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Panther Band Journal: Week of 8/18

Panther Band Journal: Week of 8/18
Panther Band Journal:Week of 8/18

Meet the Panthers on Wednesday Meet the Panthers on Wednesday

The annual Meet the Panthers event is this Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00pm at the Princeton Senior High School Main Gym. While this event is not required, all band & colorguard members are strongly encouraged to attend to support our fall athletic teams and school spirit groups. We will perform the school song and fight song, and our Drum Majors and Section Leaders will be recognized during the event.


Band Member Info for Meet the Panthers:


  • When & Where: Report to the PSHS Band Hall no later than 6:30pm. The event begins at 7:00pm in the Main Gym.
  • What to Bring: Instruments & music. If your instrument is at Lovelady, be sure to take it home after school!
  • What to Wear: Maroon, white, or black Princeton shirt with blue jeans or khaki/jean shorts.
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Band Fees/Supply Forms Band Fees/Supply Forms

Required Fees & Supplies

All members of the Princeton High School Band Program are required to pay fees and purchase certain required items through the band program. Families of students who have not yet turned in a supply form should complete the appropriate form and return it, with payment or indication to pay online, to the band directors ASAP. Supply forms can be printed from the links below, or students may request a copy of the form from the directors. Please note that the form requires a parent/guardian signature. Completed and signed PDF copies of forms may be emailed to Dr. Knight.

Woodwind/Brass Supply Form
Percussion Supply Form
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Balances Added to CutTime

All information from collected Band Supply Forms has been added to CutTime, and cash/check payments have been applied to student financials pages. Families who elected to pay online should now see balance reflected on their Financials page. Balances may be paid online by clicking the "Make A Payment" button. If you prefer to pay your balance via cash or check, you may have students deliver payments to a band director or mail a check (please do not mail cash) to:


Princeton High School Band

Princeton Senior High School

1000 E Princeton Dr

Princeton, TX 75407

Required Extracurricular Rehearsals Required Extracurricular Rehearsals

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All band and colorguard students are required to participate in extracurricular rehearsals outside of regular school hours. Our "normal" rehearsal schedule is Monday nights, 5:00-8:00pm, and Tuesday/Thursday afternoons, 3:30-6:00pm. However, this schedule may change in certain weeks to account for days off from school and special additional rehearsals.


Students and their families are strongly encouraged to review the weekly schedules provided near the bottom of each PBJ, as well as the official calendar on the high school band website, for the most accurate and current information. Any conflicts with required rehearsals must be communicated as explained in the Band Handbook. Failure to attend and fully participate in required rehearsals without proper communication may affect student grades and/or role in the competition show.


This week's rehearsal schedule:


  • Monday, August 18, 5:00-8:00pm
  • Tuesday, August 19, 3:30-6:00pm
  • Thursday, August 21, 3:30-6:00pm
  • Saturday, August 23, 7:00-11:00am

Handbooks & Forms Handbooks & Forms

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All required forms were due on Friday, August 15. Any students who have not submitted all completed and signed forms must do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Failure to submit all required forms may result in students being excluded from upcoming performances.

Princeton ISD Extracurricular Handbook

The Extracurricular Handbook provides information and policies that apply to all extracurricular activities in the district. This handbook contains 3 forms that must be completed and submitted to the directors by Friday, August 15.

Princeton ISD Fine Arts Handbook

The Fine Arts Handbook provides information and policies specific to students participating in fine arts extracurricular activities (band, choir, theatre, dance, etc.). The acknowledgement form from this handbook must be completed and submitted to the directors by Friday, August 15.

Princeton High School Band Handbook

The Band Handbook provides detailed information for students participating in the Princeton High School Band Program at Princeton Senior High School and Lovelady High School. The acknowledgement form from this handbook must be completed and submitted to the directors by Friday, August 15.

UIL Required Forms

In addition to the UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form mentioned earlier, the UIL also requires students and parents/guardians to sign the a Parent/Student UIL Marching Band Acknowledgement Form. This form must be signed and submitted to the directors by Friday, August 15.

Summary of Required Forms

  • UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form (due July 28)
  • Parent/Student UIL Marching Band Acknowledgement Form
  • Authorization to Secure Emergency Medical Treatment (Extracurricular Handbook)
  • Extracurricular Overnight Trip Permission Form (Extracurricular Handbook)
  • Extracurricular Handbook Signatures Form
  • Fine Arts Handbook Acknowledgement Form
  • Band Handbook Acknowledgement Form
Parent/Student UIL Marching Band Acknowledgement
Extracurricular Handbook
Fine Arts Handbook
Band Handbook

Band Calendar Band Calendar

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The official calendar for the Princeton High School Band can be found on the high school band website. While the calendar already includes events for the entire school year, there may be updates to the calendar as the year progresses. We will try to communicate any changes well in advance, students and families are encouraged to periodically check the calendar to ensure they have the most current information.
High School Band Website
Google Calendar Link

Princeton Band Booster Organization Princeton Band Booster Organization

All band parents are encouraged to support the band through active participation in the Princeton Band Booster Organization. This group exists to support the students in the band program as requested by the Director of Bands through fundraising efforts and volunteer work. For more information on how you can help, please contact Band Booster President Heather Brister at PPantherBandBoosters@gmail.com and visit the boosters on Facebook.

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The Next Three Weeks The Next Three Weeks

August 18-24

Monday, 8/18: Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, 8/19: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Thursday, 8/21: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Saturday, 8/23: Rehearsal, 7:00-11:00am

August 25-31

Monday, 8/25: Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, 8/26: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Thursday, 8/28: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Friday, 8/29: Home Football Game vs West Mesquite, 7:00pm (call time, 5:15pm)

September 1-7

Monday, 9/1: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL OR REHEARSAL

Tuesday, 9/2: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm

Thursday, 9/4: Away Football Game vs Naaman Forest, 7:00pm (call time, 4:00)

Saturday, 9/6: Rehearsal, 7:00-11:00am

High School Band & Colorguard Staff High School Band & Colorguard Staff

Dr. Steven Knight

Director of Bands

steven.knight@princetonisd.net


Jeremy Diaz

Assistant Band Director

jdiaz@princetonisd.net


Emily Amigh

Assistant Band Director

emily.amigh@princetonisd.net


Alan Gray

Percussion Director

agray@princetonisd.net


Ben Cordell

Assistant Percussion Director

bcordell@princetonisd.net


Michael McGehee

Colorguard Director

mmcgehee@princetonisd.net


Madison Jenkins

Colorguard Assistant

madison.jenkins@princetonisd.net

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