Band students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to perform in the Halloween parade in Deshler on Saturday, October 31. The parade starts at 4:30pm in Deshler at Pirate Park (the site of the former elementary school) and ends at City Park by the shelter. We will meet at 4:00pm and take a group costume photo at 4:15pm. Come see our awesome group costume contest entry!
A letter with detailed information and an RSVP form will be distributed in class.
The Patrick Henry Music Association (PHMA) proudly announces the 2022 Music Trip to Disney World! All choir and band students (who will be in grades 8 through 12 during the 2021-22 school year) are invited on a magical journey including three fun-filled days exploring the many adventures of Walt Disney World! This trip is all inclusive — travel, accommodations, meals, and tickets. The PHMA will be covering travel, and some of the meals. Each student’s share will not exceed $600. Students can bring additional money to purchase souvenirs. With the trip scheduled 16 months out, $600 is only $37.50 per month to save or earn toward the trip. In order to help raise funds, the PHMA will be sponsoring several fundraising events including Little Caesar’s pizza kits, fruit and popcorn sale, and Hu-Terra gift cards. All profit from these fundraisers goes directly into your student account.
To sign up, fill out this survey. Non-refundable $75 deposit is due January 4, 2021. Additional information linked here:
Stay up to date on events and fundraisers in the music department by signing up for Remind Text Updates. These will be sent out on an as needed basis to assist with communication. All information will be stored on the music website (https://mrbley.edublogs.org) for families. Email updates will be sent out bi-weekly with a brief digest of recent communication.
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We proudly present the 2020-21 Patriot Marching Band!
Taps solo by Patrick Henry trumpet player, Dillon Schwiebert (Class of 2021).
Please join the Patrick Henry community at 3PM on Memorial Day for a moment of silence in honor of the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our great country.
Despite the stay at home order and social distancing requirements that prevented the choir from rehearsing or performing together after schools shutdown in March, choir seniors from the class of 2020 present their online version of the Patrick Henry Alma Mater.
Katie Stebbins has been involved in band, choir, Encore!, Cabaret, and musicals during her high school career. In band, she has been the clarinet section leader and performed in marching band, pep band, and concert band. Her favorite memory in band was “Marching in every show and doing the cadence in and out! Also having fun at band camp.” In choir, she has performed in the alto and the soprano sections, performing solos each year at Cabaret, and also participating in Encore! Katie has been involved in the musical each year, even participating as a middle school student. She has held roles in “The Wizard of Oz,” “Seussical! The Musical,” “The Sound of Music,” and has also participated behind the scenes and back stage with makeup, stage crew, and student director responsibilities. After graduating, Katie plans to work at Vancrest Nursing Home. Of her participation in the Patrick Henry music program, Katie says, “I learned to play an instrument and love what I do with no shame. It has made me a better person by learning to make friends and have an open heart and mind about everything.”
On this #ArmedForcesDay, we pay special tribute to our military heroes for your service and sacrifice to our great nation. Thank you for your service!
Julia Morris has been a member of the Patrick Henry band, performing in the clarinet section, since she moved to the area her freshman year. She was formerly a member of the band program at North Baltimore. In addition to the band, Julia has been in cross country and was a cheerleader in elementary school. She has volunteered at the PALS after school program and has also assisted Mrs. Myers with her elementary class several days a week. Julia has also participated in Cabaret and musicals. This year, she auditioned and was selected for the role of the ugly stepmother in the greatest musical that never happened, “Into the Woods.” After graduation, Julia is taking a year off and then would like to go into early childhood education.
