MARCHING BAND THIS WEEK
SUMMER REHEARSALS, 6-9pm, Tuesday and Thursday. Progressing on some FUNdies and learning more of the music.
LEADERSHIP – We will NOT be going to the leadership workshop this week. I’m working on a separate activity for the last week of July before camp.
BOOSTER MEETING
Our June parent booster meeting will be on Wednesday, June 11th, at 7:00pm in the PNHS Band Room. All are welcome to attend! Please enter through DOOR P.
VOLUNTEER FORM
Parents, please complete the form whether or not you are able to give some help to our band:
https://forms.gle/Hcokf1JTtXdw5u3e7
PARENT INFORMATION
For Families that missed the meetings, here are the Parent Guides for Marching Band:
2025 Parent Competition Guidebook.docx
ATTENDANCE
Students are now expected to be at all rehearsals. If a student is missing a full band rehearsal or performance for an excused absence, parents/guardians should complete the Absence Report Form at this link. We know many families will be on vacation through the summer, that is perfectly fine. Please let us know when you’re gone. Everyone should be here when we kick off band camp in August.
MARCHING BAND REHEARSAL CHECKLIST
Things to bring for your SUCCESS:
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
- Your instrument/equipment in working condition w/ all necessary accessories
- Reeds/Ligatures
- Neckstraps
- Valve Oil
- Other items your instrument may require
- Half gallon or gallon insulated water jug w/ cold water – no sharing
- Label w/ your name to avoid losing
- Insect repellent for evenings
- Sunglasses for the low evening sun
- Appropriate attire for the weather – t-shirt, sweatshirt for cool evenings
- Athletic shorts – the lighter the better
- Socks and solid tie shoes, firmly tied onto your feet. No sandals or slip-on’s. Best shoes are running shoes or something with a flexible sole that will help you march correctly. Do not wear Crocs, sandals, skateboarding shoes, Converse, dress shoes, or other similar footwear.
- Pencil with eraser.
- 1-inch binder and sheet protectors for music – at least 10 protectors
MARCHING BAND PAYMENTS
The payments are due on June 3rd, July 22nd, and August 19th. The fees can be paid by installments or all at once. Here is the payment schedule for reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UGqPU0eQd5cZ02eQThva_FAC7P8jmQxAjaHms24Sd1Q/edit?usp=drive_link
Payment for fees can be done by:
- Online payment via Cut Time with a Credit Card. This method does include a 3% service fee. Links have been sent regarding this.
- Pay by check or cash and deposited in the red box in Mr. Hatcher’s office (this is the easiest) or send via mail. Please make checks payable to PNHS Band Boosters and write the student’s name on the memo line.
Mailing Address:
Plainfield North High School Band Boosters
PO Box 531
Plainfield, IL 60544
Please reach out to boosters@pnhsbands.org with questions
DINING OUT – BWW (6/18/25)
CALENDAR
Our Google Calendar is currently up to date with important events for next school year. Please subscribe to it or add it to your calendar:
Calendar ID:
psd202.org_1vc04dp9oaqjb719mdenu1a294@group.calendar.google.com
iCal (Apple Devices): https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/psd202.org_1vc04dp9oaqjb719mdenu1a294%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
QUINLAN AND FABISH – INSTRUMENT REPAIRS AND NEEDS
GET THE YEARLY MAINTENANCE ON YOUR INSTRUMENTS THIS SUMMER!!
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/