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Tune in this Sunday, 28 Feb at 7:30 pm for a Livestream Tuba Senior Recital with Matt Rose. Recital (YouTube) Link: https://youtu.be/v1TIMhI14m8 Matt is on visual staff with our marching band!

Congratulations DV Band ! Thank you to all students who participated in the Regional Honor Band Auditions. There were 25 high schools that participated in our Region. Of those 25 schools, over 300 band students completed the audition. 155 total band students were selected (by video audition) for the Region Honor Band. And of those… 53 were …

Regional Honor Festival Audition results update Read More »

Winter Percussion is an opportunity for 7th to 11th graders to get an introduction into what we do in the percussion section for marching band. You will get a chance to play the different marching percussion instruments available, as well as practice and perform with current staff and members of the percussion programs at Desert Vista High School. This is …

What is Winter Percussion at Desert Vista High School? Read More »

Instead of having our regular UA Honor Band, we are excited to offer all students and directors a FREE virtual event designed to get everyone excited to get back into the band room again! There are no auditions and no costs. Simply head over to the web site to register: https://honorband.music.arizona.edu/. (Open Until Available Registrations …

U of A Honor Band virtual event – Reg by 18 Feb Read More »

Did you know that music education helps bolster success in every other walk of life? Of all high school graduates, more than 65% have participated in music during their school years, extending to 86% of college graduates. Band helps students develop social skills and personal responsibility, teaches self motivation and teamwork, and is a supportive …

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Have you considered playing an instrument but don’t know where to start? The DV percussion program has a beginner steel drum band with no prior musical experience necessary! The only requirements are a willingness to learn and a positive attitude. Watch the 30-second trailer below for a taste of our steel drum program and email …

Beginner Steel Band – No Prior Musical Experience Needed Read More »

5th Annual University of Arizona (Virtual) Clarinet Day Sunday, 17 Jan. 2021. 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST Register for free at clarinet.arizona.edu/clarinetday Featuring guest artist Tiffany Valvo

DV Band was the very first chapter (pilot program) for what has become a national non-profit organization: ‘United Sound.’ (A peer mentor music club for students with special needs.) Your charitable gift helps keep advancing this wonderful cause. Thank you for your support! Link: http://www.unitedsound.org/donate

View the Winter Virtual Concert here!

Mesa Community College and Desert Echoes Flute Project are pleased to be able to continue offering the Flute Regional Etude event in January. This year’s event will be held via Zoom on Saturday, January 9, 2021 starting at 10:00 am. The classes are completely FREE to high school flutists. Students will need to register in …

THIS SATURDAY: MCC Flute Regional Etude Master Class 9 January 2021 Read More »