PBJ: 11/9-15

Winterguard Auditions This Week
Winterguard clinics and auditions will take place this week at the Lovelady HS cafeteria. Clinics are 4:00-6:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The audition will be after school on Thursday. No experience necessary. Contact Mr. McGehee or Ms. Matheny for more details.
Popcorn Fundraiser Delivery Update
We are expecting orders from our popcorn fundraiser to arrive sometime this week. We will share delivery details as soon as we have more information.
Band Letter Jacket Criteria
Criteria for earning a Band Letter Jacket was included in the Band Handbook and can also be viewed using the link below. Due to the cancellation of this year's Sounds of Fall volunteer opportunity, the minimum required number of Service Points will be reduced from 24 to 18, and the required total number of points will be reduced from 40 to 34 (no change to required Performance Points).
Note: Colorguard maintains a separate set of criteria for earning a Letter Jacket.
All-Region Auditions Upcoming
Phase 1 auditions for the TMEA Region 25 High School All-Region Band will take place on Saturday, December 5, at Wylie High School. Phase 2 auditions will be on Monday, December 7 for advancing students. Students who earn a place in one of the All-Region Bands will participate in a Clinic and Concert on January 14-15 in Plano.
This audition is open to any student in grades 9-12 who has been preparing the three audition etudes - Director approval is required. Wind Ensemble members are strongly encouraged to audition. Students who participate in the audition will earn Performance Points towards earning a Band Letter Jacket. Students wanting to audition must submit the form below by Tuesday, November 17th.
Note: This is a separate audition from the 9th Grade All-Region Band auditions taking place on Monday, November 16th. More details about the 9th grade audition will be sent to entered students and their families this week.
Princeton Band Boosters
Marching season may be over, but there are still ways to stay active in supporting our band and colorguard students throughout the school year. Be sure to keep up with booster opportunities through the Facebook page.
Band Calendar
The Next Three Weeks
November 9-15
Monday, 11/9:
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30pm @ LHS
- Winterguard Audition Clinic (LHS Cafeteria)
Tuesday, 11/10: Winterguard Audition Clinic
Wednesday, 11/11: Winterguard Audition Clinic
Thursday, 11/12: Winterguard Auditions
Saturday, 11/14: Varsity and JV Winterguard Choreography Camp
November 16-22
Monday, 11/16: 9th Grade All-Region Auditions
Tuesday, 11/17: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30pm @ LHS
November 23-29
THANKSGIVING BREAK
High School Band & Colorguard Staff
Dr. Steven Knight
Director of Bands
steven.knight@princetonisd.net
Jeremy Diaz
Assistant Band Director
Emily Amigh
Assistant Band Director
Alan Gray
Percussion Director
Ben Cordell
Assistant Percussion Director
Michael McGehee
Colorguard Director
Kara Matheny
Colorguard Assistant