The band directors hope you all are having a wonderful summer break!
Important update from Mrs. Black:
Hello Pearson band students and families! I have news to share with you all - I have accepted a Staff Support position at Frisco HS and will not be returning to Pearson MS in the fall. I am incredibly excited to move onto a new chapter in my career, but am incredibly sad to be leaving the Pearson Band.
However, I am overjoyed to let you know that Mr. Jenson will be stepping into the role of Head Band Director!! He is the perfect person to take over the Pearson Band and I am so excited for all of the amazing things he and you all will accomplish together!
To the students - Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to learning how to play a musical instrument. You brought joy to my life through your laughter and kindness. Please keep in touch - I cannot wait to hear about all of the wonderful things you are able to accomplish at Pearson, in high school, and beyond!
To the parents - Thank you so much for your support of your student, the Pearson Band, and me. It truly takes a village to cultivate good humans and it has been an honor to be part of your village.
I wish you all the best and cannot wait to come visit!
Much love,
Mrs. Black
Upcoming events
Click here to view the Pearson Band Calendar. Many band events for the 2024-2025 school year have been added to the calendar.
July 30-August 2 - Pearson Band Camp and Build the Beat Pep Rally Performance (required for students in the 2024-2025 Pearson Band) - info below
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 Wednesday, August 14th. Students will need to have their “Concert Black” uniform for our Winter Concert on December 12th.
Pearson Middle School Band Summer Camp / Build the Beat
The Pearson Symphonic and Concert Bands will perform at the Build the Beat community Pep Rally on Friday, August 2nd. 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. Our camp will be held on Tuesday July 30, Wednesday July 31, Thursday August 1, and Friday August 2.
The Schedule is as follows:
Tuesday July 30: Section Rehearsals
4:30-6:30 pm - Flutes, Oboes, Trumpets, French Horns, and Percussion.
Wednesday July 31: Section Rehearsals
4:30-6:30 pm - Clarinets, Bass Clarinets, Alto/Tenor/Bari Saxophones, Bassoons, Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas, and Percussion.
Thursday August 1:
4:30-7:00 pm - Full Band Rehearsal (all instruments)
Friday August 2:
5:00-7:00 pm - Build the Beat Pep Rally in the Pearson MS Gym. Students will wear their 2023-2024 Pearson Band Shirt.
Due to the importance of the preparation for Build the Beat and the 2024-2025 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.
Comments