NBN - Week of Nov. 3
Hello Band Families!
PNMB UPDATES
Congratulations, PNMB members, on a JOB WELL DONE at the MCBA State Championships! The improvement and growth you demonstrated throughout the season were incredible, and we are so proud! It truly takes a village to make a marching band happen, from the amazing chaperones, volunteers, prop builders, bus drivers, trailer drivers, designers, and instructors, the list could honestly go on.
Some folks may feel disappointed in the result, and I can understand. It is challenging when we put objective measures on a subjective art form. Please know that the students had their BEST run on Saturday, and the feeling of watching those students smile, high five, hug, and acknowledge that they had their best run, was remarkable to watch, and NOTHING, no result, no judges, no number, can EVER take away from that feeling. In 5 years, 10 years, you won’t remember the result, but just how you felt, and the fantastic people you were around!
Thank you all for a fantastic year. I am already so excited for the next one! Thank you to the class of 2026 for a great show. Your leadership and legacy will be one for the books!
We will wrap up the marching band season at our PNMB Banquet on Wednesday, November 19th, at 7 pm in the NHS Auditorium!
PN CONCERT BAND UPDATES
Looking to level up your playing? Portage Band programs are hosting an Instrument Upgrade Night for ALL PPS Band Members. It will be held on TUESDAY, November 25th, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Portage Central High School Commons. This is where Marshall Music will be bringing in the instruments, mouthpieces, and other equipment for students to try–and will have representatives on hand for those interested in upgrading their current rental, buying a new mouthpiece, or some accessories for their current instrument!
Recommended Instruments/Supply List
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES (Outside of School!)
The Portage Northern Indoor Percussion Ensemble (PNIPE) schedule & sign-up are now open to ALL PN Band students, grades 8-12. Please see the link below for the full calendar, and sign up!
Cyclone Winds (Indoor Marching Winds) is hosting auditions at Plainwell High School on Sunday, 11/9, and 11/16 from 10 am-4 pm at Plainwell HS!
Cyclone Winds Information/Registration
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra Prep Winds is a GREAT opportunity for Wind players to perform with others and perform standard orchestral repertoire, this is a training group for the KJSO, and a great way to play more outside of school!
Auditions are on December 6th.
More information/registration: KJSO Prep Winds!
FUNDRAISERS!
Pita Way Dine & Donate is on Friday, November 7th, from 4-9 pm!
PN Bands Craft Show this Saturday, November 8th, in the Dog House from 10 am-3 pm!
We still need volunteers for the craft show to ensure this event runs as smoothly as POSSIBLE.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEA72AA2FAC70-59771594-2025#/
Butter Braids Sale - Butter Braids sale is now open until November 24th! Please share the link below, proceeds go directly to student's account!
Order forms are also available in the Band Room. Please see Mr. Mufarreh!
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/5a2a1d9e-ad13-4752-ab2d-50739c33ffd2
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
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
