Symphonic Band Announcements

Updated May 3, 2026

Hello Symphonic Band,

You performed so beautifully on Wednesday night at the Meyerson. I am so proud of you! HERE are the recordings...Save these somewhere where you will be able to access them in years to come!

EXTRA OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL REHEARSALS

With the amount of music we need to learn, it's important that we add 2 rehearsals to our schedule, so we feel great for the concert. As always, if there is a conflict, let me know! :)

- Friday, May 8 @ 7:00 am (Orchestra Room)

-Wednesday, May 13th @ 7:00 am (Orchestra Room)

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Schedule this week:

Monday, May 4th- A Day- AP Testing Begins
- Class- High School Musical Day!!
Tuesday, May 5th- B Day
- Junior High Band Concerts 4:30-8:30 pm- Volunteers needed! Come talk to me if you are interested in volunteering for this event.
Wednesday, May 6- A Day
- Class
- 4:35 pm- Leadership results posted
- Jazz Band 4:45-6:00 pm
Thursday, May 7- B Day
- Concerto Competition- Schedule is HERE.
Friday, May 8- A Day
- 7:00- 8:30 am- Full Band Rehearsal
- Class

Schedule Week of 5/11

Monday, May 11- B Day
Tuesday, May 12- A Day
- Class
Wednesday, May 13
- FULL BAND REHEARSAL 7:-8:30
- Jazz Band 4:30-6
Thursday, May 14
- SPRING CONCERT DAY!!
  - Wind Ensemble opens the concert
  - PABC Business meeting will occur following the Wind Ensemble est. 7:25 pm
  - Jazz Band CLOSES the concert.
  - Students, be prepared to turn in your concert attire after the concert.
  - We have included dry cleaning in your band fees for 2025-2026.
  - Bring a change of clothes (concert appropriate) to change into to watch the remainder of the concert after changing out of your concert attire.
Friday, May 15
- 6:30 PM Band Banquet- more info soon...

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Todays newsletter discusses:

Congratulations to Silas, Ichika, Karen, Matthew, Angel, Gavin, Ellen, Lily, Behgooy, Kela, Muros, Bram, Will & Elijah on being named Outstanding Musical AND Outstanding Pit Orchestra for ALL of DFW in the Broadway Dallas 2026 High School Musical Theatre Awards last night at Fair Park! CLICK HERE
Concerto Competition performance schedule (parents invited to attend) CLICK HERE
Spring Concert schedule
Band Banquet 2026 information
May Marching Mini Camp 2026 information
SLT audition information
Pre-Participation UIL marching band physicals information for 2026-2027

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Concerto Competition schedule for Thursday May 7th is HERE.

Performances will run from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM, parents/family/supporters are welcome to attend the prelims.
Performer attire is job-interview attire
Arrive 25 minutes before your posted performance time to check-in and warm-up

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JJP Bands Spring Concert

Thursday, May 14th - 6:30 PM

Pearce HS Auditorium

CLICK HERE for concert schedule
Symphonic Band call time is 5:45 pm in the band hall
PABC business meeting immediately following WE est. 7:25 PM.
Jazz Band closes the concert!

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Band Banquet is Friday, May 15th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at FBCR. More information coming soon!

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May Mini Marching Camp 2026

Tuesday through Thursday, May 26-28 - 7 am to 11 am
Percussion & colorguard continue until 5:00 PM on Tues & Wed
Parent performance in PHS Auditorium at 12:30 PM

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JJP MMB SLT audition information... You should have received an email from Mr. Schayot earlier this evening!

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UIL Pre-Participation Physicals

Saturday, May 16: RISD Physicals Day
JJ Pearce MAC
9:00 AM (get in line early)
$20 cash or check to "PABC"

Remember... this is offered at Pearce as a convenience. You can always walk into any Breeze, CareNow, or NextCare and get a physical done on the spot! If you are waiting to see your primary care physician... sign up NOW.. as slots for student physicals fill up quickly over the summer.

https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/PrePhysFormRvsd2026.pdf