Joliet Light Up the Holidays Parade

Thank you to friends and families for attending the Joliet Parade Friday evening. The PSHS Band performed wonderfully in less than desirable weather conditions to bring smiles to all who attended!

IMEA District 9 Festival: A Sonic Success!

Congratulations to Max O'Mary for his wonderful performance at Hampshire High School! Max traveled with other PSHS music students to participate in the IMEA District 9 Festival. We were all treated to sonically stunning performances by all groups. In addition, Max placed 2nd chair. The PSHS band family is proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

Jazz Results

Downers South Information

Providence Schedule

Schedule for the day:

            1:45                             Arrive at PSHS  (Eat lunch BEFORE you arrive)

2:00                             Rehearsal

            3:00                             Load equipment

            4:00                             Depart PSHS

            4:45                             Arrive at Providence HS, eat dinner (watch other bands while you eat)

5:30                             Report back to the trailer/unload equipment and get in uniform.

            6:00                             Line up

6:30                             Warm-up

            7:15                             PERFORMANCE TIME

            7:30                             Back at busses

            7:55                             Go to the stadium as a group to watch Plainfield North & Marian Catholic

            8:45                             Awards Ceremony

            9:15                             Load busses/Depart for PSHS

            10:00 PM                    Arrive back at PSHS – EVERYONE HELPS UNLOAD

Miscellaneous Information

o   Eat lunch prior to your arrival at PSHS. 

o   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. (DUE BY THUR. 9/13)

o   Keep in mind that you are representing Plainfield and PSHS at this event.  You will be watched and judged based on your behavior.  It is expected that you represent your community in a positive manner at all times.  Show support for the other schools the way you would want them to support you.

o   Wear your band t-shirt underneath your uniform. Bring jeans or other pants to wear with your band t-shirt in the stands.

o    Bring cash for dinner.  You will be eating from their concession stand. Please make arrangements if you have special needs for dinner.

o   Cost of spectator admission is: Adults - $10, Seniors and students - $7, age 5 and under are free.  There is also a family rate - $25 (2 adults & 2 children)

ADDRESS:

Providence Catholic HS

1800 West Lincoln Highway

New Lenox, IL 60451

Stagg Competition Schedule

Below is our schedule for Saturday, September 9th:

Schedule for the day:

            1:45                             Arrive at PSHS  (Eat lunch BEFORE you arrive)

2:00                             Rehearsal

            3:00                             Load equipment

            4:00                             Depart PSHS

            5:15                             Arrive at Stagg HS, eat dinner (watch other bands while you eat)

6:00                             Unload equipment and get in uniform.

            6:45                             Warm-up

            7:30                             PERFORMANCE TIME

            7:45                             Back at busses

            8:05                             Go to the stadium as a group to watch Romeoville & Stagg

            8:50                             Awards Ceremony

            9:15                             Load busses/Depart for PSHS

            10:15 PM                    Arrive back at PSHS – EVERYONE HELPS UNLOAD

Miscellaneous Information

o   Eat lunch prior to your arrival at PSHS. 

o   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. (DUE BY THUR. 9/6)

o   Keep in mind that you are representing Plainfield and PSHS at this event.  You will be watched and judged based on your behavior.  It is expected that you represent your community in a positive manner at all times.  Show support for the other schools the way you would want them to support you.

o   Wear your band t-shirt underneath your uniform. Bring jeans or other pants to wear with your band t-shirt in the stands.

o    Bring cash for dinner.  You will be eating from their concession stand. Please make arrangements if you have special needs for dinner.

o   Cost of spectator admission is: Adults - $10, Seniors and students - $5, age 5 and under are free.  There is also a family rate - $20 (2 adults & 2 children)

ADDRESS:

Amos Alonzo Stagg HS

8015 W. 111^th St.

Palos Hills, IL 60465

Jazz Band Auditions!

Attention Jazzers!

Jazz audition music is posted! Please navigate to the right hand side of the page and under "Music Links" you will find the link for all jazz information. Please download or print off the following items:

1. Jazz Information & FAQ Sheet
2. Bopin' To P-Town
3. F Blues
4. Great Love

In addition, for each of the three pieces, there is a recording you can use to play along with. Please make sure that you print off the music for THE CORRECT INSTRUMENT! If you need assistance, please see Mr. Jamrose. 

Finally, if you plan on auditioning for IMEA Jazz Band, this is the music you will need for that audition as well. Good luck!

Calling All Alums!

Attention all Plainfield South Band Alums!

Please join us for Homecoming this year and participate in Alumni Band! If you have not done so before, it is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with us and friends. Please join us for dinner by registering with the link on the right hand side. Make sure to also bring your Plainfield South Band Alumni Hoodie! We look forward to seeing (and hearing) you all very soon!

• To register, click on this link or click on the 'register now' button to the right.

Cougar Car Wash

A big thank you for everyone that came out this morning and helped! It was a fun, sunny, and successful day. Thank you to everyone who supported PSHS Bands as well.

First Day of School and Other Information

Marching Band:

• We are performing TOMORROW (FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL) during first hour for our kick-off assembly! Make sure you have your instrument for tomorrow. 
• There will be an all call tomorrow at 7:15 to dismiss you. Come to the band room. Seniors, you will be dismissed at the same time, but as a class to go down to the gym for a senior only meeting. You of course will be allowed to go, but are also welcome to perform with you if you wish :-)
• First performance is Friday, August 17th for Blue & White night. Our call for Friday will be 5:00pm and please wear your grey PSHS band shirt (you will receive these this week if you do not have one) and a pair of khaki shorts. 
• We are super excited to see you all tomorrow!

Monticello Pictures

A big thank you to all the parents who helped us over the weekend! We had a productive trip and managed to have quite a bit of fun along the way. Looking forward to a successful season.

Monticello Day 1

Up & running at Monticello! Students are hard at work and are looking forward to a great weekend and camp. Pictures to come soon.

You can know connect with us on Twitter! Follow us @PSHSBands

Band Picnic TODAY - Friday, 5/25

The Annual Band Picnic is TODAY! 

When: Friday, May 25, 4-7pm (ish)

Who: Everyone in band.  (Alumni welcome, too)

Where: Eaton Preserve off of Rt. 59 (behind Meijer)
THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN LAST YEAR!  SEE THE MAP BELOW:
(Take Rt. 59 North, turn right on 135th street and the park is on the right.)

 Why: Why do you think?  To have fun!!!

This will be a “potluck” style picnic with everyone bringing something to share.  Suggestions are:

Flutes - Drinks (pop, punch, iced tea, lemon aid, etc.)

Oboes and Bassoons –Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.)

Clarinets – Desserts

Saxes – Fruit (berries, cut-up apples, watermelon, grapes, etc.) or veggies

Trumpets – Chips

Horns – Paper products (plates, cups, napkins, forks, etc.)

Low brass – meat (hot dogs, brats, hamburger, etc.)

Percussion – Buns

Directors - Charcoal

When purchasing items, keep in mind there are about 140 students and others may be  bringing the same item.  No one person should spend more than about $4.

Please direct any questions to Mr. Cook at 815-577-5702.

Hi Band Families!

If you missed it, or want to watch it again, the 2011-12 Band Video is available on the Band Booster Website:

www.pshsbandboosters.org

The video had to be split into three sections due to size, but enjoy!  Special thanks to Kristen James and Kristen Hamilton for coordination, student identification and amazing photos,  to Kim Leyva for more amazing photos and to Howard Hamilton for creating the video.

2012-2013 Marching Band Leadership Team Announced

Click here to see the 2012-2013 Cougar Marching Band Leadership Team.

Announcements: 4/30/2012

1. Schedule -
   5/1 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, band room
   5/8 - Band Concert, 7pm, auditorium
   5/12 - Band Banquet, 1:30pm, cafeteria
   5/14 - Graduation Rehearsal - ALL NON-SENIORS
   5/20 - Graduation - 12pm call time
2. Band Concert - Please join us next Tuesday, May 8, for the Spring Pops Concert.  In addition to great music, we will have a variety of flowers for sale (flats and pots, $20 each).  Proceeds go to the band.  In addition, we will have TCBY after the concert for $3 and boostershop items (including band alumni shirts!).
3. Band Banquet - Please join us for the Band Banquet on May 12.  Invitations were sent home last week.  (Click here for another copy.)  Please return the RSVP form with payment by Monday, May 7.
4. Clef Notes - Don't forget to reserve your shout-out space in the pops concert program!  We are extending the deadline until Thursday, May 3.  Click here for more information/order form.

2 quick things!

1.  Reminder - BUFFALO WILD WINGS TONIGHT!  Click here for the information.

2.  With a Band Trip to Orlando coming up next year, we would like to investigate/plan for fundraisers that will not only help with the Booster Budget for 2012-13, but will also allow Band Students to add to their Student Accounts

If you have any ideas or contacts for fundraisers, please contact a Booster Board Member (list below) or email the Booster gmail account at pshs.band.boosters@gmail.com.  We are always looking for new ideas and volunteers to help with them!

Olympia D.          odiamantopoulos@yahoo.com
Kristen H.             hownkris@comcast.net 

Heather Z.           hbz6610@comcast.net 

Kim L.                   ksleyva6@comcast.net

Dear Band Families,

Following are the details for 3 upcoming events:

  

1. Buffalo Wild Wings is WEDNESDAY, 4/18.  Click here for more info and the flyer you need to bring with you!   
2. Clef Notes: give your favorite Band Student an “atta-boy” by purchasing a Clef Notes spot in the bulletin of our last band concert on May 8.  Click here for all the details.  Remember—orders and payment due by Wednesday, May 2. 
3. Flower Sale Fundraiser:  we are simplifying the Flower Sale this year by having flats of varied annuals and pots of mixed annuals for sale (Flats and Pots $20 each) at the final Band Concert on May 8 and at the Band Banquet on May 12.  No profits will be posted to Student Accounts with this simplified procedure—all income will go into our New Uniform fund.

a.      You are welcome to pre-order by emailing Kristen Hamilton (hownkris@comcast.net) or Heather Ziebell (hbz6610@comcast.net), and paying at the Band concert, or…

b.      If you like what you see at the Tuesday Band Concert, you can place an order for  pick up on Saturday at the Band Banquet.

c.      Payment will be due at time of pick-up.

Contact Heather or Kristen with any questions!  (Emails given above.)

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser: Wed. 4/18/2012

Are you hungry yet?!?  Next Wednesday, April 18, we will be having a Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser!


How does it work?
It's simple - just go to BWW sometime on 4/18, eat some food, and 20% of food profits will go to the PSHS Band. You will need to present a coupon (available online here) to receive credit.

Note: The fundraiser will occur at the NORTH Plainfield Buffalo Wild Wings Location (near Plainfield North High School). Address is: 11820 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, IL. It is in the same parking lot as Kohls.

Announcements: 4/10/2012

1. Schedule -
   4/10 - Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, band room
   4/16 - Symphonic Band Extra Rehearsal, 5-8pm
   4/20 - Senior and Band Camp Scholarship Apps Due
   4/23 - Symphonic Band Extra Rehearsal, 5-8pm
   4/28 - Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band performances at PICBF (see below for times)
   4/29 - Jazz Concert, 3pm in cafeteria
2. Join us for the April Band Booster Meeting TONIGHT (Tuesday, 4/10) at 7:30pm in the band room. Nominations for next year's officers will occur at our meeting tonight.
3. Symphonic Band - Please mark your calendars for 2 extra evening rehearsals to prepare for PICBF.  See above for times and dates.
4. PICBF - The Plainfield Invitational Concert Band Festival (PICBF) will be Saturday, 4/28, at Plainfield Central HS.  This is for Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble only.  Performance times are: Wind Ensemble, 10:30am / Symphonic Band, 1:30pm.  Both groups will perform in the auditorium.  Exact call times and more specific information will be available by the end of the week.

Pre-Spring Break Announcements

Before you go on break, here are some quick announcements:

1. PICBF Performance Times (call times will be earlier):
   Wind Ensemble - 10:30am
   Symphonic Band - 1:30pm
2. Band Booster Senior Scholarship applications as well as Summer Camp Scholarship applications are now available in the band room.
3. Marching Band Leadership Team information is available in the band room.  Auditions will be after spring break.
4. Students registered for band next year will be receiving info about the 2012-2013 band in the mail shortly.  An electronic copy is available here.
   

Calling all Band Parents and Students,


We are still in need of some helpers for the Pasta Dinner this Friday, March 23 from 4:30 – 7:30 (dinner is served)/4:00 – 8:00 with set up and clean up.

Time slots can be 4 – 6 pm and 6 – 8 pm, or both, or anything in-between that works with your schedule.

Email Heather Ziebell at hbz6610@comcast.net if you can help.

We always have fun!

Band Booster Meeting TUESDAY, 3/13

Please join us for the March Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30pm in the Band Room.  Hope to see you there!

Also...please remember to promote our Pasta Dinner.  More information is here.

Jazz Concert opportunity @PSHS tonight...

PSHS is pleased to welcome Harmonic Convergence, a collegiate jazz and a-cappella singing group from Creston, Iowa.  Opening for the group tonight  is our very own PSHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble.  Admission is free.  The performance starts at 7:30 PM in the auditorium this evening.  Hope to see you there!