Beginning Band - September 18th, 2026
Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Most band events for the 2026-2027 school year have been added to the calendar. Click HERE to view required (Graded) events for the Beginner Band in 2026-2027.
September 21st- Fundraiser Kick-Off!
September 22nd- Frisco ISD Marching Arts Showcase @ The Star- 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
October 4th- Pearson Band Spirit Store Closes
October 15th- Beginner Band Show and Tell Concert @ Pearson Cafeteria- 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Pearson Band Fundraiser Kick-off- September 21st
It's fundraiser time in the Pearson Band! This year, we are partnering with a company called MoneyDolly to raise money for new music stands, clinicians, music, trips/competitions, instruments/accessories, and social events. This is a donation based fundraiser, so no sales required!
Students were given the above flyer on block day with instructions on how to get started and to begin the onboarding process. Parents, please help your students with getting set up. Students that complete all 6 onboarding steps by Monday when our fundraiser kicks off will get a prize in class. Whichever team (class period) has the highest percentage onboarded by Monday will also earn a donut party!
Pearson Band Spirit Wear!
For the first time in a long time, we are excited to offer Pearson Band Spirit Wear to our band families! Pearson Band members will still be receiving their yearly band shirt, but this spirit wear is open for the whole family. Currently in the store are a variety of t-shirts and sweaters/hoodies for when it (eventually) cools down outside!
You can view the Spirit Store by clicking HERE. Orders must be placed by October 4th and will be delivered to the school near the end of the month.
Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase
The 8th Annual Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase presented by Whataburger will be held at the Ford Center at The Star on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m.
All twelve Frisco ISD Marching Bands will perform their 2026 competitive marching band productions.
Tickets can be purchased here. Cost is $8 for general admission. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate (while supplies last); however, individuals are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
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.
Starting this week, 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 block day (Wed/Thurs) 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/
Private Lessons
We highly recommend all students in Beginner Band sign up for private lessons. Private lessons are a great way to progress on your instrument with the assistance of a master teacher who plays that same instrument. While tutoring in a core class might only be to catch up or erase deficits in the learning process, private lessons are for everyone. Typically, the top musicians in the band program are ones that are in private lessons! Lessons are $25 per lesson and payment is handled between the parents and the lesson teacher. Scholarships from our Band Parent Association (Band Boosters) are available to those who need.
This is the time to sign up. Our teachers are in high demand and teach across several different campuses and districts. Lesson times are first come first serve, so sign up ASAP. You can sign up by filling out the form HERE.
Instruments and Supplies
All band students need an instruments and supplies in order to be successful in band this year. If you have not ordered them, please click on the following link for directions on how to do so.
Amazon Wish List
We have received SO many items from our wishlist this year! There were several that did not have a name with the gift- If you purchased something off of the band wishlist, please know that we appreciate it so much!
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