| MONDAY | 1st DAY OF SCHOOL – REMOTE LEARNING |
| TUESDAY | REMOTE LEARNING Marching Band 5:30-7:30pm WWs/Guard/Perc (No Brass) |
| WEDNESDAY | REMOTE LEARNING Booster Meeting via Zoom 7pm |
| THURSDAY | REMOTE LEARNING Marching Band 5:30-7:30pm Brass/Guard/Perc (No WWs) |
| FRIDAY | REMOTE LEARNING |
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Check Google Classroom! The Zoom link for our class meetings is posted on there along with all of our daily information and assignments.
BAND REHEARSALS
We are resuming regular rehearsals beginning this week. Rehearsals will occur Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm with symptom checks beginning at 5pm. Registration for voluntary fall marching band is now closed.
THIS WEEK: We are working on a way to get everyone at a rehearsal safely, but this week we will divide winds up.. Woodwinds will be at rehearsal on Tuesday, Brass on Thursday. Guard and Percussion will be able to be at both. ALL STUDENTS WILL DO SYMPTOM CHECKS at the front of the school beginning at 5:00pm. September 8th we will try to do our first combined rehearsal with staggered arrivals/departures and distancing groups by 10 yards on the field.
CLASS SCHEDULES
Here is what your daily schedule should look like for band:
- 2nd Period (Symphonic Band)-The title is confusing, but this session is designated for Concert Band PERCUSSION. No one else should be enrolled in this.
- 3rd Period (Concert Band)-This is 9th grade Concert Band. No 10th-12th graders should be enrolled in this
- 4th Period (Symphonic Band)-This is the normal Symphonic Band.
- 6th Period (Wind Ensemble)
Also, tell Mr. Hatcher if you need to get the PE Exempt Form completed. (Juniors and Seniors, only)
SCHOOL (INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES)
School begins remotely this week, this is a check to make sure you have everything you need for band classes.
PERCUSSION: To start the year you will need a DRUM PAD, STICKS,and a SNARE STAND. I do have some snare stands available for checkout. Here is what we suggest:
We set up a page through Lone Star Percussion to supply percussion students with the required materials they need. Students will earn free shipping and a t-shirt when they place an order with the code PLAINFIELDCSD2019
http://www.lonestarpercussion.com/Schools/Plainfield-North-High-School/
WOODWINDS/BRASS: You will need a working instrument with accessories(reeds, neckstraps, etc.) Be prepared to play during remote learning classes.
ALL STUDENTS: You should have a MUSIC STAND and an area where you can perform your instrument, comfortably. Music will be distributed through the computer for you to read it from a screen or print it off at home. A great accessory I highly suggest is a USB microphone. The computers distributed by the district tend to have latency issues with the built-in microphone. By upgrading your microphone, you’ll be able to sound better in your communication in all classes and your instrument will sound better when being recorded through the computer. You can get a decent one between $15 and $30 on Amazon. Again, just a suggestion through experience.
QUINLAN AND FABISH
Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
CLEANING INSTRUMENTS
This article is helpful on appropriately cleaning your instruments:
REMIND TEXT LISTS
Text the Code to 81010. You may also download the Remind App.
Class of 2021(Seniors): @pnhsband21
Class of 2022(Juniors): @pnhsband22
Class of 2023(Sophomores): @pnhsband23
Class of 2024(Freshmen):@pnhsband24
Percussion: @pnhsperc (sign-up in addition to the class code)
General texts come from Mr. Hatcher, all percussion texts will come from Dan Eastwood and Chris Groff.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Twitter: @PNBands
Facebook(Boosters/Parents): https://www.facebook.com/PNHS-Band-Boosters-730226130419162