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Schedule and Reminders: 10/26-10/31

10/24/2020

Weekly Schedule
Monday - Jazz I FULL rehearsal, 3:30-5:00p

Tuesday - Wind Ensemble Clarinet sectional, 3:30-4:45p; WW & Brass rehearsal, 5:00-7:00p; Normal Guard & Percussion rehearsal; TRUNK OR TREAT! in parking lot, 8:00-9:00p (wear a costume and bring a bag for candy)

Wednesday - Jazz I Rhythm Section, 3:30p-5:00p; Pace Saxophone Project, 3:30-5:00p

Thursday - Wind Ensemble French Horn sectional, 3:30-4:45p; WW & Brass rehearsal, 5:00-7:00p; Normal Guard & Percussion rehearsal

Friday - Jazz I event (details will be discussed in class)

Saturday - Fall Showcase Performances, Pace HS Gym (to minimize the number of people in the gym at one time, we will have THREE separate performance times). Parents should plan on only attending the performances involving their own children. Parents may socialize in the Pace HS Cafeteria before/after each performance if they wish.

PACE HIGH BAND FALL SHOWCASE
Performance order will be determined by an online vote! Watch the show preview videos HERE and vote for your favorite! Voting link is in the details section of each video.

6:00p - PERFORMANCE SLOT #1
(clear gym)
6:30p - PERFORMANCE SLOT #2
(clear gym)
7:00p - PERFORMANCE SLOT #3

REMINDERS
All new band students will need to order Concert Black Attire for our winter and spring concerts. Information on how to measure and purchase these items can be found on our website: ORDERING INFORMATION FOR CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE

If you have not submitted your 1st Nine Weeks Flipgrid assignment, you will be asked to perform for a director on Monday. Grades are due Monday evening, and late videos will not be accepted. Remember this is 40% of your nine weeks grade.

Private Lessons will continue. Requirements will vary depending on your band class. Details will be discussed this week.

Please remember that these private lessons make up 20% of your overall grade. We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.

Schedule for the week: 10/19-10/23

10/17/2020

Weekly Schedule
Monday - Tri-M Music Honor Society New Member Induction, 6:00p in the band room

Tuesday - Wind Ensemble ALL Saxophone sectional, 3:30-4:45p; Normal evening rehearsal schedule

Wednesday - 1st Nine Weeks Assessment FLIPGRID Videos DUE; Citrus Fundraiser Order Form and Monies DUE; Wind Ensemble Bass Clarinet sectional, 3:30-4:45p

Thursday - Normal evening rehearsal schedule

Friday - Home vs. Crestview (Senior Band Recognition Night); Call time is 6:00p on the practice field (6:15p for seniors)

CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE
All new band students will need to order Concert Black Attire for our winter and spring concerts. Information on how to measure and purchase these items can be found on our website: ORDERING INFORMATION FOR CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE

BAND CONTRIBUTIONS
If you have not recently made a band "Fair Share" payment, please do so this week.
MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT HERE
Credits for unspent marching band expenses will be added to individual band financial accounts at the end of October. Please check your CHARMS financial statement for details.

FUNDRAISERS
Florida Indian River Citrus Fundraiser Sales continue until Wednesday, October 21st!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FILLED OUT YOUR ORDER FORM AND WHITE ENVELOPE BEFORE SUBMISSION.

REMINDERS
If you have not yet signed up for a Private Lesson, please find time to do this!!!
Please remember that these private lessons make up 20% of your overall grade. We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.

1st Nine Weeks Assessment Flipgrid Videos are DUE Wednesday, October 21st. Visit our Flipgrid page if you need assistance in uploading your assignments.
FLIPGRID HELP

TRI-M INDUCTION
The Tri-M New Member Induction Ceremony is Monday, October 19th at 6:00pm in the band room. All new and returning members are expected to attend. Only new members will perform.

Schedule & Reminders: 10/12-10/16

10/10/2020

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday - Normal evening rehearsal schedule

Wednesday - Jazz 1 Brass rehearsal, 3:30-4:30p; Senior Band Recognition Night Forms DUE

Thursday - Normal evening rehearsal schedule; Band Contribution for October DUE (credits for unspent marching band expenses will be added to financial accounts by the end of the month)

CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE
All new band students will need to order Concert Black Attire for our winter and spring concerts. Information on how to measure and purchase these items can be found on our website: ORDERING INFORMATION FOR CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE

BAND CONTRIBUTIONS
If you have not recently made a band "Fair Share" payment, please do so this week.
Remember that you can submit a cash/check payment to the band office door, or you may make an online payment (there is a service fee). Visit the link below to make an online payment today: MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT HERE

FUNDRAISERS
Florida Indian River Citrus Fundraiser Sales continue until Wednesday, October 21st!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FILLED OUT YOUR ORDER FORM AND WHITE ENVELOPE BEFORE SUBMISSION.

Follow these instructions to place an online order:

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

REMINDERS
If you have not yet signed up for a Private Lesson, please find time to do this!!!
Please remember that these private lessons make up 20% of your overall grade. We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.

Remember that your 1st Nine Weeks Assessment is DUE October 21st! Do not wait until the last minute to submit your videos.

Schedule & Reminders - 10/5-10/9

10/4/2020

Weekly Schedule
Monday - Inaugural JEN Chapter Induction Ceremony, 6:00p in the band room

Tuesday - Wind Ensemble Flute/Oboe sectional, 3:30-4:45p; Band Booster Meeting, 6:00p in Freedom Hall; Normal evening rehearsal schedule

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

Thursday - Normal evening rehearsal schedule

Friday - Tri-M Music Honor Society Acceptance Contracts and Membership Fee DUE

Our next football game will be Friday, October 23rd against Crestview. The band will not be traveling to any away football games this year.

If you have not yet signed up for a Private Lesson, please find time to do this!!!
Please remember that these private lessons make up 20% of your overall grade. We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.

If you have not recently made a band "Fair Share" payment, please do so this week.

Florida Indian River Citrus Fundraiser Sales continue until Wednesday, October 21st!
Follow these instructions to place an online order:

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

Band Booster Meeting - Tuesday, October 6th

10/1/2020

What: Band Booster General Meeting

When: Tuesday, October 6th

Where: Freedom Hall (Pace High School)

Time: 6:00pm

Details: Please wear a mask. All parents are encouraged to attend!

CAMPUS MAP SHOWING FREEDOM HALL LOCATION

Schedule & Reminders - 9/28 - 10/2

9/27/2020

Thank you to everyone who came to support our Band at this past Friday's home game! Whether you worked the concession stand, bought a ticket and cheered the band from the stands, or "reacted" to posts on social media, the members and staff greatly appreciate ALL the support from family & friends!

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

Wednesday - Jazz 1 Rhythm Section & Soloists rehearsal, 3:30-5:00p

Football Game
Our next football game of the season is at Milton HS, scheduled for this Friday, October 2nd. We are still working out details on who/how many members will be able to attend.  Call time for those students, as well as all details/procedures, will be discussed in class 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.

Our next home Football game is scheduled for Friday, October 23rd, which is also our Band Senior Night. More details will be discussed soon on the events around that special night for our seniors.

Upcoming Due Dates
The first Tri-M Meeting will be held on Tuesday, at 3:30p in the band room. This meeting is required for all new members.

JEN Chapter Members
On the bulletin board in the Band Hall, there are sign-up sheets posted for you to pick your Induction Ceremony song. You must sign-up and choose by this Tuesday evening.

If you have not yet signed up for a Private Lesson, please find time to do this!!!
This week begins Week Six of this grading period, and some students have yet to sign up for their first private lesson of the grading period. All students will need to complete two private lessons with a director each nine-week grading period.

Please remember that these private lessons make up 20% of your overall grade.  We have before and after school time slots available throughout the week.

If you have not recently made a band "Fair Share" payment, please do so this week.

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

Visit floridaindianrivergroves.com
Click “Shop Now”
Enter our personal Organization ID#: 531690
Click “Shop”
Browse the online catalog and select the items you wish to purchase.
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
Congratulations & Best of Luck to ALL students who auditioned for the All-State Symphonic or Concert Band ensembles over the weekend!

Our 9th & 10th grade students auditioning for the All-State Concert Band have until Monday night to finish submitting their auditions. Later this week, students auditioning for the All-State Jazz Ensemble will be recording and submitting as well - Jazz Ensemble dates - October 2-3rd.

Some Jazz students will need to schedule a time when they can complete their audition in the band room. See a director to do this ASAP.

Schedule & Reminders - 9/21-9/25

9/20/2020

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:

Visit floridaindianrivergroves.com
Click “Shop Now”
Enter our personal Organization ID#: 531690
Click “Shop”
Browse the online catalog and select the items you wish to purchase.
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.

Rehearsal Schedule Update - 9/15 & 9/17

9/15/2020

Due to recent school cancellations, we are making a slight adjustment to our band rehearsal schedule this week.

Tuesday - No School/No evening rehearsals

Thursday - All Woodwinds AND All Brass, 5:00-7:00p; All Percussion and Guard, 6:00-8:00p

All woodwinds should make every effort to be in attendance at this Thursday rehearsal.

Please remain flexible as we continue to make necessary adjustments to our schedule.

Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Schedule & Reminders - 9/14-9/18

9/13/2020

Our evening rehearsal schedule will remain the same this week. Our first Home football game is this Friday.

Football Games
Our first football game of the season is scheduled for this Friday, September 18th. 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.

Students should wear their 2020 band t-shirt, khaki shorts, and tennis shoes. Please refer to our most recent email regarding additional procedures and requirements for those participating in the marching band.

Upcoming Due Dates
Tri-M Music Honor Society New Member Applications are due this Friday September 18th. 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:

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

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 this week. 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.

Florida Indian River Groves Citrus Fundraiser has begun!

9/8/2020

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:

Visit floridaindianrivergroves.com
Click “Shop Now”
Enter our personal Organization ID#: 531690
Click “Shop”
Browse the online catalog and select the items you wish to purchase.
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.

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