Weekly Update

We hope you all had a nice long weekend.

Last week we had our 2022-2023 Band Placement Auditions for all non-graduating woodwinds and brass. We are so proud of all our students as they’re all making great progress. We will post the results after State MPA. This will allow us to complete the optional auditions for our incoming freshmen, which is this week by appointment.

We are holding our 2022-2023 Marching Pride Percussion Placement auditions this week Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm in the band room. Those results will be posted at the end of the week.

Our first Dancing Cubs rehearsal is Tuesday night in the auditorium. All auxiliary students are expected to attend.

On Friday, Tri-M is having their final meeting of the year in the band room at 2:15pm. All students are to turn in their required service hour records at this meeting.

Here’s what you need to know for our upcoming events.

This Week’s Schedule:
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Monday (4/18)

• No School

Tuesday (4/19)

• Wind Ensemble, 2:15-3:15pm
• 2022-2023 Incoming Freshmen Band Placement Auditions, By appointment
• Dancing Cubs Rehearsal, 4:30-5:30pm
• 2022-2023 Marching Pride Percussion Auditions, 5:00-7:00pm

Wednesday (4/20)

• Symphonic Winds, 2:15-3:15pm
• Auxiliary Rehearsal, 2:15-3:30pm
• 2022-2023 Incoming Freshmen Band Placement Auditions, By appointment
• 2022-2023 Marching Pride Percussion Auditions, 5:00-7:00pm

Thursday (4/21)

• 2022-2023 Incoming Freshmen Band Placement Auditions, By appointment
• 2022-2023 Marching Pride Percussion Auditions, 5:00-7:00pm

Friday (4/22)

• Tri-M Meeting, 2:15pm

Graduation Band Agreement Form (Past Due): CCPS has move the 2022 PRHS Graduation Ceremony to Saturday, May 28th. All non-graduating band students are required to perform at the Graduation Ceremony. All woodwind and brass students were given a Graduation Band Agreement Form in class last week. This form was due on Thursday, March 31st. Please turn in your forms this week if you have not already done so. Percussion students will be selected based on age and ability level. Mrs. Robinson will discuss requirements for percussion students in class this week. The form has been attached to this email.

2022-2023 Marching Pride Information Meeting: If you missed our Information Meeting last week, email Mrs. Robinson for the 2022-2023 commitment forms and membership packets.  

Rhythm of the Pride Recital (Tues. 4/26): Our Auxiliary and Percussion students are having their annual end of the year recital next week Tuesday at 6:30pm. This recital will also feature our Dancing Cubs. Admission is $5. We will pre-sell the tickets next week Monday before and after school. Otherwise, tickets will be available at the door. All participating students will have their dress rehearsal on Monday, 4/25 from 2:30-6:00pm.

State Concert Band MPA (Thurs. 4/28): Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds will have their State Concert Band MPA at Vero Beach High School on Thursday, April 28th. Call time is 9:00am. Students should arrive wearing their concert attire. We are leaving PRHS between 10:00-11:00am. We will be waiting for a few students to complete their AICE English exam before we leave. All students need to bring a bagged lunch to eat on the ride to Vero Beach. We will be stopping for dinner in Port St. Lucie. The dinner options are Moe’s, Five Guys, Panera, Tropical Smoothie, and Jimmy John’s. We will return to PRHS between 9:30-10:00pm.

Marching Pride Relay for Life Performance (Sat. 4/30): The Marching Pride was invited to play at the Relay for Life event at Mercato on Saturday, April 30th. Call time is 5:00pm at Mercato. Students will be done by 7:00pm. The sign-up sheet is in the band room. Students will have to provide their own transportation. Students can earn volunteer hours for this event.

Daileen Alfonso Scholarship Application (Due Thurs. 5/5): The online application for the Daileen Alfonso Scholarship is now open on the band website. This scholarship is annually awarded to one graduating senior from the Marching Pride. Please visit www.prhsbands.org and click on the “Students” tab for more information. 

Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music (239) 275-6262 and Christman Music (239) 254-8863. If needed, please be sure to get your instrument fixed and have all your needed supplies.

Upcoming Events:

• Rhythm of the Pride Recital, 4/26, 6:30pm (Call 5:30pm), Admission $5
• Palmetto Elementary FSA Pep Rally, 4/27 (select students)
• State Concert MPA, 4/28, Call 2nd Period/9:00am (Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Winds)
• Relay for Life Performance, 4/30, 5:00-7:00pm
• Drum Major Workshop, 5/2, 2:15-3:30pm
• 2022-2023 Auxiliary Auditions, 5/2 and Tues. 5/3, 4:00-6:00pm
• Drum Major Workshop, 5/5, 2:15-3:30pm
• Car Wash Fundraiser, 5/7, 10:00am-3:00pm
• Drum Major Workshop, 5/9, 2:15-3:30pm
• Spring Band Concert, 5/12, 6:30pm
• 2022 Band Awards Banquet, May 14, 4:00pm

Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. ​