Weekly Update

Congratulations to the Marching Pride on winning Best Music, Visual, and General Effect in Class 5A and Overall at the Southwest Florida Games Competition! The Marching Pride placed 1st in Class 5A and won Grand Champion over the 4 other bands who competed. Our students made so much progress last week and have worked so hard. We are very proud of how far they have come. The performance can be found at: https://youtu.be/fYVPHrG1xjE.
 
We are so thankful for all our parent volunteers who have helped with chaperoning and transporting our equipment to the Naples Competition. Thank you so much for giving your time and support to our students!
 
This week we have an away football game at Lehigh Sr. High School and then the Collier County Band Show is this Saturday at Naples High School.
 
Here are more details and reminders for this week’s events.
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (10/18)

• No School for students, Teacher Planning Day

Tuesday (10/19)

• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm (band and auxiliary in black)

Wednesday (10/20)

• Unity Day-National Bullying Prevention Day, wear orange

Thursday (10/21)

• Marching Band Rehearsal, 5:30-8:30pm (band in silver/light gray, auxiliary in white)

Friday (10/22)

• Away Game at Lehigh Sr. HS, Healthy Snack 3:30pm, Call 4:00pm

Saturday (10/23)

• Collier County Band Show at Naples High School, call 3:00pm

 
Marching Band Rehearsals (Tues. 10/19 and Thurs. 10/21): We’re asking band and auxiliary students to wear a black shirt for Tuesday’s rehearsal. On Thursday, all band students will wear silver/light gray and auxiliary will wear white. Please plan accordingly and remember your coordinate sheet, lanyard, and jug of water.
 
Away Game at Lehigh Sr. HS (Fri. 10/22): Call time for this Friday’s game is 4:00pm. Healthy snack will be distributed at 3:30pm. The band room will remain open after school. The uniform for auxiliary will be pregame uniform, black leggings, tights, black outdoor shoes, earrings, pink bow and full hair and make-up. The uniform for band will be this year’s silver Marching Pride band t-shirt, athletic shorts (any color), tall black socks, and marching band shoes with full uniform.
 
Collier County Band Show (Sat. 10/23): This year Naples High School is hosting the Collier County Band Show on Saturday, October 23rd.  Call time will be 3:00pm. Approximate return to PRHS will be 10:00pm. The uniform for auxiliary will be Pure Imagination show uniform, tights, tan dance shoes, earrings and full hair and make-up. The uniform for band will be this year’s black Pure Imagination band t-shirt, this year’s green marching band shorts, tall black socks, and marching band shoes with full uniform. The event starts at 7:00pm and will feature all seven CCPS high school marching bands. Admission is $7—students in the Marching Pride and parent volunteers will not have to pay admission. The approximate return time to PRHS on Saturday evening is 10:00pm. More details will be sent out in a separate email. There are no make-up assignments for missed performances.
 
Alternate Travel Requests: If you require alternate travel for your student for this week, the form is due to Mrs. Robinson by Wednesday, October 20th so that the form can be approved by Dr. Walcott. The Alternate Travel Form can be found on the band website under the “Students” tab at: https://www.prhsbands.org/2021-2022-info.html. Students who do not travel back to the school with the band will be responsible for making arrangements to have their instrument/equipment and uniform returned to the school. Just a reminder, as stated on the form, Mrs. Robinson can only release students to their parents and legal guardians.
 
Trunk or Treat (Thurs. 10/28): The Marching Pride is hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 28th. The event will take place in the Faculty Parking Lot from 8:30-9:00pm. We’re looking for parents to participate by decorating their cars and passing out treats to the students. This year we’re asking all participating parents to only hand out peanut free candy. We know that this might be a small inconvenience, but it’s very important for the safety of our students. Thank you for your understanding and compliance. If you would like more information on this event, please contact our Band Booster President, Mr. Anthony Rowtie at [email protected].  
 
FBA District Marching MPA (Sat. 10/30): We are hosting this year’s FBA District Marching MPA on Saturday, October 30th. All students are expected to sign-up and help with either set-up or clean up. Student volunteer sign-up sheets will be posted in the band room. Any parents who are interested in volunteering should contact our Head Chaperone, Ms. Eileen Fuentes at [email protected]. More details will be sent out in a separate email.
 
Band Picture Day Registration (Due by Sun. 10/31): Band pictures will be on Tuesday, November 9th. All students will have their pictures taken during class. Our photographer is asking for parent and/or student emails so that he can send out notifications to allow students and parents to view and pick out their pictures. Please register for these notifications at the link provided via email. If you want to view and/or purchase your band pictures, you must register and enter your information in the link provided by Sunday, October 31st.
 
Band Trip Meeting Postponed: We will have to postpone our Band Trip Meeting, which was originally scheduled for Monday, October 25th. At this time, the district has not yet approved the trip. Mrs. Robinson will schedule a meeting as soon as the trip is approved.
 
Concession Parent Volunteers: Just a reminder, parents who volunteer to work in our concession stand can earn $50 worth of credit towards this year’s band trip to Universal Studios. To earn the credit, parents must volunteer and work twice in concessions. The credit can only be applied to their student’s band trip account. We have only 1 home game left, but we are also offering concessions at the District Marching MPA event, which is hosted at PRHS this year.
 
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:

• District 18 Marching MPA, Sat. 10/30 at Palmetto Ridge HS, times TBD
• Music in Motion Marching Band Competition, Sat. 11/6 at Lakewood Ranch HS, times, TBD
• Band Picture Day, Tues. 11/9, during class
• All-County Honor Band Auditions, Tues. 11/16 at Gulf Coast HS

 
Questions? Please email Mrs. Robinson at [email protected]. ​