Weekly Update

11/8/2020

At this point, everyone should’ve received a message from the District that all Collier County Schools are closed for tomorrow, Monday, November 9th due to the Tropical Storm. There will be no school for virtual students as well.

Please be reminded that we only have rehearsal on Thursday this week. Cheesecake fundraisers are due on Friday and we have a play-off game this Friday as the team takes on Port Charlotte.

This Week’s Schedule:

Monday (11/9)

All Collier County Public Schools will be closed. No school for virtual students as well.

Thursday (11/12)

Marching Band Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00pm

Friday (11/13)

Cheesecake Fundraisers are due
Home Play-off Game vs. Port Charlotte, Start time 6:00pm

Full Marching Band Rehearsal (Thurs. 11/12): Practice this week is on Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm in the back practice field. Please continue to wear the proper practice attire and shoes and please be sure to bring a small towel, bugspray, and plenty of water. Report time for practice will be as followed: Officers – 5:30pm, Low Brass, Percussion, Auxiliary, and Mellos – 5:40pm, Trumpets, Saxes, Flutes, and Clarinets – 5:50pm.

Cheesecake Fundraiser (Due Fri. 11/13): All students will be asked to sell at least one cheesecake. Orders and payments are due to Mrs. Robinson on Friday, November 13th. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride.

Home Play-off Game vs. Port Charlotte (Fri. 11/13): We have a play-off game on Friday, November 13th. The start time for students is 6:00pm. Report time for the game will be as followed: Officers – 5:30pm, Low Brass, Percussion, Auxiliary, and Mellos – 5:40pm, Trumpets, Saxes, Flutes, and Clarinets – 5:50pm. The band room will be closed from 2:30-5:00pm. Students will not be allowed to remain on campus after school. The uniform for band will be FULL MARCHING UNIFORM, with band t-shirt, band shorts, LONG black socks, marching band shoes, music masks, and black bell covers on the instrument. The uniform for auxiliary will be auxiliary top, black leggings, tights, black outdoor dance shoes, music masks, high slicked back ponytail for hair, and black smokey eye for make-up. We still have not received information on how to purchase tickets. Please contact the Activities Office if you’re interested in purchasing tickets.

Music Masks: All students are being reminded to take care of their music masks. We have very few extras at this point. Please do not lose your masks as you will need them for all performances. Woodwind and brass students are also expected to wear their music masks in band class as much as possible.

Possible Play-Off Game Fri. 11/20: If the team wins their game this Friday, there will be another play-off game at Palmetto Ridge HS on Friday, November 20th and the Marching Pride will attend and perform at the game. There will be no practices that week but the band will perform in the stands.

WinterFest 2020 (Sat. 12/12): We are making plans to move forward with this year’s WinterFest performance. Please save the date for Saturday, December 12th. The concert will take place in the evening at an outdoor venue at PRHS. This concert will feature all concert bands, all jazz bands, auxiliary, percussion, and the Marching Pride. This is a great PRHS holiday tradition and we hope to see you there! More information will be provided at a late date.

After School Concert Band Rehearsals (Start Tues. 12/1): The concert bands will start their after school rehearsals after Thanksgiving Break on Tuesday, December 1st. These practices will help to prepare for WinterFest. More information will be given in class.

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

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