Beginning Band - March 13th, 2026
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Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Most band events for the 2025-2026 school year have been added to the calendar. Click here to view a list of required (graded) band events for the 25-26 school year.
March 23rd- Sign-ups begin for Frisco ISD Summer Band Camp
April 1- Beginner Band Rehearsal for Pinstack (Woodwinds and Brass Only)- 3:55-4:55 PM
April 9- Beginner Band Rehearsal for Pinstack (Woodwinds, Brass, AND Percussion)- 3:55-4:55 PM
April 10- Pinstack Trip/Festival
April 15th- Studio Movie Grill Trip (Optional)
Frisco ISD Summer Band Camp
The middle school band directors of Frisco ISD are excited to announce the dates of the 2026 Frisco ISD Middle School Summer Band Camp. This camp is for current 6th and 7th grade (fall 2026 7th & 8th grade) band students in Frisco ISD and will be aimed towards playing fun music and meeting new friends across the district. Your student also will have the opportunity to work with expert teachers and professional musicians / educators. Please see the information below for more details!
Who? Current 6th and 7th grade (fall 2026 7th & 8th grade) Frisco ISD Band students
When? Monday-Thursday, June 1-4, 2026 (8:00 AM-12:00 PM each day, concert on Thursday starting at 11:00 AM)
Where? Memorial HS (12300 Frisco St., Frisco, TX 75033) & Emerson HS (6300 Collin McKinney Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070)
How Much? $100
How do I sign up?
Fill out the registration Google Form found in our Frisco ISD MS Summer Band Camp website from March 23-April 12, 2026.
Pay for the camp on OnlineSchoolFees during the payment window (April 20-May 4). Summer camp registration will be billed through the FISD online school fees account. The entry fee will not be active for a few weeks after filling out the registration form.
The payment window will be open in OnlineSchoolFees from April 20-May 4.
For help accessing OnlineSchool Fees, please see the guidance from the FISD website below:
Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been received through OnlineSchoolFees in the payment window. End of day on May 4th is a hard deadline to submit payment for the camp.
If you have any questions, please ask your campus band director. We hope to make music with you at the Frisco ISD Middle School Summer Band Camp in June!
Pearson MS Band - Beginner Band Festival - Pinstack- April 10th
On Friday April 10th, the Pearson MS Beginner Band will be performing at Pinstack in Plano as part of the Pride of Texas Music Festival. This is an opportunity for our students to perform for adjudicators as well as have fun at the facility.
In order to attend this event, students must qualify by meeting the following requirements:
Attend the Beginner Band rehearsal on Wednesday April 1st from 3:55-4:55pm - Brass and woodwind students only.
Attend the Beginner Band rehearsal on Thursday April 9th from 3:55-4:55pm - Brass, woodwind, and percussion students.
Pass off the music for Dragon Slayer and Samba La Bamba in class for a band director.
Complete scale pass-offs in class, as required by the student’s band director.
Have passed (grade of 70 or higher) all classes on the 3rd nine weeks report card.
Payment for this event is $30 per student. CLICK HERE to pay online. Students may also bring cash or a check in a clearly labeled envelope to the band office. Payment is due by Friday April 2nd.
We will also need at least 4 adult chaperones for this event. You can sign up to chaperone at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050845AEAE2FA5FE3-62941427-pinstack
Chaperones must complete and pass a background check through Frisco ISD: https://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/background-checks
The estimated schedule for the day is 9:00am-2:00pm. We will send out a detailed schedule with performance times ASAP. Students will bring their instrument and band binder for the performance. They will wear their 2025-2026 Band T-shirt and jeans.
We are SO EXCITED for our students to have the opportunity this year to participate in this fun event!
Please let the band directors know if you have any questions or concerns.
Studio Movie Grill- April 15th
I am excited to announce our next social event for the Pearson Band. We will be attending Studio Movie Grill on the evening of April 15th to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and eat dinner together. Details for the event are below:
When: Wednesday, April 15th at 6 pm. Students will be ready for pick-up by 8:05 pm.
Where: Studio Movie Grill- The Colony (4860 State Hwy 121, The Colony, TX 75056)
Transportation will not be provided. Parents/Guardians are responsible for drop-off and pick-up at Studio Movie Grill. Students must be picked-up inside Studio Movie Grill. No students will be allowed to leave the building without an adult.
How: Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased through Cheddar-Up (click HERE). This includes the movie ticket, popcorn, soda/tea, and your choice of entree from the following: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Crispy or Coconut Chicken Tenders, Cheeseburger, Chili Lime Chicken Salad, and Chili Lime Chicken Wrap.
Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, April 9th. There will be no refunds for tickets purchased. Students that attend agree to follow all Pearson Middle School rules and Pearson Middle School Band trip expectations.
We are looking forward to a fun evening with our Pearson Band family!
Candy Donations Needed!
Parents, we are in need of candy (or "knowledge" as we call it in band) to give out as prizes to students. If convenient, please consider donating any extra candy you might have from birthday parties, gatherings, etc. or picking up a bag of variety mixed candy next time you go to the store.
Thank you!
Practice Journals
All Beginning Band students should be taking their instrument home and practicing daily. During their practice time, students should play and reinforce concepts being taught in class and work on any material they are struggling to play. A daily practice habit is essential to becoming a great musician! Please help your student to build this habit by encouraging (and sometimes telling) them to practice every day.
All members of the Pearson Band have been assigned a practice journal to track their practicing and to help them develop practice habits that will lead them to success in band. This is a graded assignment due every Monday and must be signed by a parent to be considered complete. The rubric and expectations for the practice journal can be found here.
Parents, the following is a fantastic guide for what and how your student should be practicing: https://practicingguide.weebly.com/
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