| Monday 5/10 | Hybrid Learning Concert Band/Symphonic Band Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm Drum Major Auditions DUE |
| Tuesday 5/11 | Hybrid LearningMarching Percussion Workshop 5-8pm Jazz Ensemble 4-5:30pm Marching Rehearsal 8th-11th Graders 6-8pm |
| Wednesday 5/12 | Hybrid Learning Concert Band/Symphonic Band Rehearsal 5:30-6:30pm |
| Thursday 5/13 | Hybrid Learning Colorguard Workshop 5-8pm |
| Friday 5/14 | Hybrid Learning Wind Ensemble Rehearsal 12-1:30pm |
| Saturday 5/15 | Band Concert 3pm (Info Below) |
The calendar is continually being update, check it out here: http://www.pnhsbands.com/calendar/
FINALE BAND CONCERT
We have a concert this week!! Check out the information here: http://www.pnhsbands.com/2021/05/09/2021-finale-concert/
MARCHING BAND PAYMENTS
Payment #1 was DUE LAST Tuesday, May 4th. Please take care of this if you haven’t done so already. You should have received information on how to login to Charms and pay via credit card. You may also bring a check to rehearsal Tuesday made payable to PNHS Band Boosters. For more information about payments and other information related to marching band, visit http://www.pnhsbands.com/marching-tigers/
2021 MARCHING BAND-UPCOMING
WINDS: Rehearsals continue this week on Tuesday. Rehearsals will be from 6-8pm on the eastside (water tower side) of the school. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check-in for COVID protocols. Drop off by the tennis courts.
These rehearsals will be dedicated to movement and fitness. Students will not need their instruments. Students will need to wear athletic clothing, athletic shoes (running shoes are best), have water bottles, and you will need to bring a towel to lay down on hard surfaces such as the parking lot or gym.
Rehearsals may change places, be shortened, or cancelled, due to weather conditions and space availability.
GUARD: This is for any current 8th-11th graders interested in being in marching band for the upcoming year. Workshops will be on Thursdays from 5-8pm. Procedures: Wear a mask, have your items, and check-in with the guard instructors. Students will need to go through COVID-19 protocols with self certification when they arrive.
PERCUSSION: This is for all current 8th-11th graders planning on doing band next year. Over the next couple months, our percussion staff will be working with students and setting them up on assigned instruments for the marching season. Click here for dates and times: http://www.pnhsbands.com/percussion/
Procedures: Wear a mask, have your items, and check-in through Door Q. (Outside Band Room Door) Students will need to go through COVID-19 protocols with self certification when they arrive..
IN-PERSON EXTRA REHEARSALS
Final rehearsals this week. We had to make some changes to the schedule for concert week. Check out the update here: http://www.pnhsbands.com/2021/04/28/in-person-band-update-4-28-21/
GRADUATION
Graduation is on May 22nd. We need student help in performing for our graduates. Please see the information and sign-up: http://www.pnhsbands.com/2021/05/09/2021-graduation-band/
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz Ensemble- Full in-person rehearsals are on Tuesdays, from 4:00-5:30. Check in starts at 3:45 at door N.
Contact Mr. LaVallee with any questions regarding Jazz Ensemble.
LEGACY BRICKS PROJECT
Current sophomore trumpet player, Travis Zumstein, is working on his Eagle project for Boy Scouts. Current members and alumni know the grassy area between the band doors and the garage door becomes a muddy mess every time it rains. This causes a whole host of issues during practice and when loading and unloading for competitions.
Travis is selling Legacy Bricks to be used to brick this area. The Legacy Bricks are a great way to commemorate your student’s years with the Marching Tigers. You can purchase a brick that will be permanently located at Plainfield North showing their name and years with the band. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, please follow the link below. Once the project is paid for, all remaining money will go to the band program at North.
https://polarengraving.com/plainfieldnorthmarchband
DINING OUT FUNDRAISERS
Save the date: May 17th-Panda Express
BAND MASKS AND BELL COVERS
Special masks and bell covers have been distributed to students that are learning in-person. These should be washed once a week. Wash on cold and air dry by laying flat. Students are responsible for care of these. We do not have extras if students lose or damage them.
If a student loses their cover or facemask, individual orders may be made here
Facemasks: https://bandmans.com/online-store/OVERLAPPING-FACE-MASK-FOR-BRASS-&-WIND-INSTRUMENTS-p193505144
Amazon also has a number of instrument facemasks available.
Instrument Covers: https://bandmans.com/online-store/INSTRUMENT-BELL-COVERS-p218046020
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
We could still use A LOT of help in fundraising with organizing and running effective fundraisers. Please consider joining the fundraising committee if you are interested in helping out:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0D4CAFAB29A5FD0-2021227
BOOSTER MEETING
Our next booster meeting is Wednesday, June 2nd, at 7pm via Zoom. A link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
QUINLAN AND FABISH
Quinlan and Fabish, our district preferred music store, has their website operational and is shipping out stuff in a timely manner. If you need music supplies, visit www.qandf.com
CLEANING INSTRUMENTS
This article is helpful on appropriately cleaning your instruments:
REMIND TEXT LISTS
Text the Code to 81010. You may also download the Remind App.
Class of 2021(Seniors): @pnhsband21
Class of 2022(Juniors): @pnhsband22
Class of 2023(Sophomores): @pnhsband23
Class of 2024(Freshmen):@pnhsband24
Class of 2025 (8th Graders): @pnhsband25
Percussion: @pnhsperc (sign-up in addition to the class code)
General texts come from Mr. Hatcher, all percussion texts will come from Dan Eastwood and Chris Groff.
SOCIAL MEDIA
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Twitter: @PNBandsFacebook(Boosters/Parents): https://www.facebook.com/PNHS-Band-Boosters-730226130419162