Concert and Symphonic Band Newsletter - April 18th, 2026
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Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Most band events for the 2025-2026 school year have been added to the calendar. Click here to view a list of required (graded) performances for the 2025-2026 school year.
April 21st-23rd- RHS New Member Marching Camp
May 6th- Nichols Performance- Input needed! See Below.
May 6th- Spring Concert- 5:30-7:30 PM @ Reedy HS
Nichols Performance Survey- Wednesday, May 6th
The Pearson Band has been asked to perform pep tunes at Nichols Elementary School's "Bike to School" event on May 6th from 7:00 AM-7:50 AM. While I am super excited at the prospect of performing at Nichols, something that we have not had many opportunities to do despite having so many awesome band families that come from the school, that performance is on the same day as our Spring Concert (5:30 PM at Reedy High School.) As excited as I am, I want to be considerate of our students' and family's time, especially when it comes to performing at multiple events.
Please indicate whether your Pearson Band member would be able to/interested in performing at Nichols on the morning of the 6th by filling out THIS Google Form (students must be logged into their FISD Google account). This will give me a better indication of if I can commit to this performance with the Nichols PTA. Note that students participating in the performance will need to have their own transportation to and from Nichols. There will also be donuts for those who participate 🙂Finally, there is no penalty to any student that does not perform, even if the band does go. This will be like the Hosp performance in September- optional, ungraded, but fun to participate in!
Pearson Middle School Band Summer Camp / Build the Beat- August 2026
The Pearson Symphonic and Concert Bands will perform at the Build the Beat community Pep Rally on Friday, August 7th. Athletics students will be able to participate in both athletics and band events for the day. To prepare for the event, we will have a summer band camp to help us learn the new music that we will be playing. Due to roof construction at Pearson, this camp will look a little different than it has in year's past. Our camp will be held on Tuesday August 4th, Wednesday, August 5th, Thursday August 6, and Friday August 7. All rehearsals will be at Pearson Middle School. Students will be able to enter through the exterior band hall doors.
Low Reeds, French Horns, Euphoniums, and Tubas should be brought from home for these rehearsals and the Build The Beat performance. If that is not possible for your family, email Mr. Jenson and we will find a solution.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, August 4th: Section Rehearsals-
Theme: Superhero Day! Wear your favorite superhero shirt.
4:30-6:00 PM- Flutes, Oboes, Trumpets, French Horns, and Percussion.
Wednesday, August 5th: Section Rehearsals
Theme: Crazy Hat Day! Wear your craziest hat.
4:30-6:00 PM - Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophones, Bassoons, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, and Percussion.
Thursday August 6: Full Band
Theme: Battle of the Sections! Coordinate with your section mates to match a theme (Sports, the color red, Minecraft, etc.) Whichever section has the highest participation will win a prize!
4:30-7:00 pm - Full Band Rehearsal (All Instruments)
Friday August 7: Performance!
Theme: Band Shirt
5:00-6:00 pm - Build the Beat Pep Rally in the Pearson MS Gym. Students will wear their 2025-2026 Pearson Band Shirts.
Due to the importance of the preparation for Build the Beat and the 2025-2026 school year, all rehearsals and performances are required for all Pearson Band members. We understand that some families may still be out of town or on vacation during this time. If your family will be out of town, please communicate that with your band director ASAP.
We are looking forward to both our summer band camp and the Build the Beat Pep Rally! It will be a lot of fun to see everyone again and make music together.
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 2026. This list will be updated as we receive information about 2026 dates and locations.
Candy Donations Needed!
Parents, we are in need of candy (or "knowledge" as we call it in band) to give out as prizes to students. If convenient, please consider donating any extra candy you might have from birthday parties, gatherings, etc. or picking up a bag of variety mixed candy next time you go to the store.
Thank you!
Sectional Schedule (Spring 2026)
Symphonic Band:
Students are meeting in their student led ensembles for their sectionals the next 3 weeks.
Concert Band:
Monday AM- Flutes & Oboes
Monday PM- Trombone/Low Reeds
Tuesday AM-Euphoniums & Tubas
Tuesday PM- Clarinets & Trumpets
Thursday PM- Saxophones and French Horns
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