Northern Bands Newsletter 20 - Week of May 19th
Hello PN Band Families!
We only have TWO more Northern Band Newsletters for the year!
Items for PNMB 2025
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Missed the kick-off meeting? Click HERE for the info slides that were presented
Registration for PNMB is due June 1st, payment will be invoiced to the email on file by the PNBB Treasurer, with the first payment being due June 30th.
Registration can also be found on pnbands.org under the “Resources” Tab.
Registration link through Arbiter Sports can be found below:
PNMB Arbiter Sports Registration Link
Items Required for PNMB Rehearsal
–Binder With Sheet Protectors (Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion)
Flip Folders for Pep Band & Parade Music
–Water Bottle (Insulated, 1/2 gal or more), this is what we recommend
–Pencil
–Instrument (School instruments will be distributed at the first spring rehearsal, please arrive early to get your instrument checked out to you!)
–Tennis Shoes, wear comfortable clothes,
Tuesday, May 20th
PNMB Leadership Training, 2:40 pm-4pm
Wednesday, May 21st
Band Booster Meeting, 7pm, NHS Band Room
Thursday, May 22nd
PN Graduation! Please see the info below!
Rehearsal during the school day
Students performing in Graduation will be bussed to Miller Auditorium at 9:40am
Band Rehearses on stage at 11:35am.
Buses depart back to PN at 12:00pm
Students will eat 2nd Lunch, then report to their 6th Hours
Graduation Performance (Evening)
Please arrive to Miller auditorium no later than 5:45pm
Seniors, please coordinate with an underclassmen to have your instrument
Parking can be hectic, please plan or carpool, and use this “secret” parking lot as a way to find parking
Students will stay for the entire event due to performing at the beginning, and end of the event!
Attire is Concert Black
Monday, May 26th
Portage Memorial Day Parade
Please have flip folders for music, see below
Available at Marshall Music
9 am, Rehearsal at Crossroads
10 am, Parade Begins
Red, White, or Blue Shirts, Black Shorts, Sunglasses OK, no Hats!
Parade route goes from Crossroads Mall to the Portage Library
Upcoming Events:
May 22nd, 2025, Graduation (Current & Rising Wind Ensemble Members),
May 26th, 2025, Memorial Day Parade, current 9-12 PNMB Members
Report to Crossroads Mall in front of Macy’s at 9:00am
Wear solid Red, White, or Blue t-shirt and Black Shorts
May 27th, 2025, PNMB Spring Rehearsal (FULL COMPANY), 6-9 pm
June 2nd, 2025, PNMB Spring Rehearsal, (FULL COMPANY), 6-9 pm
Useful Links
PNMB 2025 Calendar (Subject to change)
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
