PHS Band News
Week of July 31st-August 5th
In this Edition
- Schedule for July 31st - August 5th
- Private Lessons
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Band Camp Survival Guide
- Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
- Notes from the PBBC
Weekly Schedule
This week begins our "3-a-day" rehearsal schedule. This means, we will have 3 rehearsal blocks/day. Please note the location of evening blocks as locations change based on stadium availability. Students may NOT leave campus for lunch. Students MAY leave campus for the dinner break.
Monday: 7/31
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
3:00pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Ensemble Rehearsal @ Reynold's Eagle Stadium
7:30pm - Community performance @ Reynold's Eagle Stadium
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Ensemble Rehearsal @ Reynold's Eagle Stadium
7:30pm - Community performance @ Reynold's Eagle Stadium
Tuesday: 8/1
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
3:00pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal (outside)
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Rushing Middle School (outside/inside)
Wednesday: 8/2
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
3:00pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal (outside)
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Rushing Middle School (outside/inside)
Thursday: 8/3
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
3:00pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal (outside)
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Rushing Middle School (outside/inside)
Friday: 8/4
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
3:00pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal @ PHS Turf
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym, PHS Turf (Evening)
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal @ PHS Turf
Saturday: 8/5
Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion @ Prosper High School
7:30am-11:00am Marching Rehearsal (outside)
11:00am-12:30pm Lunch (must stay on campus)
12:30pm-3:00pm Music Masterclasses (inside)
Colorguard @ Rushing Middle School Stadium/Gym, PHS Turf (Evening)
7:30am-10:30am Rushing Middle School (outside)
10:30am-11:30am Lunch (must stay on campus)
11:30am-2:30pm Rushing Gym (inside)
2:30pm-6:00pm Dinner (may leave campus)
6:00pm-8:30pm Evening rehearsal @ PHS Turf
2023-2024 Private Lesson Staff
Are you BAND CAMP READY?
Reynold's Eagle Stadium Procedures
PHS Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
Volunteer Needs
Equipment Volunteers
Photographers Needed
The band is looking for several adult photographers to assist in taking action shots at rehearsals, games, and competitions. Your shots will be shared with the band as a whole and could be featured in Band News, on social media, on the website, and more. If you’re interested in getting up close and personal with your camera please reach out to president@prosperband.com
Upcoming Important Events
Community Performance
7:30pm-8:30pm
Reynolds Eagle Stadium
Students should report for rehearsal from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend all of rehearsal or join us at 7:30pm to watch the debut of your Mighty Eagle Band! Please make sure to follow the appropriate drop off procedures.
It is wreath making time!
Cost is $80 and includes wreath workshop; light refreshments and a donation to the Prosper Mighty Eagle Band
Please see below the link to the Google Registration Form for this event on Saturday, August 12th, 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to christina.stephens@prosperband.com.
You MUST register in advance here: https://forms.gle/PmL8wohQYBLaTqN68
Charms
Students/Parents should login and update their CHARMS information. This is our primary form of communication, and it is important to have accurate information.
If you have any questions, or have trouble logging in to your account, please contact Mr. Dugger (amdugger@prosper-isd.net)
School Code: ProsperHSBand
Password: Student ID Number
Marching Band Physicals
Per UIL Rules, all students (woodwind, brass, percussion and color guard members) that are participating in the Prosper Mighty Eagle Band must have a sports physical completed and submitted by August 1st in order to participate in the Marching Season. A physical is only required every other year of participation.
Please upload BOTH PAGES of the completed physical form. The page labeled "PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- MEDICAL HISTORY" is to be filled out and signed by a parent or legal guardian and the second page entitled "PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION -- PHYSICAL EXAMINATION" is to be filled out by an authorized medical professional.
Physicals can be scheduled through your family physician or also at any CVS or Walgreens with a clinic.
Complete Band Registration by clicking below!
Notes from the PBBC
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS!
PBBS FUNraising Opportunities
PBBC Gift Card Fundraiser
Support the Mighty Eagle Band while shopping at your favorite vendors! Prosper Band Booster Club is now partnering with RaiseRight for an innovative fundraiser selling Gift Cards to over 750 top brands you know and love. You get a full value gift card and the Mighty Eagle Band gets a % back for every one sold through our store
Just click here to get started: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=DA1TU5HAF895
RaiseRight: Simply the right way to fundraise. Raise funds by buying gift cards from RaiseRight to pay for your everyday shopping and spending year-round. Groceries, dining out, home improvement, and everything in between. It’s the most convenient and effective way to fundraise because earning becomes part of your everyday life. Plus, gift cards are great for helping you to set and keep a weekly budget. It's never been easier to create opportunities for what matters most to you. No extra money spent. No extra time wasted.
How it works: Buy gift cards at full value from 750+ brands. Pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards. The Mighty Eagle Band gets up to 20% back on every gift card you buy. Use gift cards at full value for your everyday purchases. Watch your fundraising account grow throughout the year, thanks to the brands that give back to support your community! Get started today! Create a free fundraising account on the RaiseRight mobile app or at RaiseRight.com.
Have questions or need our organization’s enrollment code? Contact: Fundraising@prosperband.com
Looking for past band Photos?
Download photos here (https://prospereagleband.smugmug.com/) until August 11.
SmugMug is organized into folders, when you navigate down to a folder containing pictures you have two download options. Above the selected picture the button will zip and download all the pictures within that directory. The button underneath the picture downloads just the selected image