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Weekly Update

11/28/2021

We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and restful break! Both jazz bands did a great job at Christmas on Third last Monday. Thank you to all who stopped by to watch.

The jazz bands will be playing at Ave Maria’s Hometown Christmas this Friday and the Marching Pride will be marching in the parade. We have rehearsals this week to help prepare the bands for their upcoming parades and Winterfest.

Here’s what you need to know for this week’s events.

This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (11/29)

School resumes

Tuesday (11/30)

Wind Ensemble (3rd Period Band), 2:15-3:30pm
Wind Symphony (2nd Period Band), 3:30-4:30pm

Wednesday (12/1)

Virtual Learning Day for students, Professional Learning Day for teachers
Dance Practice, 2:15-3:30pm

Thursday (12/2)

Symphonic Winds (4th Period Band), 2:15-3:15pm
Full Marching Band Rehearsal, 3:15-5:00pm

Friday (12/3)

Tri-M Meeting, 2:15-3:00pm
Ave Maria Hometown Parade, Call 4:00pm

Concert Band Attire: It is each band family’s responsibility to order and purchase these uniforms. All uniforms take at least 2-4 weeks to be shipped, please do not wait until the last minute. Concert gowns and pants will need to be hemmed, so please take that into consideration when placing your orders. The suggested deadline for this attire is December 6, 2021 for our Winterfest Concerts, but the hard deadline is February 16, 2022 for our Mid-Year Band Concert and District Concert Band MPA. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions.

Concert Band After School Rehearsals (Tues. 11/30 and Thurs. 12/2): Wind Ensemble will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 2:15-3:30pm and Wind Symphony will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 3:30-4:30pm. Symphonic Winds will rehearse on Thurs. 12/2 from 2:15-3:15pm. Regular after school rehearsals will begin in January. Please refer to the band calendar for specific dates and times. Each concert band will rehearse after school once a week. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Marching Band Parade After School Rehearsal (Thurs. 12/2): The Marching Pride will have one parade rehearsal on Thursday, December 2nd from 3:15-5:00pm. This rehearsal will prepare the students for their upcoming holiday parades for the community. Students are reminded to wear appropriate attire and to bring water. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Ave Maria Hometown Christmas (Fri. 12/3): The Marching Pride will be performing at the Ave Maria Hometown Christmas Parade on Friday, December 3rd and the jazz bands will be performing by The Bean from 6:00-9:00pm. We have not been given specifics about the parade as of yet. The parade usually starts between 5:30-6:00pm. When the event planners give us more details, we’ll be sure to share them with parents and students. The parade route starts by The Bean, goes around the church, and ends by Tropical Smoothie. Band students will wear this year’s silver Marching Pride shirt, green marching band shorts, tall black socks, and marching band shoes with their marching band uniform. Band students are encouraged to wear Santa hats or other holiday related hats/headbands and decorate their instruments. Band students are encouraged to speak with their band captains and section leaders if they have any questions. Auxiliary students will wear their pregame uniform, black leggings, tights, black outdoor shoes, with full hair and makeup. Auxiliary students are encouraged to wear Santa hats or other holiday related hats/headbands. Auxiliary students are encouraged to speak with their auxiliary captains and section leaders if they have any questions.

Healthy Snack Orders (Due Fri. 12/3): The Marching Pride will be performing in the Naples Christmas parade on Tuesday, December 7th. Call time for students will be 3:00pm. We have to report to the parade area by 5:00pm and will not return to the school until around 10:00pm. Students will have to eat dinner before we leave, so our Boosters are providing a Healthy Snack meal for $7. The meal will include your choice of a ham, turkey, BMT, or veggie 6-inch Subway sandwich, chips, a cookie, and water. Please place your orders and payments to Mrs. Robinson by Friday, December 3rd. If you are paying in cash, please bring the exact amount. Mrs. Robinson will not have any change. Students who do not order a Healthy Snack meal will have to bring their own packed dinner.

Winterfest Concerts: WinterFest is the PRHS Music Department Holiday Concert. There will be two concerts, one on Thursday, December 9th and one on Friday, December 10th. These concerts will feature the PRHS concert bands, orchestras, choir, jazz bands, auxiliary, percussion, and the Marching Pride! Concerts will start at 6:30pm. Admission will be $5. Tickets sales will start on Monday, December 6th. All performances are required and graded.

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. Christman Music visits PRHS on Mondays and Cadence Music comes on Fridays.

Upcoming Events:

Winterfest Dress Rehearsal, Mon. 12/6, 2:30-5:00pm
Band Booster Meeting, Mon. 12/6, 7:00pm
Naples Christmas Parade, Tues. 12/7, Call 3:00pm
Winterfest Dress Rehearsal, Wed. 12/8, 2:30-5:00pm
Winterfest Concerts, Thurs. 12/9 and Fri. 12/10, Call 5:30pm, Performance 6:30pm

Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

Weekly Update

11/14/2021

Please don’t forget that Marching Pride Jacket orders and payments are due by this Monday. All County Honor Band Auditions are at Gulf Coast High School on Tuesday. Audition times are posted in the band room. We will continue concert band placement auditions in class this week for 3rd and 4th period. Auxiliary students will have their indoor placement auditions this week Wednesday and Thursday.

Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events as well as our upcoming events.

This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (11/15)

Marching Pride Jacket Orders are due

Tuesday (11/16)

All-County Honor Band Auditions at GCHS, auditions times are posted in the band room

Wednesday (11/17)

Indoor Dance Auditions, 2:15-3:30pm

Thursday (11/18)

Indoor Guard Auditions, 2:15-3:30pm

Friday (11/19)

Fall Drama Production, 7:00pm

Saturday (11/20)

Fall Drama Production, 7:00pm

Marching Pride Jacket Orders (Due Mon. 11/15): All orders and payments are due by Monday, November 15th. We are hoping to have the jackets before winter break.

Make-up Assignments: Just another reminder, all students will have to request for a make-up assignment for any missed rehearsal and/or performance. More information has been posted on Canvas and Mrs. Robinson explained the process to students several times. Students have one week from their absence to request a make-up assignment. Once the request is received, students will be given 10 days to complete their assignment.

Concert Band Attire: It is each band family’s responsibility to order and purchase these uniforms. All uniforms take at least 2-4 weeks to be shipped, please do not wait until the last minute. Concert gowns and pants will need to be hemmed, so please take that into consideration when placing your orders. The suggested deadline for this attire is December 6, 2021 for our Winterfest Concerts, but the hard deadline is February 16, 2022 for our Mid-Year Band Concert and District Concert Band MPA. Instructions on how to order concert attire are posted under the Students tab in "2021-2022 Info."

Concert Band After School Rehearsals: Our concert bands will have after school rehearsals when we return from Thanksgiving Break. Wind Ensemble will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 2:15-3:30pm and Wind Symphony will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 3:30-4:30pm. Symphonic Winds will rehearse on Thurs. 12/2 from 2:15-3:15pm. Regular after school rehearsals will begin in January. Please refer to the band calendar for specific dates and times. Each concert band will rehearse after school once a week. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Marching Band Parade After School Rehearsal: The Marching Pride will have one parade rehearsal on Thursday, December 2nd from 3:15-5:00pm. This rehearsal will prepare the students for their upcoming holiday parades for the community. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Marching Band Parade Performances: The Marching Pride will be performing at the Ave Maria Hometown Christmas Parade on Friday, December 3rd and the Naples Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 7th. Both dates have been posted on the band calendar. More information will be provided when it’s available. All performances are required and graded.

WinterFest Concerts: WinterFest is the PRHS Music Department Holiday Concert. There will be two concerts, one on Thursday, December 9th and one on Friday, December 10th. These concerts will feature the PRHS concert bands, orchestras, choir, jazz bands, auxiliary, percussion, and the Marching Pride! Concerts will start at 6:30pm. Admission will be $5. All performances are required and graded.

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. Christman Music visits PRHS on Mondays and Cadence Music comes on Fridays.

Upcoming Events:

Third St. South Jazz Band Performance, Mon. 11/22, Call 3:00pm
Marching Band Parade Rehearsal, Thurs. 12/2, 3:15-5:00pm
Ave Maria Hometown Holiday Parade, Fri. 12/3, time TBD
Naples Christmas Parade, Tues. 12/7, time TBD
Winterfest Concerts, Thurs. 12/9 and Fri. 12/10, 6:30pm

Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

Weekly Update

11/7/2021

Congratulations to the Marching Pride on winning Class 5A and Grand Champion at the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion Competition. The band won all captions in Class 5A in addition to best overall music, GE, and percussion. The band scored an 81.5, which is the highest they’ve ever scored in competition in the past 8 years! Our Pure Imagination season has finally come to an end, but it’s definitely one that we will never forget. We are so proud of all that our students accomplished this season and look forward to what they have in store for the rest of the school year!

The successes of our program are attributed to the efforts of our students, parents, staff, and school administration. If you volunteered to help with concessions, truck crew, or chaperoning, thank you so much for your hard work and time that you gave to our students and program. We’d like to thank our band staff: Anthony Claro, Annamarie Magdaleno, Melissa De La Vega, Shelby Blocker, Lee Dang, Cheyenne Cure, and Mario Mistretta for all their efforts and instruction. A very big thank you to our Band Booster Board: Anthony Rowtie, Caridad Rojas, Eileen Fuentes, Miguel Font, Dana Rowtie, Erika Guerra, Kristian Newton, and Brandon Laboa for all of your help in coordinating parent volunteers and all logistics with transporting the Marching Pride to all of their events. Last but not least, we’re especially thankful for our PRHS Administration. Thank you Dr. Tobin Walcott, Brent Brickzin, Daniel Chouinard, Emily Schaefer, Michal Durik, Lana Costello, Dr. Belynda Williams, Charlie Brown, Kathy Diaz, and Robin Smith. Thank you for all of your help and support with the Marching Pride!

Just a reminder, we have band picture day on Tuesday this week. All of the concert bands will have their seating placement auditions starting on Wednesday.

Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events as well as our upcoming events.

This Week’s Schedule:
Tuesday (11/9)

Band Picture Day, during class
Tri-M Induction Ceremony, 6:30pm in the auditorium

Wednesday (11/10)

Concert Band Seating Auditions, in class

Thursday (11/11)

Concert Band Seating Auditions, in class

Friday (11/12)

Concert Band Seating Auditions, in class

Marching Pride Jacket Orders (Due Mon. 11/16): All orders and payments are due by Monday, November 16th. We are hoping to have the jackets before winter break. Order forms for Marching Pride Jackets are available in the Students tab under "2021-2022 Student Info."

Band Picture Day (Tues. 11/9): Band pictures will be on Tuesday, November 9th during class. There is no make-up day, so please do your best to be in class on Tuesday. If you missed registration for picture day and still want to view and/or purchase your band pictures, please email the photographer at [email protected] to get access. You do not have to complete the registration in order to have your picture taken. On Tuesday, band students should wear clothes that can fit underneath their marching band uniform. Students with long hair are recommended to wear their hair down. Students will need their gloves and instrument, but they do not need their marching band shoes or hats. Auxiliary students will wear their Pure Imagination show uniform. Hair needs to be styled down and they will need show make-up and earrings. Dance students will need their poms, weapon line will need their rifles, and flag line will use their Part 3 flag.

Make-up Assignments: Just another reminder, all students will have to request for a make-up assignment for any missed rehearsal and/or performance. More information has been posted on Canvas and Mrs. Robinson explained the process to students several times. Students have one week from their absence to request a make-up assignment. Once the request is received, students will be given 10 days to complete their assignment.

Concert Band Attire: (These uniforms are for all band students. This is not for auxiliary. The uniform for jazz band is the same as concert band.) It is each band family’s responsibility to order and purchase these uniforms. All uniforms take at least 2 weeks to be shipped, please do not wait until the last minute. Concert gowns and pants will need to be hemmed, so please take that into consideration when placing your orders. The suggested deadline for this attire is December 6, 2021 for our Winterfest Concerts, but the hard deadline is February 16, 2022 for our Mid-Year Band Concert and District Concert Band MPA. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions. Instructions on how to order concert band and jazz band uniforms can be found in the Students tab under "2021-2022 Student Info."

Concert Band After School Rehearsals: Our concert bands will have after school rehearsals when we return from Thanksgiving Break. Wind Ensemble will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 2:15-3:30pm and Wind Symphony will rehearse on Tues. 11/30 from 3:30-4:30pm. Symphonic Winds will rehearse on Thurs. 12/2 from 2:15-3:15pm. Regular after school rehearsals will begin in January. Please refer to the band calendar for specific dates and times. Each concert band will rehearse after school once a week. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Marching Band Parade After School Rehearsal: The Marching Pride will have one parade rehearsal on Thursday, December 2nd from 3:15-5:00pm. This rehearsal will prepare the students for their upcoming holiday parades for the community. All rehearsals are required and graded.

Marching Band Parade Performances: The Marching Pride will be performing at the Ave Maria Hometown Christmas Parade on Friday, December 3rd and the Naples Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 7th. Both dates have been posted on the band calendar. More information will be provided when it’s available. All performances are required and graded.

WinterFest Concerts: WinterFest is the PRHS Music Department Holiday Concert. There will be two concerts, one on Thursday, December 9th and one on Friday, December 10th. These concerts will feature the PRHS concert bands, orchestras, choir, jazz bands, auxiliary, percussion, and the Marching Pride! Concerts will start at 6:30pm. Admission will be $5. All performances are required and graded.

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. Christman Music visits PRHS on Mondays and Cadence Music comes on Fridays.

Upcoming Events:

All-County Honor Band Auditions, Tues. 11/16 at Gulf Coast HS
Indoor Dance Auditions, Wed. 11/17, 2:15-3:30pm
Indoor Guard Auditions, Thurs. 11/18, 2:15-3:30pm
Third St. South Jazz Band Performance, Mon. 11/22, Call 3:00pm
Marching Band Parade Rehearsal, Thurs. 12/2, 3:15-5:00pm
Ave Maria Hometown Holiday Parade, Fri. 12/3, time TBD

Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected].

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