Friday Game & Senior Night

Dear All,

This Friday's game is Senior Night - We Promise! Senior parents, we apologize for the error at the last game; however, this week is for sure Senior night. All of the details are still the same: Arrive at 6:45 and proceed to the North entrance to the stadium. Your student will meet you there. We will use the same information from last time to recognize seniors and parents. If your info has changed, please let Mr. Dortwegt know as soon as possible.

Also, another reminder that ALL students should bring their concert shoes on Friday so they can be properly fitted for Concert Uniforms.

Have a great rest of the week!
PSHS Band Department

Announcements for week of 10/20/08

Congrats to the Cougar band as we completed the competitive marching season with a great show at Downers Grove South HS! Here are some announcements for this week:

1. Schedule:
   Thursday PM - Rehearsal is CANCELED
   Friday - Football Game, Call time 4pm
2. Concert Uniform Fitting: We will try to fit students this Friday during rehearsal. Please have your student bring their black dress shoes (close toed for girls) on Friday afternoon so that we can properly fit the uniforms. Also, all male students will be required to have a tuxedo shirt. We will order one for all freshmen guys for the cost of $12, unless you already have one. Please let us know if that is the case. Returning members can order new shirts if they let us know ASAP.
   
3. Concert Season: We are transitioning to indoor concert season. If you need to check out a school instrument for concert season, be sure to submit your Instrument Check-out Form by the end of this week.
4. Instrument Care: Parents, please reinforce the importance of taking care of one's instrument - especially if it owned by the school. Several students have been leaving their instruments out of the case in their lockers and not inspecting them for damage, which will lead to maintenance problems down the road. Students are responsible for checking their instruments for damage/problems on a daily basis.
   
5. Jazz Band Auditions are this week Tuesday and Wednesday.
6. The second Disney payment was due 10/10. Just a reminder!
7. The Craft Show is this weekend. If you can help, please e-mail a director or Cindy Westfall.
   

Announcements for week of 10/14/08

1. Schedule:
   Wednesday 10/15 - Rehearsal 6-9pm
   Thursday 10/16 - Rehearsal 3:45-4:45pm
   Saturday 10/18 - Competition 10:00am call
2. Downers Grove South Competition:
   This is our final competition, so come out to support the students! If you are intending to chaperone, please e-mail Tara Turner so we have accurate numbers. Click here for the itinerary and for driving directions.
3. Competition Meal Money is due tomorrow (Wednesday 10/15). If you do not cover this cost, you will be responsible for eating on your own at the competition. (And our food will be better and cheaper!!)
   
4. Jazz Band Auditions begin next week Tuesday and Wednesday (10/21 and 22). Pick up audition music in the band office.
   
5. Fall Craft Show is next weekend (10/25-26). We need parent and student help on Saturday and Sunday. Since Plainfield Central and North have competitions on Saturday, and Plainfield East has a parade on Sunday, we must try to have ample volunteers on those dates to help them out. (They will cover for us since we have a football game on Friday night.) Please e-mail a director if you can help out even for a couple hours.
   
6. Evening Rehearsals will be for Symphonic Band students only starting next Monday (10/20). Concert Band students will only have a Monday night committment on an as-needed basis before concerts.
   

Naperville Central Competition

Congratulations to the PSHS Marching Band! At this weekend’s Naperville Central marching competition, the band placed 2nd in its class and earned 6th place overall in a field of 17 bands! The band also received an award for “best in class” Visual General Effect. Color guard also scored well, placing 3rd overall on the day. Great job Cougar Marching Band!

Full results are available online here. In addition to the photos below, many more are available on our photo website by clicking here.

Marching Band Meals

Dear all,

In an effort to cover our costs, we once again are asking for students to cover their $15 meal cost for the 3 marching competitions. 38 have yet to pay for this expense, leaving us with a large deficit.

For the final marching competition, students who have yet to cover this cost will NOT be served. It will be their responsibility to either bring a sack lunch or money for concessions. Those who have paid will receive a ticket for their meal and will be served as usual. If at all possible, please bring $15 this week!

This is not an ideal situation for us, but we must cover our expenses. Please contact us if you have specific concerns, and we will try to work out a solution.

Announcements for week of 10/6

1. Schedule:
   Monday (10/6) - Rehearsal 6-9pm
   Thursday (10/9) - Rehearsal 3:45-4:45pm
   Friday (10/10) - Homcoming Football Game, 4pm call
2. Schedule Changes:
   Our evening rehearsal next week will be rescheduled to WEDNESDAY, 10/15 because of the Columbus Day Holiday. Also, please keep Friday nights and Saturdays available until the end of November in case we have to add Football playoff games. See last week's announcements for more specific dates.
   
3. Senior Night - Seniors will be recognized before this Friday's football game along with their parents. Seniors will receive a Senior Night Info Form (online version here) in class today and must return it by WEDNESDAY so we can order the correct number of flowers.
4. Jazz Band Audition Materials will be available Tuesday, 10/7. Auditions begin 10/21.
   
5. Debt - 38 students still owe for marching band meals, leaving $570 unpaid. This is a rough time for everyone; including the boosters. We need to pay our bills, too! Please cover this $15 cost if you have yet to do so.
6. Thank you - to all parents and family members who have supported the bands at football games and competitions. The amount of help and assistance has been incredible!
7. Help - I am seeking several parents who might be interested in an "artsy project". Contact me if you are interested and I can fill you in.
   

Announcements for week of 9/29/08

1. Schedule:
   Thursday (10/2) - Rehearsal 3:45-4:45
   Friday (10/3) - Football Game Call Time 4pm
   Saturday (10/4) - Naperville Competition Call Time 1:30pm
   Tuesday (10/7) - IMEA Auditions (leave right after school, return time TBA)
   
2. Upcoming Football games:
   This Friday (10/3) is Middle School Night. We will provide dinner (pizza) free of charge for all the band students. Next Friday (10/10) is Homecoming; Seniors will be recognized with their parents before the start of the game.
   
3. Naperville Central Competition (Held at Benedictine University)
   Competition Schedule and Info
   Driving Directions
4. Upcoming Schedule Changes:
   -Due to the Columbus Day holiday, we will reschedule our evening rehearsal that week to WEDNESDAY, October 15, from 6-9pm.
   -Please be aware that our football team will likely be in the playoffs this year. We do not know the schedule yet, but to be safe, please try to avoid planning major events on the following dates: 10/31, 11/1, 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15, 11/21, 11/22, 11/28, 11/29. We will give as much notice as possible once the final dates are determined.
   
5. Competition Meals - 43 students have yet to cover the competition meal cost. We cannot pay our bills for the meals with this many persons still unpaid, and may have to adjust our plan for the final competition. Please take care of this $15 cost.

Please send questions to Mr. Dortwegt at cdortweg@learningcommunity202.org.