Plano Band Weekly Announcements

September 5-9, 2023

"Pride makes us do things well. But love makes us do them to perfection." ~Anonymous

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SECOND PERFORMANCE OF THE TRIBUTE SHOW!!!! ONWARD TO THE GRAND OPENING OF FROM THE HEART THIS FRIDAY!!!!

GOALS FOR THE WEEK

1. Polish & clean Part 1!!!

2. Begin Part 2!

3. Flip the Switch

EVENTS THIS WEEK

1. Labor Day Holiday, Monday - NO SCHOOL

2. Marching Rehearsals, (4:40-6:30p):

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

3. Sectionals/Masterclasses during class this week (NO PRIVATE LESSONS ON SECTIONAL DAYS)

Tuesdays Woodwinds / Wednesdays Brass

4. Football Game #3, AWAY vs. Arlington Bowie (BOO-wee), Friday @ 7pm. Sam Houston HS Stadium

**7th period release!**
Uniform Racks Locations: Woodwinds in Practice room Hallway; Guard in Ens. Rm; Brass & Perc. in Band Hall
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE ATTIRE: Dri-fit shirt, khaki shorts, black ANKLE socks, marching shoes
Students out of uniform will not march!
3:30p: Retrieve marching shoes from garment bag
3:45p: Rehearsal on field w/instrument/case/lyre/flip folder
4:35p: Load equipment
5:00p: Dinner on porch/cafe
5:40p: Load Bus
6:40p: Exit bus in full uniform/unload
Neatly stack cases in designated location with section
Go to warm-up arc - URGENCY!!!
7:00p: Game Start
AFTER GAME:

Unload bus
Check-in Uniform (ONLY shoes this week) on your designated Uniform Rack
Get instrument from truck / Store in locker
No CiCi's this week

5. PDL Show Rehearsal, Saturday 1-4p (percussionists only)

DUE THIS WEEK

1. Band Contribution Payment #1 - $175 - PAST DUE (required for all families)

Pay Here OR with cash/check (payable to Plano Band Boosters) to black box) - PAST DUE

2. Disney Trip Deposit - Payment #2 - $272 - due 9/17

Pay Here
***NOTE DATE CHANGE (1 day forward) - April 18-22!

3. Wind Ensemble Indianapolis Trip - $100 deposit PAST DUE

Payment #1 - $299 - due 9/20

PAY BAND FAMILY CONTRIBUTION FEE HERE

also order spirit wear here

Orlando Trip Payment Portal - Click here

ASSIGNMENTS

1. WE, SYM - All-State Music Evaluation 1st 1/2 Etude #2 - DUE Sept. Tues/Wed (6 Cumulative All-State Test = Semester 2 Chair Placement)

2. CON - F & Bb Major Scales & Arpeggios - DUE Tues/Wed (6 Cumulative Tests = Semester 2 Chair Placement)

3. PLAYING TESTS (test grade):

BRASS: Part 1 mm. 67-73 (Tues)
WWs: Part 1 Letter F-G (Wed)

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Marching Rehearsals week of Sept 11 (4:40-6:30p):

Mon 9/11, Tues 9/12, Thurs 9/14, Fri 9/15

2. Plano Band Restaurant Night, Wed, 9/15, 5-10p @ Raising Cane's (Coit/Spring Creek Location)

Be sure to mention the Plano Band at the register!!!

3. Booster Meeting, Sept 12, 7pm

4. NO Football Game 9/15 - BYE WEEK

5. 6-Week Grade Check, Friday 9/15

You must be eligible to remain in the show!!!!

6. PDL Show Rehearsal, 9/16, 8a-12p (percussionists only)

7. Marching Rehearsals week of Sept 18 (4:40-6:30p):

Mon 9/18, Tues 9/19, Thurs 9/21

8. All-Region Jazz Auditions, 9/20, 5-9p @ Plano Senior High School!

9. Football Game #4, HOME vs. PESH, 9/22 @ Clark Stadium, 7pm

10. Plano Drumline Competition, 9/23 @ Clark Stadium

Thanks to our corporate sponsors!!!

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Yard Love

A HUGE thank you to Yard Love for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!

When you need a yard sign to announce birthdays, anniversaries, & other special occasions, please visit Yard Love and mention the Plano Band! Yard Love Plano will give back 20% for all Plano Band sales!

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Sparkle All Over Bakery

A HUGE thank you to Sparkle All Over Bakery for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!

For your next cookie order, please visit Sparkle All Over Bakery and enter the promo code PLANOBAND at check-out. Sparkle All Over will donate 15% of all sales with this promo code to the Plano Band!!
"Cookies for Every Occasion"! Please follow them on Instagram at @sparklealloverbakery and on Facebook.

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As I Find It Boutique Specialty Shoppe

A HUGE thank you to As I Find It Boutique Speciality Shoppe for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!

Please visit As I Find It Boutique Speciality Shoppe for amazing customized Plano Band spirit wear and gear!

They will donate 20% back on all Plano Band sales so be sure to mention the Plano Band when you order!!!

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Red River Paper

A HUGE thank you to Red River Paper for their incredibly generous support of the Plano Band!!

Visit Red River Paper for all of your superior printing needs. When you do, tell them the Plano Band says "thanks!"

Click here for Wind Ens. Sponsorship / Donation Letter

Click here to subscribe to the Plano Band Calendar

JOIN THE 2023-2024 PLANO BAND GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Or join using join code sn24r2g. All current sophomores & juniors should join immediately!

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