NBN - Week of Feb. 23
Hello Band Families!
Getting a jump on the newsletter for next week! Please read all the way through, lots of important and exciting information coming up for Northern Bands!
THIS WEEK IN BAND:
Monday, 2/23
Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30 pm
Tuesday, 2/24
Nothing for Band
Wednesday, 2/25
PNHS Pre-Festival Concert
6:15 pm Call Time
Thursday, 2/26
After-school practice open for State S&E Students, or for next year band auditions!
2:50-4 pm
Friday, 2/27
No School! Enjoy your Mid-Winter break!
Volunteer Needs: Details are below, but we need volunteers for Band Festival and the Mattress Fundraiser, as well as a TRAILER DRIVER for the Wind Ensemble Performance on March 4th for Festival.
Band Fest:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA72AA2FAC70-62431127-festival
Mattress: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA72AA2FAC70-62431974-mattress
Pre-Festival Concert
Our Pre-Festival Concert is February 25th, 2026, at 7 pm.
Student Call-Time - 6:15 pm, CONCERT BLACK ATTIRE
This is a chance for our students to perform their Band Festival pieces for a panel of guests, receive feedback, and continue to improve their performance ahead of the MSBOA District Band Festival! Our Indoor Percussion group will also be performing part of their 2026 show, Perihelion!
Concert Order:
PNIPE (Indoor Percussion)
Concert Band
Symphonic Band
Wind Ensemble
We are excited for an evening of music!
Band Festival Performances
Here is the performance schedule for the MSBOA District Band Festival, along with the detailed itineraries for each day! We are looking for a few volunteers!
Chaperones: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA72AA2FAC70-62431127-festival
Additionally, if there is someone who is able to pull the BAND TRAILER for the Wind Ensemble at Comstock, please reach out to Mr. Mufarreh!
Wind Ensemble - March 4, 2026, 7:15 pm @ Comstock HS
Concert Band, March 12, 2026, 4:00 pm @ Marshall HS
Symphonic Band, March 12, 2026, 7:25 @ Marshall HS
MSBOA Band Festival FULL Itinerary
Mattress Fundraiser - Save the Date! (PLEASE SHARE THE FACEBOOK EVENT!!)
Please save the date, and share THIS flyer with your friends and family!
The BEST thing you can do is PLEASE JOIN THE FACEBOOK EVENT. Share it with EVERYONE you know! The best way to do this well is to let people know!
FACEBOOK EVENT, PLEASE SAY YOU ARE GOING
We have a few volunteers required for this event, please sign-up below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA72AA2FAC70-62431974-mattress
Daisy Dollars Fundraiser
Purchase gift cards to Schuring’s Greenhouse, 25% goes directly to support students!
More information: https://www.pnbands.org/daisy-dollars
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp – Scholarship Info
All students who audition for Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp will receive a Merit Scholarship ranging from $300–$675. Expanded Financial Aid Scholarships are also available and may cover part or all of tuition.
Students may audition in person or submit materials online, including music, creative writing, artwork, or dance.
In-Person Audition (Portage Northern HS): February 23, 2026
School Code: 1586
Students will need a parent/guardian email address when registering.
Scholarship Registration Link:
https://bluelake.org/summer-camp/scholarships/
Useful Links
PN Bands 2025-26 Handbook/Syllabus
Private Lesson Teacher List! (A GREAT way to improve your playing!)
Concert Bands Performance Calendar
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Recommended Instruments/Supply List
