PBJ: 5/11-17

Congratulations to all of our band students who participated in the Solo Festival on Saturday! Preparing and performing a solo for an adjudicator is one of the most challenging undertakings an individual band student can attempt as part of the band program, and we are proud of every student who performed on Saturday. Student ratings can be viewed below.

Any band student who earned a 1st Division (Superior) rating and has not already qualified for a letterman jacket in Band or any other activity is eligible to to receive one. Colorguard students should have been notified of their letterman eligibility following their Solo & Ensemble Contest last week. Any current Junior who has not otherwise qualified and is committed to returning to Band/Colorguard for their Senior year is also eligible.

Letterman jacket fittings will take place during 4th and 5th period this Monday, May 11th in the Lovelady HS Band Hall. Students who do not have a Band or Colorguard class during these periods will be excused from the beginning of 4th or 5th period to be fitted. The school district covers the cost of the basic jacket. The cost of additional embroidery, patches, etc. are the responsibility of the student and their family.

Please note: It is the STUDENT'S responsibility to ensure they are fitted if eligible, and that the order process is completed.

Auditions for band class placement for the 2026-2027 school year will take place during band classes this week:

Tuesday, May 12th: Flutes, Double Reeds, Low Reeds; All Wind Ensemble Woodwinds
Wednesday, May 13th: Clarinets, Alto Saxophones; All Wind Ensemble Brass
Thursday, May 14th: Trumpets, Horns, Tubas
Friday, May 15th: Trombones, Euphoniums

All current brass/woodwind students in grades 8-11 will perform an audition, regardless of their plans for next school year. The audition will consist of two parts - scales and a prepared etude. Click the link below for more details.

These auditions will determine placement in one of four band classes (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band I, Symphonic Band II, or Concert Band) for the entire 2026-2027 school year. Any class changes after the start of the school year will be at the sole discretion of the band directors.

AUDITION INFORMATION

AUDITION ETUDE

A major highlight of Friday's Band Banquet was the announcement of our 2026 marching band production: Wicked Games. Set in the world of Alice in Wonderland, our show will focus on the Queen of Hearts and the dark and twisted games she uses to control her subjects. Watch the reveal video below!

Our first two Spring Marching Band Workshops will take place this week on Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pm at Lovelady HS. Students will enter through the gym doors and assemble in the Auxiliary Gym. Students should wear comfortable clothing they can easily move in and athletic shoes.

Participation in these workshops is expected for all brass, woodwind, and battery percussion students returning for the 2026-2027 school year, and attendance will be a factor when considering assignments for our 2026 contest show.

Workshop Dates:

Tuesday, May 12, 4:00-5:30pm: Workshop 1
Thursday, May 14, 4:00-5:30pm: Workshop 2
Monday, May 18, 4:00-5:30pm: Workshop 3
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00-5:30pm: Workshop 4

Due to changes in local clinic management and lack of provider availability, we will be unable to host a designated band/colorguard UIL Pre-Participation Physical night this school year.

To comply with UIL and program requirements, all band and colorguard students must complete and turn in both pages of the UIL Pre-Participation Physical form prior to the start of each marching band season. The first page of the form is a medical history completed by the student's parent or guardian. The second page is a physical examination completed and signed by a licensed Physician or Physician's Assistant, a Registered Nurse recognized as an Advanced Practice Nurse, or a Doctor of Chiropractic. Many health clinics and urgent care centers are now offering this service with no appointment needed. Please be sure to take a copy of the form with you, as providers may not have blank forms available.

All students participating in band or colorguard for the 2026-2027 school year must provide us with a completed form on the first day of rehearsal for the student's group in July (July 20th for percussion, July 23rd for colorguard, July 27th for all other band students).

UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form

Our summer rehearsal schedule is now set and has been added to the band calendar (Google Calendar on the high school band website and linked near the end of the PBJ). All summer events are required for all students participating in band or colorguard in 2026-2027 unless otherwise noted. Students and their families are encouraged to go through the summer schedule carefully.

Messages have been sent to families with outstanding balances for 2025-2026 Band Fees. Most of these costs were assigned at the start of the school year for fees and items related to marching band. With only 3 weeks of school left, it is imperative that unpaid fees are taken care of to help us wrap up financial records from the 2025-2026 school year. Graduating Seniors with outstanding fees may experience delays in obtaining diplomas and other records until fees are paid. As always, payments may be made online through CutTime or by cash/check through the directors.

Band Banquet Volunteers

It takes a lot of work to prepare for, set up, and clean up for the Band Banquet, and we will need all hands on deck! Interested in helping? Contact Heather at 972-838-6784 or via email at PPantherBandBoosters@gmail.com for more information!

The official calendar for the Princeton High School Band can be found on the high school band website. 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