Archives 2022

J.J. Pearce All-Orchestra Orientation

Save the Date

Thursday, August 11, 2022, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: J.J. Pearce Corral (Senior Way Entrance)

Please make plans to attend this mandatory orientation event where you can meet the directors and other students, complete required paperwork, pay program fees* (cash/check/other payment methods TBD), get fitted for your concert uniform, learn about spirit wear orders and more.

After taking care of business enjoy a cool treat with friends on Senior Way!

*What are the program fees?
Operations fee $150
Instrument fee $100
Universal Studios Trip Deposit $150

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? | Email | melissa.livings@risd.org

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Orchestra Banquet

The orchestra banquet is right around the corner!  We need to gather a quick count of individuals who will be attending the banquet.  Please fill out the form located at https://forms.gle/5pWHGUp3h9RU4taV6 no later than April 26. Payment is also due by April 26.

Banquet details:

Date: April 30 from 6-9pm

Location: Richardson Professional Development Center

Details:  Dinner (provided by Holy Frijoles), Senior pass downs, live DJ and fun!

Cost: $25 per person

CONGRATS!

It was a great week for Orchestra. Three of our ensembles participated in the UIL Region 20 Concert and Sightreading Evaluation and we took high honors. Both Concert and Symphony were awarded Superior Ratings (a “Sweepstakes”); Philharmonic earned an Excellent Rating on Stage and a Superior Rating in Sightreading. These ratings are very difficult to earn and require a high amount of teamwork and group success.

Here is a photo of our Symphony Orchestra from yesterday’s full orchestra performance—a combo group made up of the best Orchestra and Band students at Pearce High School. We were one of only two schools that participated in this type of collaboration this year.

Way to go orchestra family!