Late July through the first week of school
Summer
band
Where the show gets built. Two weeks of music and marching fundamentals, mornings and evenings, required for every marching member. It is hot, it is long, and it is where the band becomes a band.
Sample dates and hours for the preview. The directors publish the real schedule each spring.
Schedule
| Dates | Who | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 26 to 30 | Leadership, percussion, color guard | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | Drum majors, section leaders, battery, front ensemble, guard. |
| August 2 to 6 | Full band | 7:00 am to noon, 5:00 to 9:00 pm | Music and marching fundamentals. Freshmen start Monday at 7:00 am. |
| August 9 to 13 | Full band | 7:00 am to noon, 5:00 to 9:00 pm | Opener and first drill. Parent preview Friday at 8:00 pm. |
| School starts | Full band | Mon, Tue, Thu 4:30 to 8:00 pm | Regular season rehearsal schedule. Friday games. |
Bring every day
- Instrument, music, and a pencil
- PHS band water jug, at least a half gallon, water only
- Athletic shoes with laces. No Converse, Vans, or slides
- Light, non-cotton shorts and a light-colored t-shirt
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm with SPF
- A real lunch. Chips and a soda will not get you through the afternoon
Heat and hydration
Safety is the staff's first priority. Water breaks every ten minutes when it is hot.
Tomorrow’s hydration starts today. Drink water the day before, not just the morning of.
Milk and dairy do not sit well in a moving stomach in the heat. Peanut butter toast or eggs make a better breakfast.
Sodas and sugary drinks dehydrate. Supplement with water on every break.
Water breaks come every ten minutes when it is hot. Students who feel dizzy or sick tell a director immediately.