Band Announcements
Announcements updated Nov.26, 2025
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Local Auditions:
Monday Dec.1 from 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM for all students NOT auditioning for TMEA All-Region Band. EVERY student will play two etudes. This is a graded component of the student’s band class via each student’s attendance and participation.
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TMEA All-Region Band Auditions
Friday & Saturday Dec.5 & 6
at Berkner HS
CLICK HERE for a student listing of which students audition which day
….if you cannot find your name on the list and you are planning to audition… email Mr. Schayot immediately!!
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Mock Auditions
Tuesday Dec.2 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Various instruments will be holding mock TMEA auditions for the J.J. Pearce Band
All students who are enrolled in lessons in these sections are expected to attend:
Flute: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM PHS Band Hall
Oboe: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PHS C234
Clarinet: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PHS C219
Saxophone (All): 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PHS C217
Horn: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PHS C215
Trombone: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM PHS C220
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Jazz Band rehearsal schedule adjustments
Wednesday, Dec.3 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Dec.10 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday, Dec.11 5:55 PM call time in aud orch pit
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Combined rehearsals with percussion:
Tuesday, Dec.2 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
4:30 PM Mock Auditions
Wednesday, Dec.3 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
4:30 PM Jazz Band rehearsal
Thursday, Dec.4 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
Monday, Dec.8 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Wind Ensemble Full Orchestra rehearsal with strings;
Tuesday, Dec.9 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
Wednesday, Dec.10 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
7:00 AM Wind Ensemble bus to RHS for Full Orchestra 5th grade performance;
4:35 PM Jazz Band rehearsal;
Thursday, Dec.11 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
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City of Richardson Christmas Parade:
Saturday, December 6 - 7:15 AM to 9:30 AM
Meet at Berkner HS MAC (near corner of Yale Blvd & Berkner Dr)
Mandatory for all students NOT auditioning for TMEA All-Region Band
7:15 am Arrive at BHS MAC in full uniform with your…
Marching instrument (no case... we are not returning to the MAC)
Flip folder/lyre
Parade music
Arrange for drop-off at BHS MAC at the corner of Berkner Dr. & Yale Blvd.
DO NOT park your vehicle at the BHS MAC. Have a parent drop you off, and then pick you up at Apollo JH at 9:30am.
9:00 Parade begins.
9:30 Parent pick-up at Apollo JH
Return your marching uniform & marching instrument on Monday Dec.8th by 8:50 AM.
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TMEA All-Region Band Auditions
Friday December 5th - evening
Saturday December 6th - afternoon
8 schooldays remain until the TMEA All-Region Band auditions Friday Dec.5th and Saturday Dec.6th at Berkner HS for 100+ students in the Pearce Band! Take your instruments home and practice your TMEA etudes!
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J.J. Pearce Bands Winter Concert
Thursday, December 11, 2025
7:00 PM - Pearce HS Auditorium
Jazz Band call time: 5:55 PM
All other bands: call time 6:15 PM
All students dismissed approximately 8:30 PM
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US Air Force Band of the West
is performing in Richardson!
Free admission, but you MUST reserve your ticket now!
Monday December 15 7:00 PM at the Eisemann Center
Any students who certify to Area TMEA Auditions will participate in a special masterclass with the US Air Force Band of the West on Monday December 15 at 8:00 AM at the Eisemann Center. Students should plan to be dropped off at the Eisemann by 8am, and will be bussed back to PHS afterwards in time for the 11am end time of the 2nd period band exam.
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Pearce MMB 3-week daily schedule:
THIS WEEK
Monday, Dec.1 B:
4:45 PM Local Auditions (for all students NOT attending TMEA All-Region)
7:00 PM PABC Board meeting
Tuesday, Dec.2 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time;
4:30 PM Mock Auditions
Wednesday, Dec.3 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
4:30 PM Jazz Band rehearsal
Thursday, Dec.4 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
Friday, Dec.5 B: 5:00 PM TMEA All-Region Phase One auditions at Berkner HS
Saturday, Dec.6: 7:15 AM City of Richardson Christmas Parade (for those NOT auditioning for TMEA All-Region) - Meet at Berkner MAC (at corner of Yale Blvd & Berkner Dr)
12:00 PM TMEA All-Region Phase Two auditions at Berkner HS
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, Dec.8 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
9:30 AM Parkhill 8th grade visit;
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Wind Ensemble Full Orchestra rehearsal with strings;
Tuesday, Dec.9 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
9:30 AM RNJH 8th grade visit;
3:30 PM depart for TMEA Pre-Area Auditions at Duncanville;
Wednesday, Dec.10 A:
7:15 AM Wind Symphony rehearsal with percussion;
7:00 AM Wind Ensemble bus to RHS for Full Orchestra 5th grade performance;
4:35 PM Jazz Band rehearsal;
Thursday, Dec.11 B:
7:15 AM Symphonic Band rehearsal with percussion;
8:30 AM Wind Ensemble early start time
7:00 PM Pearce Bands Winter Concert
Friday, Dec.12 A:
3:30 PM Depart for All-Region Orchestra rehearsal WT White 5PM to 8PM
Saturday, Dec.13:
8:30-3:00 PM All-Region Orchestra rehearsal WT White & 4PM concert
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EXAM WEEK
Monday, Dec.15:
8:00 AM TMEA Area students arrive at Eisemann;
8:30am-10:00am masterclasses for TMEA Area RISD band students;
9:00 AM 2nd period exam
2:20 PM 8th period exam
Tuesday, Dec.16:
9:00 AM 1st period exam;
2:20 PM 7th period exam;
Wednesday, Dec.17:
9:00 AM 5th period exam;
2:20 PM 6th period exam;
Thursday, Dec.18: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 3rd period exam
Friday, Dec.19: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 4th period exam
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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)