Weekly Update 4/15/18

Updated 4/15/18   

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This Week’s Schedule:
 

• Monday (4/16) 
  • Cookie Dough fundraiser starts
  • Jazz Band Performance at Naples Grande, Call 4:30pm at Naples Grande
• Tuesday (4/17) 
  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30pm
  • Full Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-6:30pm
  • Percussion Auditions, 4:30-6:00pm
• Wednesday (4/18) 
  • Incoming Freshmen Wind Auditions, By Appointment (4:00-6:00pm)
  • Percussion Auditions, 5:00-7:00pm
• Thursday (4/19)
  • Incoming Freshmen Wind Auditions, By Appointment (4:00-6:00pm)
  • Full Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-6:30pm
  • Percussion Auditions, 5:00-7:00pm
• Friday (4/20)
  • No after school band or auxiliary activities

 
 
Contacting Mrs. Robinson: Please be sure to send your email messages for Mrs. Robinson to [email protected]. Some parents and students have been emailing a “Charms” email address [email protected]. Mrs. Robinson cannot access messages sent to that email address.

  
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who participated in this fundraiser. We sold over 600 boxes! If you have not turned in your order, please do so by Monday. We’re hoping to have the donuts delivered later this week, possibly Thursday. Once this date is confirmed, we will notify families.
 
 
Cookie Dough Trip Fundraiser: Our first trip fundraiser will start on Monday, April 16th and go till Friday, April 27th. We will be selling cookie dough and other various items. Students will have the opportunity to put 40% of everything they sell towards next year’s trip. More information will be provided via email.
 
 
Band Playing Tests: All wind players grades 9-11 will be taking a playing test on April 16-19. These tests will be given during class, lunch and after school.
 
 
Uniform Measurements: DeMoulin, the marching band uniform company making our new band uniforms will be at the school on Tuesday, April 17th. We will be measuring all returning students for their new uniforms. Incoming freshmen will not need to be measured since they typically grow significantly between 8th and 9th grade.  This is the only day DeMoulin will be able to measure our returning students. Students who do not get measured will still get a uniform next year. It just helps to get as many students measured as possible.
 
 
2018-2019 Percussion Auditions: Auditions will be hosted in the PRHS band room on April 17th from 4:30-6:00pm, April 18th 5:00-7:00pm and April 19th 5:00-7:00pm. Students interested in joining next year’s percussion section are required at attend all three days! Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected] to register. Students should bring their snare sticks and a practice pad if they have one. (We will have extras for students who do not own either.)
 
 
2018-2019 Incoming Freshmen Wind Auditions: Auditions will be hosted in the PRHS band room on April 18th 4:00-6:00pm and April 19th 4:00-6:00pm. These auditions are not required. Incoming freshmen that play a wind instrument may choose to audition into a higher-level band by scheduling a band placement audition. Incoming freshmen who do not audition will automatically be placed into Symphonic Band. To schedule an audition, please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at [email protected]. An appointment is required to audition.
 
 
After School Concert Band Rehearsals: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band will resume after school rehearsals on April 24th and April 25th. Please check the band calendar for more details.  
 
 
2018-2019 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 10th 1:00-8:30pm. Please note that all students are starting Band Camp on Monday, July 30th!
 
 
Important Dates to Remember: Please take special note to a few dates on the calendar:
 

• The first payment for the 2018 Chicago Band Trip is due on April 30th. Auxiliary students should wait until after auditions to start placing payments. Payment information will be provided via email.
• Flag Workshops will be held for all new students interested in auditioning for the Auxiliary Team. These workshops will be on May 1 & 3 from 5:00-6:30pm. Please email Mrs. Robinson for more information.
• Rhythm of the Pride will be on Thursday, May 3rd. This recital performance will feature our percussion and auxiliary students. Tickets will be $5.00. The event will start at 6:30pm in the PRHS gym. Please save the date!
• The Wind Ensemble will be performing at State MPA on Friday, May 4th. The band will travel to Broward College for their performance. Call time will be 9:00am. We will return around 6:00pm. Please email Mrs. Robinson if you’re interested in chaperoninig.
• 2018-2019 Auxiliary Auditions will be hosted at PRHS on May 7, 9, and 10 4:00-8:00pm. Students interested in joining next year’s auxiliary section are required at attend all three days! Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected] to register! 

 
 
Upcoming Fundraisers: 
 

• Car Wash Trip Fundraiser (Monday 4/30 through Friday 5/11): We will be holding a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, May 12th. Students will have the opportunity to sell car wash tickets to help raise money for next year’s band trip. More information will be provided at a later date.

 
 
Parent Volunteers Needed: 
 

• Band Booster Board Members.  Our Band Boosters are looking for parents who are interested in joining the board. Please email Mrs. Yate at [email protected] for more information.  
• Rhythm of the Pride will be on Thursday, May 3rd. Parent volunteers will be needed to help sell concessions. Please email Mr. Rainey at [email protected] if you’re able to help out.
• The Wind Ensemble will be performing at State MPA on Friday, May 4th.  Please email Mrs. Fuentes at [email protected] if you’re able to help chaperone.  

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