Weekly Update

Congratulations to all of our students who participated in State Auxiliary MPA last week Wednesday! This year all four indoor groups and 18 soloists qualified for State. A very special thank you and congratulations to their coaches: Annamarie Magdaleno, Madison Rainey, and Krista Cosio. Here were the results:
 
JV Guard – Straight Excellent Ratings
Varsity Guard – Straight Superior Ratings
Contemporary Dance – Straight Superior Ratings
Jazz Dance – Overall Superior Rating
Lauren Blocker (rifle solo) – Excellent
Daniela Cadavid (dance solo) – Excellent
Mia Casalanguida (dance solo) – Excellent
Nicole Chediak (flag solo) - Excellent
Taylor Crato (flag solo) – Superior
Yulizay Figueredo (flag solo) – Superior
Herbney Niace (dance solo) – Excellent
Catalina Perez (flag solo) – Excellent
Nivia Perez-Bracho (dance solo) – Superior
Trevor Raines (flag solo) – Superior
Samantha Rodriguez (dance solo) – Superior
Allison Rowtie (flag solo) – Excellent
Emma Scheffler (flag solo) – Excellent
Natalie Silguero (flag solo) – Superior
Amy Torres (dance solo) – Excellent
Leslie Torres (dance solo) – Excellent
Kylie Volkers (dance solo) – Superior
 
We’d like to thank all of our parent and student volunteers who helped to run State Auxilairy MPA. Thank you so much for your hard work and effort!
 
This week we have our 2019-2020 Marching Pride Information Meeting. This meeting is for students currently in grades 8-11 who plan on joining the Marching Pride next year. Auxiliary (dance and color guard) students are included. Check-in will start at 6:00pm and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm. 
 
 
This Week’s Schedule:
 
Monday (4/1)

• Wind Ensemble, 3:00-4:15pm

• 2019-2020 Marching Pride Information Meeting, 6:30pm

Tuesday (4/2)

• Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-7:30pm
• Honors Orchestra Rehearsal at Oakridge MS, 6:00-8:30pm 

• Band Booster Meeting, 7:00pm

Thursday (4/4)

• Symphonic Winds, 2:15-3:15pm
• Auxiliary Practice, 4:30-7:30pm

• Honors Orchestra Rehearsal at Gulf Coast HS, 6:00-8:30pm 

Friday (4/5)

• Honors Orchestra Rehearsal at Gulf Coast HS, 8:00am-1:30pm
• Senior Grad Bash, Leaving at 2:00pm

• Honors Orchestra Concert at Gulf Coast HS, 6:30pm

 
 
2019-2020 Marching Pride Information Meeting (Mon. 4/1): We will hold our 2019-2020 Information Meeting on Monday, April 1st. Check-in will start at 6:00pm and the meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm. All students and parents (new and returning) should attend this meeting. Information will include: band camp dates, band fees, and audition dates. Please see the attached flyer. Student volunteers will be needed as early at 5:00pm. 
 
 
After School Band Rehearsals: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds will resume their after school rehearsals this week. Please refer to the band calendar for specific dates and times.  
 
 
Auxiliary After School Practices: All auxiliary students will have combined practices after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm.  
 
 
Band Booster Meeting (Tues. 4/2): The Band Boosters are holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7:00pm in the percussion room. All parents are encouraged to attend. New board members will be nominated at this meeting.    
 
 
CCPS Honors Orchestra Rehearsals: Select students participating in the CCPS Honors Orchestra are reminded that they have rehearsals this week and a performance on Friday evening. Please see Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions. 
 
 
2019-2020 Percussion Auditions: We will be holding 2019-2020 Percussion Auditions on April 8-10 from 5:00-7:00pm in the band room. All students (new and returning) must attend. Please email Mrs. Robinson for more information. Please see the attached flyer. 
 
 
2019-2020 Auxiliary Auditions: We will be holding 2019-2020 Auxiliary Auditions on May 6, 8, and 9 from 4:30-8:00pm in the gymnasium. All students (new and returning) must attend. Please email Mrs. Robinson for more information. Please see the attached flyer. 
 
 
Daileen Alfonso Scholarship Application: The application for the Daileen Alfonso Scholarship is available on the band website: http://www.prhsbands.org/daileen-alfonso-scholarship.html. Applications are due by Friday, May 3rd.
 
 
Yankee Candle Fundraiser: Thank you to all of our students and families who participated in the Yankee Candle Fundraiser. We will let you know when the delivery date is set.   
 
 
Other Upcoming Events:

• 2019-2020 Percussion Auditions – Mon. 4/8, Tues. 4/9, and Wed. 4/10 (5:00-7:00pm)
• 2019-2020 WW & Brass Band Placements – Tues. 4/23, Wed. 4/24, and Wed. 4/25 (By appointment)
• Rhythm of the Pride –Tues. 4/30
• State Concert Band MPA –Thurs. 5/2
• 2019-2020 Auxiliary Auditions –Mon. 5/6, Wed. 5/8, Thurs. 5/9 (4:30-8:00pm)
• 2019 Band Awards Banquet –Fri. 5/17 (6:00pm)

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