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Northern Bands Newsletter - 17

Hello PN Band Families! 


Hope you are ready for an awesome week! 


Things to know for PNMB 2025 

PNMB 2025 Calendar 

2025 PNMB Kick-Off Meeting is May 8th, 2025 @7pm in the NHS Auditorium 

  • 2025 Show Reveal! (Check our social media for the show hints!) 

  • How to register for the PNMB 

  • What does high school band at Northern look like? 


PNMB Fall Percussion Placement 

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! First date is May 5th 


Color Guard Auditions 

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! Second date is TOMORROW, April 28th. 



Varsity Letters 

pnbands.org/downloads


Mazer Scholarship Information


Here is what’s happening this week!


Monday, April 28

Color Guard Auditions Day 2, 6-9pm

  • Meet in NHS Band Room 


Tuesday, April 29

Drum Major Auditions Round 2


Thursday, May 1

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm 



Upcoming Events: 

May 8th, 2025, PNMB KICKOFF (Members & Parents), 7pm, NHS Auditorium  

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm

May 22nd, 2025, Graduation (Current & Rising Wind Ensemble Members)  

May 26th, 2025, Memorial Day Parade, current 9-12 PNMB Members  

Useful Links

PNMB 2025 Calendar (Subject to change) 

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter No. 16 - Week of April 21

Hello PN Band Families! 

Hope you are ready for an awesome week! 

Memorial Day Parade

The Portage Memorial Day Parade is May 26th! It is a morning commitment for PNMB Members, more details to follow. 

Things to know for PNMB 2025 

2025 PNMB Kick-Off Meeting is May 8th, 2025 @7pm in the NHS Auditorium 

This is for Members & Families!

PNMB Fall Percussion Placement 

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! 

Color Guard Auditions 

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! 

Make sure you are aware of calendar dates! 

PNMB 2025 Calendar 

Varsity Letters 

Varsity letter applications are available for students! Please find the applications on the Band Website at pnbands.org/downloads

Applications are due May 1st. 

Mazer Scholarship 

Anyone interested in the Mazer Scholarship, please see the information below: 

Essays are due May 1st. 

Mazer Scholarship Information


Here is what’s happening this week!

Tuesday, April 22

Drum Major Auditions Round 1, 1:45pm-3:00pm (Students sign-up outside of Band Office) 

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, April 23

Color Guard Auditions Day 1, 6-9pm

  • Meet in NHS Band Room 

Friday, April 25 

No School for Students, Teacher PD Day 


Upcoming Events: 

May 8th, 2025, PNMB KICKOFF (Members & Parents), 7pm, NHS Auditorium  

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm

May 22nd, 2025, Graduation (Current & Rising Wind Ensemble Members)  

May 26th, 2025, Memorial Day Parade 

Useful Links

PNMB 2025 Calendar (Subject to change) 

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter 15 - Week of April 14

Hello Band Families! 

Another week is upon us! Please see below for details about PNMB Percussion & Color Guard! 

PNMB Percussion & Color Guard Information! 

Please check out pnbands.org/pnmb for information regarding percussion & colorguard for Marching Band! 

Percussion Placement Dates

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! 

May 5, 6-9pm 

May 7

May 12 

Color Guard Auditions 

Fill out THIS form if you are interested! 

April 23, 6-9pm 

April 28, 6-9pm 

PNMB Calendar 

Below you will find the calendar for the 2025 PNMB Season. Please consider these events while you are planning any vacations for this summer :) 

Please know that this calendar is tentative, and is subject to change, any changes will be made as far in advance as possible! 

PNMB 2025 Calendar 

Varsity Letters 

Varsity letter applications are available for students! Please find the applications on the Band Website at pnbands.org/downloads

Applications are due May 1st. 

Mazer Scholarship 

Anyone interested in the Mazer Scholarship, please see the information below: 

Mazer Scholarship Information

The family requests that preference be given to a Freshman Trombone player, but the application is open to anyone in the band. Please follow the instructions regarding applying! 

Essays are due May 1st. 


Here is what’s happening this week!

Tuesday, April 15

Drum Major Coaching Session, 2:40-3:30pm 

Wednesday, April 16

Band Booster Meeting, 7:30pm, Band Room 

Thursday, April 17 

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm 


Upcoming Events: 

May 8th, 2025, PNMB KICKOFF (Members & Parents), 7pm, NHS Auditorium  

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

PNMB 2025 Calendar (Subject to change) 

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter - 14 - Week of April 7

Hello Band Families! 

We hope you had a restful spring break! We are now approaching the final push of the school year! 

Band Garage Sale 

Volunteer Sign-Up

We need your help to get the Yard Signs out in the community! They are in the Band Room, please sign-up or contact Mr. Mufarreh directly. 

All specific information regarding the event can be found on the Band Website! 

https://www.pnbands.org/garagesale

PNMB Calendar 

Below, you will find the calendar for the 2025 PNMB Season. Please consider these events while you are planning any vacations for this summer :) 

Please know that this calendar is tentative, and is subject to change, any changes will be made as far in advance as possible! 

PNMB 2025 Calendar 

Varsity Letters 

Varsity letter applications are available for students! Please find the applications on the Band Website at pnbands.org/downloads

Applications are due May 1st. 

Mazer Scholarship 

Anyone interested in the Mazer Scholarship, please see the information below: 

Mazer Scholarship Information

The family requests that preference be given to a Freshman Trombone player, but the application is open to anyone in the band. Please follow the instructions regarding applying! 

Essays are due May 1st. 

Jazz Band Big Band Bash Video

Did you miss Big Band Bash? Check out this video that John Weaver (PC Band Parent), took for all the groups!

pnbands.org/jazz-band

Here is what’s happening this week!

Tuesday, April 8

Spin Club, NMS Band Room, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, April 9

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm  

Thursday, April 10 

Garage Sale Setup, 3-7pm 

Friday, April 11 

Garage Sale, Teacher Pre-Sale, 3-4p, Doghouse

Open to public, 4-7pm 

Saturday, April 12

Garage Sale, 9am-2pm, Doghouse

Upcoming Events: 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

PNMB 2025 Calendar (Subject to change) 

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter 13 - Week of March 19

Hello Band Families! 

IRELAND 2026

Due to low enrollment, the 2026 music trip to Ireland has been canceled. No deposits were processed, and the trip has been archived.

We’re now planning an exciting domestic trip for 2026 that will be more affordable while still offering a great experience. Details will be shared before Spring Break.

Thank you for your support! 🎶

BIG BAND BASH (Friday, March 21st) 

Big Band Bash – This Friday!

🔹 Parking – CHS Stable, enter Door #35

🔹 Doors Open – 6:15 PM | Student Call-Time/ Warm-Up – 6:30 PM

🔹 Event Begins – 7:00 PM, CHS Commons

🔹 Tickets – Purchase here or bring $5 cash at the door

🔹 Raffle & Silent Auction – Amazing prizes! (Gift cards, WMU Flight Simulator, Bronson Athletic memberships & more)

💡 We Need Your Help! Sign up to donate or volunteer: Click here

Excited to bring together Portage Northern, West, & Central for Big Band Bash 2025! See you there! 🎶

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, March 17

During class, students, no instruments, Band Festival debrief! 

Tuesday, March 18

Spin Club, NMS Band Room, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, March 19

Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30pm 

Thursday, March 20 

Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30pm 

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm  

Friday, March 21 

Muf out during the day 

BIG BAND BASH, 7PM, CHS Commons! 


Upcoming Events: 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Band Newsletter - 12, Week of March 10th, 2025

Hello Band Families! 


A HUGE congratulations to all of our PN Ensembles on a job well done at MSBOA District Band Festival! 

Students, I am so proud of your commitment to bringing the music to life on the stage at Mattawan, it was a joy to share that stage with you, and I could not have asked for a better go around at all of the music you worked so hard to prepare! Bravo, and on to the next performance! 

Looking ahead, our next big event is MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble. 820 events with 1400 students will be on campus to perform! 

Here are a few important links for students & families: 

Performer Schedule

Performer Guide 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

Additionally, our PN Jazz Band will be performing at the BIG BAND BASH on Friday, March 21st @ 7pm! Tickets are $5. We also could use volunteers/donations for that event, since it is a collaboration between NHS, CHS, and WMS! 

We are also asking for donations of pop and water, which can be dropped off on Wednesday (3/19) between 6pm-9pm to the CHS Band Room.

Bring some additional cash with you to win your favorite Raffle Basket or Silent Auction item! 

BBB Volunteer Sign-up! 

BBB Tickets

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, March 10

During class, students, no instruments, Band Festival debrief! 

Tuesday, March 11

Nothing!

Wednesday, March 12

Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30pm 

Thursday, March 13 

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm  

Friday, March 14 

MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble, Day 1, 4pm-8pm 

Saturday, March 14 

MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble, Day 2, 9am-5pm 

Upcoming Events: 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm 

Performer Schedule

Performer Guide 


March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 


Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 

Ireland Kickoff Details


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Northern Bands Newsletter 11, Week of March 3rd 2025

Hello Band Families! 

This week is BAND FESTIVAL WEEK! This is one of the most important performances for the PN Band Program, and there are many important details to note in this week’s newsletter! 

BAND FESTIVAL CHAPERONES

We need chaperones for the Band Festival to go off without a hitch! Because all three Bands are performing on the same day, there will be moments when we need to lean on other adults to ensure our students successfully reach their next destination.

 

Band Festival Chaperone Sign-Ups 

Additionally, looking ahead, State Solo & Ensemble is upon us! Students who are performing, please check the schedule/performer guidelines. We also need many volunteers to make this event a success! 

Performer Schedule

Performer Guide 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, March 3

No School, Mid-Winter Break 

Tuesday, March 4

Dr. Trey Harris from WMU is in to work with the Bands! 

Spin Club @ North Middle, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, March 5

Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30pm 

Thursday, March 6 

PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm  

Friday, March 7 

MSBOA Band Festival @ Mattawan High School 

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm 

Saturday, March 8 

PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser! 

Volunteers are still needed for this event as well! 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

Upcoming Events: 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day 

Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm 

Performer Schedule

Performer Guide 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

  • Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire! 

  • Big Band Bash Flyer 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 

Ireland Kickoff Details


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Northern Bands Newsletter - 10

Hello Band Families! 

LAST CALL FOR IRELAND SIGN-UPS! 

Please follow the links below to register for our Ireland 2026 trip! 

Google Form

Bob Rogers Registration Link 

We are collecting Bottles/Returnables to raise money for Ireland! This is a general fundraiser for the programs to bring down fee. Students should collect and return bottles, and return slips to Ms. Whiteoak! 

Ireland Bottle Drive Poster

Volunteers still needed for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th! 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)

Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, Feb 24

Nothing! 


Tuesday, Feb 25

PNIPE Rehearsal 

6-9pm


Wednesday, Feb 26

Jazz Band

2:50-4:30pm 

Pita Way Dine & Donate

4-9pm 

Thursday, Feb 27

Nothing! 

Friday, Feb 28 

NO SCHOOL, Mid Winter Break!

Upcoming Events: 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day 

Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 

Ireland Kickoff Details

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Northern Bands Newsletter No. 9

Hello Band Families! 

Volunteers still needed for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th! 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8)

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, Feb 17

Nothing! 

Tuesday, Feb 18 

Jazz Band 

2:50-4:30 pm 

Spin Club for interested students in colorguard! 

6-9 pm, North Middle Band Room 

PNIPE Dress Rehearsal

6:30-8:30pm 

Band Booster Meeting

7:30pm, Room B (Next to Band Room) 

Wednesday, Feb 19

High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance 

6:15pm Report, 6:30pm Warm-Up, 7pm Performance begins 

Thursday, Feb 20

Nothing! 

Friday, Feb 21 

Dr. Kerney (Percussion @ WMU), in to work with Percussion 

Saturday, Feb 22

Bonus Event: Kalamazoo Concert Band, Concert! 

https://kalamazooconcertband.org/event/world-of-dance/


Upcoming Events: 

Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day 

Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 13, 2025, Evening of Excellence (More Info Coming) 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

  • Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire! 

  • Big Band Bash Flyer 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 

Ireland Kickoff Details


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Northern Bands Newsletter No. 8

Hello Band Families! 

Another week is upon us! 

Thanks to everyone who joined our Ireland kick-off meeting last Tuesday! If you missed it, this newsletter covers key details and FAQs. Please read carefully, including the linked documents with registration instructions.

 Ireland Kickoff Details

Parents/Families, we have volunteer needs for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th! 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8)

Here is what is going on this week! 

Monday, Feb 10

Symphonic Band Auditions Due - Q3 Grade for students! 

Tuesday, Feb 11 

PNIPE Rehearsal

6-9pm 

State Solo & Ensemble Registration is due!  Registration for State Solo & Ensemble

Wednesday, Feb 12

Jazz Band 

2:50-4:30 pm 

Thursday, Feb 13

North Middle School 7/8 Band Concert - 7 pm

Come out to support 

Friday, Feb 14 

Valentine's Day! 

Upcoming Events: 

Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due! 

Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day 

Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 13, 2025, Evening of Excellence (More Info Coming) 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm 

State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15) 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm 

  • Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire! 

  • Big Band Bash Flyer 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter No. 7

Hello Band Families! 

Congratulations to all of our student performers at Solo & Ensemble! We are so proud of you!

Here is what is going on this week! 

Tuesday, Feb 4 

Clinic w/Mr. Dave Rogers, Retired Band Director @ Walled Lake Central

During School, 3-5th Hours 

Ireland 2026 Meeting, This meeting is crucial for gauging interest in the trip. If you are interested, please attend parents & students! 

7pm, PNHS Auditorium

Spin Club, Spin Club Flyer 

NMS Band Room, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, Feb 5

Jazz Band 

2:50-4:30 pm 

Thursday, Feb 6

PNIPE Rehearsal

6-9pm 

Symphonic Band Auditions Due

All 9-11th grade students will submit an audition! 

Friday, Feb 7 

No School, Teacher Professional Development 

Upcoming Events: 

Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due! 

Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 

Hello Band Families! 

Congratulations to all of our student performers at Solo & Ensemble! We are so proud of you!

Here is what is going on this week! 

Tuesday, Feb 4 

Clinic w/Mr. Dave Rogers, Retired Band Director @ Walled Lake Central

During School, 3-5th Hours 

Ireland 2026 Meeting, This meeting is crucial for gauging interest in the trip. If you are interested, please attend parents & students! 

7pm, PNHS Auditorium

Spin Club, Spin Club Flyer 

NMS Band Room, 6-9pm 

Wednesday, Feb 5

Jazz Band 

2:50-4:30 pm 

Thursday, Feb 6

PNIPE Rehearsal

6-9pm 

Symphonic Band Auditions Due

All 9-11th grade students will submit an audition! 

Friday, Feb 7 

No School, Teacher Professional Development 

Upcoming Events: 

Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due! 

Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook 

Volunteer Sign-Ups! 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm 

Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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Northern Bands Newsletter - 6

Hello Band Families! 

Hope you are all staying warm and safe as we navigate this extreme weather! 

Below is a longer newsletter to go over some important information/updates for the bands! 

Band Auditions 

All students grades 9-11th grade will be auditioned into one of our three concert bands. Due to the snow days/weather, audition dates have been moved back one week to the following dates: 

Wind Ensemble: 1/31/2025

Symphonic Band: 2/6/2025 

Please feel free to contact a director with any questions regarding auditions! 

Solo & Ensemble 

District Solo & Ensemble is at Battle Creek Lakeview High School this year on February 1st. Below you will find the schedule of performers, and information regarding the event. Students performing a Solo, please be sure you are coordinating with your accompanist, there is a list of accompanists we recommend in the Private Lesson list! 

S&E Schedule of Performers 

District S&E Information 

Ireland 2026 

We are excited to announce that our music department will be traveling to Ireland in June 2026! More information will be available at our FULL PROGRAM MEETING regarding the Trip on February 4th @ 7pm in the NHS Auditorium. 

Mattress Fundraiser 

Our 8th annual mattress fundraiser will be held on March 8th, from 10am-4pm. See the flyer below, and share the event link with your friends on Facebook!

Mattress Fundraiser Flyer

Mattress Facebook Event

Pre-Festival/Band Festival 

The next performances for our NHS Bands will be our Pre-Festival & Festival Concerts. Pre-Festival will be February 19th, and will also feature our Indoor Percussion Ensemble (PNIPE). 

Band Festival will be held at Mattawan HS on March 7th. Below are the times for each ensemble 

Wind Ensemble: 6:30pm 

Symphonic Band: 3:00pm 

Concert Band: 4:50pm 

Details regarding departure times will be shared shortly!

Blue Lake 

As long as we have school on Friday (fingers crossed!), Sandra Shaw from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp will be visiting to allow students to audition! 

Band/Orchestra students will perform a scale, and an excerpt of music concert and/or solo & ensemble music! These will be conducted during class, so no extra work for the students! 

Spin Club

Interested in learning more about Colorguard? Are you a returning member who wants to keep up those skills/muscle memory? Join us for SPIN CLUB! Check out the flyer below for details, or on our Facebook/Instagram page! 

Spin Club Flyer 


Upcoming Events: 

Feb 1, 2025 - MSBOA HS District Solo & Ensemble @ Battle Creek Lakeview

Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance 

March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS

  • PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm 

  • PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm 

  • PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm 

March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day 

March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm 

March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm 

March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm 

May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm 


Useful Links

JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE

Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List 

PNIPE SCHEDULE/INFORMATION

PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!) 


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