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Sunday, January 4, 2026
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Restaurant Giveback Night – Tomorrow!
On Monday, 1/5/26 the Winter Guard is hosting a restaurant giveback night at Chick-fil-A on Main Street in Mishawaka. Refuel yourself after first day back to school!!! Just show the attached flier (printed or digital) between 4 – 8 PM. You can use it inside or in the drive-thru. IDEA: Make copies and put them around at work and post on your social media sites!! Whatever spreads the word.
Trivia Night
Penn Color Guard is hosting its 1st Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser
Join us for Fun & Games!
· Friday, 1/23/26 Doors Open at 6:00 pm
· VFW Post 360 at 1307 East Jefferson Ave, Mishawaka
· Adult Only Event
· Tables $200 - Seat 8
· 1ST PLACE TRIVIA PRIZES
· Tailgate Style Food - Bring a snack to share with your table
· Cash Bar
· PRIZE for BEST TABLE THEME
· Silent Auction Items, 50/50 Raffle tickets available
· BRING CASH for Heads or Tails, Mulligans & Balloon Prizes
· RESERVE YOUR TABLE BY 1/15 for EXTRA POINTS
· Questions? Michelle Hogan m90hogan@icloud.com
· USE THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/winter-guard-trivia-night
TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR:
January 29 – Winter Band Concert
January 31 – Solo & Ensemble
February 6 – An Evening of Jazz
Band Booster Meetings: January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
April 24 & 25 – ISSMA District Contest (Freshman Bands and Concert Band)
May 1 & 2 – ISSMA Qualifier (Symphonic Winds & Symphonic Band)
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Good Evening!
What an amazing band we have! All the wonderful directors, staff, and volunteers have guided and cared for our kids. Thank you!
*New or updated items.
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*November warning: Your schedule just went from very predictable to lots of “little” stuff going on. Pep Band and ASJO will start soon, and your child will have concert rehearsals that are listed on their Canvas class syllabus. Oh yes, we have trip preparations as well!
*If you purchased Patronage Tickets: Today is the last day to reserve your seats before sales open to the general public. General tickets are going on sale tomorrow, November 10th for the Fall Concert. https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/phmschools/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D (If you ever lose this link and want to buy any Penn tickets just go to Penn High school’s website and click on the Performing Arts tab. Then click on “Tickets & Shows”.)
Nov 20: Fall Concert (All Concert Bands, Intermediate Jazz, & Advanced Jazz)
Jan 29: Winter Band Concert (All Concert Bands Perform)
April 30: Spring Band Concert (All Concert Bands Perform)
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE (Trip Rehearsals are only for those students going on the Philadelphia trip.) Important Trip Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/196c-jVwLGrjkWzlgX1-HzgqKxxuANtThrjHHvsd3Dus/edit?usp=sharing
Monday, 11/10 Trip Rehearsal from 3:30 – 5:00 PM (Rehearsal will be indoors. Winds in the Band Room, Guard in Dance, and Percussion in the Percussion Room.) AND
Band Booster meeting 7:00 PM in the Fine Arts area.
Tuesday, 11/11 Trip Rehearsal from 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, November 12 Marching Band Awards Night at 7 PM in the CPA. This event is free.
Thursday, 11/13 Trip Rehearsal from 3:30 – 5:00 PM AND
Restaurant Giveback
November 13th at Urban Swirl from 1:00 to 9:00 pm. 20% of sales go to the band! Gift cards are also included in the giveback! Stay tuned for a flyer to hand out or print
Friday, 11/14: Football playoff game (season passes are not valid for playoff games). Volunteer Pep Band report to the Band Room at 6 PM for a short rehearsal. Students will leave after halftime.
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*WINTER GUARD AUDITIONS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER GUARD AUDITIONS **(Location Edit)**
Winter Guard auditions will occur Tuesday Nov. 18th (Dance Studio) and Wednesday Nov. 19th (Fitness Center) from 6:30-9pm. Auditioning students are expected to attend both evenings.
-Current 8th graders that are a part of the PMK color guard CAN audition for the JV and Varsity teams.
Weapon Auditions for any returning color guard students will occur Thursday Nov. 20th. from 6:30-9 in the AUX GYM. This is not required but highly encouraged.
Fill out the Audition Registration form HERE: https://forms.gle/Q5TWiZHmZE9b952h7
CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS & Programs
We will have COB shirts available at the Wednesday, 11/12 Recognition night. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
Happy Holidays!
We have unique spirit wear stores open until November 14th. The items will be ready before the students leave on break in December.
The spirit wear store for PMK is open with the additional Senior 2025-2026 shirt. Please remember to select your student’s section.
https://www.paigeslettering.com/penn-marching-band
There is also a Penn Bands store! New unique items for every band in time for the holidays. Also, please leave a comment when you go to check out as to which band the student is in and if this is for a present as it will be wrapped so the student cannot see it. https://www.paigeslettering.com/penn-bands
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Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
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Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
To Put on Your Calendar:
November 17 – Trip departure meeting 6:30 – 7:30 PM
November 20 – Fall Band Concert 7 PM
November 21 – Trip rehearsal 3:30 – 5:30 PM
November 24 – Trip rehearsal 3:30 – 5:30 PM then load truck afterward
January 29 – Winter Band Concert
February 6 – An Evening of Jazz
Band Booster Meetings: December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Good Afternoon!
Oh, my goodness, yesterday’s Semi-State competition was AMAZING!!! I was so proud of our band and there were so many directors, staff, and parents that made the day a success. Thank you!
Mr. Landoll will attend a meeting on Monday to find out the detailed schedule and plan for Saturday’s State competition at Lucas Oil Stadium. We will pass along the details once we have them.
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 11/3: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 11/4: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 11/6: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
PARENTS: We have a tradition of doing a special sendoff at the end of rehearsal. Please plan to arrive at 8:45 PM in the football stadium. Stay tuned for details!
Friday, Nov 7th: Football playoff game (season passes are not valid for playoff games). The entire band will perform at the game. We will perform our competitive show for halftime and then leave after halftime. Please let Mr. Landoll know ASAP if there are any conflicts.
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November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis). Penn performs at 8:45 PM and the awards ceremony is at 10:30 PM. All students will be in uniform and part of the awards ceremony. Here is some general information. https://www.issma.net/downloads/mbstatefinals25.pdf
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State Finalist T-shirts
We are so excited to celebrate! Brenda Mitchell and Amy Kuzmic already have state finals t-shirts in the works so stay tuned!
Marching Band Awards Night
The date has changed to Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM in the CPA. This event is free.
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Happy Holidays!
We have unique spirit wear stores open until November 14th. The items will be ready before the students leave on break in December.
The spirit wear store for PMK is open with the additional Senior 2025-2026 shirt. Please remember to select your student’s section.
https://www.paigeslettering.com/penn-marching-band
There is also a Penn Bands store! New unique items for every band in time for the holidays. Also, please leave a comment when you go to check out on which band the student is in and if this is for a present as it will be wrapped so the student cannot see it. https://www.paigeslettering.com/penn-bands
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Restaurant Giveback
November 13th at Urban Swirl from 1:00 to 9:00 pm. 20% of sales go to the band! Gift cards are also included in the giveback! Stay tuned for a flyer to hand out or print
WINTER GUARD AUDITIONS will occur Tuesday, Nov. 18th and Wednesday, Nov. 19th from 6:30-9pm in the Penn Fitness Center. Auditioning students are expected to attend both evenings.
Weapons Auditions for any returning color guard students will occur Thursday, November 20th. from 6:30-9:00 PM in the AUX GYM. This is not required but highly encouraged. Students can fill out the Audition Registration form HERE: https://forms.gle/Q5TWiZHmZE9b952h7
CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS & Programs
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
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Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
PMK SNACK SHOP
The Band Boosters run a snack shop every Tuesday during the season to offer healthy, low-cost snack options to the marching band before their after-school practice. Volunteering to sell snacks is a fun and easy way to support the band. Volunteer time slots are from 2:45-3:45. Please sign-up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BACA922A6FE3-50649266-pmksnack
Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
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Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
To Put on Your Calendar:
November 12 – End of the season awards
November 17 – Trip departure meeting 6:30 PM
November 20 – Fall Band Concert 7 PM
January 29 – Winter Band Concert
February 6 – An Evening of Jazz
Band Booster Meetings: November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Good Afternoon!
BOA events take a village, and you all rose to the occasion. Even though we didn’t make finals, the band had an amazing show, and it was a great day! Thank you!
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 10/27: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble (YES, IT IS FALL BREAK)
Tuesday, 10/28: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 10/30: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Trunk or Treat!!! – Thursday, 10/30 after rehearsal (about 9:15 PM)
Are you ready to create some Halloween magic and help our band have some fun?!! Trunk or Treat will be after rehearsal on Thursday, 10/30 (probably) in the cafeteria. Plan to be set up before 9 PM and the kids will arrive after 9:15 PM. Participation is optional, but some families have a ton of fun! Younger siblings are welcome to join in! STUDENTS: No costumes during rehearsal, but you will have time to change at the end of rehearsal.
Saturday, 11/1: ISSMA Semi-State, Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis. OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPEITION! Schedule for 11/1:
FEED THE BAND
We are asking for your help to feed your PMK students, directors, and crew so they can enjoy a hearty breakfast on Saturday, November 1. For breakfast we will have sandwiches, biscuits, sausage (pork or chicken or veggie), and hashbrown, yogurt, etc.
Food after the performance: Pizza
Please review the following list of items and sign-up if you are able. Kindly bring all donations to Door C on Tuesday, Oct 28 from 6-6:30pm or Thursday, Oct 30 from 7:30 – 8:00 pm *early pick up due to trunk or treat. Thank you everyone for your continued support to help feed our kids!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-59949253-food
*TICKETS for SEMI-STATE 11/1/25: For pre-sale tickets, this is the link that should be used. https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=153783&p=235107 Credit card and pre-purchase sales have an $0.85 fee added per ticket. Cash sales available at Ben Davis High School.
* Marching Band Awards Night
The date has changed to Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM in the CPA. This event is free.
CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS & Programs
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
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Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
PMK SNACK SHOP
The Band Boosters run a snack shop every Tuesday during the season to offer healthy, low-cost snack options to the marching band before their after-school practice. Volunteering to sell snacks is a fun and easy way to support the band. Volunteer time slots are from 2:45-3:45. Please sign-up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BACA922A6FE3-50649266-pmksnack
*Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
** **
Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
To Put on Your Calendar:
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 12 – End of the season awards
November 17 – Trip departure meeting 6:30 PM
November 20 – Fall Band Concert 7 PM
January 29 – Winter Band Concert
February 6 – An Evening of Jazz
Band Booster Meetings: November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Good Afternoon!
The band, directors, staff, and all the volunteers did an awesome job yesterday adapting to the rain plan and making things go smoothly. Thank you!
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 10/20: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
· Band Booster meeting at 7 PM in the Band Room. Please join us!
Tuesday, 10/21: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 10/23: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 10/24: Rehearsal 1 – 5 PM Full ensemble then load the trucks. Your student will need to make sure their items are loaded before they leave Penn.
Saturday, 10/25: BOA Super Regional, Luca Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
Schedule for 10/25: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M4bBsgAxaLFl_rlZC4dJ1WxAXdhiHiKtaWt17S9Bg3A/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
Food Plan for the band:
· Breakfast bags on the way to Indy.
· Sandwiches for lunch around 1:15 PM in a lot across from Lucas Oil Stadium.
· Dinner: If we make it, then we will have pizza or subs in the same parking lot. If we don’t make it, there will be snacks on the way home and the buses should be home around 7:30 PM.
Link to the BOA website for this competition: https://marching.musicforall.org/indianapolis-super-regional/#venue-info
Some helpful hints:
· Just like Toledo, the ticket for the prelims is separate from the ticket for the finals.
· You will need to pay around $20 for parking either in the Lucas Oil parking lot or an adjacent lot
· We expect to know if we made finals about 4:00 PM. Our trucks and buses need to move from the Lucas Oil parking lot by 4:15 PM so if we don’t make finals, students will board the buses in the IFA EVENT Lot Bus/Truck Parking lot. (See attached map.) If your child is riding home with you, you will need to sign out your child at the buses.
· If we make finals, the buses will be in the Lucas Oil Parking lot.
· Lucas Oil Guest Services A to Z: https://www.lucasoilstadium.com/attending-an-event/a-z-guide/
· Lucas Oil is a cashless venue.
· Clear bag policy no bigger than 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon size clear plastic freezer bag. Fans may also carry a in a small clutch bag or purse no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. No fanny packs are allowed.
· Liquid containers, bottles, cans, liquid containers and coolers are prohibited (except for guests with special medical or dietary needs).
· No outside food can be brought in.
· There are often some cool items for sale with the BOA logo or other marching band-related items.
FEED THE BAND FOR BOA
We are asking for your help to feed your PMK students, directors, and crew so they can enjoy a meal while at BOA in Indy on Saturday, October 25. We will be serving turkey or ham sandwiches, chips, fruit and Rice Krispie treats! We will also be providing a breakfast bag for their drive down and a late-night snack bag to enjoy on their way home. Please review the following list of items and sign up if you are able. Kindly bring all donations to Door C on Monday, October 20 from 8:30-9pm, Tuesday, October 21 from 6-6:30pm, or Thursday, October 23 from 8:30-9pm.
Thank you everyone for your continued support to help feed our kids, directors, and crew! We understand this week we are asking for a good amount of donations, so we hope those that are able can please help! THANK YOU!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-59608338-food#/
Trunk or Treat!!! – Thursday, 10/30 after rehearsal (about 9:15 PM)
Are you ready to have some Halloween magic and help our band have some fun?!! Trunk or Treat will be after rehearsal on Thursday, 10/30 in the Sunshine Hallway. That is the hallway just inside Door B, but you can’t enter through Door B. Just come in Door C and head down the Fine Arts Hallway to the Sunshine Hallway. Plan to be set up before 9 PM and the kids will arrive after 9:15 PM. Participation is optional, but some families have a ton of fun! Younger siblings are welcome to join in!
CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS & Programs
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
** **
Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
PMK SNACK SHOP
The Band Boosters run a snack shop every Tuesday during the season to offer healthy, low-cost snack options to the marching band before their after-school practice. Volunteering to sell snacks is a fun and easy way to support the band. Volunteer time slots are from 2:45-3:45. Please consider signing up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BACA922A6FE3-50649266-pmksnack
*Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
** **
Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
To Put on Your Calendar:
November 1 – ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis) – OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPETITION
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 13 – End of the season awards
November 17 – Trip departure meeting 6:30 PM
November 20 – Fall Band Concert 7 PM
Band Booster Meetings: November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Good Evening!
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 10/13: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 10/14: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Wednesday, 10/15: 7:00 PM
We are looking ahead to the Kaleidoscope Concert on October 15th in the Main Arena (main gym). This is a special opportunity for the 8th graders at all three middle schools along with their parents to perform together and see some of our amazing bands perform. The Marching Band, Advanced Jazz, and Symphonic Winds will perform and there is no charge for the concert. The concert will end around 8pm. There is no charge for admission. Here is the detailed schedule:
· Marching Band Winds members will report at 6pm to change into full uniform.
· After that: students will go to a warmup location based on what ensemble they perform with first.
· All Advanced Jazz students: meet (in uniform) in the Orchestra Room
· All Symphonic Winds students (non-jazz): meet (in uniform) in the Band Room
· All other PMK Percussion: meet (in uniform) in the CPA
· All other PMK Winds: meet (in uniform) in the Studio Theater
Thursday, 10/16: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Saturday, 10/11: ISSMA Regional Competition, Lafayette Jefferson
Schedule for 10/18 ISSMA Regional at Lafayette Jefferson High School: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mClqBbU3EY_5rCnZXRmJQCYU4C1MXfujfBOTW8A4ixg/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWVdqNzh1bXJya0hFR1ZlcAEetoOiNtO-30tJfITvZ_KhCPMUdSEAa5WInOSSWouov_WYypBVzcZxhsGxFIM_aem_LE2ncHsTYkN3RcjL-wEsLQ&tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
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APPLYING FUNDRAISING MONEY TO THE TRIP – DEADLINE IS SOON
If you have funds in your Cuttime account in excess of your band fees, you can have that applied to your trip account. You must email Mr. Landoll by Sunday, October 17th to have this money transferred to Music Travel. This is a manual process, and we will only make one money transfer.
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*CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS & Programs
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week and Wednesday night at the concert. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
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*Concert Uniform Volunteers
We are preparing to fit students for their concert uniforms. Since most of the current uniform volunteers have senior students, we need some additional parents to step up and help this season. Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Uniform Fitting: If you are available during the day, we would greatly appreciate your help fitting the students. Fittings will occur during their band class, which starts at 10 a.m. It will likely take about six different days to fit all the students. You don’t need to help every day, but if you can spare one or two mornings, that would be wonderful. (Please note we do not fit the freshmen bands. The freshmen bands will wear black shirts and pants.)
2. Concert Night Assistance: If you are unable to help during the day, we also need volunteers on concert nights. You will need to arrive early, typically at the same time as your child, to assist the students with their uniforms and address any issues that may arise. At the end of the night, you will help the students return their uniforms and ensure that all have been collected.
Please contact Amy Kuzmic with any questions and if you want to help out. amykuzmic@gmail.com Cell - 312-305-9374
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Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
PMK SNACK SHOP
The Band Boosters run a snack shop every Tuesday during the season to offer healthy, low-cost snack options to the marching band before their after-school practice. Volunteering to sell snacks is a fun and easy way to support the band. Volunteer time slots are from 2:45-3:45. Please consider signing up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BACA922A6FE3-50649266-pmksnack
*Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
** **
Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
To Put on Your Calendar:
October 25 (Fall Break weekend) – BOA Super Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 1 – ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis) – OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPETITION
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 13 – End of the season awards
Band Booster Meetings: October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Friday, October 10, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
Good Afternoon!
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Friday, 10/10: Football game and senior night – we get to celebrate our SENIORS tonight! Students need to be in uniform and on the baseball field ready for warmup by 6 PM. Families of Seniors here is the detailed information complete with your location on the field during halftime. Look for Jennifer Wray to give you instructions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mtqC0Nlw9Uzb7k0pxo0rLZIIeX-uWYucfjQ4SqrmGo/edit?tab=t.0
Saturday, 10/11: Rehearsal is 10 AM - 6 PM and the students will be allowed to go off campus for lunch.
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Schedule for 10/18 ISSMA Regional at Lafayette Jefferson High School: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mClqBbU3EY_5rCnZXRmJQCYU4C1MXfujfBOTW8A4ixg/edit?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWVdqNzh1bXJya0hFR1ZlcAEetoOiNtO-30tJfITvZ_KhCPMUdSEAa5WInOSSWouov_WYypBVzcZxhsGxFIM_aem_LE2ncHsTYkN3RcjL-wEsLQ&tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
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APPLYING FUNDRAISING MONEY TO THE TRIP – DEADLINE IS SOON
If you have funds in your Cuttime account in excess of your band fees, you can have that applied to your trip account. You must email Mr. Landoll by Sunday, October 17th to have this money transferred to Music Travel. This is a manual process, and we will only make one money transfer.
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Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
To Put on Your Calendar:
October 18– ISSMA Reginal Competition Lafayette Jefferson HS
October 25 (Fall Break weekend) – BOA Super Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 1 – ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis) – OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPETITION
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 13 – End of the season awards
Band Booster Meetings: October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
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Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Mikeandsheri99@gmail.com 574-400-3238
Monday, October 6, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Good Evening!
I wanted to pass along a couple of schedule updates.
Saturday, 10/11 rehearsal is 10 AM - 6 PM and the students will be allowed to go off campus for lunch.
Schedule for 10/18 ISSMA Regional at Lafayette Jefferson High School: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mClqBbU3EY_5rCnZXRmJQCYU4C1MXfujfBOTW8A4ixg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
Sincerely,
Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com / 574-400-3238
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Good Afternoon!
Our band and parents were amazing yesterday! It was hot, but our kids dug deep and did a great job. Thanks to all the parents that support our band!
The last couple of weeks have been crazy, but this week is “just a regular week”.
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 10/6: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 10/7: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 10/9: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 10/10: Football game and senior night – we get to celebrate our SENIORS!
Saturday, 10/11: Rehearsal
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Senior Night – Friday, October 10 during halftime of the football game
Seniors need to fill our this informational document for Senior Recognition on Friday, October 10th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mtqC0Nlw9Uzb7k0pxo0rLZIIeX-uWYucfjQ4SqrmGo/edit?tab=t.0 It includes a form that families should fill out in order to let me know who will accompany seniors on senior night.
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APPLYING FUNDRAISING MONEY TO THE TRIP – DEADLINE IS SOON
If you have funds in your Cuttime account in excess of your band fees, you can have that applied to your trip account. You must email Mr. Landoll by Sunday, October 17th to have this money transferred to Music Travel. This is a manual process, and we will only make one money transfer.
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***Concert Uniform Volunteers **
We are preparing to fit students for their concert uniforms. Since most of the current uniform volunteers have senior students, we need some additional parents to step up and help this season. Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Uniform Fitting: If you are available during the day, we would greatly appreciate your help fitting the students. Fittings will occur during their band class, which starts at 10 a.m. It will likely take about six different days to fit all the students. You don’t need to help every day, but if you can spare one or two mornings, that would be wonderful. (Please note we do not fit the freshmen bands. The freshmen bands will wear black shirts and pants.)
2. Concert Night Assistance: If you are unable to help during the day, we also need volunteers on concert nights. You will need to arrive early, typically at the same time as your child, to assist the students with their uniforms and address any issues that may arise. At the end of the night, you will help the students return their uniforms and ensure that all have been collected.
Please contact Amy Kuzmic with any questions and if you want to help out. amykuzmic@gmail.com Cell - 312-305-9374
CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
Kaleidoscope Concert on October 15th at 7 PM
We are looking ahead to the Kaleidoscope Concert on October 15th in the Main Arena (main gym). This is a special opportunity for the 8th graders at all three middle schools along with their parents to perform together and see some of our amazing bands perform. The Marching Band, Advanced Jazz, and Symphonic Winds will perform and there is no charge for the concert. The concert will end around 8pm. There is no charge for admission. Here is the detailed schedule:
· Marching Band Winds members will report at 6pm to change into full uniform.
· After that: students will go to a warmup location based on what ensemble they perform with first.
· All Advanced Jazz students: meet (in uniform) in the Orchestra Room
· All Symphonic Winds students (non-jazz): meet (in uniform) in the Band Room
· All other PMK Percussion: meet (in uniform) in the CPA
· All other PMK Winds: meet (in uniform) in the Studio Theater
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*Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
To Put on Your Calendar:
October 15 – Kaleidoscope Concert
October 18– ISSMA Reginal Competition Lafayette Jefferson HS
October 25 (Fall Break weekend) – BOA Super Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 1 – ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis) – OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPETITION
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 13 – End of the season awards
Band Booster Meetings: October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
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PMK SNACK SHOP
The Band Boosters run a snack shop every Tuesday during the season to offer healthy, low-cost snack options to the marching band before their after-school practice. Volunteering to sell snacks is a fun and easy way to support the band. Volunteer time slots are from 2:45-3:45. Please consider signing up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BACA922A6FE3-50649266-pmksnack
*Raise Right Fundraiser
If your band fee is paid in full for this year, you can continue to earn RaiseRight credit toward your 2026-2027 band fees, fees for new shoes, Pep Band shirts, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble fees, etc. The next physical card order will be placed on November 1st. Place your order by October 31st at midnight! (E-card orders and Ship-to-home orders can be placed at easy time.) Also, consider making use of the online shopping rebates available through RaiseRight for additional credit!
As new members enroll, they may receive an email from me asking for:
The name of the student
Their section (instrument)
Their graduation year
Relationship to the student
Sending this information helps to guarantee your earnings are credited to the right student. Please remember that we limit RaiseRight enrollment to the close family of your student. This is because (in the rare occasion there is an unpaid gift card order) your student’s band account may be charged for any shortfall related to accounts earning for your student. Please only refer folks to our program whom you trust, and do not advertise/share the enrollment code outside of our PMK family. Alice Ramos Ramos806@comcast.net
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Philadelphia & NYC Trip Information mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Good Evening!
This week is the Elkhart competition, but there are some other important events coming up and I wanted to pass along those details.
*New or updated items.
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THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Thursday, 10/2: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Saturday, 10/4: Elkhart Contest detailed schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2wqEoX7mJWATTJRXgOdFK4mkjshOgaKxlkzAlh8AKA/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
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CARNIVAL OF BANDS T-SHIRTS
We will have COB shirts available after rehearsals this week. Sizes S-XL ($15) Sizes 2 & 3 XL ($18). You can also stop by the Marching Band Barn on Monday, 9/29 from 6 – 9 PM to purchase a shirt. Questions: Will Meyers meyers.6.11@me.com
PMK Feed the Band: Elkhart Food Donations - Meatball Sandwiches
We are asking for your help to supply food for your PMK students, directors, and staff so they can enjoy a meal before their competition at the Elkhart Invitational! We will be serving meatball sandwiches, chips, fruit cups and cookies! Please review the following list of items and sign up if you are able. Kindly bring all donations to Door C on Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00-6:30pm or Thursday, October 2 from 8:30-9:00pm. Thank you for your help! Questions: Deb Gasper debra.a.gasper.2@nd.edu https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-59054045-elkhart#/
*Senior Night – Friday, October 10 during halftime of the football game
Seniors need to fill our this informational document for Senior Recognition on Friday, October 10th: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mtqC0Nlw9Uzb7k0pxo0rLZIIeX-uWYucfjQ4SqrmGo/edit?tab=t.0 It includes a form that families should fill out in order to let me know who will accompany seniors on senior night.
*Kaleidoscope Concert on October 15th at 7 PM
We are looking ahead to the Kaleidoscope Concert on October 15th in the Main Arena (main gym). This is a special opportunity for the 8th graders at all three middle schools along with their parents to perform together and see some of our amazing bands perform. The Marching Band, Advanced Jazz, and Symphonic Winds will perform and there is no charge for the concert. The concert will end around 8pm. There is no charge for admission. Here is the detailed schedule:
· Marching Band Winds members will report at 6pm to change into full uniform.
· After that: students will go to a warmup location based on what ensemble they perform with first.
· All Advanced Jazz students: meet (in uniform) in the Orchestra Room
· All Symphonic Winds students (non-jazz): meet (in uniform) in the Band Room
· All other PMK Percussion: meet (in uniform) in the CPA
· All other PMK Winds: meet (in uniform) in the Studio Theater
** **
*Update to the November Trip’s bus and chaperone lists.
The final versions are linked in this document, which also includes a calendar of rehearsals to prepare for the trip.
To Put on Your Calendar:
October 10 – Senior Night
October 11 – Rehearsal
October 15 – Kaleidoscope Concert
October 18– ISSMA Reginal Competition Lafayette Jefferson HS
October 25 (Fall Break weekend) – BOA Super Regional at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 1 – ISSMA Semi-State at Ben Davis HS (Indianapolis) – OUR MOST IMPORTANT COMPETITION
November 8 – ISSMA State Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis)
November 13 – End of the season awards
Band Booster Meetings: October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
** **
APPLYING FUNDRAISING MONEY TO THE TRIP
If you have funds in your Cuttime account in excess of your band fees, you can have that applied to your trip account. You must email Mr. Landoll by Sunday, October 17th to have this money transferred to Music Travel. This is a manual process, and we will only make one money transfer.
** **
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
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