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Weekly Update 7/29/18

7/29/2018

 
Good-bye summer and hello band camp! If you missed our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting, please be sure to turn in your required forms when you arrive to band camp. When you arrive for band camp, please remember to use the double doors by the auditorium loading dock. 
 
It’s highly recommended that students start hydrating today, especially if you’re not used to drinking water on a regular basis. Here’s an interesting article about the importance of marching band health and hydration:https://www.marchinghealth.com/single-post/2018/07/22/Hydrate-Dont-Die-drate-7-Tips-for-Staying-Hydrated-and-Beating-the-Heat
 
 
This Week’s Schedule: 
 
Monday (7/30)
  • Band Camp (All Members) 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
Tuesday (7/31) 
  • Band Camp (All Members) 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
Wednesday (8/1) 
  • Band Camp (All Members) 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
Thursday (8/2)
  • Band Camp (All Members) 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm
Friday (8/3)
  • Band Camp (All Members) 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Lunch 11:30am-12:15pm

 
2018 Band & Auxiliary Order Forms: If you did not turn in your order forms for additional band items, home game meals or healthy snack, please turn these in at your earliest convenience. We will be placing all orders at the end of the week. The forms are available in the band office.  
 
 
Marching Pride Shirt & Short Orders: All woodwind, brass and percussion students should have received the first band t-shirt and pair of shorts. If you were not at the Kick Off Meeting you will be able to pick these items up at the end of rehearsal. If you ordered extra sets of shirts and/or shorts, these will be distributed at the end of the week. 
 
 
Band Camp 2018 Info: Don’t forget to have the following items with you at band camp!
  • 1-inch Heavy Duty Binder
  • Plastic sheet protectors
  • A pencil
  • A black permanent marker
  • A large reusablewater bottle (Consider getting an insulated water bottle/jug)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Deodorant
  • Woodwind students: make sure you get some new reeds before camp!
  • Brass students: consider bringing a towel and valve oil for your instrument!
  • Percussion students: you will need white stick tape (electrical tape)
  • Auxiliary students: you will need 1 black and 1 white roll of electrical tape
 
For more Band Camp Info, please follow this link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2018.html. 
 
 
Chicago Band Trip: The last day to sign up for the Chicago Band Trip is Monday, August 13th. This is a hard deadline, as BRT will be purchasing our airline tickets that week. If you’re interested in going on the trip, please contact our BRT coordinator Kim Mikitka ASAP. Kim can be reached by phone at (800) 373-1423 ext. 243 or via email at kmikitka@bobrogerstravel.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm (central time).
  
 
All State Auditions: All State Auditions will be on Saturday, September 15th. Students interested in auditioning for All State must notify Mrs. Robinson by August 15th.
 
 
Upcoming Events:
 
  • Parent Volunteer Orientation Meeting (Tues. August 7 at 6:30pm):All parents interested in being a PRHS Band volunteer must attend the Orientation Meeting in the Band Room. For more information, please email Mrs. Fuentes at prhschaps@gmail.com. 
  • End of Band Camp Party (Fri. August 10 from 6:00-9:00pm):All Marching Pride students are invited to celebrate the end of Band Camp. We will have a party in the cafeteria and there will be food, soda, cake and a DJ! Please join us in one our favorite Marching Pride traditions!
  • Post Band Camp Performance (Tues. August 14 at 8:00pm): All parents, family and friends are invited to see our Post Band Camp Performance in Bear Stadium weather permitting. 
  • Home Game vs.Ida Baker (Fri. August 17 Call time 5:00pm):Our first football game of the season! Attire is TBD.

Summer Update 7/22

7/22/2018

 
Our 2018 Kick Off Meeting is this Saturday!
 
 
Here are a few reminders:
 
 
2018 Kick Off Meeting: Our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting will be on Saturday, July 28th. This meeting is where students will order their marching band shoes along with other attire. New members will have their meeting at 12:00noon in the auditorium. All returning members will have their meeting at 2:00pm in the auditorium. A separate email will be sent with more information. Please be sure to bring your completed required forms to this meeting! Forms can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/ccps_emergency_information_form_copy.pdf
 
Visit this link for more specific Kick Off Meeting details: http://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/kick_off_meeting_2018.pdf


Band Camp 2018 Info: Band Camp information has been posted on the band website. 
 
All band and auxiliary students will need the following items for band camp:
  • 1-inch Heavy Duty Binder
  • Plastic sheet protectors
  • A pencil
  • A black permanent marker
  • A large reusable water bottle (Consider getting an insulated water bottle/jug)
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug Spray
  • Deodorant
  • Woodwind students:make sure you get some new reeds before camp!
  • Brass students:consider bringing a towel and valve oil for your instrument!
  • Percussion students:you will need white stick tape (electrical tape)
  • Auxiliary students:you will need 1 black and 1 white roll of electrical tape
 
For more Band Camp Info, please follow this link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2018.html. 
 
 
Band Officer Camp: We will have our final Band Officer Camp on Saturday, July 28thfrom 8:00am-11:00am in the band room. Please wear a PRHS Band t-shirt. All officers are expected stay and help with the Kick Off Meeting, so please bring a sacked lunch. 
 
 
School Physicals: Just a reminder, all students must present an updated physical form at the Kick Off Meeting on July 28th. Physical forms can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/physical_form.pdf. Physicals are good for a year, so please bring a copy if your student’s physical is still valid.
 
 
School Instrument Rental: Just a reminder, the school can only provide the following marching band instruments to students: percussion, tubas/sousaphones, euphoniums/marching baritones, French horn/mellophones, and tenor saxophones. Students who play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone or trumpet will have to provide their own instrument. If you do not own your instrument, can you rent one through Cadence Music or Christman Music. Here is their contact information:
 
Cadence Music                                  
5215 Ramsey Way Suite #2                 
Fort Myers, FL 33907                         
(239) 275-6262                                   
www.cadencemusic.com                        
 
Christman Music
2081 J and C Blvd.
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 254-8863
www.christmanmusic.com
 
 
2018-2019 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Band Fees: If you are on a payment plan or still need to pay off your band fee, please be prepared to make a payment this Saturday at the Kick Off Meeting. 

Payments can also be made on the Band Website through PayPal at www.prhsbands.org. Please note that there is an additional $5.00 charge for online payments. 
 
 
Marching Band Music: Don’t forget to check out the show music on the band website. Music can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/401/login.php?redirect=/music--drill.html. The part assignments are also posted on the page for flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, and trombone.  Since our music is copyrighted, the page is password protected. The password was sent via email. 
 
 
Woodwind Feature: Thank you to all woodwind students who auditioned for the woodwind feature. Results will be posted soon. 


Marching Pride Shirt & Short Orders: We are hoping to have this year’s shirts and shorts ready by the Kick Off Meeting on July 28th. If you did not turn in your shirt or short sizes in time, please email your information to Mrs. Robinson at your earliest convenience. 
 

Chicago Band Trip: The Chicago Band Trip is FULL at the moment. You can still contact BRT to register for our trip to Chicago, but you will be placed on a wait list to make sure they can acquire airline and Hamilton tickets. BRT is confident that we’ll be able to accommodate more students, so if you’re interested in going on the trip, please contact our BRT coordinator Kim Mikitka ASAP. Kim can be reached by phone at (800) 373-1423 ext. 243 or via email at kmikitka@bobrogerstravel.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm (central time).
 
 
Important Dates to Remember: Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 
  • Band Camp Dates: Band Camp 2018 will be Monday, July 30th through August 3rd 8:00am-4:00pm and Monday, August 6th and Tuesday, August 7th 8:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday, August 8th through August 10th1:00-8:30pm. Please visit the band website for more information at: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2018.html. 
  • Post Band Camp Performance: All parents, family and friends are invited to see our Post Band Camp Performance on Tuesday, August 14th at 8:00pm in Bear Stadium weather permitting. 

Summer Update 7/14

7/14/2018

 
We have 2 weeks till our 2018 Kick Off Meeting!
 
Mrs. Robinson will be out of town this week and will have very limited access to email. When possible, she will respond to emails at her earliest convenience. Thank you for your patience. If you require immediate assistance, you can contact Mr. Bigler at jbigler@stetson.edu. 
 
 
Here are a few reminders:
 
 
Band Camp 2018 Info: Band Camp information has been posted on the band website. This included required forms that are due at the Kick Off Meeting. For more information, please follow this link: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2018.html. 
 
 
Band Officer Camp: We will have a Band Officer Camp on Wednesday, July 18thfrom 8:00am-5:00pm in the band room. Ivan Wansley is the clinician. All officers need to bring a binder, a pencil and a bagged lunch on Wednesday. Please dress comfortably as you will be doing group activities. Please email Mr. Bigler at jbigler@stetson.edu if you have any questions. 
 
 
School Physicals: Just a reminder, all students must present an updated physical form at the Kick Off Meeting on July 28th. Physical forms can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/uploads/1/0/7/8/107847845/physical_form.pdf. Physicals are good for a year, so please bring a copy if your student’s physical is still valid.
 
 
School Instrument Rental: Just a reminder, the school can only provide the following marching band instruments to students: percussion, tubas/sousaphones, euphoniums/marching baritones, French horn/mellophones, and tenor saxophones. Students who play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone or trumpet will have to provide their own instrument. If you do not own your instrument, can you rent one through Cadence Music or Christman Music. Here is their contact information:
 
Cadence Music                                  
5215 Ramsey Way Suite #2                 
Fort Myers, FL 33907                         
(239) 275-6262                                   
www.cadencemusic.com                        
 
Christman Music
2081 J and C Blvd.
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 254-8863
www.christmanmusic.com
 
 
2018-2019 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Band Fees: If you are on a payment plan or still need to pay off your band fee, you can mail your check/money order to the school at:
 
Palmetto Ridge High School
Attn: Annabelle Robinson
1655 Victory Lane
Naples, FL 34120
 
Payments can also be made on the Band Website through PayPal at www.prhsbands.org. Please note that there is an additional $5.00 charge for online payments. 
 
 
*NEW* Marching Band Music: New music has been added to the band website including updated show music for percussion. Music can be found at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/401/login.php?redirect=/music--drill.html. The part assignments are also posted on the page for flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, and trombone.  Since our music is copyrighted, the page is password protected. The password was sent via email to students and parents. 
 
 
Woodwind Feature: There is a woodwind features in measures 186-204 of the show. Woodwind students who are interested in being a part of the feature will need to audition on measures 186-204 via video. Video submissions are due on July 17th. Please email your video auditions to Mrs. Robinson at annabellesrobinson@gmail.com. Minimum tempo should be quarter note = 120. 
 
 
Marching Pride Shirt & Short Orders: We are hoping to have this year’s shirts and shorts ready by the Kick Off Meeting on July 28th. If you did not turn in your shirt or short sizes in time, please email your information to Mrs. Robinson at your earliest convenience. 
 
 
Chicago Band Trip: The Chicago Band Trip is FULL at the moment.You can still contact BRT to register for our trip to Chicago, but you will be placed on a wait list to make sure they can acquire airline and Hamilton tickets. BRT is confident that we’ll be able to accommodate more students, so if you’re interested in going on the trip, please contact our BRT coordinator Kim Mikitka ASAP. Kim can be reached by phone at (800) 373-1423 ext. 243 or via email at kmikitka@bobrogerstravel.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm (central time).
 
 
2019 All County Honor Band Audition Material: The 2019 All County Honor Band audition material is available at the following link: http://www.prhsbands.org/ccps-honor-band.html. All students are encouraged to prepare the material over the summer. Certain students are required to audition in November 2018: Drum Majors, Band Captains, 1st & 2ndLieutenant Section Leaders, and all students in Wind Ensemble.
 
 
Important Dates to Remember: Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 
  • Band Officer Camp:We will have a Band Officer Camp on Wednesday, July 18thfrom 8:00am-5:00pm. We’re bringing in a special clinician for this event. Our second Band Officer Camp will be on Saturday, July 28th from 8:00-11:00am. Please save the date for both events. 
  • Kick Off Meeting:Our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting will be on Saturday, July 28th. This meeting is where students will order their marching band shoes along with other attire. New members will have their meeting at 12:00noon in the auditorium. All returning members will have their meeting at 2:00pm in the auditorium. A separate email will be sent with more information. 
  • Band Camp Dates:Band Camp 2018 will be Monday, July 30th through August 3rd 8:00am-4:00pm and Monday, August 6th and Tuesday, August 7th 8:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday, August 8th through August 10th1:00-8:30pm. Please visit the band website for more information at: http://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2018.html. 
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​1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: robina2@collierschools.com
Band Office: (239) 377-4745
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