Any student auditioning for a Florida All-State Ensemble should strongly consider signing up for the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra All-State Clinic on Saturday, August 25th.

The clinic will provide students with an opportunity to work on their repertoire with professional musicians from the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and faculty from Pensacola State College. During the course of the morning, students will view a mock audition, review scale preparation and sight-reading preparation, as well as participate in a master class with an emphasis on their specific exercise selections. Students should bring their instruments along with their All-State music. Percussionists only need their sticks, mallets, and music.

Interested students need to register for the event by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 and submit a $10 registration fee in order to attend the clinic.

REGISTRATION LINK

Monday - First day of school! (no after school rehearsal)

Tuesday​ - Tri-M Music Honor Society Applications available in class (details discussed in class); Rehearsal, 6-9p
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Thursday - Rehearsal, 6-9p

Friday - Kick Off Classic @ Home vs. Niceville, call time is 6:00p*^

*Wear 2018 Band t-shirt and khaki shorts
^Yes, the band is scheduled to perform during the half time period

Also remember...
1. Anyone interested in auditioning for an All-State Ensemble will need to see Mr. D for your registration form.  This will need to be signed by a parent and returned NO LATER THAN Friday.

2. Signed Band Contracts are due on Monday, August 20th.  

3. Completed Tri-M Applications are due Wednesday, August 22nd.

4. Signed Syllabi are due on Friday, August 24th.

Congratulations to everyone who completed an audition last spring!  Concert Ensemble rosters are posted below.

1.  All percussion students should be enrolled in 2nd period band.
2.  We will take care of anyone needing a schedule change during the first week of school.  Don't panic!
3.   All band students MUST be enrolled in the assigned band class.  This is non-negotiable, please don't ask.
4.  If your name is NOT listed, you still need to complete a placement audition with Mr. Denaro.
5.  Chair "orders" are not final, and WILL change based off of daily work ethic and music preparedness.  If you are unhappy with your placement, prove us wrong.

WIND ENSEMBLE ROSTER

SYMPHONIC BAND ROSTER

CONCERT BAND ROSTER

Rookie Camp starts next week!

This camp will be for incoming winds musicians, ALL percussion, and all leadership team members.

The camp will run from 9:00a-3:00p, Monday through Friday.  Students should plan on arriving in the band room around 8:50a at the latest.

What to bring?
A large mouth water jug (not a dasani water bottle), filled with water (we provide refills)
A packed lunch (students may not leave campus during our lunch period)
Instrument (if they own one)
An extra t-shirt (you won't have to wear a sweaty t-shirt after the morning workout!)
NEW FOR ALL WINDS - a 1 inch 3 ring binder (you'll want plastic sheet protectors as well)

What to wear?
Warm weather, athletic clothing
No jeans, long sleeve shirts, flip flops

What will we be doing?
Students will be learning visual movement and music basics this week.  The techniques and basics discussed will apply in band throughout the entire year.

We are excited to have all new band students together for the first time next week!  This is only the beginning of what will surely be another amazing year!