Plano Band Weekly Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PLANO PERCUSSIONISTS FOR A WONDERFUL DAY ON SATURDAY AT THE LONESTAR CLASSIC - 10th place! A SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO JC CASTILLO ON GETTING 1ST PLACE IN MULTI-TENOR SOLO COMPETITION!!!!!

**BRING CONCERT & MARCHING INSTRUMENTS TO CLASS DAILY UNTIL WE LEARN CHRISTMAS CAROLS ON PARADE!

**All-Region registration & payment is now past due. Please visit the Plano Band website to register. Entry fee is $11.

Reminder: All-Region participation is required of all Honors Band students AND Wind Ensemble members.

REMINDER: Family contribution must be paid in full by Dec. 15 in order to go on the band trip!

IN PREPARATION FOR OUR DECEMBER 12 CONCERT, BAND MEMBERS NEED TO PURCHASE CONCERT UNIFORM APPAREL AS FOLLOWS:

MEN: White pleated tuxedo shirt with small winged collar / black dress shoes

WOMEN: closed-toed black dress shoes

1. To learn our final marching band tune, Christmas Carols on Parade

2. To commit to the highest degree of individual musicianship and preparation for concert season

1. Butter Braid Fundraiser, continues / ends Friday

• Order HERE!

2. Sectionals/Masterclasses during class this week (NO PRIVATE LESSONS ON SECTIONAL DAYS)

3. Plano Winterguard auditions, Mon-Fri 5:30-8p @ Clark HS Gym

• For more information, join the Google Classroom with code WRNMWPX

4. Full Orchestra Rehearsal, Tuesday 4:45-6:45p

5. Full Ensemble Rehearsals (winds + percussion)

• Concert Band: Wednesday during B block
• Symphonic Band: Thursday 8:00-8:45a
• Wind Ensemble: Thursday during A block

6. All-Region Jazz Clinic, Fri/Sat @ RFAC

1. All Region Entry Fee - $11 - PAST DUE - PAY HERE or to the black box

2. Band Spring Trip Payment #4 - $116 - DUE NOV. 28 ($424 total in account)

3. REMINDER: Family contribution must be paid in full by Dec. 15 in order to go on the band trip!

1. WE, SYM - All-State Music Evaluation 2nd 1/2 Etude #3 - DUE Dec. 3/4 (6 Cumulative All-State Test = Semester 2 Chair Placement)

2. HONORS BAND

• Theory Assignment, PAST DUE
• Name of solo/composer (typed), DUE Friday
• Additional details are available in Honors Band Google Classroom.

3. Christmas Carols On Parade, MEMORIZATION Due Dec. 6 - TEST GRADE

1. Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 25-29

2. Holiday Social, Dec. 2, 5-7:30p, cafe

3. Full Orchestra Rehearsal, Dec. 3, 4:45-6:45pm

4. Plano Band Restaurant Night @ Little Rome, Dec. 4. 11a-10p

5. Full Ensemble Rehearsals (winds + percussion)

• Concert Band: Dec 4, 11 during B block
• Wind Ensemble: Dec. 5, 12 during A block
• Symphonic Band: Dec 6, 12, 8:00-8:45a

6. Winter Panyard & Fete, Dec. 5, 7pm

7. All-Region Auditions, Dec. 7 @ Wylie HS

• Ph. 2 - Dec. 9

8. Full Orchestra Rehearsal, Dec. 10, 4:45-6:45p

9. Plano Band Holiday Concert, Dec. 12

• Concert Band: warm-up begins on stage - 6:15p, case storage - ensemble room
• Symphonic Band: warm-up begins in orchestra room - 6:30p, case storage - ensemble room
• Wind Ensemble: warm-up begins in band hall - 6:45p, case storage - instrument storage room
• Required attire for all ensembles: formal black wear (will be assigned during band classes)
• Optional attire/accessories: festive holiday accessories (Santa hat. reindeer ears, Christmas light necklace, etc.)

10. All-Region Orchestra Clinic/Concert, Dec. 13/14 @ Allen HS

11. Plano Christmas Parade Marching Band Performance, Dec. 14

****REQUIRED PERFORMANCE FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS***

• RED Santa hat required for all members!
• See attached itinerary

Email: jason.lewis@pisd.edu
Website: www.pshsband.org
Location: 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-9398
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