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Weekly Update

1/31/2021

Congratulations to the following students for making the 2021 Collier County Honor Band!

Ellie Carvajal, 9/10 Flute
Remington Newton, 9/10 Alto Saxophone
Paige Brokopp, 11/12 Flute
Taylor Kissane, 11/12 Flute
Clarisa Nieto, 11/12 Flute
Olivia Strom, 11/12 Clarinet
AJ Sweigart, 11/12 French Horn

We’re so proud of all of our students who auditioned and look forward to hearing the honor bands perform at Gulf Coast on March 6th!

This Week’s Schedule:

Tuesday (2/2)

Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm
Dance, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-6:30pm

Wednesday (2/3)

Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-6:30pm
JV Guard, 6:30-8:30pm

Virtual Band & Auxiliary Students: Please remember, as stated in the Second Semester contracts that you are required to turn in a weekly video of your musical progress. These videos are due by Friday of each week. Unfortunately, we currently only have about half of the virtual students completing these assignments. These assignments are graded weekly. Please check Canvas for more details. Mrs. Robinson has gone over the material in class.

Band Picture Day (Wed. 2/17): We have tentatively scheduled band picture day for Wednesday, February 17th. These pictures will be for the 2020-2021 Marching Pride Composite, which will be displayed in the hallway outside of the band room. Pictures are will be taken during class in the marching band uniform. There is no cost to have your picture taken, but families may choose to purchase their pictures. If you would like to make arrangements for your virtual student to have their picture taken after school, please contact Mrs. Robinson at [email protected] by Monday, February 8th.

Music Masks: From now on, all woodwind and brass students are expected to wear their music masks during class on a regular basis. Music masks will be required for all students during all PRHS performances. Students who are returning to in person learning in the second semester who did not do marching band season on campus, will have to purchase a music mask for $15.

Concert Band Season: The band will continue to prepare in their three groups: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Wind Symphony. After school rehearsals for band will start in the week of February 16th.

District Solo & Ensemble MPA (February 12-13): Solo & Ensemble MPA will be virtual this year on February 12-13. All performing students will receive a rating and comments from their judge. Since Solo & Ensemble preparation is completed outside of the classroom, virtual students may choose to participate in this event.

District Auxiliary MPA (February 13): All auxiliary groups will perform at District Auxiliary MPA. All Varsity Guard, Dance, and virtual auxiliary students are required to perform a solo at MPA. Auxiliary MPA will be virtual this year on February 13. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups and soloists who will receive a rating and comments from their judge.

District Jazz MPA (February 25-26): As of right now, we plan on taking both jazz bands District Jazz MPA. Jazz MPA will be virtual this year on February 25 and 26. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups who will receive comments from their judges.

Questions? Email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

Weekly Update

1/24/2021

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This week is Homecoming Week at Palmetto Ridge! All students are encouraged to participate by dressing up for each theme day. Extra credit will be awarded to students for each day they participate. Let’s all show our school spirit!

This Week’s Schedule:

Sunday (1/24)

Last day to turn in All County Honor Band Auditions

Monday (1/25) – New Year’s Day

Band Semester 2 contracts are due on Canvas. (Auxiliary Semester 2 contracts are past due.)
No after school band activities

Tuesday (1/26) – Blast from the Past

Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm
Dance, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-6:30pm
JV Guard, 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday (1/27) – Heroes vs. Villains

Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-7:30pm

Thursday (1/28) – Class Unity Day

No after school band activities

Friday (1/29) – School Spirit Day

No after school band activities

Second Semester Contracts: All students have been given Second Semester Contracts on Canvas as an assignment. The auxiliary contracts were due on January 11th and the band contracts are due on January 25th. Please be sure to read the information included in these contracts before signing.

Music Masks: From now on, all woodwind and brass students are expected to wear their music masks during class on a regular basis. Music masks will be required for all students during all PRHS performances. Students who are returning to in person learning in the second semester who did not do marching band season on campus, will have to purchase a music mask for $15.

JV Guard Practice Change (Tues. 1/26): JV Guard will rehearse on Tuesday, January 26th instead of Wednesday that week. This will allow for them to work with the color guard choreographer Ms. Greer and Mrs. Magdaleno. The schedule change has been updated in the band calendar.

Concert Band Season: The band will continue to prepare in their three groups: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Wind Symphony. After school rehearsals for band will start in the week of February 16th.

All County Honor Band Auditions (Due January 20-24): Auditions will be virtual through Canvas from January 20-24. Students who signed up to audition for Honor Band will be added to a “District Honor Band Class” through Canvas. Please be sure to turn in your contracts and audition videos on time! We hope to post the results by the end of this week.

District Solo & Ensemble MPA (February 12-13): Solo & Ensemble MPA will be virtual this year on February 12-13. All performing students will receive a rating and comments from their judge. Since Solo & Ensemble preparation is completed outside of the classroom, virtual students may choose to participate in this event.

District Auxiliary MPA (February 13): All auxiliary groups will perform at District Auxiliary MPA. All Varsity Guard, Dance, and virtual auxiliary students are required to perform a solo at MPA. Auxiliary MPA will be virtual this year on February 13. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups and soloists who will receive a rating and comments from their judge.

District Jazz MPA (February 25-26): As of right now, we plan on taking both jazz bands District Jazz MPA. Jazz MPA will be virtual this year on February 25 and 26. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups who will receive comments from their judges.

Questions? Email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

Weekly Update

1/17/2021

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This week marks the beginning of the second semester. Band students who are returning to on campus learning can drop off their band instruments at the front of the band room in the morning when they arrive. Mrs. Robinson will give them a storage space during class.

Please check your grades in Focus to make sure they look accurate. If you see any issues, please contact Mrs. Robinson. If you were not able to complete your midterm, the make-up days are Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Mrs. Robinson for information on how to make-up your midterm if you did not complete it. If you are in percussion with Mr. Bigler, please contact him.

Drumline Club will be start on Wednesday this week. Sorry for the last minute change.

This Week’s Schedule:

Monday (1/18)

No School, Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday (1/19)

Virtual Learning Day for Students
Professional Work Day for Teachers
Dance, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-6:30pm

Wednesday (1/20)

All County Honor Band Audition Window Opens
Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm
Varsity Guard, 4:30-6:30pm
JV Guard, 6:30-8:30pm

Sunday (1/24)

Last day to turn in All County Honor Band Auditions

Music Masks: From now on, all woodwind and brass students are expected to wear their music masks during class on a regular basis. Music masks will be required for all students during all PRHS performances. Students who are returning to in person learning in the second semester who did not do marching band season on campus, will have to purchase a music mask for $15.

JV Guard Practice Change (Tues. 1/26): JV Guard will rehearse on Tuesday, January 26th instead of Wednesday that week. This will allow for them to work with the color guard choreographer Ms. Greer and Mrs. Magdaleno. The schedule change has been updated in the band calendar.

Concert Band Season: The band will continue to prepare in their three groups: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Wind Symphony. After school rehearsals for band will start in the week of February 16th.

Drumline Club (Starts Wednesday, January 20): For this week, we will only meet on Wednesday due to the long weekend. After this week, the group will meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm. Students will get the opportunity to work with Mr. Dang, strengthen their marching band percussion technique, and perform at the Rhythm of the Pride recital in April. All PRHS Band students are welcome to participate. All students must bring their own drum sticks and practice pad. Please contact Mrs. Robinson at [email protected] if you have any questions.

All County Honor Band Auditions (Due January 20-24): Auditions will be virtual through Canvas from January 20-24. Students who signed up to audition for Honor Band will be added to a “District Honor Band Class” through Canvas. Please be sure to turn in your contracts and audition videos on time!

District Solo & Ensemble MPA (February 12-13): Solo & Ensemble MPA will be virtual this year on February 12-13. All performing students will receive a rating and comments from their judge. Since Solo & Ensemble preparation is completed outside of the classroom, virtual students may choose to participate in this event.

District Auxiliary MPA (February 13): All auxiliary groups will perform at District Auxiliary MPA. All Varsity Guard, Dance, and virtual auxiliary students are required to perform a solo at MPA. Auxiliary MPA will be virtual this year on February 13. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups and soloists who will receive a rating and comments from their judge.

District Jazz MPA (February 25-26): As of right now, we plan on taking both jazz bands District Jazz MPA. Jazz MPA will be virtual this year on February 25 and 26. Mrs. Robinson will submit a video of all performing groups who will receive comments from their judges.

PRHS Solo & Ensemble Competition (CANCELLED): This event is unfortunately cancelled due to lack of interest from band students. Students who were interested in participating were encouraged to perform at S&E MPA, the Mid-Year Band Concert, or the Spring Band Concert.

Questions? Email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

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