| Monday 2/13 | Combined Concert/Symphonic Rehearsal 2:30-3:30pm Jazz Ensemble 6-8pm Winter Guard 6-9pm |
| Tuesday 2/14 | Indoor Percussion 6-9pm |
| Wednesday 2/15 | Winter Guard 6-9pm February Booster Meeting 7pm |
| Thursday 2/16 | Winter Band Concert 7pm |
| Friday 2/17 | No Events Scheduled |
| Saturday 2/18 | Solo/Ensemble Festival at Plainfield South |
| Sunday 2/19 | Winter Guard 1-6pm Winter Percussion 1-6pm |
WINTER CONCERT (2/16/23)
Our Band Winter Concert is scheduled for Thursday, February 16th, at 7pm in the Auditorium. Call Time for all band students is 6pm fully dressed with Wind Ensemble in the band room and Concert/Symphonic Bands on stage.
CONCERT WEAR: Concert attire will be used for all concert performances. Students are responsible for supplying their concert attire:
- ALL Black Dress Pants/Slacks (No skirts, dresses, leggings or jeans), Black Dress Belt
- ALL Black Dress Top (Long sleeve button up dress shirt with collar or long sleeve blouse), Solid black long tie is optional
- ALL Black Dress Shoes – Male and Female Styles vary (No flip flops or sandals), Marching Band shoes are okay to wear-Shoes must be flats, no high heels or platforms
- ALL Black Dress Socks (Calf High), Female style shoes may not require socks
SOLO/ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL (2/18/23)
Many students are preparing for the Solo and Ensemble Festival, which is happening this Saturday at PSHS. Information has been distributed to students involved:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OCIgkZ3I1M9RFlx8dEpYyBj-81t1Gkyd?usp=share_link
COMBINED SYMPHONIC/CONCERT REHEARSALS
As we prepare for our upcoming concert and festival, it is very important that we have as many opportunities as possible to prepare to perform at the highest level. Please add the following dates to your calendars for combined concert/symphonic/percussion rehearsals:
Monday Feb 13th- 2:30-3:30
Wednesday, March 1st 2:30-3:30
PLAINFIELD INVITATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL (PICBF) – 3/4/23
All band students will be involved with PICBF on March 4th at Plainfield Central. A detailed schedule will be out soon. Current performance times are 9:15am for Wind Ensemble and 10:55am for Symphonic/Concert Bands.
FLORIDA TRIP – UPDATED 2/12/23
Alternate Transportation Form – If a student is having alternative transportation to or from the trip due to reasons such as families staying longer, please complete form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HAivsOQft75n2xpm6zUECScwQSxQqPkv/view?usp=share_link
Uniform Fittings – Information went out about fittings. Please review. Next fitting is 2/25
https://www.pnhsbands.com/2023/02/05/florida-band-uniform-fittings/
District Travel Release – All students going on the trip need to complete the district field trip form and turn in ASAP:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B2AZ7SahEmJDtUCNUIhAkTHXnw6YEp2G/view?usp=share_link
FINAL ITINERARY: We have the days we’ll be in each park. This helps in reservations for families who are traveling separately.
SAT 4/1 – Universal Resort (We’ll have a park hopping ticket)
SUN 4/2 – EPCOT
MON 4/3 – MAGIC KINGDOM (Band Performance at 2:35)
TUE 4/4 – ANIMAL KINGDOM (Choir Performance at 5pm at Disney Springs)
WED 4/5 – HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Our Hotel is The Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL.
Here is the schedule for rehearsals.
These rehearsals will start in February and continue up to the trip. February rehearsals will be on Saturdays, March rehearsals will be on Thursdays after school with a Saturday rehearsal the week prior to the trip. There is one conflict with winter marching groups.
2/25 SAT 8am-10am (WGI Chicago Conflict) – This is a schedule change
3/2 THU 2:20-3:20pm
3/9 THU 2:20-3:20pm
3/16 THU 2:20-3:20pm
3/23 THU 2:20-3:20pm
3/25 SAT 10am-12pm
3/29 WED 5-6pm, Parent/Student Meeting 6pm
3/30 THU 5-6pm, 6pm Load Equipment
3/31 FRI “Hi-Ho” It’s off to Florida We Go!!
MUSICAL PIT ORCHESTRA
SPONGEBOB UPDATED SCHEDULE
2/22 WED 6-8pm (MAKEUP REHEARSAL)
2/28 TUE 6-8:30pm (Extended Rehearsals Begin)
3/7 TUE 6-8:30pm
3/9 THU 8-8:30pm
3/11 SAT 9am-12pm
Tech Week 3/13-3/17 3:30-6:30pm
3/18 SAT 9am-12pm
Show Week 3/20-3/23 4-9pm
Shows 3/24 (7:30), 3/25 (7:30), 3/26 (2:30)
23-34 BAND PLACEMENT AUDITIONS
In March, we’ll be assessing students and their progress in band and we’ll begin to consider placements in bands for next year. Information and music has been sent out to students and it is posted online:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xn4sIS8rAqkgOV0JV3REUryCHEE-AfIO?usp=share_link
CALENDAR
Here is our updated calendar for the remainder of the year.
FEBRUARY BOOSTER MEETING
Our next booster meeting is on Wednesday, February 15th, at 7pm in the band room. Enter through Door P. Please join us if you can.
WINTER GUARD and WINTER PERCUSSION
Winter marching ensembles are underway. For more information:
Visit https://202indoorpercussion.org/ for percussion information &
Visit https://plainfieldwinterguard.org/ for guard information
QUINLAN AND FABISH – MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS: Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. THEY WILL DELIVER DIRECTLY TO OUR SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAYS. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
COMMUNICATION-TEXT LIST
If you haven’t done so, please sign-up for the text lists to receive regular updates and announcements:
Current 9th Graders: Text @pnhsband26 to 81010
Current 10th Graders: Text @pnhsband25 to 81010
Current 11th Graders: Text @pnhsband24 to 81010
Current 12th Graders: Text @pnhsband23 to 81010
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Facebook(Parents/Alumni): https://www.facebook.com/groups/457301267702070/