PBJ: 3/30-4/5

Students in the Princeton High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band I, and Symphonic Band II will be performing at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation at the Allen ISD Performing Arts Center this Monday, March 30. These performances include woodwind & brass students in 4th, 5th, and 6th period band classes along with percussionists who perform with those ensembles.

Performance Times:

Symphonic Band II (Ms. Amigh, 4th Period): 11:00am
Symphonic Band I (Mr. Diaz, 6th Period): 1:45pm
Wind Ensemble (Dr. Knight, 5th Period): 3:50pm

Students should carefully review the itinerary for their ensemble linked below, paying particularly close attention to expectations regarding concert black attire. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CONCERT BLACK TO SCHOOL WITH YOU ON MONDAY!

Families are welcome and encouraged to attend in support of our students. The Allen Performing Arts Center is at the southeast end of Allen High School (left side when looking at the front of the building), and there is a separate entrance. We recommend arriving at least 20 minutes prior to group's scheduled performance time to ensure you have time to check in.

Symphonic Band II Itinerary (Ms. Amigh, 4th Period)

Symphonic Band I Itinerary (Mr. Diaz, 6th Period)

Wind Ensemble Itinerary (Dr. Knight, 5th Period)

Students in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band I, and Symphonic Band II will need "Concert Black" attire for the upcoming UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation on March 30.

The definition of "Concert Black" is one of the following:

Option 1: Long solid black dress pants; long-sleeve, solid black button-down dress shirt or blouse; long black socks; solid black dress shoes
Option 2: Solid black dress or skirt that covers the knees when seated; solid black blouse or dress top that covers the shoulders; solid black, closed-toed flat or low-heeled dress shoes

Examples of items that are not acceptable to wear with Concert Black:

Jeans, leggings, joggers, shorts
T-shirts, polo shirts, short-sleeve shirts, pullovers, hoodies
Short socks, patterned socks
Sneakers or sandals of any kind
Any clothing or accessory that is not solid black

NOTE: Students who do not have appropriate Concert Black attire for the upcoming UIL performance will receive deductions to their Performance Grade for that event and may be excluded from the performance entirely. Families in need of assistance should contact their student's director as soon as possible to ensure they are able to meet this expectation.

Our process for selecting band student leadership for next school year will begin shortly after Spring Break. This will begin with a series of leadership workshops for all students interested in applying for leadership positions for the 2026-2027 school year. They will take place 3:30-5:00pm each Wednesday during the month of April at the PHS Band Hall. The first half of each workshop will consist of a session for all students interested in a leadership position, while the second half is intended specifically for students interested in auditioning for Drum Major.

Although attendance at these workshops is not technically required to be selected for a student leadership, each session will provide insight into concepts and skills that are particularly valued by the directors when choosing students to lead their peers. Participation is strongly encouraged for students hoping to serve the band program in a leadership position next school year.

Leadership Workshops (all at PHS Band Hall):

Wednesday, April 1st - THIS WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 15th
Wednesday, April 22nd
Wednesday, April 29th

Details about the student leadership application and selection process will be shared at the first workshop (April 1st) and in the PBJ the following Sunday (April 5th).

Come celebrate an amazing season with us at our annual Band Banquet at 6:30pm on Friday, May 8th! Join us at Princeton Senior High School for an evening of fun, recognition, and music.

Important Ticket Details:

Current band and guard members attend FREE BUT MUST HAVE A TICKET
Only those eating dinner need a ticket - Tickets not required to attend the awards ceremony
Tickets must be purchased in advance ONLINE via link or QR code
No cash or check payments accepted
No ticket sales at the door
Ticket sales close April 24th

Don’t miss this special night to celebrate our students and their accomplishments. We can’t wait to see you there!

GET BAND BANQUET TICKETS HERE

As we approach the end of the school year, it's time to start preparing for the upcoming marching season! We will hold 4 workshops in May focused on developing and refining movement and marching skills before students go on their summer break. 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.

Tuesday, May 12, 4:00-5:45pm: Movement Workshop 1
Thursday, May 14, 4:00-5:45pm: Marching Workshop 1
Monday, May 18, 4:00-5:45pm: Movement Workshop 2
Tuesday, May 19, 4:00-5:45pm: Marching Workshop 2

We are very close to finalizing summer and fall dates and will share those soon.

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