News and Notes 1/26/26
SOLO/ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL 2026 2/7/26
We are coming up to Solo and Ensemble Festival. Here is the current information available as students prepare:
Current Schedule (Updated 1/19/26):
Solo/Ensemble Schedule 1.19
General Info:
2. Solo and Ensemble Festival Information (2026)
CALENDAR
With the new semester, here is a list of our performance dates for the rest of the year. We will post separately, rehearsals, sectionals, and such. You can always reference the Google Calendar for ALL DATES.
WIND ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE - WINTER 2026
W.E. has some expectations beyond the school day. Please look at the schedule:
FEBRUARY BOOSTER MEETING
PARENTS: Join us for our monthly Booster Meeting on Wednesday, February 11th, 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.
BAND BOOSTER ELECTIONS ‘26-’27
We are now accepting nominees for all four positions on the Executive Board: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Some existing board members have committed to running for positions on the new board. For more information regarding roles, responsibilities and current nominee status, please contact Katie Clark (katie.clark@pnhsbands.org). All interested nominees should have their names submitted to Katie by February 1.
WINTER CONCERT - 2/26/26
We are ONE MONTH away from our WINTER CONCERT. The concert is on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, at 7PM in the PNHS Auditorium. Here are some more details:
CONCERT BAND/9th GRADE PERCUSSION-Pre-Concert Rehearsal on Tuesday, 2/24, from 2:20-3pm in the Band Room. CALL TIME for the concert on Thursday is 6pm, on stage.
SYMPHONIC BAND CALL TIME for the concert is 6pm in the BAND ROOM.
WIND ENSEMBLE CALL TIME is at 6:15pm.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES may have an earlier call time, which is TBD.
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 leggings or jeans), Black Dress Belt
ALL Black Skirts or Dress are okay, but should have coverage for a formal setting. Length of the skirt needs to be knee length or longer.
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
DATES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2026
4/22 Band Info Night 6pm
TBA Late April Percussion and Guard Workshops/Auditions
5/21 New Members 6-8pm
5/25 Memorial Day Parade 10am
5/26 Summer Rehearsals Begin (Tue/Thu) 6-9pm
8/3-8/8 Band Camp 1-9pm
BAND TRIP 2026-2027
Due to the uncertainty of families dealing with boundary changes, we have decided to move our trip to Spring Break of 2027. We will travel to Orlando, FL. Dates will be between March 30th and April 6th.
Details will be distributed in a trip meeting on April 22nd at 7pm. (This is following the band info night)
DINING OUT - JOHNNYS RED HOTS (2/18/26)
WINTERGUARD AND INDOOR PERCUSSION INFORMATION
Information for Winter Groups:
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/
