NBN - Week of May 18th
“Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” — Nora Ephron
Hello Band Families!
Happy Graduation Week to our Class of 2026 Seniors! Thank you ALL for an amazing concert last week, and for an amazing year of music making. You all set the standard for this program, we are excited to celebrate with you on Tuesday!
Here are the important reminders for this week!
PNMB Registration (DUE JUNE 1ST, PLEASE COMPLETE ASAP)
PNMB Band APP (For Communication with Parents & Members)
THIS WEEK IN BAND:
Link to FULL PN Bands Calendar
Monday, 5/18
During 3rd Hour - Graduation Band Rehearsal
PNMB Spring Rehearsal, 6-9pm
Please join the BAND APP for the rehearsal schedule, meeting in the NHS Band Room (Enter through door 13)
Tuesday, 5/19
PNHS GRADUATION
Graduation is scheduled for May 19th, at 7pm. Students performing are current seniors (if they choose), and RISING Wind Ensemble Members (who auditioned and were selected). Students will be bussed to Miller Auditorium during the day for rehearsal.
HERE is the Graduation Band Roster
HERE is the detailed letter for Graduation!
Wednesday, 5/20
NYC Chaperone Meeting - 6pm (PNHS Band Room)
Portage Northern Band Booster Meeting - 7pm
Thursday, 5/21
NYC Band Rehearsal, 2:50-4:30pm
Friday, 5/22
No Band Events Scheduled!
PORTAGE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
This is the final event for the 2025 PNMB, if you are in town, you must plan to attend/perform in the Memorial Day Parade!
The Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25th in the AM.
NEW PARADE TUNE. Members use the folder HERE to check out the new parade tune that the combined PN/PC MB’s will perform at this year’s parade!
Have a great week!
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!)
