Concert and Symphonic Band- April 11th, 2025
- pearsonmsband
- Apr 11
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Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Most band events for the 2024-2025 school year have been added to the calendar. Click here to view a list of required (graded) performances for the 24-25 school year.
April 20- Deadline to register for FISD Summer Band Camp (Optional)
April 23rd- Studio Movie Grill Social Event
April 24th- Symphonic Band Performance at the North Texas Festival of Distinction
May 2nd- Pearson 10 Year Anniversary Celebration (Jazz Band Only)
May 7th- Spring Concert at Reedy HS
Studio Movie Grill- April 23rd
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 23rd to watch the Minecraft Movie and eat dinner together. Details for the event are below:
When: Wednesday, April 23rd 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 $22.50 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 chicken tenders, SMG burger, Chili Lime Salad.
Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, April 17th. 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!
Frisco ISD Summer Band Camp
The middle school band directors of Frisco ISD are excited to announce the dates of the 2025 Frisco ISD Middle School Summer Band Camp. This camp is for current 6th and 7th grade (fall 2025 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 2025 7th & 8th grade) Frisco ISD Band students
When? Monday-Thursday, June 9-12, 2025 (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 24-April 20, 2025.
Pay for the camp on OnlineSchoolFees during the payment window (April 28-May 9). 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 28-May 9.
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 9th 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!
North Texas Festival of Distinction- April 24th
On Thursday, April 24th, the Symphonic Band will be attending the North Texas Festival of Distinction at Haltom High School. This is the first time that Pearson has attended this festival, which is attended by bands all over the state! I am so excited for the students to have a chance to be showcased at this event. See below for the itinerary:
North Texas Festival of Distinction
8:25 AM: Meet in Band Hall dressed in Concert Black with instrument, band binder, and music
9:10 AM: Load the bus
9:15 AM: Depart for Haltom High School (5501 Haltom Rd, Haltom City, TX 76137)
10:15 AM: Arrive at Haltom High School
10:45 AM: Warm Up
11:15 AM: Perform
11:45 AM: Load and depart for Cici's Pizza (3805 Main St, The Colony, TX 75056)
12:30 PM: Arrive at Cici’s for lunch provided by the Band Parent Association
1:35 PM: Load the bus to depart
1:40 PM: Depart for Pearson
1:55 PM: Arrive back at Pearson
Students should come to school wearing their concert black, but may bring a change of clothes to change into when we return.
Parents are welcome to attend the performance! I am awaiting details as far as if you will need to check in at Haltom, but I will share those as soon as I get them.
Jazz Band
The Pearson Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the 10 year anniversary celebration for Pearson Middle School! The celebration will take place on Friday, May 2nd. A full schedule will be communicated when it is available. Jazz Band will also be performing at the Spring Concert on May 7th.
In order to prepare for our upcoming performances, Jazz Band will be rehearsing after school on the following days from 3:55- 5:00 PM
Monday, April 21st
Monday, April 28th
Monday, May 5th
All members of Jazz Band are expected to be at every rehearsal. Members that has a conflict need to communicate that with Mr. Jenson ASAP.
Pearson Band Parent Association (PBPA) Board Positions for 2025-2026 School Year
We need you to serve as a member of the PBPA Board! The PBPA, or Band Boosters, play a vital role in helping the Pearson Band program run. Because of their support, we are able to participate in events and competitions, bring in clinicians to work with students, and hold social events.
The President, Vice President, and Hospitality positions are open for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information about the roles of each position and to express interest, click HERE.
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 2025. This list will be updated as we receive information about 2025 dates and locations.
Supplies
Most of our Concert and Symphonic Band students have all of their correct supplies for class. If your student does not, please refer to the following:
https://www.pearsonband.com/supplies All supplies can be ordered online through Brook Mays, at any local music store, or even Amazon.
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