{"id":597,"date":"2021-12-20T11:59:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/?page_id=597"},"modified":"2023-04-11T11:12:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T15:12:57","slug":"pmhs-band-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/home\/pmhs-band-information\/","title":{"rendered":"PMHS Band Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Thank you very much for taking interest in our program!\u00a0 Here at Pedro Menendez High School we are proud to offer education through music in many different ways.<\/span><\/p>

This informational page is designed to answer any questions that students and parents may have about our program here at Pedro Menendez High School.<\/span><\/p>

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What is it like to be a member of The Falcon Regiment Marching Band?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Here at Pedro Menendez High School, our marching band is called the “Falcon Regiment\u201d.\u00a0 The members of the Falcon Regiment make up one of the highest achieving student bodies on campus.\u00a0 Currently we have members involved in everything ranging from Jazz Ensemble to graduating with the IB diploma.\u00a0 For many of our students, band is a home away from home.\u00a0 The ~40 students that you meet on your first day of band camp will become your second family as you make your way through your four years here at Pedro Menendez High School!<\/span><\/p>

What does it take to be a member of the Falcon Regiment Marching Band?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

On top of being one of the highest achieving student bodies on campus, the Falcon Regiment is also one of the most involved groups in campus\/community events.\u00a0 The Falcon Regiment is present at all home football games and at some away games.\u00a0 On top of football performances, the Falcon Regiment rehearses on Monday\/Wednesday\/Friday* until 6pm in preparation for the competition season which typically takes place throughout October and the beginning of November.\u00a0 All participants of the Falcon Regiment are expected to be at all rehearsals and scheduled performances.<\/span><\/p>

Once the marching season concludes (apart from the parades) we are in full concert band mode in preparation for our winter program and the various Music Performance Assessment (MPA) events in the spring (Solo & Ensemble, Jazz MPA, Concert MPA, Indoor Guard, and our end-of-year program).\u00a0 Therefore, it is extremely important for students in the Falcon Regiment to be enrolled for the concert band class.\u00a0 Very rarely are exceptions made for a student to elect to only be in the concert band without having participated in the marching band.<\/span><\/p>

PMHS Concert Band<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The PMHS Concert Band performs for our students\/faculty at the end of every semester (December & May) as well as participating in the Florida Bandmasters Association\u2019s (FBA) Concert MPA and \u2018Solo & Ensemble\u2019 event.\u00a0 We will be playing different sets of music for all these events.\u00a0 Each concert (excluding our MPA performance) will include a mash-up between the PMHS eurhythmics class (guard), the PMHS Jazz Ensemble, and the PMHS Concert Band.<\/span><\/p>

PMHS Jazz Ensemble<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

The PMHS Jazz Ensemble is a big band that currently meets during school in 3rd period as well as afterschool on Tuesdays from 4-5:30pm.\u00a0 Contrary to its name, a \u201cbig band\u201d is not as big as you would think.\u00a0 The Jazz Ensemble is made up of a saxophone section (5), a trombone section (4), a trumpet section (4), and a rhythm section (4).\u00a0 Due to its small size and mobility, the Jazz Ensemble gets more school exposure than our other performing groups.\u00a0 We occasionally hold performances in the courtyard during lunch for the students and faculty.\u00a0 This exposure helps our entire music program by creating interest for the arts.\u00a0 Future endeavors for this group include creating a second jazz ensemble and starting a Supersax ensemble.<\/span><\/p>

What is Fair Share?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Fair share are the dues that students are expected to pay in order to participate in these different ensembles.\u00a0 These dues pay for: Show Music\/Drill purchases, instructional staff for the marching band, facility usage, equipment maintenance\/replacement, , miscellaneous music purchases, busses, and registration for the many events that take place over the year.\u00a0 In the 2020-2021 school year, the band fair share was $350.\u00a0 It can be overwhelming to see an amount such as that, but do not worry!\u00a0 The fair share can be paid in installments, and many students participate in fundraisers throughout the year to help with this amount.<\/span><\/p>

Thank you for thinking of us!\u00a0 I cannot wait to greet you into our music program!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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