Events
Poplar Tree Events
Poplar Tree Elementary School Band Concert!
Wednesday, January 18th at 7 PM in the Cafeteria
Our 6th grade advanced students are looking forward to sharing their talents and music with you.
The concert is Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 7 pm in the PTES Cafe. Students will report at 6:15 pm to allow for an ensemble warm-up prior to the concert. This concert is in collaboration with the PTES Strings and Chorus ensembles.
Musical performance is the culmination of the work we have done and is a high priority in the Band Program. Therefore, attendance at concerts/performances is required. All major events are planned well in advance, so students/parents should mark their calendars. This is our only performance this year as an ensemble, making it a very special night for your student and you!
Extenuating circumstances, such as a death in the family or severe illness, are excused absences. The band director must approve of all absence from performance in advance. Conflicts such as sporting events, routine appointments, classes outside of school, etc. are not considered excusable. In the case of an excused absence, the student will have the opportunity to make up the missed performance through an assignment determined between the student and teacher. We hope as many parents and family can attend as are available to watch your musician showcase their hard work with learning and progressing as a musician
Concert Attire
The standard concert attire for PTES is listed below. Every effort has been made to keep costs down while maintaining a polished, professional appearance.
Option 1-
White Button-down dress shirt (long sleeve or short sleeve)
Black Dress pants with a black belt
Black dress shoes
Black socks
Option 2-
White dress shirt or blouse with no logos or images
Black dress pants or skirt(Full length preferred. Must be at or below the knee due to specific seating positions while playing instruments)
Black dress shoes (flats are great!)
Black tights (If wearing a skirt that is not full length)
Please see the attached image for an idea of what attire is expected for our concert. If you need financial assistance to obtain concert attire, please contact Ms Johnson and she will make sure your student has what they need for the concert.
Upcoming Chantilly Pyramid Events
41st Annual Chantilly International Jazz Festival
May 11-13, 2023-Exact Schedule TBA, All Day event at Chantilly High School Auditorium
Bands representing schools from the Mid-Atlantic region will compete for scholarships, prizes, and general “bragging rights” in Combo and Big Band divisions. The “Airmen of Note” has described this event as “the premier scholastic jazz competition on the entire east coast.”
In addition to many local and regional middle and high school jazz ensembles performing, the event will feature the U.S. Army Blues and Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band. Both are groups not to be missed!
Admission is FREE. This style of event allows you to come and go throughout the day to see the bands you wish to see, you do not have to watch all day.
This is an extra credit event for PTES band students. Attendance is optional.
Rocky Run Middle School Spring Band Awards Concert
Thursday, May 18th at 7 PM. Rocky Run Middle School
This is an extra credit event for PTES band students. Attendance is optional.
Upcoming Outside of School Events
Virginia Winds Academy Spring Concert
February 11th, 2023 at Lightridge High School in Loudoun County, VA. Concert starts at 3 PM and will last no more than 45 minutes-1 hour.
Virginia Winds Academy Concert featuring the Junior Winds and Senior Winds Division groups. The groups feature players from Loudoun, Fairfax, and Arlington counties in grades 6-12. The concert will run for a little over an hour, admission is FREE. Four PTES students will be performing in the ensemble!
This is an extra credit event for PTES band students. Attendance is optional.
