Weekly Update

Last Saturday, we had our CCPS All-County Honors Band Concerts. The Concert Band was conducted by Dr. Tina DiMeglio from the University of South Florida and the Symphonic Band was conducted by Dr. DuWayne Dale from Morehead State University.

Students in the All-County Honors Concert Band included: Anna Hudson, Nayelis Gomez, Jonathan Eysaman, Brisayda Chavez, Santiago Nieto, Yulizay Figueredo, Amanda Moraga, Rachel Trejo, Anthony Castillo, Shelby Newransky, Wilens Saint Louis, and Eddie Feliciano.

Students in the All-County Honors Symphonic Band included: Ellie Carvajal, Olivia Strom, Remington Newton, Christal Ordoñez, Christopher Alvarez, Blake Waligora, Daniel Ramirez Santiago, and Michael Gordon.
 
Congratulations to all our All-County Honor Band students! We’re so proud of all of you!
 
Here’s what you need to know for this week’s events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (1/31)

• Symphonic Winds, 2:15-3:15pm

Tuesday (2/1)

• Dance Practice, 2:15-3:30pm
• Wind Ensemble, 2:15-3:30pm
• Wind Symphony, 3:30-4:30pm

Thursday (2/3)

• Early Dismissal for students
• Dance Practice, 11:15am-12:15pm
• Varsity Guard Dress Rehearsal, 4:30-6:30pm
• Indoor Percussion, 4:30-7:30pm
• JV Guard Dress Rehearsal, 6:30-8:30pm

Friday, (2/4)

• District Solo & Ensemble MPA at Lely HS, select students

Saturday, (2/5)

• District Solo & Ensemble MPA at Lely HS, select students
• District Auxiliary MPA at Lely HS, Call 9:30am at PRHS

 
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 2/15): All band students will wear the assigned concert attire for the Mid-Year Band Concert and District Concert MPA. The required attire is attached to this email. The pants listed for the gentlemen attire is out of stock, but can be purchased at this site: https://www.concertattire.com/3024P_Polyester_Adjustable_Elastic_Waist_Trousers_p/3024p.htm. Please contact Mrs. Robinson at robina2@collierschools.com if you have any concerns.     
 
Symphonic Winds After School Concert Band Rehearsal (Mon. 1/31): Symphonic Winds students are being reminded that this week’s rehearsal is on Monday from 2:15-3:15pm instead of Thursday. Thursday, January 31st is an Early Release Day.  
 
District Solo & Ensemble MPA (Fri. 2/4 and Sat. 2/5): District Solo & Ensemble MPA will be at Lely High School. All band students will have to provide their own transportation to and from Lely High School. The performance schedule will be updated tomorrow. The updated schedule will be posted in the band room. All performing students will be required number their original scores by Wednesday, February 2nd.     
 
District Auxiliary MPA (Sat. 2/5): District Auxiliary MPA will be at Lely High School. All auxiliary students are required to ride the bus to and from Lely High School. All students performing a solo will be required to provide their music in MP3 format by Monday, January 31st through Canvas. Call time is 9:30am at PRHS full dressed with hair and makeup. Students should bring money to buy food at the Lely concession stand. The approximate return to PRHS is 7:00pm.
 
Universal Studios Band Trip Reminders:

• Band Trip Hoodie order forms are attached to this email. All orders and payments are due by Tuesday, 2/1. 
• 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.

 
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 Fridays.
 
Upcoming Events:

• Band Booster Meeting, Mon. 2/7, 7:00pm
• District Jazz MPA, Fr. 2/11, 10:00am-3:00pm at Palmetto Ridge HS
• CCPS Concert Band Pre-MPA, Thurs. 2/17 at Gulf Coast HS (wind ensemble students)
• FFCC Varsity Guard Competition, Sat. 2/19 at Hialeah Gardens HS
• 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

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

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