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Important Dates to Remember
Playing Tests Due:
Friday, Dec. 9th
Holiday Concert
Monday,
December 12, 7pm
Winter Concert
Thursday,
February 16th |
12/7/2011
Hark! The PHS Music Program Sings!
Join us for our annual Holiday Concert and Art Show. The PHS Concert Band and all three Choirs will perform. There will also be student produced art on display for your perusal before and after the concert.
Monday, December 12, 2011
7pm
Admission is free! Remember: Give your family the holiday gift of music! Take your instruments home to practice over break! If you need an extra credit practice chart, you can find it here:
11/22/2011
Pep Band Season has begun!
See the schedule here:
10/11/2011
Princeton High School is proud to welcome the
 Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble
Director: Ron Carter
On that Friday afternoon, Ron Carter and the members of his jazz ensemble will provide clinics and masterclasses for the students of the Logan Jr. High and PHS Jazz Bands. After a swingin' afternoon of musical growth, and a hearty meal provided by the Princeton Optimist Club and the Logan/PHS Band Parents, all three groups will put on a concert.
The Logan Junior High Jazz Band will kick-off the concert, followed by a set from the Princeton High School Jazz Band. Then the NIU Jazz Ensemble will take the stage to finish out the evening with two sets of toe-tapping, dancing-in-the-aisles, swing and jazz.
The entire audience was on their feet by the end of last year's concert; it is a show not to be missed!
Princeton High School
Sally Skinner Auditorium
Friday, October, 28th, 2011- 7:00pm
Tickets:
$8 in advance
$10 at the door
$5 students and seniors
Ages 5 and Under Free
Tickets Available from the Following:
Citizen's Bank
Central Bank
PHS Ticket Hot-Line: 815-875-3308 ext. 375
10/1/2011
Congratulations to all those who auditioned for IMEA!
All students worked hard on their audition music, and became better musicians as a result of their practice and preparation.
A special congratulations to those students who were selected: All-District Band
Ellen Andersen
Andrew Birkey
Matthew VanDenBussche
Kate Morrow
All-District Jazz Band
Ryan Jensen
All-District Junior Band
Kim Schlesinger
All-District Jr/Sr Choir
Rebecca Frank
Samantha Holt
Anjali Patel
Malinda Wheeler
Lucas Bauer
Abigail Bicket
Malinda Engelbrecht
Kathryn Krieger
Kavita Patel
Kelly Schmidt
Uly Vancleave
9/28/2011
The band has now performed at three home football games, and their performance has improved each time! We are gearing up for our Homecoming show, and we can't wait to invite all of the PHS Band Alumni back to the field. If any alums are interested in playing with us, please contact me at: lbonner@phs-il.org
Reminder: IMEA Auditions THIS SATURDAY! The first bus leaves PHS promptly at 7am-be on time!
The 2nd bus will leave Logan Junior High at 8:10 AM. If you audtion after 9:45 AM, you may take that bus.
Check the back door of the band room for audition times and rooms. Keep practicing!
8/29/2011
The school year has been off to a great start! I can't wait for everyone to hear our band at our first home game this Saturday.
Other things to remember:
-Turn in signed "Band Expectations" form
-Continue practicing for IMEA. If students are auditioning, I need to meet with them at least once a week from now until then. Auditions Sat., October 1
8/4/2011 It's that time of year again- BAND CAMP!
Our theme this year is: "Dancing Through the Decades". Each game will feature songs teens would have danced to in different decades, from the 1930s-2010's!
I'm excited for another year to make great music with wonderful students!
Band Camp Dates
*Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the beginning of rehearsal, so that we are able to start on time and make the most of our rehearsal time. We may switch indoor or outdoor rehearsals based on weather.
Monday, August 8th : -10am-12pm: Indoor Music Rehearsal -Lunch Break (students may bring lunch or go out for lunch) -1pm-5pm: Marching Fundamentals Parent Night, 6:30 pm -After the general meeting, there will be a band parents meeting in the band room
Tuesday, August 9th : -1-4 pm: Indoor Music Rehearsal -Dinner Break (students may bring dinner, or go out for dinner) -5-8:30pm: Outdoor Marching Rehearsal Wednesday, August 10th –Friday, August 12th : - 1-5 pm Indoor Music Rehearsals/Outdoor Marching Rehearsal - Dinner break (students may bring food, or go out and get food) - 6-8:00 pm Indoor Music Rehearsals
Tuesday, August 16th : Perform for Freshman Ignition Program- 8:30 AM -3-7pm-Indoor Music Rehearsal/Outdoor Marching Rehearsal
Wednesday, August 17th: Perform at all Registrations: 9, 10:30, 1pm. -Call time is 30 minutes prior to registration start, in the auditorium balcony
Thursday, August 18th: 9am-12pm- Indoor Music Rehearsal/Outdoor Marching Rehearsal
- New Student Uniform Fitting: Anytime between 1-4pm or by appointment
Friday, August 19th : Pictures after school (details TBA) Friday, August 19th : Blue and White Performance (the 2011 Tiger Band’s Debut performance!) – 5:30pm (tentative time)
Remember to Bring:
-Your instrument and music! -$0.50 re-copying fee per lost sheet of music if you come to camp without your music and I have to make you more copies. -Lots of water/sports drinks (think Green with reusable bottles) -Sunscreen, sun glasses, hats, visors, bug spray -Gym/Tennis shoes -For students’ safety, flip flops, sandals, boots, and heels are not allowed. -Students will be sent home to obtain proper footwear if needed -Pencil and/or highlighter to mark music and drill -Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and for a school setting. 2011 Home Game Schedule Please mark your calendar now, as performances are required and part of the class grade.
Saturday, September 3, 2011-Camp Point Central HS Friday, September 9, 2011-Orion High School Saturday, September 10, 2011-Homestead Parade Friday, September 23, 2011- Rockridge HS Friday, October 7, 2010 –Hall HS-Homecoming! Saturday, October 22, 2010- Pittsfield HS-possible Senior Day
5/18/2011
Congratulations to the PHS Jazz Band, Percussion Ensembles, and Concert Band on a fabulous spring concert!
Be on the look out for your marching band packets in the mail. In the mean time, feel free to keep musically active this summer by surfing through our nation's musical past at the link below:
2/23/2011 Princeton High School presents our winter band concert: Rhythms Around the World
The date is Thursday, February 24th, 7:00pm It will be held in Princeton High School’s Sally Skinner Council Auditorium and will feature the concert band and percussion ensemble performing pieces that highlight rhythms from around the world, including an African Drum ensemble (with audience participation), British folk songs, and American march based on the Star Spangled Banner, and even a song with a very modern, and urban rhythmic feel.
Tickets: $4 Adults, $3, Students and Seniors, Free to PHS students with an ID
Show your support for the PHS band program by wearing a PHS band t-shirt around town! Order forms for this year’s band t-shirt will be available at the concert. 12/1/2010
Welcome to the Holiday Season. Holiday Concert: Monday, December 13th-7pm. Come hear the choir and band perform together! In other news: Pep Band Schedule has been updated on-line. Click clickhere! 11/8/2010 Hey, Princeton! Please mark your calendars for this Friday, November 12th at 7 p.m. for some of the best music, presented by some of the best musicians known throughout the world! The Princeton High School Jazz Band and the Logan Junior High School Jazz Band will be performing at Sally Skinner Council Auditorium - PHS, featuring the
NIU Jazz Band! They will also be joined by professional jazz trombonist Tom Garling.
The NIU Jazz program is world renowned , and over the years, the band has played with/for many famous musicians.
Tickets are Available at the Following Locations! Central Bank Citizens Bank Centru Bank Krammer's Kitchen
$7.50 In Advance $10.00 at the Door Ages five and under get in free! 10/17/2010
Another successful marching season has come to a close, Great job marching Tigers! We recorded a CD last week of all the songs we played during this past marching season. Copies should be made available shortly. We are now getting into Concert Band season, as well as Pep Band season. Stay tuned for the updated Pep Band schedule. I would also like to congratulate all those students who auditioned for IMEA! They all worked hard on their audition music, and became better musicians as a result of their auditions. A special congratulations to those band students who made the All-District Band and Orchestra! Ellen Andersen Alex Lange (Orchestra) Kate Morrow Zach Taylor Matt VanDenBussche 8/15/2010 HEY BAND (and band parents)! The summer is coming to a close, and the busy pace of another year is just around the corner. The band has been working hard since the last week of July to bring the PHS Tigers a GRRRRREAT half-time show. The students' tremendous effort and positive attitude during band camp has paid off, and we have already learned 2.5 of our 3 sets of drill, and all of the songs for our Classic Rock show are nearly ready to roll! I've very proud of our band! A special thanks to our 3 drum majors, Elizabeth, Carina, and Jim, for their leadership and hard work. You can check out the Marching Tigers at any of the following upcoming performances (or rehearsals): Perform for Ignition tomorrow! Call time: 8:30AM (no Freshman) Perform for registration Tuesday! Call times: 8:30AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM (don't need to come when you are registering). Last Summer Rehearsal Tuesday: 5-8pm. I will be marching someone's spot! Blue and White Night-Friday August 20th 12/11/2009 Monday, December 14th- Holiday Concert, combined PHS Choir and Band 7:30 pm
Band Call time:
6:45pm
Concert Dress
Ladies: Black pants or shirt (at or below the knee), white blouse, 3/4 length or full length sleeve. Black dress shoes (no tennis shoes), with panty hose or black socks.
Gentlemen: Black Pants, Black socks, Black dress shoes (no tennis shoes), white button down, long sleeve shirt, tie. 11/16/2009 Pep Band Schedule is up: Click here!
10/23/2009 Recordings to practice along with for your playing test:
"The Way You Make Me Feel": Feel.wav "Beat It": Should be posted soon. "Maximum Strength Warm Up": maxwarmup.wav
10-4-2009: Congrats to all those who were selected for IMEA!: Band Ben Charry Choir Hannah Bachman Makenzie Bickett Jalen Dressier Malinda Engelbrecht Adam King Kelsey Marvin Amanda Morrow Stefanie Obenhaus Kavita Patel Evan Suraez Ulysses Van Cleave Marlee Wilde Madilyn Wilson Vocal Jazz Ensemble Amanda Morrow
9-20-2009: Congrats to the band on a GREAT performance for the Homecoming game!!!!! You really Thrilled the crowd! I will try to post the video here when I get a copy.
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