Weekly Update

Since the Collier County Fair performance was cancelled last week Friday, our percussion and auxiliary will perform at the fair on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00pm. Let’s hope the weather cooperates!
 
Congratulations to our Jazz Band 1 on having a very successful performance at State Jazz MPA last week! The band performed very well, and they earned Straight Excellent ratings for their performance!
 
We sent 22 students to State S&E MPA last week. Congratulations to all of our performing students! Here are the results:
 

• Tuba Quartet (Alex Bonet, Aiden Passelle, Jack Waligora, Jeremy Walsh) – Superior
• Percussion Quintet (Ava Jones, Christian Alvarez, Eden Dalusma, Liam Rezende, Isaiah Perez) – Excellent
• Saxophone Solo (Carlos Cazorla-Vergel) – Superior
• Trumpet Solo (Corey Newell) – Excellent
• Flute Quartet (Dania Alvarado, Maximus Bogert, Jonathan Eysaman, Gabriella Chaviano) – Superior
• Flute Solo (Jonathan Eysaman) – Superior
• Jazz Combo (Justin Luque, Liam Rezende, Mathyas Jones, Jonathan Eysaman, Matt Ford, Kleber Flores) – Superior
• Flute Solo (Maximus Bogert) – Excellent
• Saxophone Quartet (Shaun Anderson, Jonathan Eysaman, Andrew Borbor, Santiago Nieto) – Superior
• Clarinet Solo (Kevin Milord) – Superior
• Trumpet Solo (Kleber Flores-Hernandez) – Superior
• Clarinet Solo (Santiago Nieto) – Excellent
• Timpani Solo (Matt Ford) – Excellent
• Snare Solo (Matt Ford) – Superior
• Mallet Solo (Matt Ford) – Superior Distinction (music was performed by memory)

 
Here are last week’s Musicians/Performers of the Week:
 
Honorable Mentions: Chloe Wilson (Wind Symphony), Justin Luque, Kleber Flores-Hernandez (Jazz 1), Xavier Cortinas (Jazz 2), Alex Bonet, Aiden Passelle, Jack Waligora, Jeremy Walsh, Carlos Cazorla-Vergel, Corey Newell, Dania Alvarado, Gabriella Chaviano, Shaun Anderson, Andrew Borbor, Santiago Nieto (Wind Ensemble), Adam Mosley (Symphonic Winds), Liam Rezende, Ava Jones, Christian Alvarez, Eden Dalusma, Isaiah Perez (Percussion), Aliyah Luangkhot (Dance), Isa Noyola Estrada (Guard).  
 
Musicians & Performers of the Week: Leland Pare (Wind Symphony), Jonathan Eysaman, Mathyas Jones (Jazz 1), John Rossdale (Jazz 2), Maximus Bogert, Kevin Milord (Wind Ensemble), Chloe Springfield (Symphonic Winds), Matt Ford, Liam Rezende (Percussion), Alex Soto (Dance), Zaira Barajas(Guard). Congratulations!
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Tuesday (3/26)

• Auxiliary Practice, 2:30-5:30pm

Thursday (3/28)

• Drumline & Auxiliary Performance at CC Fair, Call 6:45pm

Friday (3/29)

• No School

 
Drumline & Auxiliary Performance at the CC Fair (Fri. 3/22): Our Drumline and Auxiliary will perform at the Collier County Fair on Thursday, March 28th. This performance is voluntary, but we hope that all will plan to participate. Students will have to provide their own transportation to the event and will receive free admission. Students who signed up will meet Mrs. Robinson at the gate at 6:45pm. Percussion students will wear this year’s drumline jersey or their black band t-shirt with neutral-colored bottoms and gym shoes. Auxiliary students will wear this year’s indoor auxiliary t-shirt with neutral-colored bottoms and gym shoes.  Auxiliary students will need their poms. The performance will start at 7:00pm and end around 7:45pm.
 
State Auxiliary MPA (Tues. 4/2): Our auxiliary students will have their State Auxiliary MPA at Palmetto Ridge High School on Tuesday, April 2nd. The event will start at 8:00am in the gym and end around 5:00pm. The PRHS Auxiliary Team will perform from 2:30-5:00pm. Admission is free and open to the public, however PRHS students will not be allowed to watch the event unless they go during their assigned band class or after school.
 
RaiseRight Fundraiser: Our Band Boosters have started their RaiseRight Gift Card Fundraiser. When you buy a gift card through RaiseRight, the brand gives back to your organization of choice. Download the RaiseRight app on your phone and use the enrollment code: NBQ8LEJIC3QX. Create your personal account and select your payment option. If you purchase an eGift card, you will automatically receive a barcode and scan code that can be used right away. There are over 750 popular brands available. 
raiseright_fundraising_flyer.pdf
      
Marching Pride Sponsors: We’d like to thank our 2023-2024 Marching Pride Sponsors: First Foundation Bank, Architectural Wood Products, Volkswagen of Naples, Pro Water Systems of Southwest Florida, Hood Distribution, Dakota Hardwoods, the Freedline Family, JW Building Consultant Services, D. Garrett Construction, Goldie’s Restaurant, and Colossians Home Services. More information on our sponsors can be found on the homepage of the band website. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride!
  
Questions? Please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at [email protected].