10Dec/11

Announcements Week of 12/12/11

1.  A reminder that solo/ensemble forms and money are due no later than Wednesday.  Click here to download form

2.  Jazz Ensemble at Pfeiffer MS this Wednesday at 7PM.  Dress is all black.  Please arrive at Pfeiffer no later than 6:30PM.

3.  Ensemble days will be this Thursday and Friday.  No after school Winds on Wednesday.

4.  Feel free to meet with your ensembles over break!  You will be performing in class for a grade in mid-January.  If you want coaching after school, sign ups will be available in January.

5.  Have a safe and relaxing Holiday & Christmas break!!!  Practice!

 

 

 

 

 

 

09Dec/11

PerryBands on Twitter!

You can now follow the Perry Bands on Twitter. Just text “follow PerryBands” to 40404. Don’t include the quotation marks, and be sure not to include a signature. We will be using our Twitter account for short updates. Be sure to say subscribed through Perryband.com to receive full weekly announcements.

02Dec/11

Announcements Week of 12/5/2011

1.  Outstanding performances by all groups at the Palace!  Keep up the hard work as we move towards contest season!

2.  Pep Band on Saturday, December 3rd.  Meet in the band room at 5:30.  You will be released as soon as the game starts.  Please wear jeans and your black tee shirt.

3.  Solo and Ensemble Information:

A.  Please pick up a registration form from the main band room.  You must fill out a form for each event you are in.  Ensemble leaders should fill out one form for your group.  You can download the form by clicking here.

B.  Fees:  Solos are $15 and Ensembles are $20.  (ensemble fee is for the ensemble, not $20 per person)  Ensemble leaders should collect the money from your ensemble members and turn in one check.  Please make checks payable to “Perry Band Boosters”

C.  All fees and forms are due Wednesday, December 14th.  If we don’t have your form/money by this date, you will not be scheduled.

D.  You are responsible for getting an accompanist for your solo.  If you are unable to locate one, please contact Mr. Smith immediately.  Do not wait until Christmas break to schedule an accompanist.

23Nov/11

Announcements Week of 11/28/2011

1.  The Palace Concert is sold out!  At this time, no tickets are available.

2.  Symphonic Winds/Concert Band members should be in their seats no later than 6:45 in the balcony of the Palace.  Concert uniforms w/tux shirts and black shoes.  We will provide bow ties before your performances.

3.  Winds Mid-Term exam will consist of all 12 major scales, in 1/8th notes.  We will begin testing on Monday, December 5th.  Scales do not have to be memorized, but you will receive extra credit for performing all 12 from memory.

4.  Jazz Ensemble will perform with the 6th Grade Band at Pfeiffer MS on Wednesday, December 14th.  Dress for this performance will be black dress pants, long sleeve black dress shirt, and black dress shoes.

5.  Next Basketball Band performance is on December 3rd.  Sign up sheet will be posted on Monday.

6.  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!