photos available

The photos from SCGC are now online and available for viewing and ordering.

Click HERE to visit Jolesh Photography, the official photographer for SCGC Championships.

Browse around and look at other groups as well as our own.

Enjoy!

2010/2011 Dega Darlins Addition.... Congrats!!!!!!!!

2010/2011 Dega Darlins Addition!

Terencea

Amber

Alex

Andrea

Anna

I am very proud of you young ladies and know that you will have an outstanding year.   

Such a good group of young ladies to work together and grow. 

 Small in number but LARGE in quality!  

TRYOUTS!!! CLINIC MONDAY, APRIL 5th!!!!

Just a reminder that tryout clinic for Dega Darlins and Dega Darlin Addition begins tomorrow April 5th at THS.  

If you have not picked up an information packet, you may do so in the band office.  You must have your fee and form to stay for clinic so be sure you take care of it.  

Any Young lady that will be in the 9th-12th grade next school year, 2010-2011, may audition.  No experience is required.  See you there!

SCGC Championships... a great 5th place finish!!!!

This WEEK!!!!

The time is quickly approaching.... Hard to believe the 2nd season for Dega Darlins Addition is wrapping up.  I am very excited about the trip coming up and I am even more excited about the dedication, hard work and preparation that I have seen from such an wonderful group of talented and spirited young ladies.  :)  The things you have changed and improved upon this week are really wonderful.  I am so proud of you to be able to change so quickly and efficiently, what a great season of growth for this group. 

A few last minute details to help us as we get closer to departure.

• The Itinerary online is correct.  We do have the performance times that are within that block, but overall everything stays pretty much the same.  When you receive the official itinerary on Friday morning you will the exact time that we discussed posted.  Also, instead of going downtown for dinner, we will go for lunch, which will give us more time. In the meantime if you have questions ASK! 
• We discussed the possibility of going to Wild Horse as a group.  As of right now, enough people have not turned in their information.  If they do by this afternoon then we will go, if not then we will not.  I will let you know when I am positive. 
• TRAVEL FORMS ARE PAST DUE!!!!!!
• INTERSTATE:  There is a large delay on I-65 North around the Cullman exit.  It has been advised that we find an alternate route due to the fact the delay has taken up to 2 hours, which we do not have in our schedule.  It is only 20 more minutes according to google maps to go to Gadsden, get on I-59 and go North to Chattanooga then over to Nashville.  The total trip being 4 hours and 23 minutes as opposed to 4 hours. The downfall is that they are doing construction here as well and it is a one lane road... however, the traffic moves at a consistent pace here and will not slow us too much.  
• Friday Lunch.... We will still stop at Steak 'n shake on the way up.  We will just stop at a different location.  It is actually still about 30 minutes outside of Nashville like before...I will have a map for the location... it is right on the interstate.  (Symrna, TN)

I believe that is all for now.  See you this afternoon, for another STELLAR rehearsal. 

updates!

Please check the calendar on Dega Band for rehearsal updates for this coming week; CHAMPIONSHIP week!  YAY!  It is different than before.

I am sad that the break is over, but I really look forward to the next week.  Brian has arranged so that he can be at practice on Monday and Tuesday for both the Dega Darlins and the Dega Addition.  There a few last minute changes that we want to make before championships.  A few specifics from some judges and such.  It is going to be tiring for everyone, but hopefully the end result will be VERY rewarding.  Be sure to express you thanks to Brian... he will be driving from Atlanta BOTH Days and then to Nashville on Friday! 

I wanted to let you know how complimentary the judges were of you at the Killen Competition.  You are doing some GREAT things out there each time you perform.  I look forward to your performance at Nashville and hope that it is the best one yet! Get some rest, take your vitamins and lets have an outstanding week of rehearsals, fellowship and performances as we head to Nashville on Friday!

Don't forget that we will be rehearsing at ZEJH during 5th period every day this week.  Make needed arrangements.  Also, I received an email from the SCGC contest director that official performance times will be issued by 5pm on Monday. I will get the updated Itinerary to you as soon as I have it.  If I get it Monday prior to rehearsal, you will get it Monday, if not, you will receive it Tuesday at Practice.  

Competition at Brooks!

Here is the video from the show at Brooks High School in Killen, AL. 

You can watch the DD or EE on their blogs as well. 

Enjoy!

Nashville Itinerary

Hi All.

The itinerary for Nashville has been posted on the calendar. You can also link to it by clicking HERE.
Keep in mind it is a VERY rough draft, but should help you see what to expect to help you make plans for the trip.
A detailed and up to date Itinerary will be posted on Monday, March 22, 2010, when the official schedule is released by the SCGC.

ORDERS DUE!

ALL Krispy Kreme Doughnut orders are due on MONDAY, March 8, 2010, before the end of the school day. 

Be sure that you have clearly marked ALL orders and collected the money for those orders placed.

next competition.

Hi Ladies. 

Great show on Saturday.  Some things to work on before the competition at Brooks, but time to do it.  Be prepared to dress out daily during class from now until Championships. 

Click here to view the itinerary for the Competition at Brooks High School in Killen, AL. 

If you did not see on the calendar practice Tuesday will be at THS.

F.Y.I

Just to let you know.  The Hoover updates did not effect us.  The only thing that changed is that the Dega Darlins will go on at 8:03 instead of 8:05.  You can still use the itinerary that I gave you for Hoover.  It is linked in an earlier post if you lost it.  Scroll down.... :)

New Schedule for HOOVER!

I received an email from the SCGC Contest director stating that the Hoover Competition would have time changes and could vary up to 20 minutes from what I originally gave you.  I am not sure in what direction the time changes will occur.  As soon as I have the NEW schedule I will get it to you. I should have it some time on Monday.

Practice Tuesday!

 

Hi All!

For practice on Tuesday.  Wear your uniform.  

See you there! 

updates!

The calendar has been updated!
We are VERY busy between
now and championships.  Go
ahead and check out the
changes now so you can plan.
Especially pay attention to
SCGC Championship week.
We have a lot of rehearsals to
make up for being off for Spring
Break.  :)

Flip Flop Friday.....

Food, Fun, Friends and Flip Flops!!!

 

What a great way to finish such a busy week and to relax before an even busier one.  I hope that each of you had a stress free and good time relaxing and hanging out with one another while you decorated your flip flops!  I know I did.  I am very thankful that we have THREE GREAT groups of young ladies that are so willing to help each other and to make our guards outstanding both on the floor and off.   

I am very proud of each of you and what you have accomplished so far this season.  I look forward to the Hoover Competition and I know you do as well.  Get lots of rest this weekend.  With MPA and a Winter Guard Competition it is going to be VERY BUSY!  but also very rewarding!  :)

 

 

Invite your friends and family out to Hoover on February 27, 2010
to see you in action. The itinerary is located below in a previous post.

Our schedule is:
Ellis Emeralds 4pm
Dega Addition 4:55pm
Dega Darlins 8:05pm

We would like to have lots of friends and family there. This is the closest
competition to Talladega, so it might be the only chance some people get to see you live.
INVITE EVERYONE!

Hoover Itinerary.

Click here to view the Hoover Itinerary!

I am looking forward to a great day in Hoover!

Keep an EYE.....on times and dates, etc

Be sure to keep and eye on the calendar on dega band for updates on rehearsals and such. Times tend to vary with rehearsals right now. With Winter Guard season in full swing and MPA coming up, there is A LOT going on! Be careful that you don't miss updates. They are done often. :)

Nashville - If you have additions or changes let me know ASAP. I am taking care of that in the next few days.

Don't forget that winter guard shirt forms are due Tuesday, the 9th !

CONGRATS at Oak Grove!

What a great showing at Oak Grove for you ladies. I am so proud of the work and dedication that you have shown to what you do. You are continuously improving, learning and growing. Thank you for the efforts that you put forth at every practice and every event. Not only do you have very focused and productive rehearsals, but you showed on Saturday that you believe in what you are doing; from helping our groups, being on task yourself and then with the many floors and props you helped other groups with. It is great to see a group of young ladies that are so nice and helpful to all. I am so proud of you. I know that you have a great season ahead of you and look forward to it as we continue on to Hoover on February 27th.

We will have regular practice on Tuesday 3:30 until 5:30. See you there! :)

Dega Addition: 2nd place in class SB

Dega Darlins: 1st place in class SAAA

Ellis Emeralds: 1st place in Cadet Class

Congratulation to ALL!

Calendar

Check out the calendar on dega band to keep up with rehearsals. You will have practice on Monday and Thursday and of course have a run of the show on Friday night. All of these will hopefully be at Zora Ellis. If not I will let you know as soon as I am aware of a change.

Keep up the good work as we head toward the Oak Grove Competition!

I am sooooooooooooooooo excited for you guys!

You all should have an itinerary, I will give an updated one this week. The only change is that now I know your performance time. It is at 2:54. Invite your friends and family!

See you on Monday.

Field Day... check...

Hi Ladies.

I just wanted to compliment you on and outstanding field day. I hope that each of you had a GREAT experience.

The leadership that you presented throughout the day from floor moving, getting ready, warm-up and performance were all stellar and a true class act. I am so proud of the effort that you have given so far. I know that you are in for an outstanding year.

I have reviewed the tapes and judges comments and will let you know how those were. We have things to work on, but we have a GREAT starting point. I want to encourage each of you to eagerly work at rehearsals and at home to make your show even better. You have a GREAT season ahead of you and I hope you are looking as forward to it as I am.

Check the calendar on degaband to see rehearsal times for this week and next week. Just two weeks til our next performance and we have a lot of work to do. I changed the rehearsal day on Tuesday the 26th so that you will be able to audition for honor band and each of you should.

Keep up the good work.
See you on Tuesday!

WOO HOO!

Hi Ladies!

This is going to be a very busy week. Please look at the calendar for updates and such.
You are scheduled to have practice on Tuesday after school until 5:30. (I will have to let you know where, but hopefully ZEJH)

You will also have practice on Thursday at 5:00-7:00. This practice will be in uniform. (yay!)

On Friday we will do like we did last year and have a practice to go over pulling the floor and doing a few straight run throughs, as well as packing our stuff and getting ready. You will need to arrive at 4:45 and plan on finishing at 6:30. We will practice helping the Dega Darlins first, then we will do any work on things you need to do, as well as prepare our equipment.

It is going to be a busy week. Get lots of rest!

First practice of 2010!

Saturday, Jan. 2, 2009
Zora Ellis Gym
1:00-5:00pm

We will meet at 1:00pm to clean and prepare your floor and props, etc.
Brian will be here from 2:00-5:00pm.

*if you flag or skirt is at the high school I will get it to ZEJH for you.

See you then!