Concert Band Announcements

Announcements updated March 3, 2026

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Events Coming Up

RISD Winterguard showcase: Monday March 9 7:00 PM. This short event features all four RISD HS colorguards performing their indoor winterguard shows for each other. Arrive at LHHS by 7:00 PM and sit together as a band to support our JJP Winterguard. It is a FREE event, and will last under an hour.
Concerto Competition Prelims is Thursday May 7, 2026 here at PHS after school.
- We will have three divisions this year certifying students to FINALS:
  - JH division: WW, Brass & Percussion
  - HS Non-Varsity division: WW, Brass & Percussion in Symphonic or Wind Symphony (or freshmen in the Wind Ensemble)
  - HS Varsity division: WW, Brass & Percussion in Wind Ensemble
- Finals competition is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- All students should be working with their lesson teacher to add a new movement to their solo, or select a new flashy solo for the May competition.
- Accompanists are required to enter, so start working with your lesson teacher to select your accompanist for May 7th and 17th… they will need to be available for both dates. Mr. Boatman can help you pick an accompanist : ) eric.boatman@risd.org
- Trophies will be awarded to the overall winners in each level and category at Finals - nine total overall winners at finals!
Meyerson Concert Save the Date! Wed Apr.29 7:30 PM
Disney / Universal Florida January 2027 trip dates announced for MMB!
Student Leadership Team 2026-2027 Audition & Training Information CLICK HERE
2026-2027 Save-the-Date for summer band & marching season CLICK HERE

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This Week

Monday, March 2: B

Tuesday, March 3: A

2:50 PM - WW & Brass Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 4: B

Thursday, March 5: A

7:00 AM - Woodwind Sectional
2:50 PM - WW & Brass Rehearsal Begins
5:00 PM - JH Pre-UIL

Friday, March 6: B

7:00 AM- Brass Sectional

Next Week

Monday, March 9: A

2:50 PM - WW & Brass Rehearsal

Tuesday, March 10: B

Wednesday, March 11: A (Mr. Boatman's Birthday)

2:50 PM - WW & Brass Rehearsal

Thursday, March 12: B

7:00 AM - Woodwind Sectional

Friday, March 13: A

7:00 AM- Brass Sectional
2:50 PM - WW & Brass Rehearsal

SPRING BREAK

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The PABC would like to thank our 2025-2026 MMB Gold Level Sponsors:

Whataburger

Fat Straws

The PABC would like to thank our 2025-2026 MMB Silver Sponsors:

Cane's

GatherRound

Wayne Woods Orthodontics

Ironwood Bookkeeping

FastSigns (in-kind core foam signs)

https://www.pearceband.org/community-sponsors