Part Eight
Communication & reference

17Communication & how to reach me

I use several channels so nothing gets missed:

  • Email[email protected]
  • ParentSquare — the district's parent-communication platform
  • The PCS Band website — schedules, forms, listening examples, and performance timelines
  • Morning announcements — for time-sensitive reminders
  • Posted schedules — in classrooms, the cafeteria, and the band room
  • Handouts — for beginners and event-specific notices

The band website is the single best place to find lesson schedules, the performance timeline for the year, forms, and audio/video help for the music we're rehearsing.

Quick reference

Tear this page out and stick it on the fridge.

DirectorMr. Paul L. Brown
Office Phone315-826-0396
Program Websitepolandcs.org ➔ Academics ➔ Clubs & Activities ➔ PCS Band
Concert TimingCall 5:55 PM · Downbeat 6:30 PM
Concert DressBlack & white — see §12
Makeup LessonsSigned pass before end of week
Concert Absence RequestIn writing, three weeks prior
All-County Permission SlipReturn two weeks prior
Band AwardsNominations May 15 · Ceremony June 11
QR code to PCS Band website
PCS Band website
QR code to lesson schedules page
Lesson schedules
QR code with Mr. Brown's vCard
Save Mr. Brown's contact
PCS Instrumental Music Student & Family Handbook · 2026–27