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Marching Band Pictures
Marching Band pictures will take place next Thursday at 6PM (during 2 a days). Dress will be full uniform minus hats and gloves. Make sure you are wearing your black tee shirt, black full length socks, and marching band shoes. Doors for uniforms will open at 5:15.
All picture packages are pre-order. Please click here to purchase pictures
Rookie Camp Cancellation
Due to the forecasted air quality for tomorrow, we are cancelling our last day of Rookie Camp. We will see everyone at 7AM Monday morning for our first full marching band rehearsal. Monday will start inside (woodwinds in the band room and brass in the choir room)
Rookie Camp Time Correction
Yesterday’s post incorrectly stated the start time for tomorrow. The band calendar is accurate and we will be starting at 8am for this week only. Please bring plenty of water and stay hydrated!
It’s Marching Band time!!
We hope everyone has had an enjoyable and relaxing summer so far! Here are some upcoming events and items that need your attention:
Due to the weather forecast, we will be starting outside on Wednesday, then move inside once the temps get higher. MAKE SURE YOU BRING WATER.
1. If you haven’t ordered your black Drillmaster marching band shoes, now is the time to do so.
2. A friendly reminder that marching band rehearsals begin on Wednesday, July 15, at 8:00 AM for Freshmen and Leadership Team. Please be on the field and ready to go at 6:55AM. Do not walk in the door at 7:59 and expect a positive outcome. Please note that summer rehearsals are not optional. If you are not there (and haven’t previously emailed Mr. Smith about a vacation), your spot will be given to someone who is there and on time.
3. If you have lost touch with your instrument, now is a great time to reconnect with it and reintroduce yourself. The better you sound on July 15th the more pleasant all of our lives (including yours) will be.
4. Bring all music, instruments, flip folders, and lyres. We will be outside for part of the first day. Rookies, check in with your leadership team to make sure your instrument group uses a lyre (most do). Do not show up on day one without these items.
5. Wear comfortable shoes. No flip flops or sandals are permitted. Rookies: It’s a good idea to wear your brand new marching band shoes to these rehearsals so you can break them in before the parade.
6. We will give you water breaks each hour. It is YOUR responsibility to bring water jugs, etc. You will not have time to run inside to use the drinking fountain…bring it to the field with you! Do not drink energy drinks, coffee, milk, etc to stay hydrated during rehearsals. H2O is your friend! Try to wear light colored clothes as this will help with the heat. Tank tops, etc are definitely allowed…just make sure you don’t wear anything “indecent”.
7. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Marching Band rehearsals are not the place to try getting a suntan for the first time of the year and sunburns are not an excused absence. If you haven’t ventured outside of your home since June 1st, start spending sometime outside to get acclimated to the heat.
8. If you haven’t memorized La Pantera and the Fight Song yet, get busy.
9. Practice!
Uniform Fittings
Uniform fittings are next week! Seniors and Freshmen will be Tuesday, May 19. Juniors and Sophomores will be Wednesday, May 20. Both evenings start at 6PM.
2026 OMEA State Large Group Info
The Perry Symphonic Winds and Concert Band will perform at OMEA State at Glenoak HS on Friday, May 1! This event is free and open to the public and we HIGHLY encourage parents to come out and support our fantastic ensembles. Please note that this year both of our groups will be performing in the Glenoak GYM, not the auditorium due to scheduling and the large number of groups requesting Friday performances.
Symphonic Winds: Attendance at 3:45, buses depart at 4, performance at 5:30.
Concert Band: Attendance at 6:30, buses depart at 6:45, performance at 8:30.
2026 Field Commander and Leadership Team Info
• Field Commander auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 22 immediately after school. For details and info click here
• If you are interested in applying for the 2026 Leadership Team, please submit a 1 page essay detailing why you think you should be chosen for the Leadership Team. A well written application essay should include: what band means to you, what makes for a good leader, and why you think you are a good leader.
In addition to your letter, your attendance, marching/playing ability, and attitude will be taken into consideration. If you plan to audition for Field Commander, you must submit a leadership essay. Please note in your essay that you want to be considered for Field Commander.
Letters are due no later than Friday, April 10.
District Contest Week Info
Next week is District Large Group Adjudicated Event for Concert Band and Symphonic Winds:
• Monday- Pre District Concert in the Aux Gym at 7PM. Winds should be in seats for pictures at 6:30PM, Concert Band will follow immediately.
• Friday- District Large Group Adjudicated Event at John Glenn High School:
-Both groups will leave PHS at 7PM (be here no later than 6:45PM)
– Concert Band will perform at 9:35 PM
– Symphonic Winds will perform at 10:05 PM
• We hope to arrive back at PHS around midnight
• These performances are free and open to the public. Please come support your students at both events and the incredible music they are making!
