MOST IMPORTANT - I trust that everyone is safe and on the road to recovery from Hurricane Sally.  If you are unable to attend a rehearsal or performance this week due to a hurricane related concern at home, please email or notify a director as soon as possible.  Communication is important, so please do not just assume we already know your situation.

Take care of yourselves, be kind to each other, and let's get back on track once again. 

Band Rehearsal Schedule
Tuesday/Thursday - Our evening rehearsal schedule will be "normal" for this week.  Please check the CHARMS calendar for details.

Wednesday - Jazz 1 Brass rehearsal, 3:30-4:30p

Football Games
Our second (first actually) football game of the season is scheduled for this Friday, September 25th.  All students who have been participating in marching band rehearsals are EXPECTED to plan on attending the game this evening.  Call time on the band practice field is 6:00pm.  All details/procedures that were sent out last week will remain in effect for this week.

Students should wear their 2020 band t-shirt, khaki shorts, and tennis shoes.  If the weather is cool, jackets and hoodies will be permitted.

Looking ahead - only a small number of students will travel to the Milton football game NEXT week (October 2nd).  Details coming soon.

Upcoming Due Dates
The first JEN Chapter General Membership Meeting will be held on Monday, at 3:30p in the band room.  This meeting is required for all new members.

Tri-M Music Honor Society New Member Applications are NOW due this Wednesday September 23rd. Hard copies of this form are available in the band room. 

Florida Indian River Citrus Fundraiser Sales have begun!  This sale runs until Oct 21st.
Follow these instructions to place an online order:

1. Visit floridaindianrivergroves.com
2. Click “Shop Now”
3. Enter our personal Organization ID#:  531690
4. Click “Shop”
5. Browse the online catalog and select the items you wish to purchase.
6. When checking out, you’ll have the option to choose which student will receive the profit from your sale.  This is important!

Florida All-State Band Auditions
​ALL students auditioning for an All-State Ensemble will need to see a director ASAP to receive a sheet on how to complete their "virtual audition".
Remember there is a time frame when each audition needs to be submitted by:
Symphonic Band (11-12th) - (September 25-26th)
Concert Band (9-10th) - (September 27-28th)
Jazz Ensemble - (October 2-3rd)

Percussion and some jazz rhythm section students will need to schedule a time when they can complete their audition in the band room.  See a director to do this.

Band "Fair Share" Payments
If you have not recently made a band fee payment, please do so this week.  If you are not participating in the marching band this fall, a credit will be applied to your account within the next couple of days.  You are not responsible for covering expenses that are marching band related. 

Private Lessons
If you have not yet signed up for a Private Lesson, please find time to do this.  All students will need to complete two private lessons with a director each nine week grading period.  We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.  
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Fundraiser dates - 9/8 until 10/21 (completed order forms and monies due to a band director)

Cash or check payments can be accepted (make checks out to “Pace High School”)

Estimated delivery dates will be between late November and mid December

Parents/Family/Friends are encouraged to place their order online (using a credit card).  You can have your personal order shipped to Pace High School (will be delivered to you by your student seller) or to your personal residence.  Understand that there is an additional shipping fee for items being shipped directly to your home.

Follow these instructions to place an online order:

1. Visit floridaindianrivergroves.com
2. Click “Shop Now”
3. Enter our personal Organization ID#:  531690
4. Click “Shop”
5. Browse the online catalog and select the items you wish to purchase.
6. When checking out, you’ll have the option to choose which student will receive the profit from your sale.  This is important!

Extra order forms and envelopes can be found in the band room.

Upcoming Due Dates
All-State Audition Contracts (signed) and the $15 audition fee are due Friday, September 11th. 
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Tri-M Music Honor Society New Member Applications are due Friday September 18th.  Hard copies of this form are available in the band room. 

Our Indian River Groves Citrus Fundraiser will officially begin on Tuesday, September 8th.  Materials will be distributed in class.  Parents and family are strongly encouraged to utilize the online ordering process this year.  Fruit orders will be shipped directly to the buyer.  The more citrus each band student sells, the greater profit they will receive on their band account.  Additional details are coming soon!

​Reminders
Evening rehearsals are mandatory for all students who are currently participating in the marching band.  Our rehearsal schedule will continue as planned.

The band room will not be open until 9:00am each morning.  The only exception would be to those who have signed up for a morning private lesson time.

Private Lessons
If you are signed up for a before school time-slot, remember to have your planner signed the day before your lesson, and bring it with you that morning, or you will not be allowed inside the building.

Please remember to arrive before your scheduled lesson time-slot so that your lesson can begin on time.  Any students who are late to their Private Lesson for any reason will need to reschedule their time-slot.

Lesson time slots for 9/14-9/18 will be posted in the band hall on Tuesday morning.

Football Games
Our first football game of the season is scheduled for Friday, September 18th.  All students who have been participating in marching band rehearsals are EXPECTED to plan on attending the game this evening.

We are still waiting on details from our administration regarding football game procedures and policies.  As soon as we have some answers, we will distribute this information to all parents as quickly as possible.

Monday begins Private Lessons for those students who signed up for this week. 

If you are signed up for a before school time-slot, remember to have your planner signed the day before your lesson, and bring it with you that morning, or you will not be allowed inside the building.

Please remember to arrive before your scheduled lesson time-slot so that your lesson can begin on time.  Any students who are late to their Private Lesson for any reason will need to reschedule their time-slot.


ALL Class Syllabi are due to be signed and turned in by This Friday!  

All-State Audition Contracts (signed) and the $15 audition fee are due Friday, September 11th.  If you have not yet received an All-State Contract, see Mr. Denaro ASAP.
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Jazz Education Network (JEN) Chapter applications are also due by this Friday.  This is a brand new, after-school student organization for this school year, focused on community outreach, performance opportunities & overall enjoyment of Jazz music!  Membership is open to every member of the band program who has a 2.0 GPA, regardless if they have any experience playing/singing Jazz before. Please click HERE for the application!

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Any students who need to drop off instruments, equipment, etc. in the mornings:
The side door in Independence Hall will be unlocked for you to use starting at 8:45am each morning, in addition to the regular hallway entrance.  Once 1st period begins, the hallway entrance is the only entry point into the band hall.

Remember that ALL after school rehearsals are mandatory for each active member of the band program!

We are fortunate enough to offer a Band HONORS credit for band students who meet the required criteria.

Please refer to the document below for Admission and Curriculum Requirements.  Students enrolled in Band HONORS will remain in their current band class (schedule change not necessary), but will receive an honors credit upon successful completion of all assignments.

Band HONORS Requirements

Students who meet the listed admission requirements will need to sign and return the Band Honors Credit Agreement no later than this Friday, August 28th.
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Hard copies are available in the band room.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in school tomorrow!  Check out the reminders below for all band classes.

*If there is an error on your class schedule, we will work together to get it fixed.  Please be patient - the guidance office will be working through many schedule changes.*

1. No instruments will be needed in class on Monday.  You WILL need your instrument on Tuesday, and for the remainder of the year. 
   
2. Many of our concert instruments are still being professionally cleaned and sanitized.  They will be checked out as soon as we receive them. 
   
3. Instrument lockers have been assigned.  Lockers are for your instrument and music only.  Locker assignments can be found on our website:  http://www.pacehsband.com/home/band-locker-assignments
   
4. The Band Hall will not open until 8:45am each morning.  The ONLY exceptions for an earlier entry would be for a pre-arranged band sectional, rehearsal, or private lesson.  
   
5. Students may NOT wait in the Band Hall on Tuesday/Thursday before evening rehearsal.  They will be asked to leave the building - sorry, this is a school rule.  Plan accordingly.
   
6. An updated football schedule has been added to our CHARMS calendar.  Our very tentative plan is to perform in the stands at all home games, and possibly some away games.  We will provide greater detail when it is available.  Check it out when you get a chance.
   
7. Finally, stay safe and healthy.  Wear your face mask and please do not come to school if you are not feeling well.