Dodgen Middle School

Permission Form for events during the
2008-2009 School Year
NOTE: Only those students selected for membership need to complete and return this form. Rehearsals began in May of 2008 with final membership selection taking place at the rehearsal on Friday, August 15, 2008.

By receiving this form, your child IS recommended to participate in the Dodgen German Band for the
2008-2009 school year.

The Dodgen German Band has several performances scheduled for the 2008-2009 school year. A more detailed performance schedule will be provided as schedules are finalized. Students will wear the official German Band uniform which is the same as the regular band uniform except they will need to order a special German Band shirt and hat for this event. Please mark these dates on your calendar now.

Date	Time	Location	Event
All Friday mornings	8:00 AM to 8:55 AM	Dodgen Band Room	Regularly Scheduled rehearsals
October 1, 2008	11:30 AM to 1:30 PM	Marietta Conference Center	Rotary Club Meeting- performance
October 3, 2008	5:30 PM to 6:00 PM	Murdock Elementray School	Murdock Fall Festival- TENTATIVE
October 17, 2208	8:00 AM to 9:00 AM	Dodgen main bus entrance hall	Performance for students entering the building
October 18, 2008	1:00 PM to 1:30 PM	Helen, GA- Main Street Band Shell	Outdoor public performance- Oktoberfest
October 18, 2008	2:00 PM to 2:30 PM	Helen GA, Main Street Band Shell	Outdoor public performance- Oktoberfest
October 18, 2008	6:00 PM to 7:00 PM	Helen, GA, Festhalle	Indoor performance- Oktoberfest
February 24, 2009	6:00 PM to 8:30 PM	Dodgen Middle School	"Get the Scoop on Dodgen" night

Please note: I have allowed many students to give the German Band a try beginning last spring in hopes that many would be encouraged to practice in order to participate. Keep in mind, however, that the music is very difficult and fast- usually not used for middle school students. Plus, thre is a large number of pieces to learn in a short period of time. The weekly practice sessions at Dodgen will not be sufficient to prepare students without extensive practice sessions at home. Please do not be discouraged if your child is not recommended to participate in performances this year. They will be able to practice the music in the spring of 2009 for the fall 2010 performance. By preparing for performances, students have a fun way to make MAJOR progress on their performance skills.

My child, _______________________________, has permission to attend the rehearsals and performances of the German Band as listed above. I understand that the size of this ensemble demands full participation from all members of the ensemble or we will be unable to take advantage of performance opportunities. I understand that I must arrange for my child's transportation to an from all rehearsals and all performances.

Child's name:______________________________________________Instrument_____________________

Parent Signature:___________________________________________________Date:________