And we're off!

Hey Guys,
First of all, thank you all for an awesome band camp! I really think this season can be great, and its up to all of you guys to make it that way! If everybody can really make an effort to learn your dots, fill in your dot book, have your dot book at EVERY rehearsal, and practice their parts then we will have no problem being successful. I'm really proud of you guys, especially in the "BAM" block. Keep up that enthusiasm and we'll be perfect. By the way we were totally louder than the brass ;)
Just a few reminders, we have rehearsal from 4-9 on Tuesday and Thursday ( August 10th and 12th) and will have Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals until school starts. Please come ready to work hard and learns lots of drill! Also the car wash is this coming Saturday, August 14th, and is a lot of fun!
I don't know about you guys but the talent show was AMAZING! Thank you to all of the woodwinds that participated (and even those who didn't, you were a great audience)
I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the sax-o-flies. You guys were super creative!

BAND CAMP YAY!

Hey Guys,

I'm so sorry I haven't updated this in a really long time. I would give you the excuse that I just got my wisdom teeth out (which I did) but that was really only like 2 days ago. Anyway on to more important matters, band camp starts tomorrow! Make sure you are drinking LOTS of water and have invested in the very large water bottles found at stores like wal-mart or target. Trust me the will come in handy. Also SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN SUNSCREEN. We are outside a lot and without your spf ( I would say at least 30 more if you can) you will get burned. Just a reminder forms are due tomorrow, please bring them with you if you haven't turned them in already and make sure that you get lots of sleep tonight! Also DCI trip is Saturday and it will be awesome! DCI truly makes you see marching band in a new light. like an awesome incredible ridiculous light. trust me ;)
By the way the woodwinds are competing with the guard this year for who has the best theme days so our's (because we are awesome and my brain trust helped me immensely in picking them out) are.... drum rollll
Monday: tourist day
Tuesday: frat boy day
Wednesday: princess (or transformer) day
Thursday: wizard day
Friday: tie die Friday!
and SENIORS if you are reading this before tomorrow please wear your blue panther creek band shirt!
thanks guys and have a wonderful last 12 hours of your summer! haha just kidding your summer is just beginning!
<3 Mary

Hello All

Hope you are all having a fantastic summer! Just as a reminder make sure everyone is DRINKING WATER! Due to the extreme heat we have been experiencing is is imperative to stay hydrated. You can use this as a test run for baaand camp, where it gets a little warm to say the least. Also, if you can try to start taking walks or exercising on a regular basis because band camp is not as far away as you may think and its a LOT of physical activity. Also, please don't let your instruments gather dust over the summer ;) a simple playing of the major scales everyday should be sufficient but if you would like to practice more, by no means let me stop you. Finally, I will let you return to the pool or beach, if you're so lucky to be there, with one last thing. CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR MUSIC SPORADICALLY OVER THE SUMMER!

thanks guys and have a fabulous summer!!
<3 Mary

p.s. my picture selection is jack contemplating how is he going to survive at college next year without his woodwind family ;)

Time Flies...

Hey Guys!

So as you've probably noticed Marching Band season is fast approaching! We held our first car wash of the season this morning and thank you for everyone that was able to come out and support PCHS band. Marching Band forms should have already been turned in, but if you haven't done so yet get them turned in ASAP. DCI trip is July 31st and will be a TON of fun. I recommend that everyone attend because it really gives us a taste of what we are trying to accomplish, not to mention its a great way to spend time with old friends and make new ones! Also be checking the blog over the summer. I will be trying my best to update it every week and be sure to check the Director's blog for any other information. Music will be posted throughout the summer but make sure to print off a copy because it will not be up permanently.
Upcoming Dates

• June 7: Squad Leader Meeting after school
  
• June 10th: PCHS Graduation
  
• July 28-30: Mini Band Camp
• July 31: DCI Trip to Atlanta
• August 2-6: Band Camp
• August 6: Parents "Informance"/ Karaoke Night
  

Concert Band yay!

Hey guys

As you all know we finished our marching band season with a bang!! Congratulations to everyone on a great season, and now its time to transfer some of that energy in concert band! Our winter concert is on Dec.15th, so mark that date down on your calender. Also everyone should have gotten a copy of their all district solo, and those tests will be coming up soon, so (if you haven't already) start practicing.

upcoming events
November 16th : Marching Band Banquet! - 6pm
everyone should bring a main dish and beverage in addition to....
flutes/drum majors: green salad and dressing
clarinets and saxes: appetizers (fruit, cheese, veggies)
November 17th: Andrea McKerlie's book launch at the Barnes and Noble across from Cary HS
6-8? pm
TBA: all district auditions
December 15th: Winter Concert

have a great week!

Post Fuquay Pre Sanderson

Hey Guys

Congratulations on Grand Champions at Fuquay! We had a great performance and let's hope we will have another this Saturday. Speaking of which, this Saturday is Sanderson and we are the last band to go on in Prelims. The schedule, again should be in your hands; however I believe that it is posted on the Band room door. It should be in the 70's on Saturday so we should have warmer weather than Fuquay, but there are some projected showers(cross your fingers it won't rain!). Items need for Sanderson are pretty much the same as for Fuquay (so if you need a checklist, refer back to the Fuquay post), but make sure to bring enough money for Fat Daddy's after the competition, its a little bit expensive so plan on more than you may think you need. As for what to work on, the woodwind run in the 2nd movement is still a little bit sloppy, so make sure it is clean! Also, as our picture suggests, get enough sleep!

Have a great week, and good luck!

Fuquay Varina Competition

Just as a reminder, we have a rehearsal at 12 O'CLOCK, so really we should be there a few minutes earlier so we can be on field, ready to go at 12 o'clock on the button.

Things to Remember

• Please eat a very big breakfast tomorrow so you can come awake and lively to practice
  

• Dinkles
• Black socks
• clothes for pre-competition rehearsal (unless you want to wear the same thing all day..its up to you)
  
• Athletic shorts ( you also may want to bring pants, because it will be a little chilly at night; however, the pants CANNOT be visible underneath your uniform; leggings are also an option
  
• SHOW SHIRT Everyone should have their Pandemonium shirt for when we go into the stands to buy food
• Gloves: make sure you bring the clean, pretty ones (not the football game gloves because those are probably pretty gross) and just as a helpful hint bring pony tail holders( or rubber bands) to put around your gloves, for it helps them stay on better
  
• Money: we will be eating lunch/dinner in the stands so make sure you bring enough for a nice big meal!
• Ladies, and some guys, please bring hair products, namely hairspray, so that we don't have any hair showing on our uniforms
• And lastly, the duh comment, remember your instrument, and double and triple check you have it before you get on the bus to go to Fuquay
  

I just wanted to say thanks to everybody because, as a whole, I thought that our woodwind "sectional" on Wednesday was productive, even though weather conditions weren't exactly in our favor. Also, congrats to the saxes for getting the " You know your music better than the other woodwinds award"..well I just made it up but congratulations anyway!
Also, on Thursday we had a flute sectional and thank you to everybody that came!!

Get a good nights sleep and good luck tomorrow!