Ram Band News
Happy First Week of School!
Ram Band Families,
Upcoming Events
August 11 - First Day of School
August 13 - Ram Band Parent Meeting
August 14 - PSHS Twilight Concert @ Clark Stadium @ 7:30 (encouraged, not required!)
August 21 - Band Forms and Fees Due
August 27 - Altitude Jump Social (Beginning Band Only)
September 4th - Practice-a-thon Fundraiser Begins!
September 18th - All-Region Masterclass (Wind Ensemble & other 7th/8th graders auditioning for All-Region)
September 28th - Practice-a-thon Fundraiser Ends
2026-27 Band Event Calendar
Here is where you can find every event throughout the school year. If an event is italicized or in red, the details have not yet been confirmed. We will also send out the parent letters that are attached to each event through email as well as through a physical letter that your students will take home to you at least 2 weeks in advance. You can also add our Google Calendar to yours.
Beginning Band Supplies
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, & Wind Ensemble Supplies
Your student will need a flip folder and a lyre this year as they will be performing in pep rallies and at football games. This will help keep their music in place while playing and standing, and playing outdoors. Check the Summer Info Letters for more information about if your student needs any other specific supplies for this year.
Wilson Ram Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, August 13th
If you are a parent of a student that is entering their third year of band, this may be review information for you. Otherwise, first and second year band families will definitely benefit from attending this meeting. We will send out our slides through email after the meeting if you are unable to attend.
Band Forms & Fees - Due August 21st!
ALL Families: Complete the 2026-27 Band Forms
Beginning Band or New Member Families: New Member Supply Fee
- Wilson Band T-Shirt (performance uniform)
- Band Binder and provided supplies
This fee is due on Friday, August 21st. Please contact me directly through email if you are in need of an extension of this deadline.
Returning Member Families: Returning Member Supply Fee
This required $30 fee covers the following for your student in band this year:
- Pizza meals throughout the year
- Band Binder and supplies provided throughout the year
Please note that this fee is split on RYCOR as 2 separate fees, taxable and non-taxable ($22.50 and $7.50)
This fee is due on Friday, August 21st. Please contact me directly through email if you are in need of an extension of this deadline.
Instrument Usage Agreement Form & Fee
If your student is using a school owned instrument, you must complete the Instrument Usage Agreement Form and pay the $85 Usage Fee through student quick pay below. If your student is on free or reduced lunch, the $85 will be reduced to a lower price.
August 27th - Altitude Jump Social: Beginning Band Students Only!
Ram Band Spirit Wear! - Today through August 30th!
IF YOU ARE A NEW MEMBER, YOUR REQUIRED BAND FEE COVERS YOUR BAND SHIRT!
All of these items are optional unless you are a returning member and need to purchase a new band shirt because it has been lost, damaged, or is no longer the right size. However, this is the only time these items will be sold during this school year, so get them before time runs out! Please note these items are in ADULT sizes. :)
NEW MEMBERS: Your band fee will cover the cost of your band shirt, so you do not have to purchase one through this online store. We will collect tshirt sizes through the required band form.
Practice-a-thon Fundraiser Begins! - September 4th
The money we raise goes right back to our students in the form of:
- Non-UIL Festival Entry Fees
- Instructional Specialists
- Guest Artists
- Transportation to events/festivals
- Equipment & supplies
- Lesson Scholarships
- Music
- Guest Clinicians
We will also have a practice-a-thon social event which will consist of 3 hours from 6-9pm on Friday, October 2nd. Students will practice individually or in small groups for 30-minute increments.
Be on the lookout for more details on this fundraiser and social event soon. Please note, we will need lots of parent volunteers! Let me know if you are interested in helping out on 10/2.
All-Region Masterclasses - September 18th
Applies to all Wind Ensemble Members and any interested Symphonic Band Members.
This event is a chance for students to receive instruction from master teachers on the etudes they are learning for the all-region auditions that take place later this semester. This event will be held at Wilson MS from 5-7pm with a pizza dinner provided in the last 30 minutes. See the attached parent letter for more details.
Contact Us
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out and we will be happy to help!
Abby Buniva - Director of Bands
Courses: Beginning Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Percussion & Wind Ensemble
Email: abby.buniva@pisd.edu
Phone: (469)752-6835
Website: wilsonramband.com
Address:
1001 Custer Road
Plano, TX 75074
David Cavazos - Associate Director of Bands
Courses: Beginning Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Concert Band, & Symphonic Band
Email: david.cavazos@pisd.eduPhone: (469)752-6835
Website: wilsonramband.com
Address:
1001 Custer Road
Plano, TX 75074