Annoucements and Upcoming Events!
2. Jazz I will rehearse today, Tuesday, December 8th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. We will be looking at all of our pieces performed previously in our folders as well as adding our potential MPA pieces which include: Hullabaloo, Bellavia and Groovin' High. Be sure to be on time and be ready to rehearse.
3. Both Jazz Bands will be performing on Wednesday, December 9th for the PPCHS Fine Arts Dept.'s Winter Fantasy. Tickets are sold in the cafeteria during both A and B lunch and are $5. The Drama, Chorus, Band and Art Departments will all be showcased. Both jazz bands need to report in uniform (all black) at 6:00 p.m. to set up in the auditorium and tune/warm-up. Jazz I will perform from 6:30 p.m. until a little after 7:00 p.m. Jazz, Too will perform in the first act of the show and during intermission we will be bringing back all equipment to the band room. Students can/will be dismissed at this time. Show should be done by about 8:30 p.m. for those wishing to stay.
4. WDL has rehearsal Thursday, December 10th, from 2-3 and again from 4-6 p.m. We will be learning drill for Pico de Paco and cleaning some of our show music.
5. Friday, December 11th, we have an opportunity to earn volunteer hours as we have another home basketball game that we are providing a Pep Band for. Call is at 6:30 p.m. and should be done around 8:45 p.m. We would like to see lots!!!! of you there!
Next week's schedule:
Monday, December 14th-WDL Rehearsal; 2-3 and 4-6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15th-Jazz Rehearsals:
Jazz, Too, 2-15-3:15 p.m.
Jazz I-5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 17th-In-School Field Trip 5th and 6th hour for Concert Band Rehearsal
Thursday, December 17th-Winter Concert; Begins at 7:00 p.m. Call for students will be 6:30 p.m. Dress is Gentlemen-Tuxes with black socks and black dress shoes. Ladies-Concert Black Dresses and Black dress shoes. This is a mandatory performance for all students as all performing groups will be playing that evening: Jazz I and Jazz, Too; Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.
There is no admission ticket price for the performance. The more, the merrier....we would love to see a packed auditorium!!!!!! So invite all your friends and family!
And then...Winter Break!!!! Yay!!!
Please calendar all of these important events and be sure to be there!
An email previously went out with suggested Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Solo titles for Grade III, IV, and V literature. All literature selected must be from the approved FBA list which can be found at www.flmusiced.org/fba Once there...click on top menu link for music lists and then Solo/Ensemble and then your respective grouping (Brass, etc....). Pieces are listed in instrument score order and solos are listed from Grade I to Grade VII. All high school students must perform a Grade III or higher and any/all students wishing to play at State Assessment, must play a Grade V or higher. Any/all literature that is considered significant or standard literature/repertoire, will have an "S" between the Grade of the piece and the Event Number/Code.
I would recommend ordering all music from www.floridamusicservice. com and then having all music shipped directly to your homes. As it is now December 8th, music ordered this week should ship and be received before the Winter Break Holiday is over. (You can also order from www.jwpepper.com)
Solo and Ensemble is February 19th and 20th!!!! Make sure to give yourself enough time to practice your piece!
I must have all selected titles submitted to me on Friday, December 18th for entry into our online FBA registration program!
Enjoy the City Coupon Books:
Please remember that any unsold Enjoy the City Coupon Books to be returned by tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24th or as soon as possible after that as we are trying to bring this fundraiser to a close.
Please remember that:
Each book costs $20, with $10 of that going to the band program to be used for travel, music festival participation, WDL (Winter Drumline), music and instrument procurement...the possiblities are endless!!!! If each student in the program sells 2 books each, that's $3000 for the program!
And...this book sells itself. The book contains coupons for: dollars off, %-off, Buy one, get one free, etc... for restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment and service places.
The first coupon alone-Firestone-for a free oil change (with no purchase necessary) pays for the book already....and then you have all of these coupons to plan your weekends with of much deliciousness!!!!! (Dunkin' Donuts, On The Boarder, Panara Bread, Arby's, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, Boomers, Cosmic Bowling, Heat Tickets....it goes on, and on, and on!!!!!)
And...so you know...Publix honors any/all Albertson's coupons.
Please note-that this is not a sample being given, this is the product..therefore, I must have either money or the physical books returned!
Honor Bands:
Our program has been very fortunate to have the following students recognized over the last few months for various honor bands. These students are:
Tri-State Honor Band (FSU, Tallahassee)-Jaclyn Fine, Nicole Power, and Johnny-Angel Rodriguez
Broward All-County Jazz Honor Band-Johnny-Angel Rodriguez
2010 All-State Symphonic Band-Nicole Power
UM Honor Band-Students selected will be informed the week of December 14th.
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Jazz Bands:
Many thanks and congrats to students of both jazz bands for their performances last Thursday evening for the Multi-Cultural Showcase!!!! And also to Jazz I for their performance just yesterday at the East Elementary Campus!
Jazz, Too will rehearse next Tuesday, December 15th from 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Jazz I's next rehearsal will be on Tuesday, December 15th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Upcoming Performances:
December 3-PPCES/PPCMS West Campus (Pep Band/Drumline-Tentative)
December 9-Winter Fantasy (Jazz I, Jazz Too)
December 17-Winter Concert (All Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble)
All-County Honor Bands Reinstated! Please read the following link.
A Letter from the Director
Dear Students and Parents,
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome all students and parents to our Pembroke Pines Charter High School Music Family. It is my goal to make the experience you and your child share in the Pembroke Pines Charter High School Programs exciting, challenging and rewarding. I will be here to serve the needs of your family in every way possible.
Believing that....
"High expectations foster higher outcomes"
The Pembroke Pines Charter High School Band Program exists to provide students a comprehensive, balanced education in instrumental music. Through the study of music, students develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Intellectual growth is enhanced through the student's ever-increasing knowledge of musical concepts, its unique notation system, terminology, styles, historical era, and historical figures. Physically, students must adapt to the many challenges of learning an instrument and transforming symbols into sound. Students also develop a sense of leadership through learning to work side-by-side with others in a group setting. Perhaps the most unique and essential element making music education so special, however, is that it provides students the opportunity to develop aesthetically. Aesthetic education helps a student develop his/her own natural responsiveness to the power of music. Through studying, creating and experiencing quality music, the student becomes more attudned to his/her individual expressiveness. Simiply put, music educates the whole child-mind, body and heart.
I will ask your child to reach to discover his or her highest potential in a disciplined and structured manner both individually and as a group. I am confident that through this type process, we can all experience the thrill of musical performances and the satisfaction of having done our very best.
I believe that every student, regardless of ability or age, can grow musically. My pupose is to enrich and challenge students by helping them discover the special meaning that exists only in creating, re-creating, and experiencing music. I encourage students to be involved in the program as their time and interests allow. In this way, I hope to inspire and tmotivate your child to achive their fullest potential in music!
Mrs. Jessica Rivero
Upcoming Jazz Auditions
Photo Gallery Info
As you may or may not know, we are gathering photos (and videos, if you have them) to be included in our end of the year band video to commemorate what is proving to be a really great year!
What's My Grade?
Please click on the following link to obtain your student's progress in Mrs. Rivero's classes from the electronic book:
Band Honors V
Contact Information
Address Main Office Main Office Fax Email: Mrs. Rivero: jrivero@pinescharter.com Booster Email: PPCHSBandParents@bellsouth.net 
17189 Sheridan Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33331
(954) 538-3700
(954) 538-3715