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 Plum Senior High School Band
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Welcome!

Welcome to the site of the Plum High School Band program. Please contact Mrs. Bethany Loy, PHS Band Director, with any questions you may have (or use the email address below).
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"Music is moral law.  It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaity to life and to everything."    -Plato
New Member Info & 2022 Signup!

Announcements

ALUMNI BAND 2022 - SIGN UP NOW!
Please share with your friends! Alumni Band is back for the first time since 2019! Please share this message with everyone you know who was in the Plum Marching Band! Whether you graduated in 2021 or 1971 or any time in between... come back and join us for a nostalgic evening under the Friday Night Lights of Mustang Stadium!!

Here are the details:
Plum High School Alumni Band will take place on Friday, October 7th during the Homecoming game vs. South Fayette. There will be an optional (but highly encouraged) rehearsal on Wednesday, October 5th. Similar to 2019, there will be an after party at Shooti's Bar and Grille (21 and over), with live music courtesy of John Collins and MoJo - The Band! More information is provided in the sign up form.
Sign up HERE: https://forms.gle/Ep1wdT6WhUeEM1yu6

​**Please share this info with fellow alumni and ask them to join the "Plum High School Marching Band Alumni" Facebook group!


INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?
Recent grads! Some of you have reached out asking if you can come back to help with Band Camp. If you're interested in helping out, please do the following:
1. Let Mrs. Loy know! I would like to know who is interested and when you plan to help. 
2. You'll need to obtain clearances AND submit them with an application to PBSD. These directions are straight from our HR department:

*** All volunteers will need to apply online.  We are switching websites for applications today so I would tell them to wait a few days before they apply. (This is as of July 1st). 
*** They need clearances, they can apply for a free volunteer clearance for PA Criminal History and Child Abuse History.  They will need to pay for the FBI fingerprint clearance though.
*** Links for all clearances are on the website under Departments>Human Resources>Clearances.


2022 MARCHING BAND KICKOFF MEETING!
If you missed the kickoff meeting, you may review the information we reviewed here! On the last page of the handbook, you will find a checklist of forms (and due dates for each). Please review it, complete any necessary paperwork, and let me know if you have any questions! 

Looking forward to a GREAT season!!

2022 MARCHING BAND CALENDAR NOW POSTED!
The calendar for the 2022 Marching Band season is now updated! It's not quite complete, but it'll give you a pretty good idea of the schedule and time commitment at this point. Please take a look at use the calendar here as you are planning your summer vacations!

INFORMATION FOR BEGINNER BAND
Are you interested in joining band? No matter what grade, give it a try! Here's some info to get you started:
* Letter from Mrs. Marion
* Explore the instruments here online!
* You may try out instruments at Johnstonbaugh's Music Centers!! Contact them to make an appointment!

Drone Footage
Interested in seeing pregame and halftime from an aerial perspective? Click HERE to see AWESOME drone footage from our Band Night performance on Friday, October 9th! 

CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE IN THE TRIB! :)
* Check out the Plum Band/Drumline in the Trib! 
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Nice read on benefits of music education!
​https://m.mic.com/articles/108022/science-just-discovered-something-amazing-about-what-childhood-piano-lessons-did-to-you#.tHmm7Xmhg
"WHAT MUSIC MEANS TO ME" prompt.. click to complete

Congratulations, Students!

CONGRATULATIONS, STUDENTS: PMEA ALL-STATE CONCERT BAND
Congratulations to the following students for successfully auditioning/progressing to the PMEA 2022 All-State Ensembles!
** Carly Beninati - Clarinet - All-State Concert Band
** Caleb Drayer - Trumpet - All-State Wind Ensemble
​** Tommy Zummo - Cello - All-State Orchestra
​** Ellie Tongel - Voice - All-State Chorus
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 Congratulations, PHS Music Department!!
...on a great competition weekend at Busch Gardens Williamsburg from April 26-29 2018:

Marching Band 1st Place Excellent Rating
String Orchestra 1st place Superior Rating
Jazz Band 1st place Superior Rating
Ladies Chorus 1st Place Superior Rating
Chamber Choir 1st Place Excellent Rating
Symphonic Band 2nd Place Excellent Rating
Concert Band 4th Place Excellent Rating
Overall Marching Band Award
Overall Orchestra Award
Outstanding Marching Band Auxiliary
Special Award - Cole Kelly, Oboe
 
The Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser “Esprit de Corps” Award for Outstanding Musicianship, Character, Professionalism, and School Spirit

Upcoming Events:

See "Calendar" section for a full, detailed calendar of events.


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Contact Us

Mrs. Bethany Loy
Band Director
Plum Senior High School
A.E. O'Block Jr. High School
loyb@pbsd.net
Mrs. Erin Marion
Band Director
Elementary School Band
marione@pbsd.net

Plum Senior High School

900 Elicker Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
www.pbsd.net