Announcements for week of 2/25

1. Congrats to the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Ensemble for a great performance at last week's Mid-Winter Band Concert.
   
2. The Concert Band Metamora Trip Schedule has been distributed in class. The full schedule is listed below.
3. We are still in need of parent chaperones and trailer drivers for the Metamora Trip. Please let Mr. Dortwegt know if you are interested.
4. Concert Band students: Playing tests over our concert music will begin Thursday 2/28 during class. (Note change in date). This is a 25 point playing test. Please also remember that you may come in to re-take your scale tests if you would like to improve your score.

Metamora Schedule

9:00 - Arrive PSHS, load equipment/uniforms
10:00 - Depart PSHS (lunch in-route)
1:15 - Arrive Metamora HS
1:45 - Change into concert uniforms
2:20 - Watch Serena HS Concert Band
2:50 - Transit to Warm-up
3:00 - Warm-up
3:40 - 4:10 - Performance Time
4:20 - 4:50 - Clinic
5:00 - Recognition Ceremony
5:30 - Depart (dinner in-route)
8:45 - Approximate arrival at PSHS; unload equipment

• All students are required to ride the bus to and from this performance unless you have filled out an “Alternate Transportation” form and turned it in at least 48 hours in advance.
• We will stop for meals on the way there and way back. Please either bring a lunch or have money to purchase fast food.

Announcements for week of 2/19

1. The Midwinter Band Concert
   
• Date: Thursday 2/21
• Call time for Concert Band students is 5:30pm. Call time for Symphonic Band is 5:45
• Students should arrive and immediately change into their concert uniform so that yearbook pictures can be taken promptly at 6pm.
• Remember to bring the appropriate attire for the concert: Tux shirt, black socks and shoes for guys; black hose and black shoes for girls.
  
• Concert Band students should bring 2 dozen cookies (homemade or store-bought) for the post-concert reception. Symphonic Band students will provide refreshments for the May concert.
2. Jazz Lab Band is canceled this week due to SPC and the Band Concert. We will resume next week.
3. The final Pep Band game is Friday 2/22. Call time is 4:15. Aux Sable 8th graders will be here and pizza will be served.
4. Concert Band students: Playing tests over our concert music will begin Friday 2/22 during class. This is a 25 point playing test. Please also remember that you may come in to re-take your scale tests if you would like to improve your score.
5. Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone the 3/8 Concert Band Trip to Metamora, IL. We also are looking for a few parents interested in driving the band trailer down to Metamora with us. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Dortwegt.
   
6. There are still 7 Concert Band students who have not turned in trip consent forms for our trip to Metamora and PICBF. These forms are now 3 weeks late! You cannot participate in our trips if this form is not turned in - meaning your grade will suffer. Please ask your students if they have turned in this form.
   

Announcements for week of 2/11

1. The Mid-Winter Band Concert is next week (Thursday, 2/11). Concert Band Students are asked to bring 1-dozen cookies for the post-concert reception. Please drop off your cookies before the concert in the band room.
   
2. The Lemont Band Festival trip which had been scheduled for the Symphonic Band on 2/23 has been canceled.
   
3. Solo & Ensemble Day is Saturday, 2/16. Schedules will be posted this week. All students are encouraged to attend the event, and extra credit will be given to those who attend the Honors Recital at 1pm in the Auditorium. The Honors Recital consists of students who were selected by the judges as the "best in room."
   
4. Parent & Student Volunteers are needed to assist with Solo and Ensemble Day on 2/16. Contact a director if you are interested.
5. This is the final week of Pep Band. The schedule for this week is as follows:
• Tuesday: 6:15 call time
• Wednesday: 5:45 call time
• Friday: 4:15 call time (Aux Sable 8th graders will join us, and we will have pizza!)
6. Concert Band students have a scale test this week on Thursday. Please make sure they are practicing!