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Weekly Update

7/25/2021

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Here we go, band camp starts tomorrow!
 
Thank you to all who were able to attend yesterday’s Kick-Off Meeting. We hope that the information provided to you was useful and that you feel prepared and ready for an amazing season!
 
If you were not able to attend the Kick-Off Meeting, please remember that there is a make-up meeting tomorrow (Monday, 7/26) after band camp from 4:15-5:00pm.
 
If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. The dates on the band calendar have an accuracy rate of about 98%, so please consider syncing the calendar with your phone.
 
Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
 
Monday (7/26)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Make-up Kick-Off Meeting, 4:15-5:00pm
Tuesday (7/27)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday (7/28)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday (7/29)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Band uniform fittings begin for returning members
Friday (7/30)
  • Band Camp, 8:00am-4:00pm
 
Band Camp Week 1: In the first week of camp, we will rehearse from 8:00am-4:00pm. The lunch break will be at 11:00am. Please don’t forget to bring plenty of water and your lunch for the day. Students will not be allowed to leave campus during the lunch break. Parents who wish to drop off a lunch for their students can meet them outside by the flagpole.
 
Required items needed by all students:
  • ½ gallon or 64 oz. water jug—filled with water
  • 1-inch heavy duty binder with sheet protectors
  • A pencil and other writing utensils
  • Sunscreen
  • Deodorant
  • A bagged lunch (students are not allowed to leave campus for lunch)
  • A snack for short breaks (pretzels, granola, fruit, etc.)
  • Personal hand sanitizer gel or wipes
  • A small drawstring bag or book bag
 
Required items needed for certain instruments:
  • Brass students: towel, mouthpiece, valve oil, slide grease, name tag on instrument case
  • Flutes: cleaning swab, name tag on instrument case
  • Clarinets: cleaning swab, reeds, reed case, mouthpiece, ligature, name tag on instrument case
  • Saxophones: cleaning swab, reeds, reed case, mouthpiece, ligature, neck strap, name tag on instrument case
  • Percussion: drum sticks, practice pad
  • Auxiliary: uniform is white top with black bottoms
  • Don’t have a name tag or luggage tag for your instrument? Masking tape and blue painters tape works perfectly. 
 
A few more reminders:
  • Student drop-off and pick-up is in the car loop located by the main school entrance
  • The band entrance doors will open one hour before the start time.
  • Upon arrival, all students will report to the band room to check-in for attendance. They will receive their name tags and locker information at check-in. Students using school owned instruments will receive those at check-in.
  • Students should arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the start time and will be ready for pick-up at least 15-30 minutes after the rehearsal end time.
 
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.

Required Band Forms: The required band forms can be found on the band website. If you were not able to turn in these forms at the Kick-Off Meeting, please turn them in to the Band Boosters when you arrive for band camp. The Band Boosters will be in the band room when you arrive to check-in for attendance. 
 
Donations: Thank you to everyone who donated an item at yesterday’s meeting. We are still accepting donations. If you could please provide at least one of the following items from the list below, we would really appreciate the help! These are all items that are used by our students during band camp, football games and other band trips. Donations will be collected in the band room when you check-in for attendance.
  • Bottled water
  • Bandages/Band-Aids
  • Disinfecting wipes/Clorox wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Facial Tissues/Kleenex
  • Hand soap
  • Sanitary napkins
  • Old towels
 
Make-up Kick-Off Meeting (Mon. 7/26): If you did not attend the Kick-Off Meeting, please be sure to attend the make-up on Monday after band camp. During this meeting we will go over how to order marching band shoes, healthy snack meals, and home game meals.
 
Marching Pride Sponsors: We are reaching out to local businesses and contributors to the arts to help fund our program. Every gift helps to provide our students with life-changing experiences. If you or a business you know of is interested in donating to the Marching Pride, please contact our Band Booster President Mr. Anthony Rowtie at kb2sfa@yahoo.com.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 2, 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 3 – 5, 1:00-8:30pm
  • Marching Pride Parent Volunteer Meeting – August 3rd, 7:00pm
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 6, 1:00-6:00pm
  • End of Band Camp Party – August 6, 6:00-9:00pm
  • PRHS Freshmen Orientation – August 9, 5:00-8:00pm (non-freshmen will perform at this school event)
  • First Day of School, August 10th
  • First After School Marching Band Rehearsal, August 10, 5:30-8:30pm
  • Family Night, Marching Pride Preview Performance, August 12, 8:00pm
 
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. 

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Weekly Update

7/18/2021

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Our weekly updates are back! Every Sunday Mrs. Robinson will send out reminders for our upcoming events.
 
Our Kick-Off Meeting is this Saturday and our first Band Officer Camp is this Thursday in the band room from 8:00-11:00am.
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Officer Leadership Camp – Thurs. 7/22, 8:00am-11:00am
  • Officer Leadership Camp – Sat. 7/24, 8:00-11:00am
  • Drumline Camp – Sat. 7/24, 8:00-11:00am
  • 2021 Kick-Off Meeting – Sat. 7/24, New Band Members 12:00pm
                                                Returning Band Members 2:00pm
                                                All Auxiliary Members 3:00pm
  • Band Camp Week 1 – July 29 through August 2
  • Band Camp Week 2 – August 5 through August 9
 
 
Officer Leadership Camp (Tues. 7/22 and Sat. 7/24): Just a reminder that we a Leadership Camp for all band and auxiliary officers. The camps will take place in the band room from 8:00-11:00am. Officers should wear comfortable clothing and gym shoes. They will also need to bring the following: a 1-inch binder, and a pen and pencil.
 
 
Kick-Off Meeting (Sat. 7/24): Our Band Camp Kick-Off Meeting is coming up on Saturday, July 24th!
 
The main purpose of Kick-Off is:
  • To provide parents and students with information regarding Band Camp and Marching Band.
  • To collect required forms for student to participate in marching band.
  • To collect orders for marching band shoes, healthy snack meals, home game meals, and band swag.
  • To collect the remaining balance on band fees.
 
There are two parts to the meeting: (1) Check-in and the meeting presentation in the auditorium. (2) Check-out in the cafeteria.
 
Specified times and other details were sent via email.
 
 
Physical Exam Requirement: All students are required to complete a physical exam prior to Band Camp. We will accept the physical form from any healthcare provider, or you can choose to use the physical form provided:https://www.collierschools.com/cms/lib/FL01903251/Centricity/Domain/176/EL2%20Physical%20Form.pdf.  
 
 
Required Band Forms: In addition to the physical, there are several other required forms due at the Kick-Off Meeting.
  1. Emergency Contact
  2. Physical
  3. Consent and Release from Liability
  4. Covid-19 Waiver Form
  5. Student Travel Authorization
  6. Photo & Media Release Form
  7. Medication Authorization—only for students who require medication during band camp.
 
Theses required band forms are provided at the following link: https://www.prhsbands.org/band-camp-2021.html. Please bring your own copies completed and signed—it will save you time next Saturday!
 
 
Donations: We are asking all families to provide at least one of the following items as a donation. These are all items that are used by our students throughout the school year. Donations will be collected when you check-in at the auditorium. Thank you for your participation!
  • Bottled water
  • Bandages/Band-Aids
  • Disinfecting wipes/Clorox wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Facial Tissues/Kleenex
  • Hand soap
  • Sanitary napkins
  • Old towels
  
Music: We will provide all students with hard copies of the music when they arrive at camp—but if you want to get a head start on practicing, some of the music is now available on the band website under the “Students” tab. The page is password protected and the password was shared via email.
 
 
Instrument Repair & Equipment: If you have not already done so, now is a great time to look for your band instrument! Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music and Christman Music. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies before band camp.

  • All woodwinds should have a swab to clean out their instruments after every practice.
  • All reed players should have a box of Vandoren reeds and a reed case.
  • All brass players should have valve oil and slide grease.
  • All percussion students should have a pair of snare sticks and a practice pad.
 
Cadence Music (239) 275-6262 www.cadencemusic.com
 
Christman Music (239) 254-8863 www.christmanmusic.com
 
 
School Owned Instruments: Students who are using school owned instruments will receive these on the first day of band camp. For the marching band season, we only provide the following school owned instruments: tenor sax, French horn/mellophone, baritone, tuba/sousaphone, and percussion.
 
 
Marching Pride Sponsors: We are reaching out to local businesses and contributors to the arts to help fund our program. Every gift matters and helps to provide our students with life-changing experiences. If you or a business you know of is interested in donating to the Marching Pride, please contact our Band Booster President Mr. Anthony Rowtie at kb2sfa@yahoo.com.
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com.  ​

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Palmetto Ridge High School
​1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120
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Director of Bands: Annabelle Robinson
Email: robina2@collierschools.com
Band Office: (239) 377-4745
Fax Number: (239) 377-2401

Related Links

Collier County Public Schools
​Palmetto Ridge High School
​Palmetto Ridge High School  Orchestra & Choir
​Florida Music Educators Association
Florida Bandmasters Association
Florida Marching Band Coalition
​National Association for Music Education


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