Correction: Band Picnic Date 6/3/2010

The End-of-the-Year Band Picnic will be on Thursday, June 3, from 11am-3pm. The date posted in yesterday's announcement was incorrect. Sorry!

Click here for the information!

Announcements: 5/24/2010

1. Schedule -
   5/24 - Rehearsal for ALL non-seniors, 6-9pm
   5/24-27 - Concert Band Auditions
   5/29 - Graduation, call time 10:45am (eat before arriving)
   6/1 - Concert Band Final Exam
   6/2 - Symphonic Band Final Exam
   6/3 - End of year Picnic
2. Graduation - Call time is 10:45am. This is a required performance for all non-seniors. Arrive early because rehearsal will begin promptly at 11am. The ceremony begins at 1 and should conclude by 3. Please arrange to have a ride for your student so everyone can leave promptly at the conclusion of the ceremony.
   
3. Final Exams - Make sure your student is practicing his/her scales for their final exam! They will not be able to cram the day before, so please encourage them to practice each day.
   
4. Picnic - Click here for information about the end of the year picnic at the Eaton Preserve.
   
   

Announcements: 5/17/2010

1. Schedule:
   5/17 - Graduation rehearsal 6-9pm (All Non-Seniors)
   5/20 - Wendy's Fundraiser, 5-8pm (Rt. 59 and Black Rd.)
   5/24 - Graduation rehearsal 6-9pm (All Non-Seniors)
   5/24-27 - Concert Band Auditions
   5/29 - Graduation (call time tba)
   6/3 - End of year picnic, 11-3
2. Monticello Deposits of $100 are due 5/21. Make checks payable to PSHS Band Boosters.
3. If you have any outstanding debt, please try to cover it before the end of the school year. E-mail a director if you need to know your balance.
   

Symphonic Band performs for 5th grade band students

Last week, the Symphonic Band performed for 5th grade band students from Ridge and Wesmere Elementary Schools. The 5th graders had a chance to see the high school student demonstrate on their instruments. The event concluded with a combined performance of "Hail to the Mighty Cougars!" Enjoy the photos above!

May Concert Photos and Barnes & Noble

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Congrats to the band on a great concert! Click here to view photos from the concert (courtesy of Mrs. Melka).

Please remember that tonight (5/14) is our Barnes & Noble Book Fair Fundraiser. Purchases made at the Joliet Barnes & Noble will earn money for our band. Click here for the info.

Announcements: 5/5/2010

1. Schedule -
   5/7 - Jazz Band at JJC, 7:30pm
   5/11 - May Concert, 7pm. Call time 5:15.
   5/14 - Barnes & Noble Book Fair
   5/15 - Band Banquet
   5/17 - Graduation rehearsal for all non-seniors, 6-9pm
   5/20 - Wendy's Fundraiser (date change)
   5/21 - 2010 Monticello deposits due
   5/24 - Auditions for Concert Bands begin
   5/24 - Graduation rehearsal for all non-seniors, 6-9pm
   5/29 - Graduation
   6/3 - End of the year picnic at Eaton Preserve
2. April Mailing - If you are enrolled in band next year, you should be receiving a mailing with information for next year. Please click here for an electronic copy. Please note that Monticello deposits of $100 are due 5/21.
   
3. May Concert - Call time for students is 5:15pm. Concert band students are asked to bring a dozen cookies to share at the reception afterward.
4. Barnes & Noble Book Fair - We need more volunteers for this great fundraiser (which made us over $600 last time). Please click here for more information.
   
5. Auditions for Concert Bands will occur the week of 5/24. For more information, please read the April Mailing (link is above).
6. Debt - Please remember that all debt needs to be paid before the end of the school year.