News and Notes 10/20/25
Final Week of Marching Band!
”We do not remember days, we remember moments.”
Take PRIDE in what you have worked for and accomplished this season.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 10/25/25
Here is the rough draft of our itinerary for the University of Illinois on October 25th: UofI Itinerary 2025 10/25/25
COMMUNITY NIGHT
Come see the award winning show ONE LAST TIME in our home stadium. This is a performance exclusively for our FAMILY AND FRIENDS. We’ll have food trucks and announce our BANDO! winners!!
IT’S BANDO! - BAND RAFFLE/FUNDRAISER/LOTTERY GAME
A couple more Bando! announcements:
1.) If students are just turning in tickets (sold with money or unsold), they can bring the envelopes to school Monday and put them in the red box in the band office.
2.) FINAL opportunity to purchase any additional tickets will be on Tuesday at rehearsal drop-off. We will be outside Door P (near the band room) from 5:45-6:00pm. Bring payment and info to fill out the ticket(s).
CRAFT FAIR 10/25-10/26
The CRAFT FAIR is HERE! AND, WE NEED HELP!! Parents or anyone else that is available to help: We need the most assistance on Saturday when the band is at U of I.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAA2FA3F9CF8-57441890-pnhs
FOOTBALL GAME 10/24/25 (FINAL GAME)
UNIFORM: Long Sleeve Traditional Uniform - Meaning wear SHOW SHIRT, bibbers, black socks, marching shoes, and coat with sleeves attached. We will wear GLOVES and HATS, too. PLEASE SEE UNIFORM POLICY for further instructions. GUARD: Wear school guard uniform. Everyone may wear parkas depending on the temperature for the game.
SCHEDULE:
5:00pm Arrive and Get Instruments Ready to Go
5:15pm Music Warmup in Pre-Uniform, Winds in Arcs, Guard Stretch Out, Percussion Warmup by Fieldhouse
5:45pm Uniform Closet Opens (Change in Auditorium)
6:15pm Line Up in 2s/Move to Stadium/Uniform Closet is CLOSED
6:35pm Pre-Game Tunnel - Senior Night: Football, Cheer, Dance, Band, Choir
6:55pm Fight Song/National Anthem
7:00pm Estimated Game Start
8:00pm Estimated Time of Halftime (Perform Parts 3&4)
8:30pm Equipment Back to Band Room, Meet on Island, Change (Hang Uniform Up Appropriately), Dismissal
9:00pm Estimated Time for Student Pickup
TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON PROGRESS OF THE JV FOOTBALL GAME and/or WEATHER
PARENTS: To observe the band perform for games, you will need to purchase an entrance at the ticket box office.
DINING OUT - NOODLES & CO (10/22/25)
FALL RED HOUSE CONCERT (10/30/25)
Our Fall Red House Concert is next week Always a fun concert with pop variety music and costume wearing. Plus, the 8th grade bands will be joining us. Here is a schedule of what to expect:
Wednesday, 10/29: Concert/Symphonic Band Dress Rehearsal 2:20-3:20pm
Concert Night, 10/30: 5:45pm Call Time, 7pm Concert Begins
WINTERGUARD AND INDOOR PERCUSSION INFORMATION
For those interested in the winter season of the marching arts, informational meetings are happening next week:
PWG (Varsity and JV) Info Meeting
Monday, October 27th, 6:30 PM, PCHS Band Room
202 Indoor Percussion Info Meeting
Monday, October 27th, 7:30 PM, PCHS Band Room
STUDENT EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS
1)All students should have a luggage tag or label on their instrument or stick bag. It's important to include at least their name and school to ensure easy identification, especially when traveling.
2)Many students borrow upgraded mouthpieces. While this is helpful, we highly recommend that students purchase their own. Upgrading a mouthpiece is one of the most effective and affordable ways to improve a student's sound quality without needing to buy a new instrument.
3)Clarinets and Saxophones (Reeds): Please have at least four working, quality reeds at all times. Using a reed case with a flat surface is crucial to prevent reeds from warping and wearing out quickly. Synthetic reeds, such as those made by Legere, are a durable and excellent option for marching band due to weather changes. With a synthetic reed, you'll only need one.
4)Brass (Valve Oil): Brass players should have their own valve oil and use it a few times every week. Oil your valves immediately if they feel sluggish to ensure smooth and fast action.
5)Percussion: Percussion students are required to have a specific set of sticks and mallets in a stick bag. The suggested equipment list is as follows: Percussion Material Suggestions (STICKS and MALLETS)
QUINLAN AND FABISH - INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
SUPPLIES AND REPAIRS: 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
SOCIAL MEDIA
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