Happy last week of school Band! Congrats on a wonderful school year!
- This week we will be collecting instruments. .Please bring all of these back to the band room. Even if you plan on checking out the same instrument again, you must turn it in first in order to re-check it out. - We will also be collecting uniforms. Please return all of your uniform materials. This includes- All parts of the concert uniform (cummerbund, bowtie, shirt, jacket, pants, and dress) as well as all parts of the marching uniform. If you do not turn in your uniform, you will be STEALING from the band program. All of this equipment is expensive, so please return it. -Next week will be leadership workshop on Monday and Tuesday, and Freshman Mini Camp Wednesday - Thursday. Please follow the Calendar. -There will be a Freshman Parent Orientation on Tuesday, June 6th from 6-7pm. If any experienced band parents would like to attend to help out, you will be more than welcome! Please let Mr. Wiley or Mrs. Matthews know if you plan on attending. -All scale pass - offs must be completed by this Friday. If you do not complete them, you will receive a 0. Remember, these are all test grades. -Please ask Mr. Wiley if you have any questions
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Good morning band! Thanks again to all the parents and students who made the Band Banquet possible! It was a wonderful evening to celebrate a successful year! Although we are very close to the end, we aren't exactly done yet, so please read the following updates:
-There is a Mandatory leadership meeting on Tuesday, 5/23 from 2 - 3pm in the band room. All leadership members are required to attend. -Southport Middle School will be having their Spring concert Tuesday Night (5/23) at 7pm. Feel free to show up and support Mr. LeBon and the Southport Bands! -The band will be attending the senior graduation rehearsal after school on Wednesday, 5/24. All winds and percussion members should report to the band room at 12:. The rehearsal will begin at 12:30 and will be done by 1:30. You will need your instruments and music folder with the following music: Pomp and Circumstance, Kentucky 1800, Big Four, Cumberland Cross, and Sonatina for Band. =The band will be playing at Graduation on Friday. We will be taking a bus to and from the Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. Graduation will begin at 1:30pm, however, we will be leaving PLSHS immediately after dismissal at 11:45. Please bring your concert uniform to school and be prepared to get changed immediately after school. This will be a graded performance and is required by all winds and percussion students. Graduation should be over around 3:30pm at the latest. Tentatively plan to pick up your band students from PSLHS at 4:00pm Congratulations on a very successful week band! Spectrum was nothing less than spectacular and I hope that everyone had a great time at Busch Gardens! I know I did! As the end of the year approaches, lets finish strong and set ourselves up for another great year!
Congratulations on a fantastic Spectrum Concert! I hope you all had a great time performing and seeing how many people enjoyed your music! Tomorrow is our much deserved trip to Busch Gardens! In this post, you will find some last minute reminders and rules regarding the trip.
Here is the order for the Spectrum Concert! On this list you will find the order of performances and the location of where you will be performing.
Jazz Band - On Stage Guard Group 1 - Ceara, Kayla, and Brianna - On stage, in front of red curtain Guard Solo - Ceara- On stage, in front of red curtain Clarinet Duet Mvt. 1 - Riley and Angelo- House Right Percussion Ensemble - On Stage Wind Trio - Brianna, Claudia, and Riley- House Left Percussion Duet - Chris and Kyle - House Right Guard Group 2 - Emily, Resharrd, and Chantal - On Stage Clarinet Duet Mvt. 2 - Riley and Angelo - House Left Drumbone/Stinkin Garbage - On Stage Intermission Senior Plans for Next Year - In front of Symphonic Band on stage Symphonic Band - On stage Trombone Quartet - Tyler, Kevin, Michael, Jaymes - House Right Flute Duet - Emily and Angie - House Left Ukulele Solo - Annie - On stage, in front of red curtain Guard Group 3 - Kevin, Jassenia, Nicole, Andrea - On Stage Guard Solo - Kevin - On stage Mallet Duet - Chris and Andy - House Left Clarinet Duet, Mvt. 3 - Riley and Angelo - House Right Guard Group 4 - Jenn and Hannah - On Stage Percussion Guard Switch - On Stage Finale - In auditorium Busch Garden’s Band Trip Itinerary
May 13th, 2017 6:00am – 11:15pm 5:30am – Meet at PSLHS 6:00am – Depart for Tampa 9:30am – Arrive at Busch Garden’s Adventure Park 9:45am – Distribute ticket’s/get into your chaperone groups/develop a game plan with your group 10:00am – Fun in the park 12:00pm – recommended lunch time 1:00pm – Fun in the park 4:30pm – Band dinner at Serengeti Overlook restaurant (if you want to) 5:30pm – Fun in the park 7:00pm – Leave park and meet at bus 7:30pm – Depart for home 11:00pm – Arrive at PSLHS 11:15pm – Dismissal Happy concert week Everybody! This will surely be a fun and exciting week! Here are the things you need to know for this week!
-We will be having symphonic band rehearsal on Monday from 2 - 5pm. This rehearsal will be in the auditorium. -Pit orchestra will rehearse from 6 - 8pm on Monday Night. -There will be Jazz/Symphonic Band rehearsal on Tuesday from 2 - 5pm. All members are required to attend. -Color guard will have practice on Tuesday from 2 - 4:30pm. - There will be a mandatory Full Band Spectrum rehearsal on Wednesday from 2-5pm. This is a very important rehearsal because we will be going through the entire order of the concert! -Spectrum will be on Thursday night at 7pm! Tickets are $7.00 at the door. Cash and card will be accepted. There will also be a bake sale to help support the band! -The band trip is this Saturday, May 13th! Please remember that your trip must be payed off by Wednesday, May 10th! A trip Itinerary will be posted on Tuesday, May 9th. -If you have not turned in your Band Banquet RSVP/Money, we will accept those today and tomorrow! -There is a separate post regarding Leadership details! Please read if it concerns you! If you have any questions, please ask Mr. Wiley! That time of year is upon us! It is time to gear up and get ready for next years marching season! In this post, you will find any necessary information to prepare for your audition and/or your leadership interview!
Interviews: Who has to interview? Anyone who is planning to go out for a leadership position must complete an interview! These will be held in Mr. Wiley's office during a designated time. Your time slot will be posted in the band room on Monday, May 8th. How should I prepare? All leadership candidates should be expected to know the duties of the position(s) you are applying for. All candidates must dress professionally for their interview and expect to answer questions that revolve around what your expectations are to better the band program. Auditions: Who has to audition? Not all leadership candidates have to complete an audition. Only those seeking to be on executive leadership (Drum Major, Band Captain, or 1st and 2nd Lieutenant), or a section leader/section captain must complete an audition. You will find the requirements for your auditions below. Drum Major Auditions: Drum Major auditions will be held in the PLSHS Band Room on Monday, May 15th from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. A document containing the requirements for Drum Major auditions was passed out during the last Drum Major Help Session. See Mr. Wiley if you did not receive one. Executive Leadership Auditions: Executive Leadership Auditions will be held in the PSLHS Band Room on Monday, May 15th from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. Your audition time will be posted in the PSLHS Band Room on Monday, May 8th. This audition will be judged based on 3 categories: Performing Marching Fundamentals, Teaching Marching Fundamentals, and Playing. Performing Marching Fundamentals - Executive Leadership Candidates will be asked to demonstrate basic marching skills. Be prepared to demonstrate from the following commands - ( You should prepare all, but will be asked to perform 5)
Playing - All executive leadership candidates will have to play major scales on their instruments. You will be performing 3 major scales from the following list: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A. Your scales should be in pass-off rhythm with arpeggios. Bonus points will be applied to candidates who can perform scales in more than 1 octave. Section Leader Auditions: Section Leader auditions will be held in the PSLHS Band Room on Tuesday, May 16th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Your audition times will be posted in the PSLHS Band Room on Monday, May 8th. This audition will be judged based on 3 categories: Performing Marching Fundamentals, Teaching Marching Fundamentals, and Playing. Performing Marching Fundamentals - Section Leader Candidates will be asked to demonstrate basic marching skills. Be prepared to demonstrate from the following commands - ( You should prepare all, but will be asked to perform 5)
Playing - All section leader candidates will have to play major scales on their instruments. You will be performing 3 major scales from the following list: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, A. Your scales should be in pass-off rhythm with arpeggios. Bonus points will be applied to candidates who can perform scales in more than 1 octave. Color Guard Captain Auditions: Section captain positions will be held in the PSLHS Bandroom on Tuesday, May 16th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Your audition time will be posted on May 8th. The color guard captain position will be judged on 4 categories: Performing Marching Fundamentals - Section Leader Candidates will be asked to demonstrate basic marching skills. Be prepared to demonstrate from the following commands - ( You should prepare all, but will be asked to perform 5)
Teaching Flag Basics - Candidates should be expected to teach drop spins, butterflies, and blue devils. Teaching Weapon Basics - Candidates should be expected to teach consecutives, stops, and singles. Percussion Captain Auditions: Section captain positions will be held in the PSLHS Bandroom on Tuesday, May 16th from 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Your audition time will be posted on May 8th. The percussion captain position will be judged on 4 categories: Performing Marching Fundamentals - Section Leader Candidates will be asked to demonstrate basic marching skills. Be prepared to demonstrate from the following commands - ( You should prepare all, but will be asked to perform 5)
Playing - It is important for the percussion captain to be able to demonstrate and play on all of the percussion instruments. You will be expected to perform all required material from the audition packed given to you by Mr. Braga. Demonstrating a Sectional Plan - Leading sectionals will be a very large part of the percussion captain job. During your audition, you will have to give a verbal plan outlining your ideal sectional. This will be asked interview style. Good morning and happy Monday Band Family! The end of the year is quickly approaching! And with that, our Spectrum concert, band TRIP, and Banquet are also going to be here before we know it!
- The first Pit orchestra rehearsal will be tonight, may 1st, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm! Your music will be passed out tonight! -Symphonic band will rehearse on Tuesday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm -Color guard will have practice on Tuesday and Thursday at their usual time. -The 3rd and final Drum Major Help Session will be this Wednesday, May 3rd from 2:00pm 3:00pm -Please remember that band trip permission forms are due this Friday, May 5th! If you do not turn in your forms by this date, you WILL NOT be going on the trip! No exceptions. -Also, your band banquet RSVP envelopes are due by this Friday, May 5th! Please drop your envelope in the invitation box in Mr. Wiley's office. If you don't turn yours in, with payment, you will not be issued a ticket. -Our spectrum concert is NEXT Thursday, May 11th! Share the Facebook event and invite all your friends. -Please make sure you're band trip balance is paid in FULL by Wednesday May 10th! -Meal Voucher Payment's for the trip are being accepted. This will cost $35 and is NOT included in your trip fees. This voucher will allow you to eat unlimited at select restaurants at Busch Gardens throughout the day. |
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