Hello all!

This past week we celebrated our seniors as they prepare to wrap up their final year in marching band. With only a month left, hang on, seniors, it goes fast! This week’s big performance is the Florida Bandmaster’s Association (FBA) Marching Music Performance Assessment (MPA). There are several MPAs throughout the year. These are formal assessments; this one is for the marching band.

Please check the website calendar for additional events and information. Check the calendar in the band room for month-by-month information. Check Canvas for calendar information and assignments.

Monday 10/24:

  • 4:30 PM – Sectionals
  • 6 PM – Marching Band Rehearsal

Tuesday 10/25:

  • Report Cards Published
  • Winds: Concert Band Day

Wednesday 10/26:

  • 4:30 PM – Leadership Meeting
  • 4:30 PM – Sectionals
  • 6 PM – Marching Band Rehearsal

Thursday 10/27:

  • Concessions Helpers Needed
  • Winds: Concert Band Day

Friday 10/28:

  • CCPS Honor Band Signup Deadline
  • Away Performance at Bonita Spring High School
    • 4:30 PM – Call Time
    • 5:00 PM – Inspection
    • 5:30 PM – Depart for BSHS
    • 7:00 PM – Kick-off

Saturday – 10/29 MPA DAY!

  • 9:00 AM – Rehearsal
  • 11:30 PM – Lunch
  • 12:30 PM – Rehearsal
  • 3:00 PM –Break (load trailer first) – BRING A SNACK FOR YOUR BREAK
  • 4:30 PM – Prep for Departure
    • Under Uniform
    • Uniforms (bibbers on)
    • Jacket in a Garment bag.
    • Instrument
  • 5:00 PM – Uniform Inspection
  • 5:25 PM – Depart Naples High
  • 5:45 PM – Arrive at Barron Collier High School
  • 6:50 PM – Warm-up
  • 7:20 PM – Travel
  • 7:30 PM – Perform
  • 7:45 PM – Load Trailer
  • 8:30 PM – Depart for Cici’s Pizza
  • 9:30 PM – Depart for NHS
  • 10:00 PM – Unload, Cleanup, and Dismissal