PBJ: 10/26-11/1

We are incredibly proud of our students for their fantastic performance at the Bands of America Waco Regional Championships, and for their resilience in navigating the challenges of the day. The directors are also extremely grateful for all of the support the Band Boosters provided throughout the day.
Note: Monday night's rehearsal is at Jackie Hendricks Stadium (5:00-8:00pm). The Lovelady HS Band Hall will remain open until 4:45pm. Students must retrieve anything they need for rehearsal by that time.
Senior Night Football Game on Friday
This Friday is our final home football game of the season and Senior Night. Our Band and Colorguard Seniors will be recognized with their families during a special pre-game ceremony. Details and instructions were sent to Seniors and their parents last week and can also be found below. Most importantly, all family members of Seniors must arrive no later than 5:45pm to participate in the ceremony.
All students and families should review the itinerary below for details about this Friday's game.
UIL 6A Area Marching Contest on Saturday
We will compete in the UIL 6A Area J Marching Contest on Saturday in McKinney. This contest features a prelims/finals format similar to other contests we have attended this season. 23 schools will participate in the preliminary competition, and the top 10 will advance to the evening finals. The top 4 bands after the finals competition will advance to the UIL State Marching Band Contest in San Antonio.
Our call time on Saturday morning is 9:30am at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. Students will be taking their uniforms home after the game on Friday night and bringing them to the stadium on Saturday morning. Our prelims performance time is 2:30pm. Please see the itinerary below for a full schedule and more details.
The contest is held at the McKinney ISD Stadium and is open to the public. A link to purchase tickets is included in the itinerary.
9th Grade All-Region Band Auditions
Freshman band students have the opportunity to audition for the TMEA Region 25 9th Grade All-Region Band on Monday, November 16th. Students who earn a spot in the 9th Grade All-Region Band will participate in a clinic/concert on January 14-15, 2027. Freshman students interested in auditioning should notify their director this week. Only students who have been preparing the audition etudes made available at the beginning of the school year will be approved to audition.
Students in grades 10-12 will have the oppotunity to audition for the High School All-Region Band in December, and we will request information from those students in the coming weeks.
Spring Trip Registration Extended
There are still spots available for our Spring Trip to Houston/Galveston, so registration has been extended until 5:00pm on November 2nd. Because the first of four monthly payment deadlines has passed, new registrations will pay the deposit now and the first regular payment will be divided among the remaining three monthly payments.
Princeton Band Boosters
6 HOURS + EVERY BAND FAMILY = A STRONGER SEASON!
We are asking each band family to contribute a minimum of 6 volunteer hours this season.
With so many students to support, those six hours can make a HUGE difference! Choose the dates and opportunities that work best for your family. You can complete your hours at once or spread them throughout the season. Your time helps make these experiences possible for our students and allows our directors and staff to focus on what matters most — our students and their success. Every helping hand counts!
HOME GAMES — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Have questions or need more information? Please don’t hesitate to contact the Princeton Panther Band Boosters through our Facebook page/group or by email. We’re happy to help and would love to get more of our Panther Band families involved!
Thank you for giving your time and supporting the Princeton Panther Marching Band. Together, we can make WICKED GAMES and the 2026 marching season an unforgettable experience for our students!
Band Calendar
The Next Three Weeks
October 26-November 1
Monday, 10/26: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 5:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, 10/27: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, 10/29: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday, 10/30: Home Football Game vs Prosper Rock Hill (Senior Night)
Saturday, 10/31: UIL Area Marching Contest (McKinney)
November 2-8
Monday, 11/2: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30pm @ LHS
Tuesday, 11/3: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Thursday, 11/5: Full Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-6:30pm
Friday, 11/6: Away Football Game vs Prosper
November 9-15
Monday, 11/9: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30pm @ LHS
Saturday, 11/15: Varsity and JV Winterguard Choreography Camp
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
Kara Matheny
Colorguard Assistant