Northern Bands Newsletter 21 - Week of May 26th
Northern Bands Newsletter 21 - Week of May 26th
Hello PN Band Families!
We are in the home stretch!
Items for PNMB 2025
First Rehearsal is TONIGHT, we will begin in the Band Room (Door 13), at 6pm. This is a FULL COMPANY rehearsal, meaning everyone in the Band!
Parents and members, please see the note bellow about rehearsal times:
For all rehearsal times listed, band students should be dropped off no later than 15 minutes prior to the practice start time and front ensemble students should be dropped off 30 minutes prior to practice start time. Arriving early allows students to get instruments / equipment moved to the practice area, warm-up and be ready to start practice on time. All students will be ready to be picked up 15 minutes after the scheduled end time.
For ALL Portage Northern Marching Band Parents/Members
Kick-Off Meeting Slides HERE for the info slides that were presented
Registration for PNMB is due June 1st, first payment due June 30th, invoiced by PN Bands Treasurers
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,
NYC 2026 Trip
There is still time to register! Registration is extended to May 30th! See information below:
Flyer for NYC Trip/Registration
Registration Instructions:
Click on Current Traveler (upper right) or go directly to https://www.thornappletours.com/pnhsbo
Clock on the Portage Northern HS Graphic
Enter the trip code 49024
Clock on Book Now on the right side
Fill out forms and pay deposit
Tuesday, May 27th
PNMB Leadership Training, 2:40 pm-4pm
PNMB Full Company Rehearsal, 6-9pm
Wednesday, May 21st
North Middle Band Concert, 7pm
Thursday, May 22nd
Riiter’s Dine & Donate, just mention PN Bands! All Day
Upcoming Events:
May 27th, 2025, PNMB Spring Rehearsal (FULL COMPANY), 6-9 pm
June 2nd, 2025, PNMB Spring Rehearsal, (FULL COMPANY), 6-9 pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
