Weekly Update

What a great first home game! Not only did our team have a great win, but the Marching Pride, cheer, Ridge Rowdies and JROTC all had a great start to the season! The Marching Pride had a great first performance during halftime and we look forward to revealing more of the show this Friday as the Bears compete again Barron Collier!
 
Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
 
Monday (8/30)

• Band Booster Meeting, 7:00pm

Tuesday (8/31)

• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm

Wednesday (9/1)

• Junior Class Ring Meeting, 8:15am

Thursday (9/2)

• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm (band in black, auxiliary white)

Friday (9/3)

• Home Game vs. Barron Collier HS, Call 5:00pm

 
 
Band Handbook Contracts on Canvas (Past Due): Grades for the Band Handbook Contract have been updated into Focus. The Band Handbook Contracts were due on Friday, August 13th and many are still missing. Please turn in your contracts through Canvas ASAP!
 
Band Room Access During Lunch: The band room will remain closed during lunch until further notice. Sections who wish to hold sectionals during lunch must give Mrs. Robinson or Mr. Claro notification ahead of time.   
 
Marching Pride Duffle Bags: The duffle bags are scheduled to come in sometime this week. Students who ordered and paid for a duffle bag should receive them in class when they arrive. Thank you for your patience.  
 
Marching Band Shoe Orders (Past Due): Mrs. Robinson is no longer accepting orders for marching band shoes. If by chance we have a student’s size, we will sell them what we have in stock. If we do not have their size in stock, they will have to purchase the shoes on their own. The cost of purchasing shoes on your own goes up to about $40. Mrs. Robinson will provide students with the website and product information when needed.
 
Band Booster Meeting (Mon. 8/30): Our Band Boosters are holding their first official meeting of the year on Monday at 7:00pm in the band room. All parents are encouraged to attend. The Boosters will discuss upcoming events and plans. This is a great way for parents to get more involved in our program.  

Thursday’s Marching Band Rehearsal (Thurs. 9/2): The band will be practicing in their bibbers and hats during this Thursday’s rehearsal, weather permitting. This is to get the students used to wearing their uniform while performing. Band students will wear a black shirt and athletic shorts with their bibbers and hats. Auxiliary will wear white on black. Please remember to bring your jug of water to every rehearsal!
 
Home Game vs. Barron Collier (Fri. 9/3): Call time for this Friday’s game is 5:00pm. Students will meet in the band room. The band room will be closed from 2:30-4:30pm. The uniform for auxiliary will be pre-game top, black leggings, tights, black outdoor shoes, earrings and full hair and make-up. The uniform for band will be full marching uniform, with this year’s silver band t-shirt, this year’s green band shorts, long solid black socks, and marching band shoes. To clarify, as stated in the Band Handbook: Band students with hair that runs below the shoulders must tuck their hair completely into their hats when in full uniform. Band students who choose to wear earrings, must wear earrings that are black, silver, gold, or white diamond studs. Dangling earrings are not allowed.  
 
Jazz Band Event Contracts (Due Fri. 9/3): As per request, Mrs. Robinson put together all Jazz Band events in a separate handout. These contracts were given to all jazz band students during class last week and are due back during class on Friday. The contract has been sent via email and will also be available on Canvas. As per student request, these contracts will be returned to Mrs. Robinson or Mr. Claro as a hard copy. Submissions will be not completed through Canvas.
 
Tri-M Music Honor Society Info Meeting (Wed. 9/8): PRHS is proud to announce that we are starting a Music Honor Society called Tri-M! We’re holding an informational meeting for students who are interested in joining. Students must be a junior or senior who is currently enrolled in orchestra, choir, band, or auxiliary. Students must also have completed at least one full year of band, orchestra, choir, or auxiliary, they must have maintained an “A” average grade in their music class in the previous year and they must have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA. A flyer with more information has been attached to this email.
 
Marching Pride Senior Banners Make-up (Thurs. 9/9): We are having a make-up picture day for senior banners on Thurs. 9/9 at 4:30pm at PRHS. If you plan on having your pictures taken, please turn in your $75 payment to Mrs. Robinson. Checks should be made payable to PRHS Band Boosters. If you must pay in cash, please bring the exact amount as Mrs. Robinson will not have any change. This will be the last opportunity for seniors to get a senior banner.
 
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:

• Labor Day - No School, Mon. 9/6
• No School, Tues. 9/7
• Tri-M Honor Society Info Meeting, Wed. 9/8, 2:15pm
• Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Starts, Wed. 9/8
• Senior Banner Make-up Pictures, Thurs. 9/9, 4:30pm
• Officer Meeting, Thurs. 9/9, 5:00pm
• Away Game at Lely HS, Fri. 9/10, Call 4:00pm
• All-State Auditions at Golden Gate HS, Sat. 9/18
• Saturday Marching Band Rehearsal, Sat. 9/25, 9:00am-2:00pm
• Culver’s Spirit Night, Mon. 9/27, 5:00-8:00pm

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