Plano Band Weekly Announcements

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." ~Walt Disney

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINTERGUARD GUARD ON A GREAT SEASON & VERY ENJOYABLE EXHIBITION!

ALL CURRENT JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES PLEASE JOIN THE "2026-2027 PLANO BAND" GOOGLE CLASSROOM

PLEASE PAY ALL OUTSTANDING FEES! CHECK YOUR BALANCE ON MTK!!

SENIOR PARENTS!!!!!! DO YOU WANT YOUR SENIOR TO BE FEATURED IN OUR END OF YEAR BAND SLIDESHOW????!!!!! IF SO, WE NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BY WEDNESDAY!

1 Kid shot: a picture of them when they were little
1 Senior Photo: a picture of them this year

1 Band Action shot: can be found on SmugMug from a variety of events. If you have a favorite from Smug Mug, please let us know or if you have another band specific picture that you have and would like to send, we can use that.

Submission Details:

Format: Digital files (JPEG or PNG preferred).
Deadline: Please submit all photos no later than April 1.
How to send: send photos to Mike Salter at reach.mikesalter@gmail.com
When sending, please include the following in the subject line: "Senior Slideshow-(student name)" Ex. Senior Slide Show - John Smith

Click here for UIL Volunteer Assignments

Click here to subscribe to the Plano Band Calendar

JOIN THE "2026-2027 PLANO BAND GOOGLE CLASSROOM"

All CURRENT sophomores & juniors need to join immediately!

Click here for approved private lesson staff

GOALS FOR THE WEEK

1. To have incredible UIL performances

2. To sightread with the utmost confidence

3. To inspire the judges with your musicianship

EVENTS THIS WEEK

1. NO Sectionals for remainder of year

2. UIL Concert & Sightreading Evaluation, Wednesday-Thursday @ RFAC (schedule attached)

Performance schedule here
Thank you to those who have volunteered for a hosting shift

Performance times:

Wednesday
CONCERT BAND, 1:00p Performance / 1:30 Sightreading
SYMPHONIC BAND, 4:00p Performance / 4:30p Sightreading
Thursday
WIND ENSEMBLE, 3:00p Performance / 3:45p Sightreading
All performances are free and open to the public. Parents, come see your kids and the amazing music they will make!

3. No School/Good Friday, Friday

Click here for Plano Percussion Spring Events

DUE THIS WEEK

1. An amazing UIL performance!

ASSIGNMENTS

1. HONORS BAND Spring Semester Assignments (see attached timeline)

Additional details are available in Honors Band Google Classroom.

2. HONORS BAND - Senior project proposal - PAST DUE!

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Wildcat Winds Experience (WWE), Apr 6 & 13, 4:45-6:45p

ALL current sophomore & junior wind players required to attend

2. Full Orchestra "Pops" Rehearsals begin, Apr 7, 4:45-6:45p

3. Band Booster Meeting, Apr 7, 7:00p

4. Spettacolo Percussion Concerts, 7pm, Apr 10 & 11 @ PSHS Auditorium

Online reserved ticketing only - $12
Click here to purchase tickets

5. 26-27 PDL Workshop, Apr 13, 4:45-6:45

6. Full Orchestra "Pops" Rehearsals, Apr 14, 4:45-6:45p

7. Spring Jazz Night, Apr 15, 7:00p

8. Disney Trip, Apr 18-21

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NEW! Plano Band Disney Letterman Patch

Cost: $35.72 (includes sewing onto the jacket)
Order: Visit Maverick Awards (610 Coit Road, Plano) or email info@maverickawards.com with your name, phone number, and a note that you’d like the PLANO BAND DISNEY patch. They’ll let you know how to pay.

Delivery: Expect 5 weeks from ordering to delivery.