Northern Bands Newsletter No. 1 - First one of 2025-26 School Year!
Hello PN Band Families!
Welcome back to another GREAT school year! We are now back to our regularly scheduled weekly Northern Bands Newsletter emails!
We will be updating families with both news for our PNMB, as well as beginning the process of preparing our three concert bands for a great school year of music making ahead!
PNMB Updates:
Please note that now we have entered the school year, students' attendance at PNNB rehearsals is part of their grade for their Band Class. Please communicate with directors with any questions or concerns, and please check the PNMB Handbook for the attendance policies!
Beginning TODAY, and for the next few weeks, rehearsals look a little different. Mondays are WINDS ONLY, Tuesdays are PERCUSSION & COLOR GUARD, and Wednesdays are FULL COMPANY (All Members), all dates are in the full schedule, and on the calendar on pnbands.org.
August 25, 6-9 pm, Winds
August 26, 6-9 pm, Color Guard
August 27, 6-9 pm, Full Company
August 28, 7pm Kick-Off, (First Home Football Game!)
Report by 5:30 in Secondary Uniform (See Rehearsal Schedule for details)
Please check the Band App for the important note regarding Football Game stands performance and expectations, summary below:
Guard & Percussion still warm up during 1st & 2nd quarters
Winds & Percussion in the stands as usual
New: All members head to the stands after snack/water break
Winds & Drumline play pep tunes all game
Front Ensemble can join in with drums/instruments
PN Concert Bands Update:
Please note there is an adjustment to the schedule for each ensemble from last year. The Band hours are as follows:
3rd Hour: Wind Ensemble
4th Hour: Concert Band
5th Hour: Symphonic Band
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding scheduling. Please know that if a student is participating in marching band, they MUST be enrolled in a band class (exceptions at the discretion of directors).
Syllabus/Handbook is linked below, please take the time to review, along with the performance calendar for this year's concert band groups:
PN Bands 2025-26 Handbook/Syllabus
Concert Bands Performance Calendar
Additionally, below materials are required for Band:
A pencil & music binder (BLACK 3-Ring BINDER) with Sheet Protectors
Any materials needed with their instrument (extra reeds, valve oil, etc)
Marshall Music is right down the road for any instrument & supply needs!
951 Mall Dr, Portage, MI 49024
Hours: M-F 11-6, S 11-3
Have a great last week, Northern Bands!
Mr. Mufarreh & Miss Holso
Useful Links
PN Bands 2025-26 Handbook/Syllabus
Concert Bands Performance Calendar
PNMB Handbook (Please review carefully & fully)
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
https://www.marshallmusic.com/
