Northern Bands Newsletter - Nov. 24th, 2025
Hello Band Families!
I hope you all have a wonderful, restful, and great holiday break! Take a moment to reflect on gratitude for those who support you, and remind someone that you are thankful for them, and their impact on you!
I am thankful for the opportunity to work with these students, and support thing great community here in Portage!
Events for this week:
Monday, 11/24
Jazz Band - 2:50-4:30
Solo & Ensemble Money due (Silver Box)
Butter Braids order forms due (Silver Box)
Tuesday, 11/25
PPS Upgrade Night @ CHS Commons: 6-8pm
ENJOY THE BREAK!
The PPS Instrument Upgrade Event is happening TUESDAY, November 25th! RSVP NOW to let us know when you’ll be there!
We have been working closely with Marshall Music to put together this event for families interested in an upgrade for their student, but unsure of where to start. Here is a short video that explains what you can expect at the event. Then the BIG EVENT will be happening on TUESDAY, November 25th, 2025 from 6pm to 8pm in the Portage Central High School Commons. This is where Marshall Music will be bringing in both intermediate and professional level instruments, upgraded mouthpieces, and other equipment for students to try–and will have representatives on hand to answer questions! Students and families attending this event should enter from Westnedge Ave, and park in the bus drop off parking lot next to the Stable and enter through Central High School door #35, which faces Central Middle School!
Recommended Instruments/Supply List
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/
