Clef Notes

The PSHS Band Boosters are offering ads in the program for the Spring Pops Concert on May 14, 2009. This is an opportunity to recognize your student individually for his/her accomplishments this year, to congratulate seniors as they near graduation, or acknowledge the hard work put forth by all the PSHS Band students during the 2008-2009 school year. Click here to find out more and print an order form!

Announcements for week of 4/27

It's almost May and we're in the home stretch! Lots of announcments this week:

1. Schedule:
   4/29-30 - Talent Show Auditions
   5/1 - Leadership Team Workshop
   5/4 - Drum Major Workshop
   5/5 - Section Leader Auditions
   5/8 - Talent Show
   5/11-12 - Drum Major Auditions
   5/14 - Pops Concert
   5/16 - Band Banquet
   5/18 - Auditions Begin
   5/30 - Graduation performance
2. Congratulations to the Concert Band for a great performance at PICBF and also to the Symphonic Band for a great performance at ISU!
3. Information regarding Leadership Team (Drum Major and Section Leaders) auditions for the 2009 marching season has been passed out. Dates are on the schedule above.
4. Band Banquet RSVP forms are due no later than Monday, May 4.
5. Auditions for next year will begin the week of 5/18. They will occur after school and are requried for all non-graduating students. Auditions will be a graded assignment.

PSHS Band Grad Returns to Perform for the Bands

Former PSHS student and band member Caitlyn Smith returned to South on Wednesday to perform for the band classes. Caitlyn, a two-time All-State musician at PSHS, recently graduated from the University of Miami with a double degree in Biology and Horn performance. She performed a piece for solo horn and answered many questions about life as a college music major. Thanks to Caitlyn for joining us and sharing some of her experiences in college band!

Pre-Spring Break Announcements, 4/2/2009

1. Schedule -
   4/2 - Final Disney rehearsal, 6-8pm
   4/25 - PICBF (Concert Band Only)
   4/25 - ISU (Symphonic Band Only)
   5/14 - May Pops Concert
   5/16 - Band Banquet
2. PICBF - Concert band will travel to Plainfield Central for the PICBF concert on 4/25. A trip consent form and schedule will be distributed today in class. Forms are to be returned by Wednesday, 4/15.
3. ISU - Symphonic Band will travel to Illinois State for the ISU Band Festival on 4/25. A trip consent form and schedule will be distributed today in class. Forms and money for dinner are to be returned by Friday, 4/17.
4. Disney Trip Reminders -
   -Read the trip book again tonight to be sure you have everything
   -Luggage to go under the bus MUST be brought to rehearsal tonight
   -Carry-on bags should include your swimsuit and towel
   -Students will receive a list of chaperone cell phone numbers tonight. These are intended to be left at home with parents for emergency situations.

McDonald's Fundraiser 3/25

The PSHS Bands will be holding a fundraiser at the McDonalds at Caton Farm and Essington Rd. today (3/25) from 4:30-6:30pm. 20% of the profits will go to the PSHS Bands!

Patrons must present a coupon (available online here) when they purchase a meal. Please come out to support the band program!

Money raised will go towards a future purchase of new marching band uniforms. Each new uniform can cost upwards of $400, so an order of 200+ uniforms gets expensive. Every little bit helps, so please come out to McDonalds tonight!

Announcements for week of 3/23/2009

1. Schedule -
   3/25 - McDonald's Fundraiser (Essington)
   3/26 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   3/31 - Spring Band Concert
   4/2 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   4/3 - Disney trip!
   4/25 - ISU Band Festival (SB) and PICBF (CB)
2. Updated Calendar - An updated version of the band calendar has been placed on the website. Please notice the confirmed dates for the ISU Band Festival, PICBF, and Band Banquet.
3. Spring Band Concert - Student call time is 6pm on 3/31. The concert will feature the curricular bands, as well as the Disney Band. Symphonic Band students should bring 1 dozen cookies to share after the concert.
4. Band Banquet Video - Photos and videos from band events this year are needed for the band banquet video. Seniors also need to submit a few photos for the banquet video. A baby picture and a few current photos is prefered. Please send these to Mrs. Dunning.
5. Disney Trip - Medical and Trip Consent forms are due Thursday, 3/26. Photo forms will still be accepted until Tuesday, 3/31.
6. Booster Officers - Anyone interested in running for Booster President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer should contact a director. Nominations will be taken at the April booster meeting, and Elections will occur at the May Meeting. This is a GREAT way to get involved and support your student(s). The success of the band program is dependant on more than just the directors and students. Parents play a huge role in increasing the quality and success of the PSHS Band. If you cannot take on one of the positions listed above, please consider helping out a concerts, football games, and with hospitality or fundraising. We will never turn down help! Contact a director if you are interested!

Announcements for week of 3/2/2009

1. Schedule:
   3/5 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   3/5 - Disney Parent Meeting 8pm
   3/7 - Metamora CANCELED
   3/20-22 - Spring Musical
   3/24 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   3/26 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   3/31 - Spring Concert
   4/2 - Disney Rehearsal 6-8pm
   4/3 - Disney Trip
2. Disney Trip Rehearsals: Our next rehearsal is this Thursday (3/5). These are NOT optional rehearsals. Dates were published in the fall, so it is expected that you have arranged your schedule accordingly.
3. Disney Trip Parent/Student Meeting: There will be a MANDATORY Parent/Student Meeting on 3/5 at 8pm in the band room. This was announced last week at our first rehearsal. Each student must have a parent attend. You must contact a director if you have a conflict.
4. Disney Payments: We are still in need of final payments from those who have yet to cover the balance. This is long overdue.
5. Candy Sale: The candy sale has been extended until this Friday, 3/5. Keep selling!

District 202 Solo & Ensemble Festival CONFIRMED

The District 202 High School Solo & Ensemble Festival will proceed today as planned. Students, parents, and judges may arrive at Plainfield South beginning at 7:00am. Good luck to all participants!

Mid-Winter Concert

Congratulations to the bands for a terrific performance last week at the Mid-Winter Concert! Click here to view images from the concert courtesy of Mrs. Melka.

Announcements for week of 2/9/2009

1. Schedule:
   2/11 - Pep Band, 5:45pm call
   2/12 - Mid-Winter Concert, 7pm
   2/13 - Disney Final Payment due; Pep Band, 6pm call
   2/17 - SPC Festival at PNHS
   2/21 - Solo & Ensemble Festival
   2/26 - Disney Rehearsal, 6-8pm
   3/5 - Disney Rehearsal, 6-8pm
   3/7 - Metamora Music Festival: CANCELED
2. Mid-Winter Concert - Student call time is 6pm. Be sure to remember socks, shoes, etc. Concert Band students are asked to bring a dozen cookies for the reception afterward.
3. Disney Trip - Final payments MUST be paid by Friday, 2/13. The first rehearsal is coming up on 2/26.
4. SPC Festival - Congratulations to the 21 students from PSHS selected to perform in the Southwest Prarie Conference (SPC) Honor Band Festival held at Plainfield North on 2/17! If your student was selected, make sure they return their information packet forms by Friday, 2/13.
5. Solo & Ensemble - On 2/21, students from all Plainfield High Schools will be at PSHS to participate in the Solo & Ensemble Festival. We need parent help to monitor rooms, work concessions, and help in the office. Please contact a director if you are interested in helping any time between 8am and 1pm.
6. Candy Sale - Students will be given the opportunity to sell candy from 2/12-2/27. Students are asked to sell two boxes of candy (52 bars per box). Profit beyond these sales will go directly to student accounts.