

Plano Band Weekly Announcements
January 2--February 3, 2024
"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." ~Thomas Edison
CONGRATULATIONS ON A TRULY WONDERFUL MIND-WINTER CONCERT LAST WEEK!!!!
All current sophomores & juniors are required to join the following two groups:
- 24-25 Plano Band on the BAND app! Parents are encouraged to join as well! (Click the link or scan QR below to join)
- 24-25 Plano Band Google Classroom (link below)
GOALS FOR THE WEEK
1. To prepare for a GREAT chamber music experience (contest is in 2 weeks)
2. Prepare for Pre-UIL (and Indy for Wind Ensemble)
EVENTS THIS WEEK
1. Chamber Ens coachings resume this week!
2. Mr. Floyd clinic, Tuesday 11:50a-1:15p (WE only)
3. Full Orchestra rehearsal, Tuesday 4:40-6:40p (w/ Mr. Frank)
4. Wind Ensemble After-School Rehearsal, Thursday 4:40-6:40p
5. Pep-Rally, Friday
- ATTIRE: Jeans, SHOW shirt
- Class release: 9:20a; get instrument from band locker / go to gym & assemble in stadium block. Double reed players - go straight to gym. Do no bring instruments
- We will warm up in the gym together. Be prepared to play the 3 Spirit Tunes on concert instruments!
DUE THIS WEEK
1. Solo & Ensemble Entries & Payment - Payment PAST DUE!!!!
- $15 per solo
- $15 per ensemble member
2. Disney Trip Deposit - Payment #5 PAST DUE
3. Wind Ensemble Indianapolis Trip
- Payment #5 PAST DUE!
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Perform Chamber Ensembles for class, Feb. 15 & 16 (serves as Prism audition)
2. HONORS Band Senior Project Proposals, DUE March 8
- proposals must be typed
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Full Orchestra rehearsal, Feb. 6, 4:40-7:00p
2. TMEA All-State Convention, Feb. 7-10
3. Full Orchestra Dress Rehearsal & Pre-UIL Concert, Tuesday, Feb. 13 @ RFAC
- call-time 5:15p
- rehearsal starts promptly at 5:30p!
4. Chamber Music Recital, Feb. 15, 7p (performing groups TBD)
5. Plano Percussion Chamber Music Festival, Feb. 16-17 @ PSHS
6. UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, Feb 17 @ PESH
7. Wind Ensemble Performance w/ Plano Community Band, Feb 18 @ Eisemann Center (Richardson)
- Call-time: 1:30p
- Performance: 4:00p
Thanks to our corporate sponsors!!!
Yard Love
When you need a yard sign to announce birthdays, anniversaries, & other special occasions, please visit Yard Love and mention the Plano Band! Yard Love Plano will give back 20% for all Plano Band sales!
Sparkle All Over Bakery
For your next cookie order, please visit Sparkle All Over Bakery and enter the promo code PLANOBAND at check-out. Sparkle All Over will donate 15% of all sales with this promo code to the Plano Band!!
"Cookies for Every Occasion"! Please follow them on Instagram at @sparklealloverbakery and on Facebook.
As I Find It Boutique Specialty Shoppe
A HUGE thank you to As I Find It Boutique Speciality Shoppe for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!
They will donate 20% back on all Plano Band sales so be sure to mention the Plano Band when you order!!!
Red River Paper
Visit Red River Paper for all of your superior printing needs. When you do, tell them the Plano Band says "thanks!"
Raising Cane's
H-E-B
In-N-Out Burger
A HUGE thank you to In-N-Out Burger for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!!!
Next time you visit In-N-Out, make sure to tell them that the Plano Band says "Thanks"!
"Quality you can taste!"
Plano Band
Email: jason.lewis@pisd.edu
Website: www.pshsband.org
Location: 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-9398
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063472210053&mibextid=LQQJ4d