Announcements

A number of Clark Band students auditioned at All-Region this fall, and several qualified for an All-Region band! Thousands of students tryout every year across the state, and these students represent a very small percentage of them. Be sure to congratulate our qualifiers if you see them: David St. John - Oboe, 9th grade band Vidyuth Ganesh - Alto Saxophone, 9th grade band Atharv Mungale - Alto Saxophone, 9th grade band Jonah Pace - Trumpet, 9th grade band Jackson Kolb - Tuba, 9...
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Sophomores, be sure you and your parents attend the PSHS Band informational meeting on Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the PSHS auditorium. Mr. Lewis is excited to share what your band experience will be like next year.
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If you haven't had a chance to see the Clark Band perform their 2021 marching show Big Top Big Dreams, their award-winning UIL performance is available on YouTube. While you're there, subscribe to the channel so you never miss a big performance again.
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Did you know that the Clark Band has a small army of volunteer photographers who capture candid images and action shots at every band event? There are hundreds of photos posted on SmugMug, available for you to scroll through and download 24/7. From summer band to UIL, every band and colorguard student appears! So clear out a couple of hours (and some space on your hard drive) and flip through the pix of your kid and their friends.
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Clark Band will celebrate their UIL performance at Main Event on Saturday, October 16 after the competition. This is an OPTIONAL event and does require admission, which includes an "all-access pass" to game play, laser tag, bowling, and more! We hope all Clark Band students will join us for a fun way to celebrate the UIL performance and a great marching season! Vines Band will be there too! Details: Main Event - Plano - 3941 Central Expressway Plano, TX 75023 Approximately 1:30pm - 4:...
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UIL week is here! We've come so far, but still have lots to do before our competition on Saturday, October 16. Here's a rundown of what to expect. Monday, Oct. 11: No school, no a.m. rehearsal Tuesday, Oct. 12: No school, special rehearsal 8:30a-12:00p. We will rehearse at Clark East Stadium (smaller field right next to the main stadium) Loading Crew arrives at 7:30am to load front ensemble, sousaphones, podiums, speakers, etc. Meet at the band hall starting at 8:00am to get you...
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We're in the thick of marching season, so the schedule has lots of changes and special events over the next few weeks. Watch your email inbox for fresh updates from Mr. Kennedy, but here's a list of what's coming up: Wednesday Oct 6 - Morning rehearsal, 7-8:30am Wednesday Oct 6 - Cluster Exhibition, 6-9pm Thursday, Oct 7 - Morning rehearsal, 7-8:30am Thursday, Oct 7 - Football Game Performance, 4:15pm to ~10pm Friday, Oct 8 - NO AM REHEARSAL, study hall during band class Monday, Oct...
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On September 29th, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the Clark Band will have marching rehearsal at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy. NOTE: in case of rain, Mr. Kennedy will make a call by noon on 9/29 as to whether rehearsal will be at Kimbrough or at CHS. This is the kids' chance to get some practice on a real football field, which is important as we move into competition season in October! Each student will need to get their own ride to the stadium; the Band will not be providing buses or meals. If you antic...
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Our next (and last!) football game is Thursday, November 4th, when the Plano Senior JV2 team takes on Plano West JV2 for Homecoming. This is a home game at Clark Stadium. Students will come straight to the band hall at 4:15pm to eat, pack, and load for the game. Please remember to bring: dri-fit shirt, uniform shorts, long black socks, marching shoes, flip folder/lyre, and water jugs. These are required items for all band students at football games. The tentative schedule is as follows: 7:0...
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