Concert and Symphonic Band - August 11th, 2026
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- Aug 11
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Updated: Aug 12
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. Please note the date of our Fall Concert, October 8th
August 12th- First Day of School! Band Performs for incoming 6th Graders
August 17- All-Region Masterclass- 4:30-6:00 PM @ Pioneer Heritage MS (Required for Symphonic Band Only)
August 18th- Band Parent Meeting- Pearson Cafeteria- 6:45-7:45 PM
August 27th- Band Family Picnic- Frisco Commons Park- 6:00-8:00 PM
1st Day of School Performance- August 12th
Following the success and fun of last year, the Pearson Band will again be performing on the first day of school! We are very excited that the admin has given us such a fun performance opportunity to welcome students on the first day of school.
Wednesday, August 12th
7:30am - Students arrive at the band hall. Assemble instruments and get set up.
7:45am - Begin performing on the south side of the school.
8:15am - End of performance. Pack up and go to 1st Period.
The staff will know that band students are performing. They will NOT be counted tardy if they are not in 1st Period at 8:25am.
We are not wearing a specific uniform - students may wear whatever they were planning on wearing for the 1st day of school.
Students in football will be excused from this performance to go to football practice
Any Concert or Symphonic Band student who did not attend summer band can still participate in this performance.
Supplies for Concert and Symphonic Band Students
Click on the following link for Symphonic and Concert Band class materials for next school year: https://www.pearsonband.com/supplies.
All supplies can be ordered online through Brook Mays, Music & Arts, at any local music store, or even Amazon.
The deadline to have all supplies in class is Monday, August 17th. Students will need to have their “Concert Black” uniform for our Winter Concert on December 8th.
All-Region Masterclass- August 17th- Symphonic Band Only
On Monday, August 17th, the Pioneer Heritage MS Band will be hosting an All-Region Masterclass for Pioneer & Pearson Band Students. We will be having clinicians for each instrument that will be teaching our students the Region Band Audition Music. Students will need their instrument, Region Music music, and a pencil.
When: Monday, August 17th - 4:30 - 6PM
Where: Pioneer Heritage Middle School
Time: 4:30-6:00pm.
This is a required event for all students in Symphonic Band. Absences need to be communicated to Mr. Jenson. Concert Band students that are interested in learning the All-Region Music may also attend, as long as they have communicated that to Mr. Jenson or Ms. Jobe.
Band Parent Meeting- August 18
Tuesday August 18th is our Annual Band Parent Meeting in the Pearson Cafeteria. The schedule is as follows:
6:00-6:45 PM- Beginner Band Parent Meeting
6:45-7:00 PM- Booster Club Meeting presented by our Band Booster Board (all parents are invited/encouraged to attend!)
7:00-7:45 PM- Concert/Symphonic Band Parent Meeting
At least one parent from each band family needs to be in attendance, as we will be going over important information for the year. Entry for this event will be the glass doors next to the cafeteria on the west side of the school.
Band Family Picnic- August 27
Thursday, August 27 is our annual Band Family Picnic from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Frisco Commons Park (8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034). We will be serving pizza and drinks at the pavilion. This event is open to all family members!
Tickets are $6 per person, and that covers the pizza, drinks, and pavilion rental. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased by cash (exact change only) or check (made out to the Pearson Band Parent Association) and turned into the Booster Box in the band hall at school. Please seal any cash or checks in an envelope with your student's name, the purpose of the money (Family Picnic) and how many tickets you are purchasing labeled on the outside. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday August 26 at 8 AM so that we can put in the order for the pizza.
We will be in need of several volunteers for this event! CLICK HERE to sign up.
We are looking forward to a great celebration with our band family!
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