NBN - Week of Feb. 9
Hello Band Families!
THIS WEEK IN BAND:
Monday, 2/9
Nothing!
Tuesday, 2/10
Dr. Scott Boerma is in to work with PN Bands during class!
IB Music Recital *For our IB Music Students,* - 6pm - NHS Auditorium
Wednesday, 2/11
Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30 pm
Thursday, 2/12
PNIPE Rehearsal, NHS Band Room, 6-9 pm
Winter Guard, NMS Band Room, 6-9 pm
Friday, 2/13
No School for Students, Teacher PD!
State Solo & Ensemble
Congrats to all performers at District Solo & Ensemble! For those who received a “1”, you have qualified for State S&E, which is hosted HERE at PNHS, on March 20th and 21st!
THIS is the registration, and HERE is the specific information regarding the performance!
Registration is due TUESDAY, February 17th!
PNMB Raising Caines GRAND OPENING Performance
Please check the BAND APP Post HERE for all of the information regarding this performance!
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/
Pre-Festival Concert
Our Pre-Festival Concert is scheduled for February 25th, 2026, at 7 pm.
Student Call-Time - 6:15 pm
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!
Band Festival Performances
Here is the performance schedule for the MSBOA District Band Festival, along with the detailed itineraries for each day! More information will be shared as the date approaches for volunteer/chaperone needs!
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!
The 9th Annual PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser is scheduled for March 7th, 2026, in the Lower Commons at PNHS. 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
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
