Panther Band Journal: Week of 7/28
The Panther Band Journal
Welcome to the first installment of the Panther Band Journal (PBJ)! The PBJ will be your weekly source of important information about the Princeton High School Band Program. It will be sent to students and parents/guardians via CutTime each Sunday afternoon. The PBJ will also be posted on the band website, which itself is a valuable source of information and resources. Previous installments of the PBJ will also be kept on the band website for reference as the school year progresses.
Summer Band Rehearsals Begin July 28
Summer band rehearsals begin on Monday, July 28 and continue through the next two weeks. Rehearsals will be at Lovelady High School, 7am-3pm, Monday through Friday this week, with a one-hour lunch break from 11am-12pm. Students may bring a lunch and stay at Lovelady during the break or leave campus to eat lunch. There is also a rehearsal on Saturday, August 2, 7-11am. The schedule for week 2 will be different due to teacher inservice requirements.
The University Interscholastic League (UIL), which governs student participation in school competitions in Texas, requires every student to have a UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form on file prior to participating in summer band rehearsals.
Students will enter through the Band Hall door in the back of the school. For those unfamiliar with our campus, the back of the campus is accessible via Mabel Ave. Please be aware that there is a significant amount of construction taking place around the stadium and other PISD buildings.
Students who drive should park in the area of the parking lot closest to the Band Hall door. Do not park on the painted practice lot or in the area right next to the building.
Please wear athletic clothing that allows freedom of movement and will help stay cool while outside. Shoes should be athletic shoes with laces and arch support. Hats and sunglasses are strongly encouraged. Sunscreen is a MUST.
Everyone must have either a 1/2 gallon water jug (preferred) or a Camelback (if you purchased one for a previous year). Your water container should be FULL when you arrive.
Please review the Summer Newsletter for additional information about summer band rehearsals.
Uniform Fitting & Band Fees
Uniform Fitting Days
Uniform fitting will take place according to the schedule below. Students must be fitted on their assigned day. This is also when we collect sizing information for uniform undergarments (UGs) and this year's show themed t-shirt. Uniform fitting is at the Princeton Senior High School Band Hall.
- Seniors - Tuesday, 7/29, 5pm
- Juniors - Tuesday, 7/29, 6pm (do not arrive before 6pm)
- Sophomores - Wednesday, 7/30, 5pm
- Freshmen - Thursday, 7/31, 5pm
Band Fees
As with most extracurricular activities, there are financial obligations associated with participating in high school band. Band fees are used to purchase items that students will receive, as well as to offset the cost of various services that directly benefit student learning and performance.
The fee forms below will be given to students on the first day of summer rehearsals, or you may print your own copy ahead of time. Fee Forms should be completed and returned at the time of uniform fitting with payment or indication that payment will be made online. Payments may be made with cash or check in person. Online payments are processed through the Financials tab on CutTime.
Note: Colorguard members should refer to the fee information that was previously communicated.
Handbooks & Forms
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
All forms (besides the UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form) are due by Friday, August 15.
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.
High School Band & Colorguard Staff
There have been some significant changes in the high school band staff this summer. Our team includes 3 brand new staff members, along with Mr. Diaz returning to the high school staff after teaching at Clark Middle School last year.
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
Madison Jenkins
Colorguard Assistant
The Next Three Weeks
July 28-August 3
Monday, 7/28: Summer Band, 7am-3pm
Tuesday, 7/29: Summer Band, 7am-3pm; Uniform Fitting (Seniors-5pm, Juniors-6pm)
Wednesday, 7/30: Summer Band, 7am-3pm; Sophomore Uniform Fitting, 5pm
Thursday, 7/31: Summer Band, 7am-3pm; Freshman Uniform Fitting, 5pm
Friday, 8/1: Summer Band, 7am-3pm
Saturday, 8/2: Summer Band, 7-11am
August 4-10
Monday, 8/4: Summer Band, 5-8pm
Tuesday, 8/5: Summer Band, 7-11am & 5-8pm
Wednesday, 8/6: Summer Band, 5-8pm
Thursday, 8/7: Summer Band, 5-8pm
Friday, 8/8: Summer Band, 7-11am
August 11-17
Monday, 8/11: First Day of School
Tuesday, 8/12: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm
Thursday, 8/14: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm
Friday, 8/15: Rehearsal, 3:30-6:00pm
Saturday, 8/16: Rehearsal, 7-11am