Weekly Update

This past Friday, both jazz bands performed at their District Jazz MPA, which was hosted at Palmetto Ridge High School. Jazz Band 2 earned an Excellent rating and Jazz Band 1 earned a Superior rating. Congratulations to the students in both bands, we’re so proud of all of you!
 
Thank you to all of our parent and student volunteers who helped at District Jazz MPA. We couldn’t have ran the event without you!
 
Please don’t forget that all trip forms are due tomorrow, Monday, February 14th. It’s hard to believe that our trip is only 12 days away!
 
This week all band students will show their concert attire to Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Claro. Hopefully, everyone has their attire set.
 
Wind Ensemble will have their Pre-MPA this Thursday night at Gulf Coast. Call time is 3:30pm. More details are provided below.
 
On Saturday, our Varsity Guard is competing in their first competition of the season and Indoor Percussion is traveling with so that they can watch the competing Indoor groups. Call time is 12:30pm. More details are provided below.
 
Here’s what you need to know for this week’s events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (2/14) – Happy Valentine’s Day!

• Band trip forms and student prescriptions are due!

Tuesday (2/15)

• Concert Band Attire is due!
• Wind Ensemble, 2:15-3:30pm
• Wind Symphony, 3:30-4:30pm

Wednesday (2/16)

• Dance Practice, 2:15-3:30pm
• Varsity Guard Dress Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
• Indoor Percussion, 4:30-7:30pm
• JV Guard Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday (2/17)

• Symphonic Winds, 2:15-3:15pm
• Dance Practice, 2:15-3:30pm
• Pre-MPA at GCHS, (wind ensemble students) Call 3:30pm

Friday (2/18)

• Tri-M Meeting, 2:15-3:00pm

Saturday (2/19)

• FFCC Competition, (varsity guard and indoor percussion) Call 12:30pm

 
School Instrument Rental Fees (Past Due): All band students who are using a school owned instrument must turn in their $100 rental fee. Students who paid the rental fee during marching band season, do not have to pay another fee. 
 
Concert Attire (Due Tues. 2/15): All band students will wear the assigned concert attire for the Mid-Year Band Concert and District Concert MPA. Please contact Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com if you have any concerns. Students will either come to rehearsal this week wearing their attire or they will submit a picture of their attire on Canvas.
 
Pre-MPA for Wind Ensemble Students (Thurs. 2/17): Wind Ensemble will have their Pre-MPA at Gulf Coast High School on Thursday, February 17th. Call time will be 3:30pm. Wind Ensemble will perform at 6:00pm. The approximate return to PRHS is 7:30pm. Students will wear their concert attire. All students should eat prior to arriving at 3:30pm call.
 
FFCC Competition for Varsity Guard (Sat. 2/19): Varsity Guard will have their first competition of the season at Hialeah Gardens High School. Indoor Percussion will travel with so that they can watch the competing indoor percussion groups. Call time will be 12:30pm. The approximate return to PRHS is 9:00pm. All students will travel to and from Hialeah Gardens High School via school bus. All students should bring money to buy dinner and snacks at the concession stand. Indoor Percussion students will wear their percussion shirts. Varsity Guard will arrive in full hair and makeup wearing their indoor uniform and black jackets.
 
Mid-Year Band Concert (Wed. 3/23): This year’s Mid-Year Band Concert will feature both jazz bands, all three concert bands, the Corkscrew Middle School Concert Band, and the Cypress Palm Middle School Concert Band! Call time for students will be 5:00pm. All students will wear their concert attire. The concert will begin at 6:00pm and there is no admission charge. The jazz bands will start the concert off at 6:00pm, the CMS band will perform at 6:45pm, the CPMS band will perform at 7:15pm, and our concert bands will start around 7:45pm. At the end of the concert, we will hold a brief band trip meeting for all participating students and parents. At this brief meeting we will go over the itinerary and parents will have the opportunity to meet with their student’s chaperone for the trip. We hope to see you there!
 
Universal Studios Band Trip Reminders: (12 days away!)

• All required forms are due by Monday, 2/14.
• If your student will require prescription medication while on the trip, you will have to turn in all prescription and a Medication Authorization formed (signed by your student’s physician) to the school nurse by Monday, 2/14.
• Luggage and bags are due on Wed. 2/23.
• Brief Band Trip Meeting, Wed. 2/23 after the Mid-Year Band Concert
• Our rehearsal will be on Thur. 2/24.

 
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. Christman Music visits PRHS on Mondays and Cadence Music comes on Wednesdays.
 
Upcoming Events:

• Mid-Year Band Concert, Wed. 2/23, 6:30pm
• Band Trip Rehearsal, Thurs. 2/24, 2:15-4:00pm
• Universal Studios Band Trip, Fri. 2/25 – Sat. 2/26
• District Concert Band MPA for Wind Symphony, Thurs. 3/3, Call 5:00pm
• District Concert Band MPA for Symphonic Winds, Fri. 3/4, Call 3:30pm
• District Concert Band MPA for Wind Ensemble, Fri. 3/4, Call 3:30pm

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

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