Dr. Phillips High School Panther Band

Color Guard

Director of Bands - Mr. Charles Watford
Associate Director of Bands - Mr. Matt Kaminskas

Yes - an update!
(Updated Monday, May 5, 2008)

Band Calendar

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If you have not received the band updates via email, please email Faith Suomu at jsuomu@cfl.rr.com to be added to the list.

Band Camp Dates for 2008-2009 School Year

July 24 - Thursday Mandatory Band Camp Meeting
July 28 - August 1 (Monday-Friday) Week 1 - Band Camp
August 4 - 8 (Monday-Friday) Week 2 - Band Camp
August 8 - Friday Band Camp Preview Dinner (evening)

Upcoming Events

May 10
  • Prom
May 14
  • Leadership Applications Due
May 15
  • Band Concert
    7:00 PM
May 17
  • Band Carwash
May 21-23
  • Senior Exams
  • Leadership and Drum Major Auditions (after school)
May 22
  • Southwest Middle School - Surprise Concert
    For those in attendance last year, we have been asked to perform near the conclusion of the Southwest Middle School Concert with the marching band. If you have a son/daughter in the Southwest program, please help keep the surprise!
May 27
  • DPHS Night of Jazz with Jazz Band I, II, and guest performances
    (This date was originally the Band IceBreaker for incoming students, however it has been rescheduled for June 3rd)
May 30
  • Band Banquet - Wyndham Orlando Resort (Sand Lake & I-Drive)
    6:30-9:30 PM
    Buffet Dinner and Awards - Semi Formal Dress

    Tickets are $30 per person
    Please make checks payalbe to DPHS and include student's name on the check.
    All ticket orders must be received by Tuesday, May 20th.
June 3
  • DPHS Graduation
    3:00 PM @ Amway Arena
June 4
  • Last Day of School

 

For the Parents - Interested in volunteering for the Dr. Phillips Band? We are looking for parents who can donate their time and services in a variety of ways including (but not limited to!) concession stand operations, fundraising, uniforms, chaperones, equipment crew, and numerous other areas necessary to maintain the band's success both on and off the field/stage.

To be cleared through the county, you must fill out the appropriate forms. The following forms may be filled out and turned into the Front Office at Dr. Phillips High School, c/o Mrs. Guastella, and they will be processed accordingly. Starting August 1st, the application will be available online according to OCPS Community Resources at the website below.

ADDitions Volunteer Form

Code of Ethics

https://volunteer.ocps.net/

 

Current Fundraisers
Driving For Funds -
Looking for a state certified driving course that is available online? How about one that supports the Dr. Phillips Band? From a driver's permit to removing points on a license, drivingforfunds.com is there! For more information, click here.

If you have not received the band updates via email, please email Faith Suomu at jsuomu@cfl.rr.com to be added to the list.