Congratulations to our students who participated in this year’s State Solo & Ensemble MPA!

• Ellie Carvajal, flute solo – Superior
• Anna Hudson, piano solo - Excellent
• Christian Marimon, marimba solo – Excellent
• Paige Brokopp, Ellie Carvajal, Nayelis Gomez, Taylor Kissane, and Clarisa Nieto, flute choir – Superior
• Daniella Ceballos and Olivia Strom, clarinet duet – Excellent

Thank you for all of your hard work! We hope to feature some of you at the Mid-Year Band Concert.


We are still waiting to receive ratings for State Auxiliary MPA.


Grades for the 3rd Quarter have been updated and posted on Focus. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any concerns.


We’d like to thank Band Booster President Mr. Anthony Rowtie, the rest of our Band Boosters, and all of our parent volunteers who helped out with the Collier County Fair. Thank you so much for all of your hard work and support for the Marching Pride!
Just a reminder, band Pictures should be available online to those who registered. If you are not getting information on how to view and order pictures, please email the photographer at MFernandez@PortraitEFX.com and he can assist you.


This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (3/29)

• Virtual Learning Day for students/Teacher Plan Day

Tuesday (3/30)

• Wind Ensemble, 2:15-3:30pm
• Drumline Club, 4:30-6:30pm

Wednesday (3/31)

• Symphonic Wind Symphony, 2:15-3:15pm
• Symphonic Band, 3:15-4:15pm
• Auxiliary Rehearsal, 4:00-6:00pm

Friday (4/2)

• No School

 
Concert Band After School Rehearsals: After school rehearsals for all three concert bands will continue this week. All woodwind and brass students will be required to wear their music masks at these rehearsals. Students who do not have a music mask will have to purchase one for $15. Percussion students are required to wear a mask as well, but they are not required to wear the “music mask.”


Mid-Year Band Concert (Thurs. April 8): The PRHS Bands will hold their Mid-Year Band Concert in the auditorium on Thursday, April 8th. The concert will feature all three concert bands and both jazz bands. Jazz Band 2 and Symphonic Band will perform at 6:30pm, Jazz Band 1 and Symphonic Wind Symphony will perform at 7:30pm, and Wind Ensemble will perform at 8:30pm. There is no admission charge, however tickets will be required for admission. Each student will be given 2 tickets for each concert they are performing in. This will help to ensure that audience members can be socially distant during the concert. Masks will also be required by all in attendance at all times. All band students will be required to be in attendance for all 3 performances. More information will be given at a later time.


2021-2022 Marching Pride Information Meeting (Mon. April 12): An information meeting for the 2021-2022 Marching Pride Season will be held on Monday, April 12th in the gymnasium. This meeting will most likely be split into 2-3 sessions to ensure that all those in attendance can be socially distant. More information will be provided at a later time.


Collier County Concert Band Festival (Fri. April 16): Collier County is holding a Concert Band Festival at Gulf Coast High School on April 16. This Festival will allow performing bands to have a live performance for their parents and judges. After each performance, the bands will get to work with one of the judges in a clinic. Mrs. Robinson will be taking the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Symphony to this festival. More information will come when it’s provided. All concert bands are still doing recordings for Concert MPA.


Rhythm of the Pride Recital (Tues. April 27): The auxiliary team and percussion students will hold their end of the year recital on Thursday, April 27th.  Tickets will be sold at $5, but there will be a limit to how many tickets can be sold. Each student will have the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets. This will help to ensure that audience members can be socially distant during the recital. Masks will also be required by all in attendance at all times. More information will be given at a later time.


Other Important Dates:

• 2021-2022 Band Placement Auditions, April 19-22, by appointment
• 2021-2022 Percussion Auditions, April 21-22, 5:00-7:00pm
• 2021-2022 Auxiliary Auditions, May 4, 5, & 11, 4:30-6:30pm
• 2021-2022 Drum Major Auditions, May 10, 2:30pm
• Spring Band Concert, May 13, time TBD
• Band Awards Banquet, May 15, time TBD

Questions? Email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com.