Please review the following information carefully as it pertains to the second full week of summer band!
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Schedule:
Monday
* Front Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 to 12:00
* CG Practice, 9:00 to 12:00
* Jazz Band Rhythm Section, 12:00 to 2:00
* Drum Line Cadence Practice, 2:30 to 4:00
* Full Band Rehearsal, 5:00 to 9:00 - We'll start in sectional Monday
Tuesday
* Front Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 to 12:00
* CG Practice, 9:00 to 12:00
* Jazz Band Rhythm Section, 12:00 to 2:00
* Drum Line Cadence Practice, 2:30 to 4:00
* Full Band Rehearsal, 5:00 to 9:00
Wednesday
* Front Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 to 12:00
* CG Practice, 9:00 to 12:00
* Jazz Band Rhythm Section, 11:00 to 12:00
* Full Band Rehearsal, 2:00 to 5:00 - Be extra careful to bring water and wear sunscreen on Wednesday given the sun and heat!
* Special treat from the band boosters for you after rehearsal on Wednesday! Thank a band parent when you get the chance!
Thursday
* Front Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 to 12:00
* CG Practice, 9:00 to 12:00
* Jazz Band Rhythm Section, 12:00 to 2:00
* Drum Line Cadence Practice, 2:30 to 4:00
* Full Band Rehearsal, 5:00 to 9:00
Friday
* Front Ensemble Rehearsal, 9:00 to 12:00
* CG Practice, 9:00 to 12:00
* Jazz Band Rhythm Section, 12:00 to 2:00
* Drum Line Cadence Practice, 2:30 to 4:00
* Full Band Rehearsal, 5:00 to 7:00
* Parent Performance and Brief Informational Meeting, 7:00 to 8:00
Saturday
* Color Guard Day Camp - Routine work from 8:00am to 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.
* DCI Finals Live Stream - We'll be projecting DCI finals on the Band Hall wall for all who want to come and watch together. Band Hall will open at 5:30. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks.
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OUTDOOR REHEARSALS
Bring a water bottle!
Wear sunscreen!
Wear *soft soled* shoes that conform to your feet! NO flip flops, hard soled boots, sandals, etc.
And now that we're rehearsing in the evenings, wear WHITE shirts to assist with setting drill!
And also, bring a water bottle! Water breaks will be relatively short and to the sideline. Having the water where you can quickly reach it is essential! Please stay hydrated!
Please be especially careful to bring a water jug and WEAR SUNCREEN and a hat on Wednesday. Severe sunburn WILL make you sick. Protect yourself from the sun!
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BAND REGISTRATION MAKE UP
If you missed band registration, here is what you need to know:
* Paperwork packets are available outside Benton's office. This paperwork is *required* before you may participate in performances, football games, parades, etc. YOU MAY STILL REHEARSE! But we do need that paperwork in ASAP during summer band.
* Drug testing forms for this year will be made available as soon as I receive them - apologies for the delay!
* Everyone ought to have instrument, locker, flip folder, and uniform by now. If you still lack one of these things, please talk to a director outside of normal rehearsal hours. (Hint: Five minutes before rehearsal starts is not a good time ask!)
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REMIND
Remind is an app that allows me to send immediate updates to your phone, either through the app (if you have it installed) or as a text message. Signing up for the Pampa Band Remind is easy! You can either:
Text the message @pampapride to the number 81010
or
Download the app and search for the class @pampapride
Please remember that if you changed numbers at any point over the summer, you're probably not signed up for the Remind! Aside from updates on this Facebook page, Remind is the PRIMARY way I communicate with the band. Please, if you want to know what's going on with the PHS Band on a regular basis, sign up for the Remind when you have a chance!
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SUMMER BAND REHEARSALS
Reminder that Summer Band rehearsals are MANDATORY for participation in the competitive marching band. Failure to attend rehearsals *may* result in one forfeiting one's spot to a shadow.
Summer Band, in terms of time commitment, is 1/3 of our rehearsal time in our competitive marching season! Truly, a full one third of your marching season happens during summer band! Consistent attendance is vital to our success as a band! We can't grow as a band if we aren't all present. Please make attendance a priority!
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MARCH-A-THON
March-a-thon forms are available outside of Benton's office. March-a-thon is our easiest fundraiser and grants the most direct profit of all of our fundraisers. Collected donations can be left in a labelled envelope in the drop box.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Aug 10 - First Performance/Parent Meeting
Aug 11 - Color Guard Day Camp
Aug 11 - DCI Finals Livestream
Aug 16 - Meet the Harvesters
Aug 18 - March-a-thon
Aug 21 - First Day of School!
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Band, I know you're tired from this first week of summer band, but wow, what an incredible job you all did! You demonstrated, as a band, some of the best first week marching fundamentals I think I've seen since I've been here. Really great job! It's going to make setting drill this week so much easier!
As we enter Week 2 and begin learning our marching show, please be prompt and on time with your attendance and remember that when you're late/absent, it doesn't just affect you and the drill you know, but it affects every marcher around you! We need everybody present to maximize our success!
I hope you've had a restful weekend. Relax and recuperate so we can hit the ground rolling on Monday!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
- Mr. Benton
john.benton@pampaisd.net
806.669.4800x1137