During the fall semester, the Marching Corps will meet daily during fifth and sixth periods and also will practice from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. These afternoon practices are mandatory. Attendance is required at all scheduled football games, field tournaments and parades. Failure to attend required activities will affect the student musician's grade. If there is an emergency that conflicts with a performance, Mr. Steiner should be notified as soon as possible.

     The Marching season begins with the end of summer band camp. This year, Band Camp will be held August 24-28 at Ridgecrest Intermediate School. Band Camp provides a marvelous opportunity for Marching Corps members from all grades to get acquainted and form a cohesive group. The Marching Corps returns from camp as a unified organization ready to represent our school.

For more information, contact parent representative Sue Tozaki at jstozaki@cox.net.

Back to Top

Marching Band members are strongly encouraged to order the classic letterman jackets to be worn as away-game bleacher uniforms and around campus. After a $100 subsidy from Marching Band Booster, the leather-and-wool jacket costs approximately $250, depending on customized stitching and patches. See the Band Camp packet for more information, and ask your student leaders to model their own jackets.

Each band member needs to furnish the following items:
A clean body is a must before every band event; i.e., parade, field show, concert, football game, etc.
White gloves: Purchase two pairs from Music Boosters.
Suspenders: All musicians must wear suspenders so that pants fit properly. Suspenders are issued with uniforms.
Black socks: Must be all cotton or a blend of cotton/polyester. Socks fade after several washings and are no longer black. Have several pairs of clean black socks available.
Black shoes: All band members are required to wear "Marching Glides" (Dinkles), special black shoes ordered by the Marching Band representatives. Wedge heels, sponge rubber soles, and patent leather are not permitted. The shoes will be fitted and ordered during the first weeks of school.
T-shirt: The PVPHS band T-shirt must be worn under uniforms. New T-shirts must be washed three times (to complete fading) before being worn under uniforms.
Athletic bag or backpack: For carrying personal items on trips or to competitions.
Sweatshirts/T-shirts: Are to be worn for all football games, pep rallies, other performances and awards presentations after field shows and parades. Sweatshirts ($20) and T-shirts ($15) may be purchased from Music Boosters.
Other items: Bobby pins, hair spray, combs, and first aid supplies are provided by Music Boosters.

     It is important that all band members look immaculate for all games and competitions. Uniform infractions cost points. Since the top five bands in most competitions are often within one point, one sloppy uniform can make the difference between first and last place.

Section leaders will check each section member's appearance at every competition:

Jackets: T-shirt must not show when instrument is in playing position.
Pants: Must touch shoe tops.
Shako (hat and plume): Must be clean and brushed.
Socks: Must be clean.
Shoes: Must be clean.
Gloves: Must be clean and white.
Hair: Must be hidden by shako and cannot hang over the uniform collar.

Violations will result in losing points and possible removal from the competition. The listed rules must be followed exactly in order to maintain Marching Corps' highest quality appearance.

Marching Band transportation fee: $157 (Payable to PVPUSD)

For more information, contact parent representative Sue Tozaki at jstozaki@cox.net.

Back to Top

     Colorguard involves not only mental and physical effort but financial resources as well, both from the team and from individual members. Music Boosters provides some financial support for show flags and field and parade uniforms, but members must purchase two flagpoles, competition boots, leggings, and tights. Members must also purchase football season uniforms and tennis shoes to wear to school and to games on Fridays during football season. Members generally make their own practice flags and may be called upon to participate in colorguard "sewing bees" to help defray the cost of costumes and props. In addition, Winterguard participants may be required to purchase relatively inexpensive costumes for spring competitions. Other items such as sweats, wool jackets, and duffel bags may be purchased but are optional.

     Colorguard has ambitious plans to attend national competitions. Consequently, Colorguard members and families will be involved in a myriad of fundraising activities, such as car washes, cookie sales, and community shows.

     Colorguard practices three afternoons a week for one to two hours during the weeks of summer school. During the fall, members practice on certain afternoons, some portion of which is practice with Marching Band. During spring semester the Winterguard team practices two times a week. Times and location are determined by the advisor. Additional practices may be called as needed. Most Saturdays will be occupied with either competition or a practice.

     Colorguard members are selected at tryouts that are held in May for the following fall semester. Winterguard team members are selected at tryouts in November.

Transportation to all Colorguard events is provided by the school district.
Chaperones are provided by parent volunteers.
Colorguard transportation fee: $157 (Payable to PVPHS)
Back to Top

NEW Jazz Bands Website

     Both Jazz Bands perform at fall and spring concerts at the High School, and at off-campus competitions and concerts during the year.

    Band members provide their own clothing and wear white shirts and black pants or skirts at concerts and competitions.

Transportation is provided by the school district fora $60 fee.

For more information, contact parent representative Michelle Burwasser.

Back to Top

     Band members provide their own clothes. Male performers wear black dress pants, a white long sleeved dress shirt, a tie, coordinated socks and black dress shoes. Female performers wear nylon stockings, dress shoes and their choice of black dress, black skirt and black blouse, or black dress pants and black blouse.

Transportation is provided by the school district for a fee of $16.

For more information, contact Concert Band teacher, Fred Steiner at pvphsband@aol.com, or call him at phone number (310)377-4888 Ext 698.

Back to Top

NEW Orchestra Website

     The Orchestras perform at fall and winter concerts both on and off campus and at competitions during the school year.

     Symphonic Orchestra practices daily from 7 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. (Zero Period). Chamber Orchestra practices daily from 8 a.m. to 8:56 a.m. (First Period). This is a regular class for which students earn a grade. During the spring semester, student musicians may audition for seats in the orchestra that accompanies the spring musical.

     Male members of the orchestra wear tuxedos, black shoes and black socks when performing. Tuxedos may be "rented" free of charge at PVP Council of PTA's Costume Closet. To obtain a free tuxedo, contact the Orchestra representative. Costume Closet will collect a deposit which will be refunded upon return of the tuxedo in the spring.

     Female orchestra members wear black dresses or black blouses and long black skirts, and black heels or flats when performing. Short skirts are not acceptable. Sweatshirts or casual clothing are not allowed.

Orchestra transportation is provided by the School District.
Orchestra transportation fee: $33 (Payable to PVPUSD)

For more information, contact parent representatives Charlott Deason at ctdeason@cox.net.

Back to Top

     There is a membership fee for Drum Line to cover the costs of the production, costumes, music, and additional coaches. To help defray these costs, members are required to participate in fundraising efforts in the fall and spring semesters. The funds raised also are used to purchase new percussion instruments, and maintain and repair current instruments. Membership fee varies according to the number of students enrolled and the production needs for the shows. Fee schedule will be available late in the fall semester.

     Dates for Drum Line competitions are coordinated with other musical events and programs, and are available during the fall semester. Transportation is provided by the school through the transportation fee, but parents are expected to participate in chaperoning, equipment monitoring and set-up, and assisting the percussionists with backdrop creation and maintenance for the productions.

     Drum Line's instructor, Carlos Sanchez, creates the production theme, writes much of the music, does the musical arrangements, and assists with production design in addition to teaching percussion. Drum Line also employs coaches to enhance instruction in the different areas, specifically Battery (drums, cymbals) and Pit (mallet instruments such as marimba, xylophone and vibraphone). They include Mary Colleran, Pit coach and Jason Pearson, battery coach. The productions may be simple or highly elaborate, and competitions are quite creative and fun to watch. Drum Line performs at the school during the Concert Band spring concert at the PAC.

More information about Drum Lines, competition dates and competition standings are available on the American Drum Line Association web site www.amdrumassn.org.

Download the application

Drum Line transportation fee: $60 (Payable to PVPUSD)

For more information, Contact parent representative Cynthia Nast at cnast@aol.com, or
(310)541-7419.

Back to Top

There are no additional fees associated with Pep Band.

Back to Top