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Symphonic Band Announcements


Announcements updated March 7, 2026


Mandatory Corpus Trip meeting is Monday April 6th at 6:00 PM in PHS Commons.

  • One parent/guardian from each family attends alongside their student... bring a pen... families will be co-signing the Student Code of Conduct.


2026 Show Reveal is Monday, April 6th at 7:15 PM in the PHS Commons

  • Tongue in Cheek Ice Cream will be on site at 7:30 PM for our ice cream social immediately following the Show Reveal.


PreUIL Band Concert schedule and itinerary is HERE for Tuesday March 24th.


UIL Contest itineraries for JJ Pearce Bands ARE HERE!


RISD Winterguard showcase: Monday March 9 7:00 PM is an expected attendance for all Pearce Band students. 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 here at PHS after school.

  • HERE is the entry form for Concerto Competition. All Wind Ensemble percussion, woodwinds and brass participate in Concerto. Woodwinds and Brass will perform with an accompanist at Prelims, and the $60 accompanist fee will be added in Presto once you submit your entry form linked above. Deadline to submit the form is Monday, March 30.

    • 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.

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Monday, March 9 A:

  • No Sectionals

  • No Jazz Band

  • RISD Winterguard Showcase 7-8 pm @ Lake Highlands High School Large Gym

Tuesday, March 10 B:

  • 7:00-8:30 AM - Brass Sectional

Wednesday, March 11 A:

  • 7:00-8:30 AM - Woodwind Sectional (7-8:30 am)

Thursday, March 12 B:

  • 7:00- 8:30 AM - FULL BAND REHEARSAL (Winds + Percussion)

Friday, March 13 A:

  • 7:45 AM - Makeup Passoffs

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Monday, March 23rd B:

  • 7:15- 8:15 AM- FULL BAND REHEARSAL!! It is important we have everyone at this rehearsal as Pre UIL is the following evening. Please put this in your calendars now!

Tuesday, March 24th A:

  • In class: CLINICIAN! Dr. Matthew McInturf from Sam Houston University and J.J. Pearce HS Head Band Director 1987-1993.

  • PreUIL Band Concert in PHS Auditorium

  • Itinerary is HERE for PreUIL

Wednesday, March 25 B:

  • ACT testing day at PHS

Thursday, March 26 A:

  • 7-8:30 AM- Woodwind Sectional

  • 10:30 AM ALL band students sign in at the auditorium for Mustang Academy - State Sendoff for WW quintet.

Friday, March 27th B:

  • 7-8:30 AM- Brass Sectional


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  • 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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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





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