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Weekly Update

5/22/2022

 
We hope you all had a nice weekend. We also hope that the students who attended Prom had a great time.
 
This will be the last Weekly Update that will include our Graduating Class of 2022. Seniors and Senior Parents, thank you so much for all your dedication and support of the Marching Pride! We are looking forward to seeing you all at Graduation this weekend. Best of luck in the future and remember, Once a Bear, Always a Bear! If you would like to continue to receive our emails and updates, please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com.
 
Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Tuesday (5/24)
  • Graduation Band Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
  • Drumline Camp, 5:00-7:00pm
Thursday (5/26)
  • Officer Meeting, 12:00-12:15pm
  • Graduation Band Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
Friday (5/27)
  • Early Dismissal Day
Saturday (5/28)
  • 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony, Call 7:00am, Ceremony starts at 8:30am
 
2022-2023 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Fees (Past Due): Please be sure to turn in your commitment forms and fees for next season ASAP. If you have any financial concerns, please contact Mrs. Robinson to discuss the options.
 
2022 Graduation Band: Please be reminded that all non-graduating band students are required to perform in the 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony unless they turned in a commitment form stating their conflict. The Graduation Band will rehearse after school on Tuesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 26th from 2:15-3:15pm. The Graduation Ceremony is on Saturday, May 28th and the call time will be 7:00am. Attire will be this year’s silver Marching Pride band t-shirt and khaki or light-colored shorts—no denim, with gym shoes. Students may wear hats and sunglasses. Sunscreen and water will be required. Students should be done by 11:30am at the latest.
 
2022-2023 Marching Pride Officer Meeting (Thurs. 5/26): There will be a mandatory Officer Meeting for all 2022-2023 Marching Pride Officers on Thursday, May 26th at 12:00pm in the band room. Please be early so that we can end on time.
 
Band & Auxiliary Final Exams: Final exams are scheduled for May 31st (Periods 2, 4, and 6), June 1st (Periods 1, 3, and 5), and June 2nd (Period 7) Students will return their school owned instruments and clean out their lockers in class on these days. All school owned instruments and lockers must be returned by no later than June 2nd. Students who are returning to band next year will be allowed to take their school owned instruments home over the summer.
 
Concert Attire and Marching Band Shoe Donations: If you are not returning to band next year, please consider donating your concert attire and marching band shoes before you leave. These donations will go to future students who might be able to purchase them on their own. 
 
2023 All-State Band Audition Music: The All-State Band Audition Music has been posted on the FBA website: https://fba.flmusiced.org/all-state/audition-requirements/. Mrs. Robinson has most of the concert band books in the band library. Students who are serious about auditioning for All-State can see Mrs. Robinson for more information and copies of the audition music. Auditions are on Saturday, September 24th at Lely High School. Students who wish to audition must take private lessons or pass a pre-audition with Mrs. Robinson by Friday, August 12th.
 
Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music (239) 275-6262 and Christman Music (239) 254-8863. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Drumline Camp, Tues. 5/31, 5:00-7:00pm
  • Officer Leadership Camp #1, Fri. 7/22, 8:00-11:00am
  • Officer Leadership Camp #2, Sat. 7/23, 8:00-11:00am
  • 2022 Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting, Sat. 7/23 New band members, 12:00pm; Returning band members, 2:00pm; All auxiliary members, 3:00pm.
  • Band Camp Week #1, 7/25-7/29, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Band Camp Week #2, 8/1-8/2, 8:00am-4:00pm; 8/3-8/4, 2:00-9:00pm; 8/5, 2:00-6:00pm
  • End of Band Camp Party, Fri. 8/5, 6:00-9:00pm
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. 

Weekly Update

5/15/2022

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Thank you to everyone who came out to support our bands at the Spring Band Concert last week Thursday! We really enjoyed our last performance with our seniors.

Our Band Awards Banquet was a huge success! A very special thank you to all our parent volunteers and staff who helped with our Band Awards Banquet and Ceremony. We are so pleased and thankful to have such dedicated Band Boosters who work to fundraise what’s needed so that we can recognize our students for all their accomplishments and provide them with food, music, and dancing so that they could celebrate an amazing year! Last night’s event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our parents. Thank you to our Band Booster Board: President Anthony Rowtie, Vice President Caridad Rojas, Treasurer Erika Guerra, Secretary Dana Rowtie, Head Chaperone Eileen Fuentes, Head of Truck Crew Miguel Font (DJ Font), Head of Uniforms Kristian Newton, and incoming Vice President Sandra Llorca.

Here is a recap of all our award recipients:   
           
2022 Marching P.R.I.D.E. Award Recipients:
  • Adam Mosley, 9th grade woodwinds
  • Jeremy Walsh, 9th grade brass
  • Cadence Pind, 9th grade percussion
  • Mailuby Figueredo, 9th grade color guard
  • Gianna Klenk, 9th grade dance
  • Andrew Borbor, 10th grade woodwinds
  • Jack Waligora, 10th grade brass
  • Liam Rezende, 10th grade percussion
  • Damara Georges, 10th grade color guard
  • Jillian Paquette, 10th grade dance
  • Remington Newton, 11th grade woodwinds
  • Blake Waligora, 11th grade brass
  • Diego Font, 11th grade percussion
  • Tatiana Hernandez, 11th grade color guard
  • Yasmine Corral, 11th grade dance
  • Yulizay Figueredo, 12th grade woodwinds
  • Alex Rojas, 12th grade brass
  • Jenna Briggs, 12th grade percussion
  • Natalie Silguero, 12th grade color guard
  • Leslie Torres, 12th grade dance

2022 Most Improved Award Recipients:
  • Marc Robinson, 9th grade woodwinds
  • Corey Newell, 9th grade brass
  • Xavier Cortinas, 9th grade percussion
  • Yaylin Hernandez Bautista, 9th grade color guard
  • Gianna Klenk, 9th grade dance
  • Brisayda Chavez, 10th grade woodwinds
  • Kleber Flores-Hernandez, 10th grade brass
  • Yariel Diaz, 10th grade percussion
  • Isabel Noyola-Estrada, 10th grade color guard
  • Jillian Paquette, 10th grade dance
  • Remington Newton, 11th grade woodwinds
  • Mason Duryea, 11th grade brass
  • Hayden Freedline, 11th grade percussion
  • Lyzbeth Bautista Santiago, 11th grade color guard
  • Yasmine Corral, 11th grade dance
  • Makayla Pierson, 12th grade woodwinds
  • Victor Perez, 12th grade brass
  • Jared Choate, 12th grade percussion
  • Isabella Viquez, 12th grade color guard
  • Daniela Cadavid, 12th grade dance

2022 Most Outstanding Award Recipients:
  • Carlos Cazorla Vergel, 9th grade woodwinds
  • Jeremy Walsh, 9th grade brass
  • Matthew Ford, 9th grade percussion
  • Mia Dixon, 9th grade color guard
  • Gianna Klenk, 9th grade dance
  • Jonathan Eysaman, 10th grade woodwinds
  • Benjamin Llorca, 10th grade brass
  • Liam Rezende, 10th grade percussion
  • Alexandra Sepesi, 10th grade color guard
  • Daniela Rives, 10th grade dance
  • Ellie Carvajal, 11th grade woodwinds
  • Blake Waligora, 11th grade brass
  • Ray Patterson, 11th grade percussion
  • Haylie Nguyen, 11th grade color guard
  • Yasmine Corral, 11th grade dance
  • Nayelis Gomez, 12th grade woodwinds
  • Anthony Castillo, 12th grade brass
  • Claudia Acosta, 12th grade percussion
  • Taylor Williams, 12th grade color guard
  • Leslie Torres, 12th grade dance

Senior Scholarships & National Band Award Recipients:
  • Monika Ataman, Daileen Alfonso Scholarship Award
  • Natalie Silguero, Julie Ann Johnson Scholarship Award
  • Breanna Daly, Woody Herman Jazz Award
  • Serenity Watson, National School Marching Student Award
  • Alex Rojas – Director’s Award for Band
  • Alana Aikey – Patrick Gilmore Band Award
  • Olivia Strom – Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
  • Yulizay Figueredo – John Philip Sousa Band Award

Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.

This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (5/16)
  • 2022-2023 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Fees are due!
  • 2022-2023 Band Officer Interviews, by appointment
Tuesday (5/17)
  • 2022-2023 Band & Auxiliary Officer Interviews, by appointment
  • Drumline Camp, 5:00-7:00pm
Wednesday (5/18)
  • Senior Finals Exams
  • 2022-2023 Band Officer Interviews, by appointment
Thursday (5/19)
  • Senior Final Exams
Friday (5/20)
  • Senior Final Exams
Saturday (5/21)
  • 2022 PRHS Prom

2022-2023 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Fees (Due Mon. 5/16): Please be sure to turn in your commitment forms and fees for next season. If you have any financial concerns, please contact Mrs. Robinson to discuss the options.

2022-2023 Marching Pride Officer Interviews (May 16-18): The schedule for all officer applicant interviews will be posted in the band room. All students are asked to arrive early to their interview time. Results will be posted by the end of this week. There will be a mandatory Officer Meeting for all 2022-2023 Marching Pride Officers on Thursday, May 26th at 12:00pm in the band room.

Senior Band & Auxiliary Final Exams: All seniors will return school owned instruments and clean out their lockers on Monday, May 16th. All school owned instruments and lockers must be returned by Thursday, May 19th.  

Concert Attire and Marching Band Shoe Donations: If you are a graduating senior or a student who is not returning to band next year, please consider donating your concert attire and marching band shoes before you leave. These donations will go to future students who might be able to purchase them on their own. 

2022 Graduation Band: Please be reminded that all non-graduating band students are required to perform in the 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony unless they turned in a commitment form stating their conflict. The Graduation Band will rehearse after school on Tuesday, May 24th and Thursday, May 26th from 2:15-3:15pm. The Graduation Ceremony is on Saturday, May 28th and the call time will be 7:00am. Attire will be this year’s silver Marching Pride band t-shirt and khaki or light-colored shorts—no denim, with gym shoes. Students may wear hats and sunglasses. Sunscreen and water will be required.   

2023 All-State Band Audition Music: The All-State Band Audition Music has been posted on the FBA website: https://fba.flmusiced.org/all-state/audition-requirements/. Mrs. Robinson has most of the concert band books in the band library. Students who are serious about auditioning for All-State can see Mrs. Robinson for more information and copies of the audition music. Auditions are on Saturday, September 24th at Lely High School. Students who wish to audition must take private lessons or pass a pre-audition with Mrs. Robinson by Friday, August 12th.

Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music (239) 275-6262 and Christman Music (239) 254-8863. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies.

Upcoming Events:
  • Drumline Camp, 5/24, 5:00-7:00pm
  • 2022-2023 Marching Pride Officer Meeting, 5/26, 12:00pm
  • 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony, 5/28, 8:30-11:30am
  • Drumline Camp, 5/31, 5:00-7:00pm
  • Officer Leadership Camp #1, 7/22, 8:00-11:00am
  • Officer Leadership Camp #2, 7/23, 8:00-11:00am
  • 2022 Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting, 7/23 New band members, 12:00pm; Returning band members, 2:00pm; All auxiliary members, 3:00pm.
​
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. ​
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Weekly Update

5/8/2022

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This weekend’s Car Wash Fundraiser was very successful! Thank you to all who came out to support the Marching Pride and thank you to all of our student and parent volunteers who worked the event!
This week is pretty busy! We have a Band Booster Meeting on Monday, Drum Major Auditions on Tuesday, Band Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, Spring Band Concert on Thursday, and our Band Awards Banquet on Saturday!


Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.


This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (5/9)
  • Drum Major Workshop, 2:15-3:30pm
  • Band Booster Meeting, 7:00pm
Tuesday (5/10)
  • 2022-2023 Drum Major Auditions, 2:15-5:00pm
Wednesday (5/11)
  • Wind Symphony Dress Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
  • Symphonic Winds Dress Rehearsal, 3:15-4:15pm
  • Wind Ensemble Dress Rehearsal, 4:15-5:15pm
Thursday (5/12)
  • Spring Band Concert, Call 5:30pm, Performance, 6:30pm
Saturday (5/14)
  • Band Awards Banquet, 4:00-9:00pm


2022-2023 Marching Pride Officer Applications & Contracts (Past Due): All applications and contracts were due last Friday by 5:00pm. There are a few students who turned in an application but did not turn in a contract in Canvas. These students will have until 9:00pm on Monday, May 9th to turn in their audition contracts through Canvas. Any student who does not turn in their contract will not be allowed to continue with the audition process. We are no longer accepting any online applications at this time. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions.


Drum Major Auditions (Tues. 5/10): Drum Major Auditions will be in the band room on Tuesday, May 10th starting at 2:15pm. Current officers and students who are applying for a 2022-2023 officer position are invited to watch the conducting portion of the audition. All applicants are reminded to sign-up for their audition number, through the link provided on Canvas.


Spring Band Concert Dress Rehearsals (Wed. 5/11): All concert bands will have their dress rehearsal for the Spring Band Concert on Wednesday, May 11th. Students do not have to dress up for the rehearsal. Please refer to the schedule above for specific times.


Spring Band Concert (Thurs. 5/12): Our Spring Band Concert is this Thursday, May 12th. Call time for students is 5:30pm. The concert will start at 6:30pm and there is no admission charge. This concert will feature our jazz bands, concert bands, students who performed at State Solo & Ensemble MPA, and the Marching Pride. Please come to see our final performance of the year!


Senior Spotlight Program Ads (Due by 5/9): If you would like to have your senior featured in this year’s Band Banquet Program, please consider purchasing a Senior Spotlight Program Ad. This is a great way to share what your senior has planned for next year and it’s a great opportunity for parents to send a message of congratulations to their senior student. Senior Spotlight Program Ads are due by Monday, May 9th. Please see the attached order form for more information.


Concert Attire and Marching Band Shoe Donations: If you are a graduating senior or a student who is not returning to band next year, please consider donating your concert attire and marching band shoes before you leave. These donations will go to future students who might be able to purchase them on their own. 


Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music (239) 275-6262 and Christman Music (239) 254-8863. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies.


Band Awards Banquet (Sat. 5/14):
Our Band Awards Ceremony and Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, May 14. The Awards Ceremony will start at 4:00pm in the auditorium. This ceremony is open to everyone, and parents are strongly encouraged to attend. The Banquet and Dance will be in the cafeteria from 6:00-9:00pm. The Banquet and Dance is only for current Marching Pride students. We're asking all students to RSVP by 2:00pm on Monday, May 9th. Parent volunteers will be needed for this event. Please email Ms. Fuentes and prhschap@gmail.com if you'd like to help chaperone and serve food. 
​
Upcoming Events:
  • 2022-2023 Marching Pride Commitment Forms are due, 5/16
  • 2022-2023 Marching Pride Officer Interviews, 5/16-5/18, by appointment
  • Senior Final Exams, 5/17-5/20
  • Drumline Camp, 5/17, 5:00-7:00pm
  • 2022 PRHS Prom, 5/21
  • 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony, 5/28, 8:30-11:30am


Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. 
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: robina2@collierschools.com
Band Office: (239) 377-4745
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