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.
   
   

Barnes & Noble Book Fair: Friday, May 14

The Scoop: Barnes & Noble has graciously allowed us to have another book fair on Friday, May 14, at the Rt. 30/Plainfield Rd. store in Joliet.

Here's how it works: Present our voucher (a sheet of 6 is available by clicking here) when making a purchase, and up to 20% will be donated to the Band Program. This includes the cafe, as well. On that date, you can also present our ID number (10204295) at any Barnes & Noble location OR online and earn the same profit for the Band. This allows family members from out of state to help us, too!

What happens at B&N: Our students will be involved in the evening by reading books and performing in small ensembles. The cafe will also be selling a specialty drink (Caramel Hot Chocolate) that will be named by our band students.

We will need some help: Click to view the STUDENT and PARENT sign-up sheets. Please consider helping if you are available. To reserve a time slot, please e-mail our coordinator, Mrs. Hayes, at cl.hayes@comcast.net.

For a printable version of this information, click here.

Announcements: 4/26/2010

1. Schedule -
   4/26 - No SB rehearsal
   4/27 - Jazz Band at Jilly's in Naperville, 7pm
   4/30 - Senior Scholarships AND Clef Notes due
   5/2 - Jazz Concert, 3pm in PSHS Cafe
   5/7 - Jazz Band at JJC, 7:30pm
   5/11 - May Concert, 7pm
   5/14 - Barnes & Noble Book Fair
   5/15 - Band Banquet, 5:30pm at PSHS
   5/19 - Wendy's Fundraiser
   5/17, 5/24 - Graduation rehearsals for ALL non-senior band students, 6-9pm
   5/29 - Graduation (required performance for all non-senior band members)
   
2. Clef Notes - be sure to submit your ads for the May concert program! They are due 4/30. More info is here.
3. Senior Scholarships are due 4/30!
4. Band Banquet invitations will be sent out this week. An electronic copy with more information is available here. Reservations need to be returned by Wednesday, 5/5.
5. All (non-senior) Band Students must attend two evening rehearsals for graduation. See the schedule above for dates and times.
6. Barnes & Noble Book Fair - We will do another book fair at the Joliet Barnes and Noble on 5/14. Look for more details soon.
   
   

2010 Marching Band Leadership Team Announced

Congratulations to the 2010 Cougar Marching Band Leadership Team. Click here to view results from the auditions.

We had many qualified applicants for limited openings. Thank you to all who auditioned.

Clef Notes for Pops Concert!

We are once again offering ads in the program for the Spring Pops Concert on May 11, 2010. 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 2009-2010school year. Click here to find out more and print an order form!