Weekly Update 4/22/18

Embarqmail is still rejecting our email. At this point, we suggest that families with embarqmail change to a different email account. We apologize for the inconvenience.   
 
Congratulations to all of our students who auditioned for the 2018-2019 Marching Pride Percussion! We enjoyed meeting our students and are looking forward to next season! Please keep practicing!
 
Cookie Dough Fundraiser or next year’s Band Trip are due on Friday. Registration for the Band Trip is now open. An additional email will be sent providing registration information.
 
 
This Week’s Schedule:

• Monday (4/23) 
  • No after school band/auxiliary activities
• Tuesday (4/24) 
  • Symphonic Wind Symphony Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
  • Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30pm
  • Full Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-6:30pm
• Wednesday (4/25) 
  • Symphonic Band Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
• Thursday (4/26)
  • Full Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-6:30pm
• Friday (4/27)
  • Cookie Dough Fundraisers are due
  • No after school band/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.
 
 
New Students: New students who are receiving this email are now registered for our weekly updates. This means that we have received your Yellow New Member Registration Form. This weekly update is sent every Sunday and will include reminders for all of our upcoming events.
 
 
Cookie Dough Trip Fundraiser: Our first trip fundraiser started last week Monday. Please turn in your orders by 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.
 
 
After School Concert Band Rehearsals: Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds and Symphonic Band will resume after school rehearsals this week on April 24th and April 25th. Please check the band calendar for more details. 
 
 
2018-2019 Auxiliary Auditions: We will be holding Auxiliary auditions 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! (New students who turned in their Yellow New Member Registration Form do not have to email Mrs. Robinson.) 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 in the band room. Please email Mrs. Robinson for more information.
 
 
2018-2019 Marching Pride Drum Major Auditions: Drum Major applications have been emailed to students who signed up to audition. The online application and printed contract are due by May 3rd. Drum Major workshops are on April 30th, May 3rd, May 7th and May 10th at 2:15-3:30pm. All students interested in trying for drum major, band captain and section leader are urged to attend. Please email Mrs. Robinson if you’d like a drum major application.
 
 
2018-2019 Band Placements: Thank you to all of our incoming freshmen who came to audition! Unfortunately, we won’t be able to post the 2018-2019 band placements until after the commitment forms are turned in on May 3rd. We apologize for the delay.
 
 
2018-2019 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Band Fees: Commitment forms and band fees for band students are due by Thursday, May 3rd. Auxiliary students will turn in their commitment forms and fees by Friday, May 18th. A copy of the commitment form can be found on this site under Students--> 2018-2019 Info.
 
 
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 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 in a separate email.
• 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.  

 
 
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. Yates 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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