Plano Band Weekly Announcements
April 1-6, 2024
"Just make music every day. You need to feel the tingles in every rehearsal." ~Bryan Christian
It's UIL Week, y'all!! That's no joke!
All current sophomores & juniors are required to join the following two groups:
- 24-25 Plano Band on the BAND app! Parents are encouraged to join as well! (Click the link or scan QR below to join)
- 24-25 Plano Band Google Classroom (link below)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CHAMBER ENSEMBLES THAT HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO PERFORM AT THE PRISM CONCERT ON MAY 16!!!!! THESE ENSEMBLES SHOULD SELECT ONE MOVEMENT TO PERFORM & BE PREPARED FOR PRISM CONCERT REHEARSAL ON THE EVENING OF MAY 15:
Radke WW Quintet, Salter Sax Quartet, Springer Brass Quintet, Johnson Trombone Quartet, Diffusion Sax Quartet, Westover WW Trio, Youngquist Brass Quintet
GOALS FOR THE WEEK
1. To have an AMAZING performance at UIL this week - best one yet!!
2. To be gracious UIL Hosts - nobody does it better than Plano! ;)
EVENTS THIS WEEK
1. 2024-25 Plano Drumline Workshop, today 4:45-6:45p
2. No sectionals this week or for rest of year
3. UIL Volunteer Meeting, tomorrow 12:45p (see assignments attached)
4. Band Booster Meeting, tomorrow 7p
5. UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation, Thurs/Fri @ RFAC (schedule attached)
- Thursday
- Concert Band, Performance 11:30a / Sightreading 12:00p
- Symphonic Band, Performance 3:00p / Sightreading 3:30p
- Friday
- Wind Ensemble, Performance 11:00a / Sightreading 11:45a
6. TCU Percussion Festival, Friday 3:25p @ TCU (select percussionists only)
7. Wylie East Jazz Festival, Saturday 9:00a @ Wylie East HS (jazz ensemble only)
DUE THIS WEEK
1. Disney Trip Payment - Payment #7 - PAST DUE (final payment)
ASSIGNMENTS
1.An Amazing UIL Performance!
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Wildcat Winds Experience (WWE) - jump start your amazing!!
- Apr 8 & 15, 4:45-6:45p
2. 24-25 Drum Major Workshops
- Apr 8 & 15, 4:45-6:45p
3. Disney Trip Meeting, Apr 8, 7:00p in PSHS Auditorium
- required for all students going on the trip + at least one parent
4. Orchestra "Pops" rehearsals begin, Apr 9
5. 2024-2025 Plano Band Auditions
- Juniors - Apr 9-11
- Sophomores - Apr 13
- see 2024-2025 Plano Band Google Classroom for specifics!
6. Plano Band Disney Trip, Apr 18-22
7. Student Holiday, Apr 22
Thanks to our corporate sponsors!!!
Yard Love
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!
A HUGE thank you to In-N-Out Burger for their wonderful partnership with the Plano Band!!!
Next time you visit In-N-Out, make sure to tell them that the Plano Band says "Thanks"!
"Quality you can taste!"
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!
They will donate 20% back on all Plano Band sales so be sure to mention the Plano Band when you order!!!
Red River Paper
Visit Red River Paper for all of your superior printing needs. When you do, tell them the Plano Band says "thanks!"
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Plano Band
Email: jason.lewis@pisd.edu
Website: www.pshsband.org
Location: 2200 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-9398
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