Panther Band Journal: Week of 8/4
Summer Band Rehearsals Continue
Summer band rehearsals continue this week at Lovelady High School:
- Monday, August 4, 5-8pm
- Tuesday, August 5, 7-11am & 5-8pm
- Wednesday, August 6, 5-8pm
- Thursday, August 7, 5-8pm
- Friday, August 8, 7-11am
Every student must have a UIL Pre-Participation Physical Form on file prior to participating in marching 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.
Band Calendar
Make-Up Uniform Fitting
Band Fees
Band Fee forms were collected during uniform fittings. Families that requested to pay online via CutTime should see these fees on their student's CutTime page by the end of this week. Outstanding balances on CutTime may be paid online by credit/debit card, or in person via cash or check.
Families of students who have not yet turned in a fee form should complete the appropriate form and return it to the band directors this week. Forms can be printed from the links below, or students may request a copy of the form from the directorsPlease note that the form requires a parent/guardian signature.
Note: Colorguard members should refer to the fee information that was previously communicated by Mr. McGehee.
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.
High School Band/Colorguard Classes
Counselors at Lovelady High School and Princeton Senior High School have been working to ensure that all band students are scheduled into the correct band class. Students should be aware that their class placement may differ from information shared near the end of last school year. Several changes have been made to balance numbers and instrumentation across the program.
The most current roster for woodwind and brass students in each band class can be viewed at the link below. It is possible that more changes may occur over the next week. Any woodwind/brass student not listed on these rosters should email Dr. Knight to confirm placement in the correct band class.
With a couple of exceptions, all percussion students should be enrolled in 5th period. Colorguard students should be scheduled in either 1st period (Lovelady) or 5th period (PSHS).
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.
The Next Three Weeks
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
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, 7-11am
High School Band & Colorguard Staff
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