News and Notes 11/3/25
VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD RECOGNITION
Our Marching Tigers will be recognized at the Village of Plainfield council meeting on Monday, November 3rd. Due to limited space at the facility, we are having seniors and leaders attend the meeting with their parents invited.
ILMEA ALL-DISTRICT MUSICIANS
Congratulations to our ILMEA District Honors Students:
MARCHING BAND CELEBRATION 11/18/25
We’ll celebrate our successes of the season on Tuesday, November 18th, at 7pm in the auditorium. Parents are welcome to join as we recognize all involved with the season and share some memories.
NOVEMBER BOOSTER MEETING
Join us for November Band Booster meeting on Wednesday, November 12th, at 7pm in the Band Room. Enter through Door P.
Our booster organization exists to support and enrich the school's band program by providing financial assistance, volunteer support, and advocating for the band. They help bridge the gap between what the school budget provides and the needs of the band, ensuring students have access to resources, opportunities, and a positive experience.
HOLIDAY COLLAGE CONCERTS 12/6/25
The Collage Concerts are a fast-paced, festive celebration featuring the combined talents of the bands and choirs performing holiday music. This unique event features one act after another in different portions of the auditorium for a dynamic performance experience.
Rehearsal Schedule
Combined Band Rehearsal:
Who: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and 9th Grade Band
When: Thursday, December 4th, from 2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Dress Rehearsal (Crucial for All Performers):
When: Friday, December 5th, from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Note: This is an important rehearsal to solidify the flow, staging, and combined performances with the choirs and other acts.
Concert Details
Concert Dates: Saturday, December 6th
Performance Times: 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Student Call Time: 2:00 PM (for both concerts)
Audience Doors Open: 2:30 PM
FAMILIES/PATRONS: To balance attendance at the concerts, we are asking that 9th grade & 10th grade families attend the first concert and 11th & 12th grade families attend the second concert. Concerts should conclude around 6:15pm.
CONCERT WEAR
This attire will be used for all concert performances. Students are responsible for supplying their concert attire:
ALL Black Dress Pants/Slacks (No skirts, leggings or jeans), Black Dress Belt
ALL Black Dress Top (Long sleeve button up dress shirt with collar or long sleeve blouse), Solid black long tie is optional
ALL Black Dress Shoes – Male and Female Styles vary (No flip flops or sandals), Marching Band shoes are okay to wear-Shoes must be flats, no high heels or platforms
ALL Black Dress Socks (Calf High), Female style shoes may not require socks
DINING OUT (CULVER’S) 11/17/25
WINTERGUARD AND INDOOR PERCUSSION INFORMATION
Winter Ensembles are starting this week. Here is the information:
Winter Guard: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1517zscy4GNdp0AMPwVgX7tCGHZChq9Ctr8E5SzOMcnk/edit?usp=sharing
Indoor Percussion:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16rYP3KelPPc7QzWEsaQZexg0Fj9D_f6IzC1e458AhmU/edit?usp=sharing
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
We are on social media. Check us out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnbands
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pnbands
Facebook(Parents/Alumni):https://www.facebook.com/groups/457301267702070/
