Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Most band events for the 2023-2024 school year have been added to the calendar. Click here to view a list of required (graded) performances for the 23-24 school year.
March 22 - Concert Band UIL performance (required - schedule below)
March 25 - Spirit Night Fundraiser at Casa Del Bro
March 26- Symphonic Band Rehearsal 3:55-4:55 PM (required)
March 27 - Symphonic Band UIL performance (required - schedule below)
April 6 - Wylie East Jazz Festival (Jazz band only)
April 24 - Social Event at Studio Movie Grill
May 6 - Spring Concert
Concert Band UIL - March 22
The Pearson Concert Band will be attending the annual UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on Friday March 22 at Rock Hill High School
Schedule is as follows:
1:31pm: Patriot Training. All Concert Band students go to the band hall to change and get ready to depart.
2:15pm: Load busses
2:30pm: Depart for Rock Hill High School
3:05pm: Arrive at Rock Hill High School
3:35pm: Begin warm-up
4:00pm: Stage performance
4:25pm: Sight-Reading performance
4:55pm: Load the busses and depart for Pearson MS
5:55pm: Arrive back at Pearson, unload and go home
Students are welcome to wear their regular school clothes and bring their concert black to change into at the beginning of Patriot Training.
Parents and families are invited and encouraged to attend both the Concert and Sight-reading portions of our evaluation, but please note that photography and videos are not allowed in the sight-reading room.
We are very excited for our students to have the opportunity to show-off what they have been working on this semester!
Spirit Night Fundraiser at Casa Del Bro
Join us on Monday March 25 at Casa Del Bro from 5:00-close! Mention that you are with the Pearson Band and we will receive a portion of the proceeds.
Symphonic Band UIL
The Pearson Symphonic Band will be attending the annual UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluation on Wednesday March 27 at Wakeland High School.
Schedule is as follows:
1:31pm: Patriot Training. All Symphonic Band students go to the band hall to change and get ready to depart.
2:15: Load busses
2:25: Depart for Wakeland High School
2:40pm: Arrive at Wakeland High School
3:10pm: Begin warm-up
3:40pm: Stage performance
4:10pm: Sight-Reading performance
4:40pm: Load the busses and depart for Pearson MS
5:00pm: Arrive back at Pearson, unload and go home
Students are welcome to wear their regular school clothes and bring their concert black to change into at the beginning of Patriot Training.
Parents and families are invited and encouraged to attend both the Concert and Sight-reading portions of our evaluation, but please note that photography and videos are not allowed in the sight-reading room.
Track Students - when we get the list of who will be participating in the March 27 track meet, we will contact individual families with instructions on how students can participate in both activities.
We are very excited for our students to have the opportunity to show-off what they have been working on this semester!
Frisco High School Needs Student Volunteers
The Frisco HS Band is looking for 7th and 8th grade Band student volunteers to be part of the Frisco Band Drum Major Auditions at Frisco High School. The Auditions will take place after school on Thursday, March 28th, between 4:45 and 8:30 pm; though our middle school volunteers will only need to be present for 1-hour windows (unless they’d like to sign up for more!)
7th and 8th grade students would serve in pairs as ‘test subjects’ for our drum major candidates to teach some basic marching concepts. We will be focused solely on the performance of our high school candidates, and NOT on the performance of the middle school volunteers J
Please click here for more information, and to sign up!!
-The Frisco Band Staff
Reedy High School Band Booster Club
The RHS BBC is ready to take nominations for the 2024 – 2025 Booster Board. The Interest form must be completed by March 31st.
Hello Reedy Band Parents,
The future of the Reedy Band program is shaped in part by the people who are chosen to serve in leadership roles as Officers of the RHSBBC (Reedy High School Band Booster Club). These officers are a vital part of the success of many facets of the band program. Officers are asked to commit two years to their position and the Booster Club’s future is determined by the leadership qualities and people skills of the individuals selected.
No officer will be permitted to hold more than one office at a time and only one member of a family may serve as an officer unless serving as co-chairs in the same office. An RHSBBC officer should exhibit enthusiasm for the Reedy Band, be willing to attend Booster Club meetings and have a sense of justice and fairness. Newly elected Board members will begin working on the next year immediately upon being voted in with existing Board members continuing to work on the current year and assist with the transition of leadership.
If you are interested in running for an office or would like to nominate someone, please submit this interest form including a brief description of qualifications on or before March 31st to the Executive Board Nominations Committee. Forms may be returned in a sealed envelope marked “Nominating Committee” in the band lock box OR by completion of this Google Form.
Below is a description of each RHSBBC leadership position:
President: Ensure accomplishment of all orders and resolutions of the Board; Preside over all meetings; Maintain communication with Band Director, Students, and Parents regarding Board decisions
First Vice President – Volunteers: Assist the President; Serve as the Volunteer Chairperson and Coordinate chaperone and volunteer needs
Second Vice President – Ways & Means: Serve as Ways and Means Chairperson; Identify vendors, Negotiate contracts and present proposal to Board for review and approval
Secretary: Record Minutes of all meetings and keep an accurate record of club activities; Plan and execute Registration Day events
Treasurer: Maintain an accurate and detailed account of all money received and disbursed; Present financial statements at all meetings
Hospitality – Logistics: Develop and document planning for all band socials throughout the year
Hospitality – Operations: Primarily responsible for overseeing meals during marching band season
Communications Chairperson: Support Director Management of communications channels, including Facebook, Band Website, direct communication to members through Charms and other communication tools as needed
Parliamentarian: Educate, maintain, and ensure members are following Parliamentary Procedures during club meetings
We look forward to a great RHSBBC 2024 – 2025 Board!
Wylie East Jazz Festival
On Saturday, April 6th, the Pearson Jazz Band will be performing at the Wylie East Jazz Festival at Wylie East High School. This is the same festival we have gone to the last two years, and the students had a great experience. The festival will feature a judged performance by the Jazz Band as well as an incredibly valuable clinic with our judge after the performance to help us learn and grow as jazz musicians. There will be awards for outstanding solos and sections as well. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity.
The itinerary for the day goes as follows:
12:00 PM- Meet at Pearson wearing our 2023-2024 Pearson Band shirt, Jeans, and tennis shoes. We will have a pizza lunch provided for members of the band.
12:30 PM- Equipment check in the band hall before departing
12:45 PM- Load the busses and depart to Wylie East High School
1:45 PM- Arrive at Wylie East High School and check in
2:00 PM- Begin warm-up in the black box theater
2:30 PM- Perform in the Wylie East auditorium
3:00 PM- Clinic with our judge in the band hall
3:30 PM- Load the busses and depart
4:20 PM- Arrive back at Pearson MS
Attached to this letter is a travel release form that is required for this trip. Please sign and return this form by Friday, March 22nd. By returning this form, your student is committing to this performance, as well as rehearsals on Mondays after school and during select advisory periods. We want to make sure that we have the best possible performance at the festival, and to do that we have to have high attendance numbers from everyone in the band!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at jensonm@friscoisd.org if you have any questions or concerns!
Sincerely,
Mr. Morgan Jenson
Assistant Band Director
Pearson Middle School
Jazz Band Rehearsal/Performance Schedule:
Monday, March 25th- after school 3:55 PM-4:55 PM
Thursday, March 28th- Pep Rally during advisory
Wednesday, April 3rd- after school 3:55 PM- 4:55 PM
Friday, April 5th- advisory
Saturday April 6th- Wylie East Jazz Festival 10:15 AM-2:30 PM P
Frisco ISD Summer Band Camp
The middle school band directors of Frisco ISD are excited to announce the dates of the 2024 Frisco ISD Middle School Summer Band Camp. This camp is for current 6th and 7th grade (fall 2024 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 2024 7th & 8th grade) Frisco ISD Band students
When? Monday-Thursday, June 3-6, 2024 (8:00 AM-12:00 PM each day, concert on Thursday starting at 12:30 PM)
Where? Wakeland HS (10700 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034) & 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 the Frisco ISD MS Summer Band Camp website from March 18-April 12, 2024.
Pay for the camp on OnlineSchoolFees during the payment window (April 22-May 3rd). 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 22-May 3rd
For help accessing OnlineSchool Fees, please see the guidance from the FISD website below: https://www.friscoisd.org/about/resources-and-information/online-payment-systems
Please note that your registration is not complete until payment has been received through OnlineSchoolFees in the payment window. End of day on May 3rd is a hard deadline to submit payment for the camp.
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 2024. This list will be updated as we receive information about 2024 dates and locations.
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