Dexter, Missouri - The 2017 - 2018 Bearcat Band Schedule was released this week. Since uniforms have not been distributed, students are asked to wear khaki shorts, marching shoes, black socks and the band shirt.
2017 - 2018 Bearcat Band Schedule
Fri. Aug 18 Band Room 5:30 P.M. Home Game vs. St. Genevieve
Wed. Aug 23 Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
Wed. Aug 30 Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
September
Fri. 1st Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. NMCC
Wed. 13th Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
Fri. 15th Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Sikeston
Tues. 19th Dexter Library 5:00 P.M. Stoddard Co. Fair Parade (Annual Group Photo will be taken behind Keller Library - be ready at 5 p.m.)
Fri. 22th Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Caruthersville
Wed. 27th Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
October
Wed. 4th Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
Tues. 3rd Sikeston MB Festival - rehearse during the day – evening performance
Wed. 11th Practice Field 7:30 A.M. morning rehearsal
Fri. 13th Band Room 6:00 P.M. Home Game vs. Malden
Sat. 14th Sikeston SEMBDA Marching Band Competition
November
Tues. 7th Jackson All District Band Auditions at Jackson – leave immediately after school
Fri. 10th BEC Veteran’s Day Performance
Tues. 14th Dexter All District Band Rehearsal
Sat. 18th Cape Central All District Band Rehearsal and Concert at Cape Central
December
Fri./Sat 1st - 2nd Columbia All State Band Auditions in Columbia
Thurs. 7th Auditorium Christmas Concert – 6:30 – Auditorium All DAY
Sat. 9th Cape Girardeau Tuba Christmas at Cape Girardeau (Tubas and Baritones only)
January
Wed. 24th – Sat. 27th MMEA All State Bands!!!
March
Tues. 13th Auditorium Winter Concert – Auditorium ALL DAY
Tues. 20th Poplar Bluff Concert Band Festival
Sat. 24th Poplar Bluff District Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at Poplar Bluff
April
Sat. 7th Poplar Bluff State Large Ensemble Music Contest at Poplar Bluff
Sun. 22nd Dexter Honors Recital
Thurs. 26- Fri. 27 Columbia State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Columbia
May
Thurs. 3rd Aud./Cafeteria 6:30 P.M. Spring Concert/Reception – Auditorium ALL DAY
Cafeteria for the reception
Sat. 5th Dexter M.S. Solo and Ensemble contest (at M.S.)
Fri. 11th BEC Graduation
Wed./Thrs. 14th - 15th @M.S. Color Guard and Drum Major clinics
Fri. 16th at H.S. Gym 3:00 P.M. Color Guard and Drum Major Auditions
Dexter, Missouri - The all popular Dexter High School Jazz Cats have several performances in the 2017-2018 academic school season. Under the direction of Scott Rybolt, the Jazz Cats will perform at several events.
2017-2018 DHS Jazz Cats Schedule
Added Thursday, October 12th Mineral Area College - MAC Day of Jazz at Park Hills, MO
November 7th Tuesday All District Band Auditions 4:30 – Jackson H.S.
December 1st - 2nd Fri./Sat. State Auditions in Columbia
December 7th Thursday Christmas Concert – 6:30 p.m. – Auditorium ALL DAY
January 12th Friday Home Basketball Game vs. Bernie – call time 5:30
January 19th Winter Homecoming at the Bearcat Event Center
January 24th - 27th Wed. – Sat. All State Jazz Band
February 2nd Friday Home Basketball Game vs. Advance – call time 5:30
February 3rd Saturday SEMO Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival
February 5th Monday Basketball Home Game vs. Perryville – call time 5:30
6th Tuesday Home Game vs. Bernie – call time 5:30
8th Thursday TRCC Jazz Festival - TRCC
9th Friday All District Jazz Rehearsal - TRCC
10th Saturday All District Jazz Rehearsal and Performance – TRCC
24th Saturday SIU Carbondale Jazz Festival CANCELLED!
28th Wednesday Fort Zumwalt North – Jazz Festival
March 10th Saturday MAC Jazz Fest
13th Tuesday Winter Concert – 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium ALL DAY
24th Saturday District Solo and Ensemble Contest
April 7th Saturday Poplar Bluff – State Large Ensemble festival
20th Friday UMSL
21st Saturday North County Jazz Festival (TBA)
22nd Sunday Honors Recital
26th - 27th Thrs./Fri. State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Columbia
May 3rd Thursday Spring Concert/reception 6:30 p.m. - Auditorium ALL DAY
May 11th Friday Graduation 7:30 p.m.
Dexter, Missouri - Athletes are taking advantage of the new and upgraded weight room at Dexter High School. Both middle school and high school athletes have been working hard in their newly remodeled weight room. With more weigh lifting equipment and better design, more athletes can get their work-out done in a timely fashion and ready to hit the field or court.
Through local donations from the community the Dexter Schools were able to purchase new equipment and upgrade the entire weight room.
"There was a need for a facility upgrade," commented Dexter's head football coach Kevin Goltra. "A few business men offered to help and a complete overhaul was made. I think this is the best highs school weight room in southeast Missouri."
The weight room is designed so that any athlete from middle school to high school can utilize the equipment.
"Every sport, every athlete have the opportunity to use this facility," continued Goltra. "We have rehab equipment, kettle bells, and nine new racks and platforms. We can also do two or more major lifts at a time and within a 35-40 minute window which will give our football athletes more time on the field during practices."
Earlier in 2017 prior to the renovation, the Goltra's weight lifting athletes participated in weight lifting competition in Scott City and earned a first place finish. It is his hope that they continue to compete and perhaps host a competition in the future.
With the new renovations, athletes can increase their productivity 30 - 40% during weight lifting classes. They are able to put 3 students to each station now.
"The weight room is absolutely gorgeous. It is the vision of many people and it took many to make it happen," commented Dexter High School Activities/Athletic Director Aaron Pixley. "The room has new paint, flooring, ceiling, and equipment. Something that our kids deserve. It will be a valuable tool for all our athletes in every sport. Every athlete (male and female) is highly encouraged to make their workouts daily and now they have something to be proud of."
