Weekly Update

5/9/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our band moms! Thank you for all of your help and support with our students and program. We hope that today is a day for you all to feel appreciated for all of your care and hard work!

Drum Major auditions will be held in the band room on Monday, May 10th starting at 2:30pm. All graduating senior officers and 2021-2022 officer applicants are invited to attend the conducting portion of the auditions, which will run from 2:30-3:30pm.
Auditions for the 2021-2022 Auxiliary Team will take place on Tuesday, May 11th starting at 4:30pm in the gym. Please see the posted schedule in the band room for your specific audition time.

The Spring Band Concert is on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00pm in the Faculty Parking Lot. All spectators are asked to bring their own chair. Tickets will be distributed in class starting on Monday. Each household will be guaranteed 2 tickets. All unclaimed tickets will be given at a first come, first serve basis starting on Wednesday. Masks are required to attend this event.

The Band Awards Ceremony will be on Saturday, May 15th at 6:00pm in the stadium. All students will be recognized for completing the 2020-2021 school year with the Marching Pride. Tickets are not needed for this event but masks are required to attend.

Information for the 2021-2022 Marching Pride season has been posted on the band website: https://www.prhsbands.org/2021-2022-info.html. Information packets are also available through Mrs. Robinson in the band office. Please contact Mrs. Robinson if you have any questions. Commitment forms and fees are due by Monday, May 17th.

This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (5/10)

2021-2022 Drum Major Auditions, 2:30-4:30pm in the band room

Tuesday (5/11)

Senior Spotlight Ads are due
Auxiliary Auditions Day 3, 4:30-6:30pm in the gym

Wednesday (5/12)

Spring Band Concert Dress Rehearsal, 2:30-5:00pm in the faculty parking lot

Thursday (5/13)

Spring Band Concert, 6:00pm in the faculty parking lot

Saturday (5/15)

Band Awards Ceremony, 6:00pm in the stadium

All Brass Students: All brass students are now required to bring a small towel to class, rehearsal, and performances. Students are no longer allowed to empty out their instrument condensation directly to the floor and it is too distracting for students to constantly empty out their instruments by the garbage can. These towels should be cleaned on a regular basis.

All Auxiliary: All auxiliary students are reminded that they must return their poms by then end of this week. For those of you who are auditioning this Tuesday, please be sure to check the posted schedule in the band room.

Senior Spotlight Ads (Due May 11th): We are bringing back Senior Spotlight Ads for the Band Awards Ceremony program. These ads can be used to showcase our graduating seniors to detail their plans for next year or they can be used as a way of sending them well wishes and congratulations on their accomplishments. All ads must be purchased and submitted by May 11th.

Senior Recognition for the Band Awards Ceremony (Due May 13th): All seniors must turn in their information for the Band Awards Ceremony by this Thursday. The link was sent out via email.

Spring Band Dress Rehearsal (Wed. May 12th): All band students will rehearse this Wednesday from 2:30-5:00pm in the faculty parking lot. Please dress appropriately for warm weather and drink and bring plenty of water. All students are encouraged to use hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Spring Band Concert (Thurs. May 13th): The Spring Band Concert will take place in the faculty parking lot on Thursday at 6:00pm. Masks are required by all spectators. Please bring your own chair. Attire for students is a band t-shirt, black or khaki bottoms (no holes), and a black mask. Tickets will be distributed in class starting on Monday of this week. Each household will be guaranteed 2 tickets, but please claim your tickets by Tuesday! On Wednesday we will give out all unclaimed tickets on a first come, first serve basis. There is no charge for the tickets, but a ticket is required to attend the concert. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be recorded inside and posted on the band website.

Band Awards Ceremony (Sat. May 15th): We will hold the 2021 Band Awards Ceremony in the stadium on Saturday starting at 6:00pm. All students who have completed the year with the Marching Pride will be recognized. Students will be seated on the field and all spectators will be seated in the stands. Masks are required by all who are in attendance. The recommended attire is casual to business casual. In the event of inclement weather, Mrs. Robinson will hand out awards during class in the following week.

2021-2022 Officer Auditions (May 18 & 20): Auditions and interviews for all students applying for a 2021-2022 captain or section leader position will take place on May 18th and May 20th. Students will sign-up for an audition time through the link provided on the Officer Canvas page. Please check Canvas for more details.

Drumline Camps: We are holding drumline camps on May 18, 25, and June 1st for all members of the 2021 Percussion Section. All students are expected to attend. The camps will be held from 5:00-7:00pm in the band room. Students should dress comfortable and wear gym shoes as they may do some work outside.

Other Important Dates:

2021-2022 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Contracts due by May 17th
2021-2022 Band & Auxiliary Officer Interviews, May 18 & 20, by appointment
2021 PRHS Graduation Ceremony, May 28th

Questions? Email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com.

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