Pearson MS Band - Beginner Band Festival - Pinstack
On Tuesday April 11th, 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 Tuesday April 4th from 4:00-5:00pm - Brass and woodwind students only.
Attend the Beginner Band rehearsal on Wednesday April 5th from 4:00-5:00pm - Brass, woodwind, and percussion students.
Pass off the music for Dragon Slayer and Pride of America 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 $32 per student. We prefer payment be made in the online “store” in CHARMS. Video instruction for how to use CHARMS. Students may also bring cash or a check in a clearly labeled envelope to the band office. Payment is due by Thursday April 6th.
We will also need four adult chaperones for this event. You can sign up to chaperone at the following link:
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 2022-2023 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.
Required (Graded) Beginning Band Events for the Pearson Beginning Band
Click on the PDF below to view the required Beginning Band events for 2022-2023. (Note, this list does not include optional social events that will occur throughout the year.)
Summer Band Camps
We strongly encourage your student to attend a band camp this summer! It is a great opportunity for your student to improve on their instrument and make new friends. There are many options in the DFW metroplex and around the state. CLICK HERE to view a list of band camps available for summer 2023.
Upcoming events
Tuesday April 4 - Full Beginning Band Rehearsal (4:00-5:00pm) (required for brass and woodwind students only)
Wednesday April 5 - Full Beginning Band Rehearsal (4:00-5:00pm) (required for brass, woodwind, and percussion students)
Tuesday April 11 - Beginning Band Performance at Pinstack
Thursday April 27 - Beginning Band Solo Contest (required)
Monday May 8 - Spring Concert (required)
Conflict with an event? Email Mrs. Black at blackmj@friscoisd.org
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