| Monday 4/12 | Hybrid Learning |
| Tuesday 4/13 | SAT Day – Asynchronous Instruction Marching Percussion Workshop 5-8pm Jazz Ensemble 4-5:30pm Marching Rehearsal 9th-11th Graders 6-8pm Welcome Meeting (8th/9th Grader Parents) 8pm via Zoom |
| Wednesday 4/14 | SAT Day 2-Remote Learning (Synchronous) |
| Thursday 4/15 | Hybrid Learning Colorguard Workshop 5-8pm Concert/Symphonic Band Rehearsal 6:15-7:15pm Wind Ensemble 7:30-8:30pm |
| Friday 4/16 | Hybrid Learning 2021 Marching Commitment Forms DUE |
The calendar is continually being update, check it out here: http://www.pnhsbands.com/calendar/
2021 MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
Thanks for joining us for the information night. If you were unable to join us, you can find the information here: http://www.pnhsbands.com/marching-tigers/
THE COMMITMENT FORM ARE DUE ON FRIDAY
A Welcome Meeting will be held on Tuesday at 8pm for 8th and 9th grade parents as you are new to our regular form of marching band. This is a Q & A session ran by some of our veteran parents. Zoom information will be e-mailed.
IN-PERSON EXTRA REHEARSALS – BEGINS THIS THURSDAY
Concert Band and Symphonic Band, will rehearse from 6:15-7:15pm, with check-in from 6-6:10pm.
For Wind Ensemble, rehearsals will be from 7:30-8:30pm with check-in from 7:20-7:30pm.
End of the year concert will be on Saturday, May 15th, in the late afternoon. Specific time is 3pm.
BRASS/WOODWIND MARCHING REHEARSALS
We will start rehearsals this Tuesday from 6-8pm with current 9th-11th graders planning on being in band this upcoming year. With COVID protocols, these rehearsals are optional. Students will need to self-certify on their phones and show the green screens to instructors upon arrival to rehearsal. Rehearsals will be in the eastside parking lot.
These rehearsals will be dedicated to movement and fitness. Students will not need their instruments. Students will need to wear athletic clothing, athletic shoes (running shoes are best), have water bottles, and you will need to bring a towel to lay down on hard surfaces such as the parking lot or gym.
COLORGUARD WORKSHOPS
This is for any current 8th-11th graders interested in being in marching band for the upcoming year. Workshops will be on Thursdays from 5-8pm.
Procedures: Wear a mask, have your items, and check-in with the guard instructors. Students will need to go through COVID-19 protocols with self certification when they arrive..
MARCHING PERCUSSION WORKSHOPS
This is for all current 8th-11th graders planning on doing band next year. Over the next couple months, our percussion staff will be working with students and setting them up on assigned instruments for the marching season. Click here for dates and times: http://www.pnhsbands.com/percussion/
Procedures: Wear a mask, have your items, and check-in through Door Q. (Outside Band Room Door) Students will need to go through COVID-19 protocols with self certification when they arrive..
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Ensemble- Full in-person rehearsals are on Tuesdays, from 4:00-5:30. Check in starts at 3:45 at door N.
Contact Mr. LaVallee with any questions regarding Jazz Ensemble.
DINING OUT FUNDRAISERS
Save the Date:
April 19th-Noodles & Co.
May 17th-Panda Express
BAND MASKS AND BELL COVERS
Special masks and bell covers have been distributed to students that are learning in-person. These should be washed once a week. Wash on cold and air dry by laying flat. Students are responsible for care of these. We do not have extras if students lose or damage them.
If a student loses their cover or facemask, individual orders may be made here
Facemasks: https://bandmans.com/online-store/OVERLAPPING-FACE-MASK-FOR-BRASS-&-WIND-INSTRUMENTS-p193505144
Amazon also has a number of instrument facemasks available.
Instrument Covers: https://bandmans.com/online-store/INSTRUMENT-BELL-COVERS-p218046020
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
We could still use A LOT of help in fundraising with organizing and running effective fundraisers. Please consider joining the fundraising committee if you are interested in helping out:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0D4CAFAB29A5FD0-2021227
BOOSTER MEETING
Our next booster meeting is Wednesday, May 5th, at 7pm via Zoom. A link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
SAVE THE DATE – MARCHING BAND 2021
Summer Mini-Camp: June 7th-10th; 6-9pm
Full Band Camp: August 2nd-6th, 9th-13th; 1-9pm
Football Games: 8/27, 9/3, 9/10(Sr. Night), 9/24, 10/8(Homecoming)
Homecoming Parade: 10/2
Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional: 10/22
ISU Championships: 10/23 (Pending Registration)
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(9th Graders):@pnhsband24
Class of 2025 (8th Graders): @pnhsband25
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: @PNBandsFacebook(Boosters/Parents): https://www.facebook.com/PNHS-Band-Boosters-730226130419162