Pleasant Grove Winter Percussion Ensemble
PGHS 2015-2016 Winter Percussion Schedule (Tentative)
1-Dec wed 6-8:30 reg practice
3-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
5-Dec Sat 10-5pm super sat
8-Dec tue 6-8:30 reg practice
10-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
15-Dec tue 6-8:30 reg practice
17-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
12/21-1/1 winter break no practice
5-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
7-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
9-Jan sat 10-5pm super sat
12-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
14-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
19-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
21-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
26-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
28-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
2-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
4-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
5-Feb fri 6-7pm pack up
6-Feb sat all day Rodriguez show #1
9-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
11-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
16-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
18-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
20-Feb Sat 10-5pm super sat
23-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
25-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
26-Feb fri 6-7pm pack up
27-Feb Sat all day Fairfield show #2
1-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
3-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
4-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
5-Mar Sat all day Woodcreek show #3
8-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
10-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
15-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
17-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
18-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
19-Mar Sat all day EG show #4
22-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
24-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
25-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
26-Mar Sat all day Champs show #5
ARCHIVED SCHEDULE 2015
Date Day Time Type of rehearsal
4-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop
11-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop
18-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop/try-outs
11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving break no practice
What is it?
The Pleasant Grove Winter Percussion Ensemble meets from late October to late March and learns a competitive marching, all-percussion piece (with exception to guitar and bass guitar) to compete against other schools in Northern California. In March 2012, the PGHS Winter Percussion Ensemble performed their show "Karma" at the NCBA Winter Championships at Lincoln High School in Stockton. This is their fifth year competing at this event and they won the Championship in the Scholastic Division against six other schools from Northern California! Three years ago, our team took home the Championship Trophy in the Novice Division at Lincoln High School. This has been an amazing season for the team as they were undefeated in their NCBA competitions this year, as well as taking 2nd Place in their first ever participation in a WGI competition in Scholastic A category. (See our videos at www.youtube.com/pgbands).
What should I expect?
The instructional staff at PGHS expects you to make a full commitment to the ensemble; we do not rehearse as much as other NCBA groups and do our best to make the schedule accommodating to other activities. This means that ever minute of rehearsal counts. We meet twice per week for 3 hours each, with occasional Saturday rehearsals; and typically compete at 6 NCBA competitions. Music is a very personal thing and you should expect to experience growth as both a musician and an individual.
Why should I join?
Being a part of the winterline means you are part of a family, part of a new tradition at Pleasant Grove. Thanks to the efforts of the students over the last five years, the PGHS Winterline has developed an expectation in the NCBA for quality performances. You will learn new skills, meet new people, develop lifelong friendships and memories, and experience music in a whole new way. Being a part of the group has also brought students unique opportunities. For instance, two years ago, the group was asked to play on Good Day Sacramento using only sandpaper.
What do I need to do to join?
We welcome everyone from every background. All we require is that you are a current student of Pleasant Grove High School, can maintain your academics, and will dedicate yourself to the ensemble. You may have never played any music in your life, but if you have passion to learn, we'll help you get to that next level. We hope to see you in the winter for a new and exciting season.
For more information, please contact:
Keith Johnson-Program Director Caption Head 916-838-4268 [email protected]
Mike Souliere- Band Director [email protected]
1-Dec wed 6-8:30 reg practice
3-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
5-Dec Sat 10-5pm super sat
8-Dec tue 6-8:30 reg practice
10-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
15-Dec tue 6-8:30 reg practice
17-Dec thur 6-8:30 reg practice
12/21-1/1 winter break no practice
5-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
7-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
9-Jan sat 10-5pm super sat
12-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
14-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
19-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
21-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
26-Jan tue 6-9pm reg practice
28-Jan thur 6-9pm reg practice
2-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
4-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
5-Feb fri 6-7pm pack up
6-Feb sat all day Rodriguez show #1
9-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
11-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
16-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
18-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
20-Feb Sat 10-5pm super sat
23-Feb tue 6-9pm reg practice
25-Feb thur 6-9pm reg practice
26-Feb fri 6-7pm pack up
27-Feb Sat all day Fairfield show #2
1-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
3-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
4-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
5-Mar Sat all day Woodcreek show #3
8-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
10-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
15-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
17-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
18-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
19-Mar Sat all day EG show #4
22-Mar tue 6-9pm reg practice
24-Mar thur 6-9pm reg practice
25-Mar fri 6-7pm pack up
26-Mar Sat all day Champs show #5
ARCHIVED SCHEDULE 2015
Date Day Time Type of rehearsal
4-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop
11-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop
18-Nov wed 6-8:30 workshop/try-outs
11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving break no practice
What is it?
The Pleasant Grove Winter Percussion Ensemble meets from late October to late March and learns a competitive marching, all-percussion piece (with exception to guitar and bass guitar) to compete against other schools in Northern California. In March 2012, the PGHS Winter Percussion Ensemble performed their show "Karma" at the NCBA Winter Championships at Lincoln High School in Stockton. This is their fifth year competing at this event and they won the Championship in the Scholastic Division against six other schools from Northern California! Three years ago, our team took home the Championship Trophy in the Novice Division at Lincoln High School. This has been an amazing season for the team as they were undefeated in their NCBA competitions this year, as well as taking 2nd Place in their first ever participation in a WGI competition in Scholastic A category. (See our videos at www.youtube.com/pgbands).
What should I expect?
The instructional staff at PGHS expects you to make a full commitment to the ensemble; we do not rehearse as much as other NCBA groups and do our best to make the schedule accommodating to other activities. This means that ever minute of rehearsal counts. We meet twice per week for 3 hours each, with occasional Saturday rehearsals; and typically compete at 6 NCBA competitions. Music is a very personal thing and you should expect to experience growth as both a musician and an individual.
Why should I join?
Being a part of the winterline means you are part of a family, part of a new tradition at Pleasant Grove. Thanks to the efforts of the students over the last five years, the PGHS Winterline has developed an expectation in the NCBA for quality performances. You will learn new skills, meet new people, develop lifelong friendships and memories, and experience music in a whole new way. Being a part of the group has also brought students unique opportunities. For instance, two years ago, the group was asked to play on Good Day Sacramento using only sandpaper.
What do I need to do to join?
We welcome everyone from every background. All we require is that you are a current student of Pleasant Grove High School, can maintain your academics, and will dedicate yourself to the ensemble. You may have never played any music in your life, but if you have passion to learn, we'll help you get to that next level. We hope to see you in the winter for a new and exciting season.
For more information, please contact:
Keith Johnson-Program Director Caption Head 916-838-4268 [email protected]
Mike Souliere- Band Director [email protected]
