Weekly Update

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 robina2@collierschools.com. ​