Passion Respect Integrity Discipline Excellence ***********************Special Announcements*********************** Happy Thanksgiving from the Directors! We are thankful for your dedication and commitment to excellence in performance. We will see you on Monday November 30th! BOOSTER ARTS AND CRAFTS PFESTIVAL SATURDAY, NOV. 28TH PHS CAFETERIA ***Spring Trip 2010*** March 16-21, 2010 Orlando, FL Due to the overwhelming number of students and parents that could not afford the trip to NY, we are changing our destination to the happiest place on Earth, Disney World! The cost of the trip is $700 and includes bus transportation to and from Florida, hotel, some meals, park passes and appearance as Disney’s main attraction on Main St. All students/parents should have received a packet in the mail with details concerning payment schedules. If you did not please contact the band office as soon as possible. Contract must be returned by Nov. 6th. Payment schedule is: A schedule: for those that have already paid $300 Nov. 16th $100 Dec. 14th $100 Jan. 15th $100 Feb. 26th $100 B Schedule: for new participants Nov. 6th $150 Dec. 4th $150 Jan. 5th $150 Feb. 1st $150 Feb. 26th $100 ***Fundraising Opportunities*** Hey gang! Our first fundraiser is underway and our second has begun. Remember that all students and parents that are hoping to benefit from the fundraising MUST participate in all fundraisers. Please make sure that you sell at least the minimum number of products to ensure that you receive full profit. ***Entertainment Books For Sale*** The Band Boosters are selling Entertainment Passbooks for $25. These books are a popular fundraiser with hundreds of coupons and savings. Please contact a booster or call the band office if you would like to purchase a 2009-2010 Entertainment Passbook. ***All-State Etudes and Errata*** All region etudes are now on Smart Music. Use your student login and click on the assignment for your instrument. Ask a director or older member if you are in need of help with Smart Music! ***Solo and Ensemble*** All students are required to participate in solo and ensemble. If you are not currently taking private lessons please see a director with help selecting a solo. All students taking private lessons should have a solo selected before you leave for the Thanksgiving Holidays. 14 weeks left until performance day!!!! New Photos from 2009 on Website Additional photos may be viewed at pmarshallphotography.com ***************************Upcoming Events*************************** Nov. 25th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 28th Booster Craft Show Dec. 1st Honor Band After School Rehearsal Dec. 2nd Symphonic/Concert Band After School Rehearsal Dec. 3rd Region Band Phase I Dec. 5th Region Band Phase II *********************Wind Ensemble Information********************* Rehearsals will begin at 8 AM starting Monday Nov. 9th Sectionals will begin November 30th. Sectional times: Tuesday 7:00 AM Flute 4:30 PM Clarinet 5:30 PM Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Wednesday 7:00 AM Bassoon, Bass Clarinet 4:30 PM Saxophone, French Horn Thursday 7:00 AM Oboe Friday 4:30 PM Trumpet ***********************Honor Band Information*********************** ... ********************Symphonic Band Information******************** ... ***********************Color Guard Information*********************** Winter Guard performance dates are posted on the calendar. Please make sure you schedule off for rehearsal and performance dates. *************************************************************************** Change doesn’t mean we’ve been doing everything wrong. The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Poust The band calendar has been updated. PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW New iCalendar November 25, 2009 3:16 PM http://www.pmarshallphotography.comhttp://ical.mac.com/WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=pantherband1&n=Panther%20Band%20Calendar.icsWelcome_files/DSC01248.JPGshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1

Pfightin’ Panther Band

Photo courtesy of Goldbeck Co.

Aerial photos of the future home of the Pfightin’ Panther Band.


Construction began in March of 2009.


Can you believe the band once marched on this field?


This picture was taken just after the foundation was poured and the frame was being constructed.


The band hall will be a two story building complete with dressing facilities, restrooms, three rehearsal halls, adequate storage and office space, and twelve practice rooms.