Northern Bands Newsletter 11, Week of March 3rd 2025
Hello Band Families!
This week is BAND FESTIVAL WEEK! This is one of the most important performances for the PN Band Program, and there are many important details to note in this week’s newsletter!
BAND FESTIVAL CHAPERONES
We need chaperones for the Band Festival to go off without a hitch! Because all three Bands are performing on the same day, there will be moments when we need to lean on other adults to ensure our students successfully reach their next destination.
Band Festival Chaperone Sign-Ups
Additionally, looking ahead, State Solo & Ensemble is upon us! Students who are performing, please check the schedule/performer guidelines. We also need many volunteers to make this event a success!
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
Here is what is going on this week!
Monday, March 3
No School, Mid-Winter Break
Tuesday, March 4
Dr. Trey Harris from WMU is in to work with the Bands!
Spin Club @ North Middle, 6-9pm
Wednesday, March 5
Jazz Band, 2:50-4:30pm
Thursday, March 6
PNIPE Rehearsal, 6-9pm
Friday, March 7
MSBOA Band Festival @ Mattawan High School
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm
Saturday, March 8
PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser!
Volunteers are still needed for this event as well!
Upcoming Events:
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day
Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm
Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire!
Big Band Bash Flyer
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Northern Bands Newsletter - 10
Hello Band Families!
LAST CALL FOR IRELAND SIGN-UPS!
Please follow the links below to register for our Ireland 2026 trip!
We are collecting Bottles/Returnables to raise money for Ireland! This is a general fundraiser for the programs to bring down fee. Students should collect and return bottles, and return slips to Ms. Whiteoak!
Volunteers still needed for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th!
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8
Here is what is going on this week!
Monday, Feb 24
Nothing!
Tuesday, Feb 25
PNIPE Rehearsal
6-9pm
Wednesday, Feb 26
Jazz Band
2:50-4:30pm
Pita Way Dine & Donate
4-9pm
Thursday, Feb 27
Nothing!
Friday, Feb 28
NO SCHOOL, Mid Winter Break!
Upcoming Events:
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day
Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm
Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire!
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Northern Bands Newsletter No. 9
Hello Band Families!
Volunteers still needed for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th!
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8)
Here is what is going on this week!
Monday, Feb 17
Nothing!
Tuesday, Feb 18
Jazz Band
2:50-4:30 pm
Spin Club for interested students in colorguard!
6-9 pm, North Middle Band Room
PNIPE Dress Rehearsal
6:30-8:30pm
Band Booster Meeting
7:30pm, Room B (Next to Band Room)
Wednesday, Feb 19
High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance
6:15pm Report, 6:30pm Warm-Up, 7pm Performance begins
Thursday, Feb 20
Nothing!
Friday, Feb 21
Dr. Kerney (Percussion @ WMU), in to work with Percussion
Saturday, Feb 22
Bonus Event: Kalamazoo Concert Band, Concert!
https://kalamazooconcertband.org/event/world-of-dance/
Upcoming Events:
Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day
Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 13, 2025, Evening of Excellence (More Info Coming)
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm
Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire!
Big Band Bash Flyer
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Northern Bands Newsletter No. 8
Hello Band Families!
Another week is upon us!
Thanks to everyone who joined our Ireland kick-off meeting last Tuesday! If you missed it, this newsletter covers key details and FAQs. Please read carefully, including the linked documents with registration instructions.
Parents/Families, we have volunteer needs for State Solo & Ensemble (WE ARE HOSTING), and our Mattress Fundraiser on March 8th!
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
Mattress Fundraiser Volunteering (3/8)
Here is what is going on this week!
Monday, Feb 10
Symphonic Band Auditions Due - Q3 Grade for students!
Tuesday, Feb 11
PNIPE Rehearsal
6-9pm
State Solo & Ensemble Registration is due! Registration for State Solo & Ensemble
Wednesday, Feb 12
Jazz Band
2:50-4:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 13
North Middle School 7/8 Band Concert - 7 pm
Come out to support
Friday, Feb 14
Valentine's Day!
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due!
Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3 pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50 pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6 pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day
Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 13, 2025, Evening of Excellence (More Info Coming)
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4 pm-8 pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8 am-5 pm
State Solo Ensemble Volunteering (3/14 & 3/15)
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7 pm
Students report @ 6:30, Concert Black Attire!
Big Band Bash Flyer
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7 pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Northern Bands Newsletter No. 7
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to all of our student performers at Solo & Ensemble! We are so proud of you!
Here is what is going on this week!
Tuesday, Feb 4
Clinic w/Mr. Dave Rogers, Retired Band Director @ Walled Lake Central
During School, 3-5th Hours
Ireland 2026 Meeting, This meeting is crucial for gauging interest in the trip. If you are interested, please attend parents & students!
7pm, PNHS Auditorium
Spin Club, Spin Club Flyer
NMS Band Room, 6-9pm
Wednesday, Feb 5
Jazz Band
2:50-4:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 6
PNIPE Rehearsal
6-9pm
Symphonic Band Auditions Due
All 9-11th grade students will submit an audition!
Friday, Feb 7
No School, Teacher Professional Development
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due!
Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Hello Band Families!
Congratulations to all of our student performers at Solo & Ensemble! We are so proud of you!
Here is what is going on this week!
Tuesday, Feb 4
Clinic w/Mr. Dave Rogers, Retired Band Director @ Walled Lake Central
During School, 3-5th Hours
Ireland 2026 Meeting, This meeting is crucial for gauging interest in the trip. If you are interested, please attend parents & students!
7pm, PNHS Auditorium
Spin Club, Spin Club Flyer
NMS Band Room, 6-9pm
Wednesday, Feb 5
Jazz Band
2:50-4:30 pm
Thursday, Feb 6
PNIPE Rehearsal
6-9pm
Symphonic Band Auditions Due
All 9-11th grade students will submit an audition!
Friday, Feb 7
No School, Teacher Professional Development
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 11, 2025 - Registration for State Solo & Ensemble due!
Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance, 7 pm
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day Mattress Fundraiser Flyer, Facebook
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)
Northern Bands Newsletter - 6
Hello Band Families!
Hope you are all staying warm and safe as we navigate this extreme weather!
Below is a longer newsletter to go over some important information/updates for the bands!
Band Auditions
All students grades 9-11th grade will be auditioned into one of our three concert bands. Due to the snow days/weather, audition dates have been moved back one week to the following dates:
Wind Ensemble: 1/31/2025
Symphonic Band: 2/6/2025
Please feel free to contact a director with any questions regarding auditions!
Solo & Ensemble
District Solo & Ensemble is at Battle Creek Lakeview High School this year on February 1st. Below you will find the schedule of performers, and information regarding the event. Students performing a Solo, please be sure you are coordinating with your accompanist, there is a list of accompanists we recommend in the Private Lesson list!
Ireland 2026
We are excited to announce that our music department will be traveling to Ireland in June 2026! More information will be available at our FULL PROGRAM MEETING regarding the Trip on February 4th @ 7pm in the NHS Auditorium.
Mattress Fundraiser
Our 8th annual mattress fundraiser will be held on March 8th, from 10am-4pm. See the flyer below, and share the event link with your friends on Facebook!
Pre-Festival/Band Festival
The next performances for our NHS Bands will be our Pre-Festival & Festival Concerts. Pre-Festival will be February 19th, and will also feature our Indoor Percussion Ensemble (PNIPE).
Band Festival will be held at Mattawan HS on March 7th. Below are the times for each ensemble
Wind Ensemble: 6:30pm
Symphonic Band: 3:00pm
Concert Band: 4:50pm
Details regarding departure times will be shared shortly!
Blue Lake
As long as we have school on Friday (fingers crossed!), Sandra Shaw from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp will be visiting to allow students to audition!
Band/Orchestra students will perform a scale, and an excerpt of music concert and/or solo & ensemble music! These will be conducted during class, so no extra work for the students!
Spin Club
Interested in learning more about Colorguard? Are you a returning member who wants to keep up those skills/muscle memory? Join us for SPIN CLUB! Check out the flyer below for details, or on our Facebook/Instagram page!
Upcoming Events:
Feb 1, 2025 - MSBOA HS District Solo & Ensemble @ Battle Creek Lakeview
Feb 19, 2025 - High School Pre-Festival Concert/PNIPE Performance
March 7, 2025 - MSBOA District 11 Band & Orchestra Festival @ Mattawan HS
PNHS Symphonic Band, 3pm
PNHS Concert Band, 4:50pm
PNHS Wind Ensemble, 6pm
March 8, 2025 - PN Bands Mattress Fundraiser - All Day
March 14, 2025, MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 4pm-8pm
March 15, 2025 - MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble @ NHS, 8am-5pm
March 21, 2025 - NHS Jazz Band Big Band Bash (@ CHS), 7pm
May 15, 2025 - NHS Spring Band Concert, 7pm
Useful Links
Private Lesson Teacher & Accompanist List
PN Bands Google Calendar (Click the link to subscribe to the calendar!)