PV Band Weekly Update 5.8-July

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Good afternoon Band Families,

Your kids just had a KILLER June Camp! This is the best camp we have had in my 4 years here, and y'all know I don't sugar coat. :) Your kids were prepared, we can march and play on the move, we can play through the first half of our show, color guard has choreographed the first 1/4th of the show in full... things are GREAT here on Jog Road. 

That being said, I hope that all of you are finding time to rest, recuperate, and enjoy your summer before we are back for July camp and where we learn drill! Drill is where we put the visual aspect of the marching band show together in conjunction with the music they have been learning so far. The kids get specific coordinates on the field that they need to learn, and they all learn together to make sure we can bring our wonderful show to life. 

We had a parent meeting last Thursday, and attached below are the slides. Please see attached for the required paperwork as well. 

**SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT FAIR SHARE**: We understand and know that marching season is a lot! Costs have gone up from last year due to inflation, getting the kids out of the county on buses is a LOT, and we are committed to providing the best staff education for your students as possible, but that means costs do need to go up to provide an accurately competitive experience for your kids. THAT BEING SAID: Please do not let finances deter your participation in marching band. We can and WILL make everything work, we just need y'all to be communicative and open with us. We will NOT deny participation due to financial hardship, as long as we have an open line of communication. This is a team effort and a team effort from everyone! We will provide AMPLE fundraisers throughout the year, as well as earning opportunities (as described in the slideshow). 

Save the attached PDF schedule to your phone, and as always, PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns, happy to help in any way!

Parent Meeting Presentation

It was great to see everyone at our first parent meeting of the 2025–26 season! If you weren’t able to attend or to review the details, you can view the meeting presentation here:
Parent Meeting Presentation

Key Parent Resources

Parent HUB
Your go-to source for band information, schedules, forms, and updates:
https://sites.google.com/parkvistaband.com/parenthub/

CutTime
Used to track financial obligations and volunteer sign-ups. Log in here:
https://app.gocuttime.com/guardian/resend-magic-link

Slack
Join our Slack workspace for quick communication, updates, and Q&A with other parents and board members:
Join PVHS Band Slack

Forms
All required forms are available here:
https://sites.google.com/parkvistaband.com/parenthub/doc-archive
Due Date: July 17 (Everything Day - one week before July Band Camp)

Band Calendar
View and sync the full band calendar to your phone:
https://sites.google.com/parkvistaband.com/parenthub/calendar

Band Camp Schedule

  • July 21–24: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • July 28–30: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • August 1: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

  • August 4–7: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • August 8: Band Olympics

Summer Social Events

We’re excited to kick off the season with a few opportunities to connect:

  • Parent Dessert Meet & Greet
    Date: July 21 (First day of Band Camp)
    Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Friends & Family Potluck Dinner
    Date: August 7 (Last day of Band Camp)
    Time: TBD

We're also forming an Events Committee to help plan and support these and other gatherings throughout the year. If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Amy, our Events Coordinator:
Email: events@parkvistaband.com


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Amrutha Murthy
Band Director ▪ Park Vista Community High School
amrutha.murthy@palmbeachschools.org
561-491-8473 (O)
Park Vista Band | Band Parent HUB

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