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Nov 9, 2023 · dchsbandwebmaster News 2023-07-01. Auditions for all instruments will be done by producing a video of the candidate performing the audition materials in the PDF above. Videos are to be recorded in a Google document and shared with Mr. Holland at sholland@dowlingcatholic.org. Audition performances will be evaluated by band staff members.
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The Dowling Catholic Vanguard (DCV) is an organization dedicated to the advancement of the marching arts and the education of its members. Because responsibility, self-discipline, teamwork, leadership, and all musical skills are characteristic of the class, we believe that the marching band activity is an essential part of the music curriculum at D...
The DCV drumline is the percussion section of the Vanguard and at times performs separately from the Vanguard. Our drumline is made up of two main parts: The Battery (Marching Snares, Tenors, and Bass Drums) and the Pit (all non-marching keyboards and electronics). The Drumline has established itself one of Iowa’s most prestigious drumlines and a l...
The Colorguard is the nonmusical section of the Vanguard that at times performs separately from the Vanguard. The Colorguard provides additional visual aspects to the performance by interpreting the music that the Vanguard is playing via the synchronized spinning of flags, sabers, shields, or other pieces of equipment, or through dance. The Colorgu...
The Dowling Jazz Bands are groups that typically perform for various DCHS events and around the metro area, and also compete in several contests throughout the fall and winter. The jazz program at Dowling Catholic consists of 2 bands – Jazz Ensemble and the Stage Band. Jazz Ensembleis the top competitive jazz group who is made up of the most experi...
Wind Band is indoor seated traditional band – much like we would see in a symphony orchestra. It begins at the conclusion of the Vanguard season – and at this time Vanguard students who play instruments automatically play in the wind bands. Instrumentation includes bassoons, larger bass clarinets, french horns , oboes, as well as all the other inst...
Students are encouraged to participate in our non-required ensembles. These groups typically perform for local events and participate in area festivals, and rehearse a minimal amount to accommodate students’ needs. These groups give great supplemental instruction on the various instruments. Some of our groups are: Flute Choir– meets Thursday mornin...
Our athletic “Pep Band” is any band that plays for athletic events (football, basketball, etc.). Typically we divide the entire band into two parts (pep band “A” and “B”) and each half performs for the football playoff games and select basketball games. The Vanguard acts as a “pep band” during 1stquarter of all home football games during the regula...
Dowling Catholic Band. 300 likes · 3 talking about this. The official Dowling Catholic Band page
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Dowling Catholic High School's award winning Band program provides students with opportunities to learn, grow and perform in a great team environment. The program relies upon donations made at the Deep Maroon Serenade on February 13 and through the Band Aid campaign that follows the event. We are counting on you to help current and future ...
The Dowling Catholic Bands are the musical and visual ambassadors of Dowling Catholic High School. The bands are comprised of 7 major performing groups: the Vanguard,…
On Thursday, September 26 at 5:00 pm, a rehearsal will be held for alumni band members in the Band Room at Dowling Catholic (1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines). Alumni band t-shirts will be distributed for members to wear to the game on Friday night. After rehearsal, all are invited to gather at Gilroy’s Restaurant near DCHS (1238 8th Street ...
May 6, 2022 · The Dowling Catholic band program is proud to recognize students for their achievements and contributions with awards presented annually each spring. Please join us in congratulating the seniors on...
