Mr. Bahner and Mr. Treadwell will communicate the schedules for Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band 2. Rehearsal days are also on the Charms calendar.

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Full Orchestra:Thursdays: 6:30 - 8 PM in the auditorium. This group only has a few rehearsals until pre-UIL, so attendance is very important. This group will not rehearse after their UIL performance (Tuesday, Feb 28).

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Floor Crew signups for 2012 PHS Winterguard
We need about 8 kids to serve as the floor crew for this year's winterguard. Their first contest is Saturday, January 28. Floor crew members only need to help out with the JV guard at this contest. Load at PHS at 9 AM. Contest at 11 AM in Birdville. Floor crew members can be picked up after that or hang out with the guard all day.

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Congratulations, Band, Boosters & friends for helping us earn $5,000 from Albertson's Community Partners Program

Albertson's presented us with a big check at the winter concert and it will be used on the new van. Thank you to Mark Thielke and Community Bank for printing the big Albertsons checks.

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"Mama" Tammy Smith, wife, mother, friend and hard-working booster, passed away suddenly on Sept. 20. She was an incredible person, who is sorely missed. Contributions are being accepted to a scholarship fund. Details here

Below: Youtube video of band's tribute to Tammy. They played "Amazing Grace" at Arlington Sam Houston football game. Link to Youtube video.

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Practice, practice...Solo & Ensemble is Feb. 18

UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest preparation is a top priority right now. You should hear your child practicing this music regularly. Students planning to qualify for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival (in May) must play their solo from memory at the February 18 contest (and make a 1st Division rating).

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First Winterguard contest Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 pm Birdville

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2012-2013 Leadership Team Audition Preparation Seminar with Peter Ferrito, Feb. 21-22
Any student interested in a position on the 2012-2013 PHS Band Leadership Team must attend the seminar on Tuesday/Wednesday, February 21 & 22 (4-9 PM in the band hall). Each student attending will pay a $20 participation fee. If a candidate needs the blue binder (same as last year), there is an additional $10 fee.
Dinner is provided during these sessions.

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Restaurant Night: 4-9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24: Cousins BBQ/Bryant Irvin

10% of ALL Cousins' sales for the evening go to the Paschal Band. No flyer needed!
Good on dining-in or take-out orders

5125 Bryant Irvin Road, Fort Worth, TX 76132
(817) 346-3999

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Spring schedule in the works.

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Every parent of a band students needs to be a member of the boosters. First, it shows support for all the efforts being made to build the Paschal Panther Band into the best band it can be. Secondly, it insures you and your student will receive all the information you need to fuly participate. (Hey, the minimum membership is only $10!) Please consider signing up grandparents and your business. Details here.

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Our Businesses of the Week

Del Friscos on 812 Main Street is our go-to place for anniversaries and knock-their-socks-off business dinners. While they are reknown for their steaks, we think their seafood is incredible ...and their mashed potatoes...and the spinach...

There's no place like Stockyards Station in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. It's our favorite place to take out-of-town guests to see the Cowboy Hall of Fame, do souvenier shopping at the 25 stores, and get some great ribs and enchiladas at the many restaurants.

These businesses contributed to our Big Band Dance and Silent Auction. Please patronize them and tell them you're a fan of the Paschal Band. We couldn't keep the music going without their help.

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Recents cuts to education have made it even harder to keep Paschal's great music programs going. We're an urban school with some families that have to chose between music and food. We need help from alumni, families and fans. If you or your business can help, please contact Jim Sager at 817-832-2841.

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Don't let your student miss the annual band trip! This year we're going to Sky Ranch in East Texas.

Down payments still being accepted! $75 due Jan. 27

What is your student doing during Spring Break? Our band trip is scheduled for March 11-14, the first days of the Break. We will be going to Sky Ranch in Van, Texas, about 2 hours from Fort Worth. The current cost is $200 per student but that price will possibly come down. The first payment of $50 was due December 14th but we can still accept payments if your student is interested in attending.
The next payment of $75 is due January 27th and the final payment of approx. $75 is due February 24th.

Who's going? Who do I talk to? TRIP DETAILS AND FORMS HERE

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AWESOME!! Congratulations to Andrew Lyster (euphonium)
and Carter Hanthorn (trombone) for qualifying for state!!

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Congratulations to those participating in All-Region Band!!

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Lawson Hill and Andrew Lyster played their euphoniums at the Merry TubaChristmas Concert, Dec. 22, at TCY. Over 160 tuba, baritone, and euphonium players participated.

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Congratulations to Panthers qualifying for Area

Thanks to all of the parents who helped out on Saturday at the All-Region Phase 2 and Freshman auditions. A big "Congratulations!!" also goes out to the following PHS Band students:

9th Grade Region Band Members:
Brennan Findley -- Flute
Andrea Boleware -- Bass Clarinet (Alternate)
Tom Nyul -- Alto Sax
Sarah Woodard -- Alto Sax
Lindsey Gansky -- Tenor Sax
Isaac Landy -- Trumpet
Raymond Keys -- Trombone
Travis Herrick - Trombone
Lawson Hill -- Euphonium (Alternate)
David Acosta -- Tuba

All-Region Band Members:
Melina Carranza -- Flute (Alternate to Area)
Molly Murray --English Horn (Area)
Jacob Mallison -- Bassoon (Area)
AJ Mathe -- Clarinet -- Clarinet (Area)
Willis Harvey -- Clarinet
Christian Ortega -- Clarinet
Scott Campbell -- Horn (Area)
Parker Farnell -- Horm (Area)
Carter Hanthorn -- (Area)
Noah Mathe -- Trombone
Zach Brynell -- Trombone (Alternate)
Jose Garcia -- Bass Trombone (Area)
Andrew Lyster -- Euphonium (Area)
Tim Alland -- Percussion (Area)

The students who qualified for Area will travel to Midland on January 6 & 7 to compete against students from El Paso to the Hurst-Euless-Beford area. The highest-ranking students at that contest will earn membership in the Texas All-State Band!!

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Wow! What a list! Panthers sweep All-District Band

Congratulations to all of the PHS Band members who earned a spot in the FWISD All-District Band!!! We are very proud of you!!!

Ruby Lopez (Flute) - Wind Ensemble
Melina Carranza (Flute) - Concert Band
Sindy Mata (Flute) - Concert Band
Brennan Findley (Flute) - Concert Band
Liliana Diaz (Flute) - Concert Band

Mollie Murray (Oboe) - Concert Band

Jacob Mallison (Bassoon) - Concert Band
Madison Gallagher (Bassoon) - Concert Band
Rachel Long (Bassoon) - Concert Band

Christian Ortega (Clarinet) - Wind Ensemble
AJ Mathe (Clarinet) - Concert Band
Willis Harvey (Clarinet) - Concert Band
Amy Albarran (Clarinet) - Concert Band
Raquelle Ocampo (Clarinet) - Concert Band
Devon McGowan (Clarinet) - Concert Band

William Packer (Bass Clarinet) - Wind Ensemble
John Perry (Bass Clarinet) - Concert Band

Sanish Shrestha (Alto Sax) - Concert Band
Sarah Woodard (Alto Sax) - Concert Band
Jamie Sager (Alto Sax) - Concert Band
Mitchell Walker (Tenor Sax) - Concert Band
Tyler Smith (Tenor Sax) - Concert Band
Devon Cloven (Baritone Sax) - Concert Band

Anthony Carreno (Trumpet) - Concert Band
Adam Turner (Trumpet) - Concert Band
Alec Shannon (Trumpet) - Concert Band
Matthew Jungers (Trumpet) - Concert Band
Martin Pesina (Trumpet) - Concert Band

Parker Farnell (Horn) - Wind Ensemble
Scott Campbell (Horn) - Wind Ensemble
Jacob Hulen (Horn) - Wind Ensemble
Oakleigh Beard (Horn) - Concert Band
Justin Emerick (Horn) - Concert Band

Carter Hanthorn (Trombone) - Wind Ensemble
Zach Brynell (Trombone) - Wind Ensemble
Noah Mathe (Trombone) - Wind Ensemble
Kyle Davis (Trombone) - Wind Ensemble
Raymond Keys (Trombone) - Wind Ensemble
Gerald Sanders (Trombone) - Concert Band

Jose Garcia (Bass Trombone) - Concert Band

Andrew Lyster (Euphonium) - Wind Ensemble
Ernest Gonzalez (Euphonium) - Concert Band

Aaron Neu (Tuba) - Concert Band
Eric Gunderson (Tuba) - Concert Band

Tim Alland (Percussion) - Wind Ensemble
Reed Holcomb (Percussion) - Wind Ensemble
Anthony Hurtado (Percussion) - Wind Ensemble
Carter Dyson (Percussion) - Concert Band
Rykr Carpenter (Percussion) - Concert Band
Angel Castrellon (Percussion) - Concert Band
Sarah Silverberg (Percussion) - Concert Band
Deondre Sims (Percussion) - Concert Band

Congratulations to all of these students!!

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Drumline places 4th at Lewisville Invitational

Congratulations to the fabulous battery and pit and thanks for all their hard work this season!

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Panthers have best show of the season at UIL

Here's a link to the band's UIL performance. We're all very proud of the band's performance. We fell just short of the magic "1" rating but it wasn't for lack of hard work and effort. The directors and assistants--and especially the students--deserve a standing ovation. Take a bow!!

 

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Check out the new photo GALLERY page...and send pix

We always need photos of the band from all their many events. Resize your photos to maximum 750 pixels wide, save as jpegs, and email to carol @ zmgraphics.com.

Halloween Party Oct. 30 (Slideshow to come)

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Pender road trip Oct. 30

Band members did a field trip to Pender's Music in Denton to pick out music for solo and ensemble. And, of course, food was involved.

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UIL performance Oct. 22 More photos on gallery page

More photos in the GALLERY

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March-a-thon a big success! Click here to see slideshow of marchathon.