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Best of luck to our Wind Ensemble who’ll perform at State Concert Band MPA on Monday evening!
2024-2025 Marching Pride Officer Applications are due by 5:00pm on Friday, May 3rd. This week’s Marching Pride Student Recognition goes top scoring students from last week’s concert band placement auditions. Anthony Ferrer, Julian Guerra, Olivia Jones, Hunter Scott, Henry Strom (brass), Lynn Lejean, Adam Mosley, Jovany Osorio-Vasquez, Sebastian Rodriguez, Cleyra Treto-Aleman (woodwinds). We’d also like to recognize and thank our Auxiliary Team for having the most school spirit by having the highest participation in Kindness Week. Thank you auxiliary! This Week’s Schedule: Monday (4/29)
State Concert Band MPA (Mon. 4/29): Wind Ensemble is performing at State Concert Band MPA on Monday, April 29th at Broward College. Call time is 12:00pm. We will stop at the Sawgrass Mill Mall to eat an early dinner. We must be seated at Broward College by 5:15pm. Our performance time is 7:30pm. The approximate return to PRHS is 10:00pm. Palmetto Elementary FAST Testing Pep Rally (Tues. 4/30): Select students will perform for Palmetto Elementary on Tuesday, April 30th. Students will meet Mr. Claro at PES by 1:45pm. Band students will wear this year’s gray band t-shirt with neutral-colored bottoms and gym shoes. Auxiliary students will wear this year’s indoor t-shirt with neutral-colored bottoms and gym shoes. Students will be done by 2:45pm. Spring Band Concert Rehearsals: Our Spring Band Concert will be on Thursday, May 9th. After school rehearsals will start on May 1st. Wind Symphony will rehearse on Wednesday, May 1st from 2:15-3:15pm. Symphonic Winds will rehearse on Thursday, May 2nd from 2:15-3:15pm. Wind Ensemble will rehearse on Thursday, May 2nd from 3:15-4:15pm. All concert bands will rehearse on Wednesday, May 8th. Wind Symphony will go from 2:15-3:15pm, Symphonic Winds will go from 3:15-4:15pm, and Wind Ensemble will rehearse from 4:15-5:15pm. These dates have been added to the band calendar. Drum Major Workshops & Officer Applications: We are holding Drum Major Workshops on Wednesday, April 24th, Wednesday, May 1st, and Monday, May 6th. These workshops are for all who want to attend. Students who are applying for a section leader or captain position are strongly encouraged to attend as the first half of the workshop will include leadership discussions. Students who are interested in applying for any officer position for the 2024-2025 school year will be invited to the Marching Pride Officer Canvas Page on Wednesday. Officer applications will be due by 5:00pm on Friday, May 3rd. 2024-2025 Marching Pride Auxiliary Auditions: Auxiliary Auditions for the 2024-2025 season are on May 7, 8, and 10. Interested students should complete the online registration with the provided QR code prior to auditions. New members will wear a white shirt, returning members will wear a black shirt (no crop tops, sports bras etc.) and both will wear black bottoms. Shorts must be worn with tights or spandex underneath. Spandex only is not allowed. Wear gym shoes or dance shoes. Hair must be pulled back. Please do not wear hanging jewelry (necklace, hanging earrings/hoops, bracelets/smart watches). Don’t forget to email Mrs. Magdaleno your headshot if you have not already done so. 2024 Band Awards Banquet RSVP (Due by Mon. 5/6): Our Band Awards Banquet is on Thursday, May 16th. Please RSVP by 2:00pm on Monday, May 6th at https://forms.gle/FQwzUoQCajUMTtRq8. The banquet will start with dinner for the students at 5:00pm. Awards will start at 6:00pm in the auditorium and last until about 8:00pm. We hope to provide the students with a dance in the cafeteria from 8:00-10:00pm. The dinner and dance portion is only for current students and is at no cost. All parents, family, and friends are invited to the awards ceremony in the auditorium. Attire for students range from casual to semi-formal. Band Booster Senior Scholarship Applications (Due Wed. 5/8): Our Band Boosters are offering 2 senior scholarship awards, the Daileen Alfonso Scholarship Award, and the Julie Ann Johnson Scholarship Award. These awards will be presented at the Band Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 16th. Students who are interested in applying must complete the online application and essay by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 8th. More information is posted on the band website under the “Students” tab. Marching Pride Scholarships (Due Wed. 5/8): This year our Band Boosters have received another very generous donation to be put towards scholarship opportunities for our current members. These are not annual awards, and these will not be offered next year. We hope to offer 2 additional senior scholarships and up to 6 scholarships for returning members who plan on attending a summer music camp. Students who are interested in applying must complete the online application and essay by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 8th. More information is posted on the band website under the “Students” tab. RaiseRight Fundraiser: Don’t forget that the Band Boosters are holding a RaiseRight competition until April 28th! The Band Boosters will give out 3 Amazon gift cards to the 3 families that have the most gift card purchases from April 7th through April 28th. First place will win $75, second $50, and third $25! You can order through the website RaiseRight.com or download the Raise Right app from the App Store, the app is very user friendly and convenient. When creating an account please use our enrollment code 4DL43C33111128 so that our PRHS Marching Pride earns funds. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Marching Pride Sponsors: We’d like to thank our 2023-2024 Marching Pride Sponsors: First Foundation Bank, Architectural Wood Products, Volkswagen of Naples, Pro Water Systems of Southwest Florida, Hood Distribution, Dakota Hardwoods, the Freedline Family, JW Building Consultant Services, D. Garrett Construction, Goldie’s Restaurant, and Colossians Home Services. More information on our sponsors can be found on the homepage of the band website. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride! Questions? Please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at [email protected].
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This week SGA is hosting Operation Kindness Week at PRHS. Each day has a theme. Please consider participating to promote Kindness at The Ridge.
This week’s Marching Pride Student Recognition goes to our students who volunteered at last week’s Publix Fundraiser. Thank you for taking the time to help our Band Boosters raise money for our upcoming Band Banquet! Jeanna Banrey, Kaitlyn Borchers, Caleb Newell (Wind Symphony), Shaun Anderson, Brisayda Chavez, Ben Llorca, Corey Newell, Arianna Perez-Bejarano, Marc Robinson, Angelica Serra (Wind Ensemble), Emily Bejarano, Julian Guerra, Olivia Jones, Chloe Springfield, Henry Strom (Symphonic Winds), Trevor Francois, Ava Jones (Percussion), Eliana Alicea, Mia Dixon, Mailuby Figueredo, Yaylin Hernandez-Bautista, and Melanie Moreno-Lopez (Auxiliary). We’d also like to thank our students who visited the 8th graders at CMS and CPMS, and those who performed at the CES and SPES Pep Rallies last week. Thank you so much for giving your time to help promote band and the PRHS Marching Pride. These students received extra credit on Focus. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you were not given credit. This Week’s Schedule: Monday (4/22)
2024-2025 Band Placement Auditions (Mon. 4/22 through Wed. 4/24): All woodwind and brass students grades 9-11 in Wind Symphony and Symphonic Winds will have a playing test this week. These tests are scheduled by appointment, the schedule is posted in the band room. These playing tests will be graded, and they will determine concert band placements, jazz band placements, and marching band part assignments for next year. These test scores will also be used to help determine officer positions for next year. Incoming Freshmen who are interested in auditioning must email Mrs. Robinson to schedule an appointment. 2024-2025 Marching Pride Percussion Auditions: Percussion Placement Auditions for the 2024-2025 season are this week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the band room. Tuesday and Wednesday will go from 5:00-7:00pm. On Thursday, we will go from 5:30-7:30pm to help accommodate the CMS students who have a performance conflict. Interested students should complete the online audition registration with the provided QR code prior to auditions. Please bring a pair of sticks, a practice pad, a pencil, earplugs, and wear gym shoes. Drum Major Workshops & Officer Applications: We are holding Drum Major Workshops on Wednesday, April 24th, Wednesday, May 1st, and Monday, May 6th. These workshops are for all who want to attend. Students who are applying for a section leader or captain position are strongly encouraged to attend as the first half of the workshop will include leadership discussions. Students who are interested in applying for any officer position for the 2024-2025 school year will be invited to the Marching Pride Officer Canvas Page on Wednesday. Officer applications will be due by 5:00pm on Friday, May 3rd. 2024-2025 Marching Pride Auxiliary Auditions: Auxiliary Auditions for the 2024-2025 season are on May 7, 8, and 10. Interested students should complete the online registration with the provided QR code prior to auditions. New members will wear a white shirt, returning members will wear a black shirt (no crop tops, sports bras etc.) and both will wear black bottoms. Shorts must be worn with tights or spandex underneath. Spandex only is not allowed. Wear gym shoes or dance shoes. Hair must be pulled back. Please do not wear hanging jewelry (necklace, hanging earrings/hoops, bracelets/smart watches). FGCU Music Day (Thurs. 4/25): FGCU faculty and music majors are coming to visit PRHS on Thursday, April 25th during 5th period and lunch. Interested students should contact Mrs. Robinson. They will discuss music major options available at FGCU along with opportunities on how to continue music after high school. Participating students will be provided with pizza for lunch. State Concert Band MPA (Mon. 4/29): Wind Ensemble is performing at State Concert Band MPA on Monday, April 29th at Broward College. Call time is 12:00pm. We will stop at the Sawgrass Mill Mall to eat an early dinner. We must be seated at Broward College by 5:15pm. Our performance time is 7:30pm. The approximate return to PRHS is 10:00pm. 2024 Band Awards Banquet RSVP (Due by Mon. 5/6): Our Band Awards Banquet is on Thursday, May 16th. Please RSVP by 2:00pm on Monday, May 6th at https://forms.gle/FQwzUoQCajUMTtRq8. The banquet will start with dinner for the students at 5:00pm. Awards will start at 6:00pm in the auditorium and last until about 8:00pm. We hope to provide the students with a dance in the cafeteria from 8:00-10:00pm. The dinner and dance portion is only for current students and is at no cost. All parents, family, and friends are invited to the awards ceremony in the auditorium. Attire for students range from casual to semi-formal. RaiseRight Fundraiser: Don’t forget that the Band Boosters are holding a RaiseRight competition until April 28th! The Band Boosters will give out 3 Amazon gift cards to the 3 families that have the most gift card purchases from April 7th through April 28th. First place will win $75, second $50, and third $25! You can order through the website RaiseRight.com or download the Raise Right app from the App Store, the app is very user friendly and convenient. When creating an account please use our enrollment code 4DL43C33111128 so that our PRHS Marching Pride earns funds. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Marching Pride Sponsors: We’d like to thank our 2023-2024 Marching Pride Sponsors: First Foundation Bank, Architectural Wood Products, Volkswagen of Naples, Pro Water Systems of Southwest Florida, Hood Distribution, Dakota Hardwoods, the Freedline Family, JW Building Consultant Services, D. Garrett Construction, Goldie’s Restaurant, and Colossians Home Services. More information on our sponsors can be found on the homepage of the band website. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride! Questions? Please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at [email protected]. Our Rhythm of the Pride Recital in the gym on Tuesday at 6:30pm. Admission is $5. Doors open at 6:00pm.
This week is Empathy Week. SGA and NHS are collecting Women’s Shelter Donations this week. Donations can be brought to Mr. Rodriguez in Building 4. Each day has a theme for donations. Please consider helping those in need.
This week’s Marching Pride Student Recognition goes to our students who took the time to participate in last week’s Student Advisory Meetings. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas! Melanie Moreno-Lopez, Abigail Teuscher, Eliana Alicea, Alex Soto, Gigi Klenk, Mailuby Figueredo, Jayde Naas, Angelica Serra, Nyla Thomas, Natalie Garcia-Gonzalez, Maximus Boggert, Sofia Sandoval, Sebastian Rodriguez, Emily Bejarano, Kevin Milord, Mathyas Jones, and Hunter Scott. We’d also like to thank our students who completed the student advisory survey to provide their thoughts: Trevor Tess, Julian Guerra, Chloe Wilson, Adam Mosley, Hope Waligora, Lynn Lejean, Jasmine Saltarin, and Chloe Springfield. This Week’s Schedule: Monday (4/15)
Rhythm of the Pride Dress Rehearsal (Mon. 4/15): Dress rehearsal for auxiliary and percussion will be on Monday from 2:30-4:30pm in the gym. Auxiliary students will need to have all their attire for the recital. Percussion students do not have their performance attire for rehearsal. Percussion attire for the recital is all black: black shirt, black pants (no shorts), and black shoes (no crocs or sandals). Rhythm of the Pride Recital (Tues. 4/16): Our Auxiliary Team and Percussion will have their end of the year recital on Tuesday, April 17th. Admission is $5. Tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 6:00pm and performances will start at 6:30pm. If you pre-ordered a bouquet of flowers, these will be available for pick-up in the gym lobby. Limited floral bouquets will be sold at the door for $18 2024-2025 Marching Pride Band Student Registration: If you missed last week’s meeting for the 2024-2025 Marching Pride season, information is posted on the band website under the Students tab. Band students can still complete their online registration at: https://forms.gle/NMkgXPG7SNc5NfVDA. Auxiliary students will complete their registration with the auxiliary audition link provided below 2024-2025 Marching Pride Percussion Auditions: Percussion Placement Auditions for the 2024-2025 season are next week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm in the band room. All students should complete the online registration with the provided QR code prior to auditions. Please bring a pair of sticks, a practice pad, a pencil, earplugs, and wear gym shoes RaiseRight Fundraiser: We gained a few more participants this week and raised over $150 in just one week! Don’t forget that the Band Boosters are holding a competition until April 28th! The Band Boosters will give out 3 Amazon gift cards to the 3 families that have the most gift card purchases from April 7th through April 28th. First place will win $75, second $50, and third $25 You can order through the website RaiseRight.com or download the Raise Right app from the App Store, the app is very user friendly and convenient. When creating an account please use our enrollment code 4DL43C33111128 so that our PRHS Marching Pride earns funds. Marching Pride Sponsors: We’d like to thank our 2023-2024 Marching Pride Sponsors: First Foundation Bank, Architectural Wood Products, Volkswagen of Naples, Pro Water Systems of Southwest Florida, Hood Distribution, Dakota Hardwoods, the Freedline Family, JW Building Consultant Services, D. Garrett Construction, Goldie’s Restaurant, and Colossians Home Services. More information on our sponsors can be found on the homepage of the band website. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride! |
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