Weekly Update

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Don’t forget that our Trunk or Treat is this Tuesday from 8:15-9:00pm in the Faculty Parking Lot. We hope to see you there!


Congratulations to the Marching Pride on earning Straight Superior ratings at District Marching MPA! We’re so proud of our students, they’re really improving every week! This week is your last opportunity to see their show Pure Imagination. We have our last away game at Golden Gate High School on Friday and our last competition at Lakewood Ranch on Saturday.


Thank you so much to all of our parent volunteers who helped work during Friday’s Senior Night Game and Saturday’s MPA. Both events ran smoothly and we are so fortunate to have so many hard working parents who are willing to support our program with their time!


Congratulations to all of our Marching Pride Seniors! We were proud to recognize all of you at last Friday’s game. Thank you for all of effort and dedication to the program!


Just a reminder that today is the last day to register for Band Picture Day information. Please be sure to fill out your information at the link provided via email.


Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events.

This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (11/1)

• Band Booster Meeting, 7:00pm
  

Tuesday (11/2)

• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:15pm (costumes optional)
  
• Trunk or Treat, 8:15-9:00pm in the Faculty Parking Lot
  

Thursday (11/4)

• Officer Meeting, 5:00pm
  
• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm (band in black, auxiliary in white)
  

Friday (11/5)

• Away Game at Golden Gate HS, Healthy Snack 4:00pm, Call 4:30pm
  

Saturday (11/6)

• Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion Competition, Call 3:00pm
  

Band Picture Day Registration (Due by Sun. 10/31): Band pictures will be on Tuesday, November 9th. All students will have their pictures taken during class. Our photographer is asking for parent and/or student emails so that he can send out notifications to allow students and parents to view and pick out their pictures. Please register for these notifications at at the link that was provided via email. If you want to view and/or purchase your band pictures, you must register and enter your information in the link provided ASAP. We will close the link at 2:00pm on Monday, November 1st.  


Make-up Assignments: New for Quarter 2, all students will have to request for a make-up assignment for any missed rehearsal and/or performance. More information is posted on Canvas and Mrs. Robinson explained the process twice to all of the students last week.   


Marching Band Rehearsals (Tues. 11/2 and Thurs. 11/4): Students may choose to wear a costume to Tuesday’s rehearsal since afterwards they have Trunk or Treat. Costumes must follow the school dress code and cannot impede the students’ ability to march, play their instrument, and/or perform. We’re asking band students to wear a black shirt for Thursday’s rehearsal and auxiliary will wear white. Both rehearsals will be in the back practice field this week. Please plan accordingly and remember your coordinate sheet, lanyard, bug spray, and jug of water.


Trunk or Treat (Tues. 11/2): Our Annual Trunk or Treat has been rescheduled to this Tuesday, November 2nd. All students who drive to rehearsal should park in the Student Parking Lot on Tuesday. The event will take place in the Faculty Parking Lot from 8:15-9:00pm. We’re looking for parents to participate by decorating their cars and passing out treats to the students. This year we’re asking all participating parents to only hand out peanut free candy. We know that this might be a small inconvenience, but it’s very important for the safety of our students. Thank you for your understanding and compliance. If you would like more information on this event, please contact our Band Booster President, Mr. Anthony Rowtie at [email protected].  


Away Game at Golden Gate HS (Fri. 11/5): Call time for this Friday’s game is 4:30pm. Healthy Snack will be distributed at 4:00pm. The band room will be closed from 2:30-3:45pm. The uniform for auxiliary will be pregame uniform, black leggings, tights, black outdoor shoes, earrings, and full hair and make-up. The uniform for band will be this year’s silver Marching Pride band t-shirt, athletic shorts (any color), tall black socks, and marching band shoes with full uniform.


Music in Motion Competition (Sat. 11/6): The Marching Pride will have their final competition of the year at Lakewood Ranch High School and all students are expected and required to attend. Call time will be 3:00pm. Approximate return to PRHS will be 11:45pm. The uniform for auxiliary will be Pure Imagination show uniform, tights, tan dance shoes, earrings and full hair and make-up. The uniform for band will be this year’s black Pure Imagination band t-shirt, this year’s green marching band shorts, tall black socks, and marching band shoes with full uniform. The competition starts at 6:00pm and the Marching Pride will perform at 8:45pm. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students—students in the Marching Pride and parent volunteers will not have to pay admission. The approximate return time to PRHS on Saturday evening is 11:45pm. Students will need to bring money to eat at concessions. More details will be sent out in a separate email.

Alternate Travel Requests: If you require alternate travel for your student for this week, the form is due to Mrs. Robinson by Wednesday, November 3rd so that the form can be approved by Dr. Walcott. The Alternate Travel Form can be found on the band website under the “Students” tab at:https://www.prhsbands.org/2021-2022-info.html. Students who do not travel back to the school with the band will be responsible for making arrangements to have their instrument/equipment and uniform returned to the school. Just a reminder, as stated on the form, Mrs. Robinson can only release students to their parents and legal guardians.


Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music (239) 275-6262and 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:

• Band Picture Day, Tues. 11/9, during class
  
• All-County Honor Band Auditions, Tues. 11/16 at Gulf Coast HS
  
• Third St. South Jazz Band Performance, Mon. 11/22, time TBD
  
• Ave Maria Hometown Holiday Parade, Fri. 12/3, time TBD
  

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