Weekly Update

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Spring Band Concert and Band Awards Banquet. Thank you, seniors, for an amazing 4 years. We will miss all of you very much.

Students who are applying for captain and/or section leader will have their interviews this week. Please refer to the Marching Pride Officer Canvas Page for more information.

On Thursday we will hold our first Graduation Band rehearsal in the band room.
Percussion will have a mini camp this Saturday. More details are provided below.
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Here's what you need to know for our upcoming events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (5/15)

• 2023-2024 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Fees Due
• Senior Final Exams (Periods 1, 3, 5)
• 2023-2024 Band Officer Interviews, by appointment (WW & Percussion)
• PRHS Senior Night, 6:30pm in the gym

Tuesday (5/16)

• Senior Final Exams (Periods 2, 4, 6)
• 2023-2024 Auxiliary Officer Interviews, by appointment

Wednesday (5/17)

• Senior Final Exams (Periods 7 and make-up)
• 2023-2024 Band Officer Interviews, by appointment (Brass)

Thursday (5/18)

• Graduation Band Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm

Saturday (5/20)

• Drumline Camp, 9:00am-2:00pm

 
Make-up Assignments: All missed rehearsals and performances will require a make-up assignment. Instructions on how to request a make-up assignment are posted on Canvas.
 
Officer Interviews (5/15-5/17): Officer interviews for captain and section leader will be by appointment this week Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Students applying for captain and section leader can sign up on the Marching Pride Officer Canvas Page.
 
Drumline Camp (Sat. 5/20): Percussion students will have a mini percussion camp on Saturday, May 20th from 9:00am-2:00pm in the band room. Students should bring sticks, practice pads, the warm-up packet, cadences, gym shoes, water, sunscreen, and a packed lunch. If you have a conflict, please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. All students are expected to attend so they can learn what they need to practice over the summer.  
 
Auxiliary Camp (Tues. 5/23): We will hold a mini auxiliary camp on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4:30-6:30pm in the band room. All members are expected to attend. If you have a previously scheduled conflict, please notify Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. Students will go over dance and flag technique that they can practice over the summer. Students should bring water and dance shoes or gym shoes. Students will wear a white shirt and black bottoms.  
 
2023-2024 Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Fees (Due Mon. 5/15): Commitment Forms and Fees are due by Monday, May 15th. Band students, please be sure to use the BAND commitment form. Auxiliary students, please be sure to use the AUXILIARY commitment form. Band students will not have a spot written in the field drill without a commitment form and fee. Auxiliary students will not have a uniform, or a spot written in the field drill without a commitment form and fee.
 
Instrument Repair & Equipment: Our trusted local vendors are Cadence Music and Christman Music. Both vendors can drop off orders and pick-up instruments for repair at PRHS—but parents must call to make arrangements ahead of time. Instruments will not be picked up unless orders for repair are placed ahead of time. Contact information for Cadence Music and Christman Music can be found on the band website under the “Students” tab.
 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com. ​