Tour contracts are due Tuesday, October 4 (since I'll be gone Monday). If you need a new tour contract, get yours here, along with all the tour information.
We will have our first Band Booster meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 in the band room. Come find out ways that you can be involved and help out our program. Big or small, we have so many ways to be involved that can suit your interests and abilities.
October is a big concert month. Be sure and check out the many opportunities out there for Live Music on the Live Music section of my blog. If you get out to a performance now, you can get your review turned in and not have to worry about it later in the semester as you get more busy.
Football resumes this month with games the next 4 out of 6 weeks. A reminder about expectations- Football games are required performances for all students in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. The only excused absence is for a student who is on varsity football or cheer. I'm 'out of town' or I 'couldn't be there' are not excused absences and will result in a zero grade. I encourage students to hang out in the band room after school Fridays as we have pizzas and games before most Football games. The call time is 6:00. The only reason a student should be late is if he is attending a practice for a PHS sports team. Students who do not have time to eat before the game may eat during the game, but someone should bring the food to them. As the concession lines can be very long and band students are at the game to perform, I do not dismiss the band for a break. Students should plan accordingly and eat before the game or have friends or family drop off food.
Our Fall Concert is coming up quickly. Wind Ensemble, Orchestra and Jazz Band will perform Wednesday night, October 26 at 7:00 in the PAC. Call time for each group is TBD. Be sure to invite family and friends to the first performance of the year.
Our Veteran's Day Tribute performance will be on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00 in the PAC. The Wind Ensemble will perform with the choir and selected drama students in this annual tradition which brings in hundreds of spectators from across the Pioneer community. You don't want to miss this one! Wind Ensemble students should plan on a required dress rehearsal that afternoon. More info is TBA.
