NBN - Week of Jan 26
Hello Band Families!
Let’s have a great week! Stay warm!
THIS WEEK IN BAND:
Tuesday, 1/26
Mr. Mark Hollandsworth in to work with PN Bands during class!
Wednesday, 1/27
Jazz Band Rehearsal, 2:50-4:30 pm
Red Robin Dine & Donate! Please come support! Show the FLYER
Thursday
After-School Band Practice (Open to all students who want to prepare for Solo & Ensemble!)
MSOBA District Solo & Ensemble
Solo & Ensemble will be held at Battle Creek Lakeview HS on Saturday, February 7th. Students & families, please take a close look at the links below for all the details about the event!
Accompanist List (for those doing a solo)
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
Spin-Club/Winter Guard
We will be starting our Spin Club/Winter Guard to help our current members continue refining their skills, and for anyone who wants to learn about colorguard!
This is open to ALL Portage Students, grades 8-12. There is NO cost, the only commitment is your time! See the schedule below: all rehearsals will start in the North Middle Band Room.
Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser (NY Trip)
Any adults who’d like to support the Bands & Orchestras, and join in the fun with Super-Bowl Squares ($20 each), can Venmo Bob Yeung at THIS link, and your name and phone number!
Pre-Festival Concert
Our Pre-Festival Concert is scheduled for February 25th, 2026, at 7 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
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
