News and Notes 4/6/26
BAND SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Scholarship applications are due FRIDAY. Contact Mr. La Vallee with questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NfOvOAyBdyaFSokF0JKOnYq131zYQZE3/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=115467709464376736224&rtpof=true&sd=true
LEADERSHIP APPLICATION (DUE 4/10)
Leadership applications are due Friday. Get those in. Get a good teacher recommendation! Here is a link to the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nt37POnLwNdDRKAeZUpqBK1gqrDBiIj1/view?usp=drive_link
Here is the planned leadership schedule:
JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCES
The Jazz Ensemble will be performing TWICE at the Venue in Aurora, IL this month!.
On Tuesday, April 14th, the jazz ensemble will be opening for the Pete Ellman Big Band with the Clarendon Hills Middle School. The concert starts at 6:30 PM. Students and parents are encouraged to stay throughout the entire performance of all groups, and the concert will conclude around 9:00 PM Ticket ordering information and concert details are available at the following link:
On Thursday, April 23rd, the Jazz Ensemble will be opening for the Shawn Maxwell group. The concert will start at 7:00 PM. Students and parents are encouraged to stay throughout the entire performance of both groups, and the concert will conclude around 9:00 PM. Ticket ordering information and concert details are available at the following link:
The Venue is located at 21 S Broadway Ave in Aurora IL.
Free parking is available in the parking lot approximately 1 block Southeast of the Venue (see the attached image) There is also street parking available on Broadway (at your own risk). Please do not park across the street in the bank parking lot- you will be towed.
The venue serves beverages, so they do not allow any outside beverages. They also sell some snacks (such as chips and candy), but do encourage guests to bring in prepared food from local restaurants in the area.
We look forward to seeing you at these performances. The Jazz Ensemble has worked very hard this year for these!
2026-2027 BAND INFORMATION NIGHT
Please note the DATE CHANGE as there was an issue with the auditorium being double booked for the original night.
BAND TRIP 2026-2027
We will travel to Orlando, FL during Spring Break 2027. 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)
TREATS AND BEATS (5/7/26)
Our annual spring event, Treats and Beats (formerly known as Just Desserts) is quickly approaching - it will be held on Thursday, May 7 from 6:30 to 8:30. The Boosters Board is looking for volunteers to help coordinate the event, specifically a chair/co-chairs to organize the event, volunteers to help with the raffle baskets, and volunteers to help the day of the event. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Katie Clark at katie.clark@pnhsbands.org. An informational meeting (virtual) will be held in the next week with more information.
SPRING FINALE CONCERT (5/1/26)
Our final concert of the year is coming up! As we approach the concert, here are a few time considerations.
Concert Band and 9th Grade Percussion Pre-Concert Rehearsal will be on Thursday, April 30th, 2:20-3pm.
Call Time on May 1st for ALL STUDENTS is at 5:45pm.
APRIL BAND BOOSTER MEETING (4/8/26)
PARENTS: Join us for our monthly Booster Meeting on Wednesday, April 8th, 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.
DINING OUT 4/27/26 - Chipotle
DATES FOR SUMMER/FALL 2026
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
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/
