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Out with the Old - who will be the new?
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Pillows are in and ready to be picked up!
Any student who ordered a pillow to be made from the old uniforms, please see Ms. Heller for pick-up. 

The Band Program's annual Poinsettia Sale is reaching its final days!  All orders are due to the band office by this Wednesday, November 19th.  Delivery dates are Dec. 3 and 10.  Please contact the band office or any band student to place an order!

 
Congratulations to the 2008 PHS Marching Band on an incredible season! 

Pictures for Sale!
Check out these photo's taken by Pam Ansalvish.  She concentrated on sections, some singles, groups by grades,  entire band, etc. Follow the links everyone.  Print order form, fill-out including picture number, and turn into Ms. Heller with monies due.  Thanks Pam!

Photos for Sale

Order form

Students! Click here to listen to this week's self-evaluation listening assignment!

Important Dates
  • Monday, December 1 - Band Booster Meeting 7PM
  • Sunday, December 7 - Pancakes with Santa!

    The Patuxent High School Band Boosters would like to invite you to the Annual "Pancakes with Santa" on December 7th from 11am-3pm at Patuxent High School.  Bring the kids and enjoy a sausage and pancake breakfast ($5/adult, $3.50/child under 12) and  visit with Santa.  Photos will be available for purchase and free crafts on hand to entertain the kids.  Call the band office at 410-535-7806 for further information.

  • Friday, December 12 - Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Winter Concert  7PM @ PHS
  • Monday, December 15 - Winter Band Concert  7PM @ PHS

Patuxent High School proudly presents the Winter Band Concert on December 15, 2008 at 7pm in the PHS Auditorium.  Featuring the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, this concert is free and open to the public.  Come early and enjoy the sounds of the Jazz Ensemble and feast on the Dessert Table (donations gratefully accepted).  Contact the band office at 410-535-7806 for further information.

Our Director.....

Ms. Lauren Heller hails from Burke, Virginia. She received her Bachelor's degree in instrumental music education and her Master's degree in conducting from the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. There, she instructed the 350 member Marching Band, the Pep Band, the Wind Ensemble, and several small ensembles.

In addition to her work with the University of Delaware, she is an Instructor for the nationally-acclaimed George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, an intensive program that trains high school band leaders from across the nation.

Ms. Heller is a member of MENC, the national organization for music Education, and CBDNA, the College Band Directors' National Association.

Ms Lauren Heller.
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Band Camp 2008 - Day One

Director@patuxentband.com

Band Boosters....
The Band Boosters are always looking for your help!
Please contact any of the Booster Officers for more information:

President: Cinda Haas
Vice President: Karen Price
Secretary: Rhea Webster
Treasurer: Hala Bizzarro
 
The entire Band (and your kids!) need all the help and support they can get to make this another successful year!  Don't hesitate to hop right on in and volunteer your time.

The Patuxent Band Boosters normally meet the first Monday of every month at 7PM in the Band Room.  Please plan to attend our monthly meetings to stay in touch with the types of assistance we need throughout the entire year.  
  We are a hands-on organization and undertake a wide variety of activities to raise funds and provide whatever it takes to make the band program a success.  
  This booster organization can only be as good as its members make it. Feel free to contact any of the Executive Board officers or committee chairs throughout the year. Welcome and let's together make Patuxent High School's band program a success!

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Patuxent High School Band Department
12485 Rousby Hall Road Lusby, MD 20657
Phone: (410) 535-7806 Fax: (410) 535-7875