2018-2019 Palmetto Ridge High School Marching Pride Information Meeting Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Below is some information regarding our 2018 marching band season schedule, fees, and expectations. 1. How do I join the Marching Pride? If you play a wind French horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba) Auditions are not required to participate. Students must be enrolled in a concert band class in order to be a member of the Marching Pride. Incoming freshmen are automatically placed into Symphonic Band if they play a wind instrument. Incoming freshmen that play a wind instrument may choose to audition into a higher-level band by scheduling a band placement audition. Auditions will be held on the following dates: April 18 and 19 from 4:00-6:00pm. To schedule an audition, please email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at If you want to be in the Drumline All students are required to audition for marching band season drum placements. Students with no percussion experience will be required to audition in to the class. Students must be enrolled in the percussion class in order to be a member of the Marching Pride. Percussion auditions will be on the following dates: April 17 (4:30-6:00pm), April 18 (5:00-7:00pm) and April 19 (5:00-7:00pm). To register, turn in the New Member Registration Form or email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at If you want to be in the Auxiliary Team Auditions are required to join and participate. Students in the Auxiliary Team must be enrolled in the dance technique class in order to be a member of the Marching Pride. Auxiliary Auditions will be on May 7, 9, & 10 from 4:00-8:00pm. To register, turn in the New Member Registration Form or email Mrs. Annabelle Robinson at
2. How much does it cost to be in the Marching Pride? If you play a wind or percussion French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, drumline) Band fees are $200. The band fee covers: Uniform rental (2) Band T-shirts Marching band shorts Gloves All meals at home games Band Booster Dues (Helps to pay for competition fees, music, drill, additional band staff, transportation, and other costs that are needed throughout the season.) Additional Instrument Rental Fee ($50) for students who need to use a school instrument. We can only provide the following instruments: oboe, bassoon, tenor saxophone, French horn/mellophone, euphonium/baritone, and tuba/sousaphone. Additional Percussion Fee ($50) for all students in the percussion section. This helps to cover the cost of marching sticks, mallets, and drumheads. Marching band shoes ($35) are required for all new band members. Garment Bag ($10) are required for all new band members. If you are in the Auxiliary Team Band fees are $200. The band fee covers: Auxiliary shoes (1) Band t-shirt Pre-game uniform (1) Tights (1) Earrings All meals at home games Band Booster Dues (Helps to pay for competition fees, music, drill, additional band staff, transportation, and other costs that are needed throughout the season.) Additional Auxiliary Fee ($50) for all students in the auxiliary team. This additional fee helps to cover the cost of flags and the outdoor uniform. Duffel Bag ($40) is required for all new auxiliary members. Warm-Up Jacket & Pants ($80) are required for all new auxiliary members. Black Dance Shoes ($35) are required for all members. There are additional items auxiliary students are required to purchase. These will be discussed at the separate auxiliary meeting.
3. When are all band fees due? If you play a wind or percussion French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, drumline) If you are in the Auxiliary Team The $200 band fee is due on Thursday, May 3 rd. Please turn in band fees with the 2018-2019 Commitment Form. Instrument Rental Fees ($50) and Percussion Fees ($50) are also due on Thursday, May 3 rd. All other purchases (marching band shoes, additional band t-shirts, etc.) will be made at the Kick off Meeting on Saturday, July 28 th. Audition results will be posted on Friday, May 11 th. The $200 band fee and $50 auxiliary fee is due on Friday, May 18 th. All other purchases (duffel bags, warm-ups, additional shoes, etc.) will be made at the Kick off Meeting on Saturday, July 28 th. 4. How do I pay my band fee? Fees can be paid by check or by money order. Please do not pay with cash. If paying by check or money order, please address your payments to PRHS Band Boosters and be sure to write your student s name and ID number on the check. Incoming freshmen can either mail or drop off their fees at the school. Please make sure that the envelopes are addressed Attention: Annabelle Robinson. The school s address is 1655 Victory Lane Naples, FL 34120. 5. What if we cannot pay all of our fees by May 3 rd? Families may choose to go on a payment plan. For more information, please email Mrs. Robinson at 6. Can the band fees be refunded? Our Band Boosters will be paying bills and invoices as soon as the fees are turned in. Therefore, we can only offer partial refunds once payments are made. 7. Band Camp & Rehearsals: Band Camp Week #1 Band Camp Week #2 July 30 August 3 (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 6 August 7 (8:00 AM 4:00 PM) August 8 August 10 (1:00 PM 8:30 PM) Attendance at band camp is mandatory for all students. Weekly marching band practice will typically be on Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-8:30 pm. Holidays and CCPS events will slightly alter the rehearsal schedule. Please refer to the attached schedule for a full list of band camp dates, rehearsals, and performances.
8. Attendance Policy: Students are required to attend all of band camp, rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Students are required to be well prepared and on time to each rehearsal or performance. If rehearsal starts at 8:00am, students should plan to arrive by 7:45am. If rehearsal ends at 4:00pm, students will be dismissed at 4:00pm and parents should plan to pick up their students around 4:15-4:30pm. Students may be taken off the field as a result of any absence from a rehearsal. Disciplinary actions including grade deductions, suspension from marching band activities, or dismissal from marching band may result from an unexcused absence or excessive excused absences from rehearsals and performances. 9. Physical Exams: All students must submit a physical evaluation form completed by their doctor by the Kick Off Meeting on Saturday, July 28 th. Physicals are good for an entire school year. A copy of the required physical form can be on the band website www.prhsbands.org. (Click on Students! Forms) These forms along with all other required forms will also be sent via email in early July. 10. 2018 Band Trip: The Marching Pride will be traveling to Chicago in November to perform in the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade. More information has been provided towards the end of this packet. 11. PRHS Band Boosters: The PRHS Band Program and Booster Organization depend on our parent volunteers. Volunteering is a great opportunity to support the band program while staying involved in your child s band experience. The Band Boosters hold fundraisers throughout the year that require parent volunteers. In the fall, parents are needed to help operate the concession stand, which is our largest fundraiser. Parent chaperones are also needed for both home and away football games, parades, competitions, festivals, and band trips. Volunteer opportunities are announced via email through our weekly newsletter. For more information, please contact one of our committee chairs listed below: Parent Chaperones Eileen Fuentes, prhschap@gmail.com Concessions Buddy Rainey, bud1025@embarqmail.com Band Booster President Amy Yates, aaayates@aol.com Our next Band Booster meeting is this Wednesday, April 11 th at 7:00pm in the Band Room. New parents are encouraged to attend! 12. Contact Information: Annabelle Robinson, Director of Bands Office Phone: (239) 377-4745 School Fax: (239) 377-2401 Email: robina2@collierschools.com Band Website: www.prhsbands.org
For the latest information, visit these social media platforms: Follow @PRHSBands on Twitter. Like Palmetto Ridge Band on Facebook. Sync all of the PRHS Band Events with your smartphone. For more information, visit our band website at www.prhsbands.org and click on Calendar. Subscribe to our channel Palmetto Ridge Marching Pride on YouTube. 13. Important Dates: Percussion Auditions - April 17 (4:30-6:00pm), April 18 & 19 (5:00-7:00pm) Incoming Freshmen Band Auditions - April 18 & 19 (4:00-6:00pm) Auxiliary Open Workshops - May 1 & 3 (5:00-6:30pm) Auxiliary Auditions - May 7, 9, & 10 (4:00-8:00pm) Drum Major Auditions - May 16 (4:00-7:00pm) Band Officer Interviews - Monday, May 21 (2:30-6:30pm) Auxiliary Officer Interviews Tuesday, May 22 (4:00-6:00pm) Marching Pride Commitment Forms & Deposits Due May 3 Band Camp Week 1 - July 30 through August 3 Band Camp Week 2 - August 6 through August 10