It's that time again! We're almost upon summer band. As we work throughout the school year, I will post updates to this Facebook page on a typically weekly basis to keep you all informed regarding rehearsals, etc.
Monday
* Leadership Team 9:00 to 4:00 - we will take a lunch break during the day
Tuesday
* Leadership Team 9:00 to 4:00 - we will take a lunch break during the day
Wednesday
* Drum Line cadence practice, 10:00 to 12:00
Thursday
* Drum Line - 9:00 to 12:00, no afternoon rehearsal
* Front Ensemble - 9:00 to 12:00, 1:30 to 4:00
Friday
* Drum Line - 9:00 to 12:00, 1:30 to 4:00
* Front Ensemble - 9:00 to 12:00, 1:30 to 4:00
Saturday
* Band Registration
- 9:00 Seniors
- 10:30 Juniors
- 1:00 Sophomores
- 3:00 Freshmen
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BAND REGISTRATION
It is important that you show up to registration if at all possible. On Saturday, the 28th we'll take care of:
* Uniform Fittings
* School Instrument Assignments (If you need one; bring a parent if possible to sign the instrument checkout form, required for school instrument use)
* Band Locker Assignments
* Flip Folder Assignments (for most - some will be taken care of during week 1 of summer band)
* Required Paperwork for the 18/19 school year
* Answering any questions you may have
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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
Summer Band for the whole ensemble start on Monday, July 30th.
Reminder that Summer Band rehearsals are MANDATORY for participation in the competitive marching band. Failure to attend rehearsals *may* result in one not receiving a spot in the drill.
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 will be made available the first week of summer band. March-a-thon is our easiest fundraiser and grants the most direct profit of all of our fundraisers. More info will be given to students at the time of March-a-thon donation form distribution.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Jul 28 - Band Registration
Jul 30 - Summer Band Begins - See SB Schedule for details
Aug 3 - Band Pool Party @ Pampa H20
Aug 10 - First Performance/Parent Meeting
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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As always, if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
- Mr. Benton
john.benton@pampaisd.net
806.669.4800x1137