhall.com/home.php
http://honeyislandswamp.com/