Weekly Update

Congratulations to our Wind Ensemble on having a great performance at State Concert Band MPA. We are so proud of our students who earned an Excellent rating. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
 
2024-2025 Marching Pride Officer Applications are past due. Links and assignments windows will close on Monday, May 6th. Please don’t miss the extended deadline!
 
Students who applied for an officer position were asked to name individuals who motivated them to work hard to be a better musician/marcher/person this season. For this week’s Student Recognition, we’d like to recognize the students who were mentioned:
 
Maximus Bogert, Arianna Perez-Bejarano, Fabiana Cortazar, Justin Luque, Hope Waligora, Gabriella Chaviano, Samantha Burke, Jeremy Walsh, Mathyas Jones, Jeremy Walsh, Jack Waligora, Kenadie Thomas, Brisayda Chavez, Alex Bonet, Kevin Milord, Marc Robinson, Genesis LaRusso, Malia Hubbell, Aidan Passelle, Shaun Anderson, Jonathan Eysaman, John Carvajal, Kevin Feria, Kleber Flores-Hernandez, Santiago Nieto, Corey Newell, Ben Llorca, Andrew Borbor, (wind ensemble), Hunter Scott, Olivia Jones, John Rossdale, Joshua Walsh, Sebastian Rodriguez, Elyssa Larach, Emily Bejarano, (symphonic winds), Lannah Duskin, Josiah Brumaire, Johnny Leveck, Matt Ford, Eden Dalusma, Isaiah Perez, Liam Rezende, Christian Alvarez, Sofia Sandoval, (percussion), Damara Georges, Alex Soto, Daniela Rives, Melanie Moreno-Lopez, Gianna Klenk, Mia Dixon, Jayde Naas, Isa Noyola Estrada, Jillian Paquette, Mailuby Figueredo, Yaylin Hernandez-Bautista (auxiliary).
 
Thank you to all our students who’ve made a positive influence this year!
 
This Week’s Schedule:
Monday (5/6)

• Band Awards Banquet RSVP due by 5:00pm.
• Drum Major Workshop, 2:15-3:30pm
• Band Booster Meeting, 7:00pm

Tuesday (5/7)

• 2024-2025 Drum Major Auditions, 1:00-3:30pm
• 2024-2025 Auxiliary Auditions, 4:00-7:00pm in the gym

Wednesday (5/8)

• Marching Pride Scholarship Applications Due by 5:00pm
• Tri-M Meeting, 11:50am
• Wind Symphony Rehearsal, 2:15-3:15pm
• Symphonic Winds Rehearsal, 3:15-4:15pm
• Wind Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:15-5:15pm
• 2024-2025 Auxiliary Auditions, 4:00-6:00pm in the gym

Thursday (5/9)

• Band Lunch Rehearsal, 12:00pm in the auditorium
• Spring Band Concert, 6:30pm (Call for students 5:30pm)

Friday (5/10)

• Teacher Appreciation Lunch Jazz Band Performance, Call 11:15am
• 2024-2025 Auxiliary Auditions, by appointment

Saturday (5/11)

• Prom 2024! Have fun and stay safe!

 
Spring Band Concert Rehearsals: All concert bands will rehearse on Wednesday, May 8th. Wind Symphony will go from 2:15-3:15pm, Symphonic Winds will go from 3:15-4:15pm, and Wind Ensemble will rehearse from 4:15-5:15pm. We will also have a lunch rehearsal on Thursday, May 9th from 12:00-12:15pm and another quick rehearsal at the 5:30pm call time on Thursday.
 
Spring Band Concert (Thurs. 5/9): The Spring Band Concert is this Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm in the auditorium. There is no admission charge for this concert. This concert will feature our two jazz bands, three concert bands, select small ensembles, and the Marching Pride. Call time for students is 5:30pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm. We hope to see you there as we celebrate a wonderful school year and our Senior Class of 2024!
 
Drum Major Workshops & Officer Applications: Officer applications are past due. Students who are applying for drum major, captain, or section leader will sign up for their interview time at our last workshop on May 6th.

2024-2025 Marching Pride Auxiliary Auditions: Auxiliary Auditions for the 2024-2025 season are on May 7, 8, and 10. Interested students should complete the online registration with the provided QR code prior to auditions. New members will wear a white shirt, returning members will wear a black shirt (no crop tops, sports bras etc.) and both will wear black bottoms. Shorts must be worn with tights or spandex underneath. Spandex only is not allowed. Wear gym shoes or dance shoes. Hair must be pulled back. Please do not wear hanging jewelry (necklace, hanging earrings/hoops, bracelets/smart watches). Don’t forget to email Mrs. Magdaleno your headshot if you have not already done so.
 
2024 Band Awards Banquet RSVP (Due by Mon. 5/6): Our Band Awards Banquet is on Thursday, May 16th. Please RSVP by 2:00pm on Monday, May 6th. The banquet will start with dinner for the students at 5:00pm. Awards will start at 6:00pm in the auditorium and last until about 8:00pm. We hope to provide the students with a dance in the cafeteria from 8:00-10:00pm. The dinner and dance portion is only for current students and is at no cost. All parents, family, and friends are invited to the awards ceremony in the auditorium. Attire for students range from casual to semi-formal.
 
Band Booster Senior Scholarship Applications (Due Wed. 5/8): Our Band Boosters are offering 2 senior scholarship awards, the Daileen Alfonso Scholarship Award, and the Julie Ann Johnson Scholarship Award. These awards will be presented at the Band Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 16th. Students who are interested in applying must complete the online application and essay by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 8th. More information is posted on the band website under the “Students” tab: https://www.prhsbands.org/band-booster-senior-scholarships.html  
 
Marching Pride Scholarships (Due Wed. 5/8): This year our Band Boosters have received another very generous donation to be put towards scholarship opportunities for our current members. These are not annual awards, and these will not be offered next year. We hope to offer 2 additional senior scholarships and up to 6 scholarships for returning members who plan on attending a summer music camp. Students who are interested in applying must complete the online application and essay by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 8th. More information is posted on the band website under the “Students” tab: https://www.prhsbands.org/marching-pride-scholarships.html
 
RaiseRight Fundraiser: Please consider participating in our RaiseRight Fundraiser. You can order through the website RaiseRight.com or download the Raise Right app from the App Store.  When creating an account please use our enrollment code 4DL43C33111128 so that our PRHS Marching Pride earns funds.
 
Marching Pride Sponsors: We’d like to thank our 2023-2024 Marching Pride Sponsors: First Foundation Bank, Architectural Wood Products, Volkswagen of Naples, Pro Water Systems of Southwest Florida, Hood Distribution, Dakota Hardwoods, the Freedline Family, JW Building Consultant Services, D. Garrett Construction, Goldie’s Restaurant, and Colossians Home Services. More information on our sponsors can be found on the homepage of the band website. Thank you for supporting the Marching Pride!
   
Questions? Please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at [email protected].