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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
** **
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.
** **
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
** **
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.
** **
*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
** **
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.
** **
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.
** **
***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
** **
*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
** **
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
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.
** **
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
** **
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
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Good Afternoon!
The Penn Carnival of Bands was a success! It is always amazing and encouraging to me to see a multitude of volunteers come together to care of our guests and make this event successful. It got a bit warm in the afternoon, but the day was beautiful! Thank you!
Special thanks to the South Bend Clinic for providing excellent medical care all day. Thank you!
*New or updated items.
** **
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 9/29: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 9/30: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
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
** **
*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#/
Restaurant Give Back Night – Portillo’s 9/30/25
Our next Restaurant Giveback Night is September 30th at Portillo’s on Main Street from 5-8 pm! Please see flyer attached for additional info and show it at checkout. This includes online and drive thru orders. Questions? Megan Meyers megan.meyers.6.11@me.com
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.
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
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
You can still go to Philadelphia and New Your City to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. We are leaving 11/25/25 and will return 11/30/25. Go to www.musictavel.com and either log in or create an account. The trip number is 2511-17-40. I have attached detailed information to this message. QUESTIONS? 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
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Good Morning! This is a great week for a mid-week message! Lots going on.
*New or updated items.
** **
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Thursday, 9/25: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/26: Homecoming Parade and Football came (see details below)
Saturday, 9/27: Penn Carnival of Bands
Carnival of Bands, Saturday, 9/27/25 – ALL HANDS ON DECK! We still need help!
Adult Sign up to help (students should sign up with Mr. Landoll): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213336-carnival Questions? Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com
SATURDAY PARKING & CHECK-IN:
You will not be allowed to park on Penn’s side of the street as our guest bands will be using those areas. Please park in the softball lot, at Schmucker, at River Valley Church, or by Door M off Jefferson Ave. There will be handicapped parking if you enter from Jefferson. You will check-in by Door C (if you are a Host you can also go directly to the Director Check-In Tent behind the ESC). If you want to watch bands prior to your shift just go to the volunteer check-in table by Door C and collect your wrist band.
Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213339-carnival Kyle and his helpers will be at door C Thursday to collect donations for carnival of bands 5:30-6:30 and 8:30-9:30. Thanks everyone! Questions? Kyle Sagarsee kylesagarsee@gmail.com
** **
TENTS & COOLER DONATIONS (LOANING): Please bring those items to the Marching Band Barn tonight from 6 – 9 PM. Make sure your name is clearly labeled.
*Penn Homecoming Friday, 9/27
Friday Schedule:
4:00pm: pizza provided in the band room (please send food for your child if pizza doesn’t work for them)
4:30: change into full uniform
5:00: report to Schmucker Middle School field for staging and warmup.
5:30: parade steps off.
5:50: parade ends; relax and get ready for 8th graders.
6:15-6:30: 8th graders come to Door C
6:40: short rehearsal with 8th graders in the CPA
7:10: march into stadium from Door F.
7:15: pregame
7:30: Game Time
9:45: approximate end of game.
** **
*To Put on Your Calendar:
October 4 – Elkhart Competition
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
** **
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Good Evening!
I hope you had a wonderful day at the BOA Toledo and have gotten a good nap! The weather was awesome, and our band was amazing! We also have an incredible group of parents. Thank you to all the volunteers!
*New or updated items.
** **
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 9/22: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 9/23: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 9/25: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/26: Homecoming Parade and Football came (see details below)
Saturday, 9/27: Penn Carnival of Bands
** **
Carnival of Bands, Saturday, 9/27/25 – ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213336-carnival
Questions? Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com
Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213339-carnival Questions? Kyle Sagarsee kylesagarsee@gmail.com
** **
*Penn Homecoming Friday, 9/27
Friday Schedule:
4:00pm: pizza provided in the band room (please send food for your child if pizza doesn’t work for them)
4:30: change into full uniform
5:00: report to Schmucker Middle School field for staging and warmup.
5:30: parade steps off.
5:50: parade ends; relax and get ready for 8th graders.
6:15-6:30: 8th graders come to Door C
6:40: short rehearsal with 8th graders in the CPA
7:10: march into stadium from Door F.
7:15: pregame
7:30: Game Time
9:45: approximate end of game.
** **
*Help Needed Friday, 9/27 (right after school)
We need a few helping hands in order to serve the kids in a timely fashion. We will meet at 3:15pm in the band room to set up. The kids will arrive at 4:00pm. We will serve them and then clean up once they have finished eating. There will be a quick turnaround so the kids can get cleaned up and into uniforms at 4:30pm. It is easiest to arrive at the school before the buses dismiss. If you want to enter early, please check in with office at Door A. Thank you so much for your willingness to serve the PMK!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58856382-feed
** **
*To Put on Your Calendar:
October 4 – Elkhart Competition
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
** **
*SHOE FUNDRAISER
Shoe Fundraiser: We exceeded our goal and collected 2,950 pairs of shoes! Thank you to everyone for helping to make the Shoe Fundraiser a success! We will schedule a date in the near future for the fundraising organization to pick up the shoes. Please keep an eye out for a request for volunteers to help load shoes onto the truck (TBD on those details for now). Again, a HUGE THANK YOU to all! We did it! Thank you, Kathleen
** **
Restaurant Give Back Night – Portillo’s 9/30/25
Our next Restaurant Giveback Night is September 30th at Portillo’s on Main Street from 5-8 pm! Please see flyer attached for additional info and show it at checkout. This includes online and drive thru orders. Questions? Megan Meyers megan.meyers.6.11@me.com
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
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
You can still go to Philadelphia and New Your City to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. We are leaving 11/25/25 and will return 11/30/25. Go to www.musictavel.com and either log in or create an account. The trip number is 2511-17-40. I have attached detailed information to this message. QUESTIONS? mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
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
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Good Morning!
Our Carnival of Bands if next week and along with a bunch of volunteers, we need large, disposable plastic containers. Sarah Joswick coordinates the “People’s Choice Awards” (it makes us money!) and needs some more containers. She is looking for the 5 pound containers that you get potato salad or anything like that at Gordon Food Service, Sam’s, or Costco. If we get too many, they won’t go to waste because the Pit Crew often needs containers like this. Please bring them to the barn tonight or next Thursday between 6 - 9 PM.
We still need items donated and lots of volunteers. Please remember this is an “All Hands On Deck” event.
Carnival of Bands, Saturday, 9/27/25 – ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213336-carnival Questions? Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com
Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213339-carnival Questions? Kyle Sagarsee kylesagarsee@gmail.com
Have a great day!
Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Good Evening!
Bands of America (BOA) competition in Toledo is Saturday! I wanted to resend the details just for this weekend.
*New or updated items.
** **
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Thursday, 9/18: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/19: Rehearsal from 3:45 – 6:00 PM then load trucks. It may take a while for your child to get everything packed up and to the trucks.
Saturday, 9/20: BOA Toledo
· Here’s our band’s schedule for Toledo https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqaTL6-Wdx33V8DdoKqyMzq4ud6iKCtXfzvdqtr5Gvo/edit?usp=drivesdk
· Fan Guide from the BOA website: https://marching.musicforall.org/northwest-ohio-regional/
· From Megan Pozywio (pozytivelyknit@gmail.com ) While our amazing performers are in Toledo for their BOA show, we would like to provide them with a Sandwich Bar for lunch. We also want to have snacks for the ride to and from Toledo. Your Feed the Band leaders are asking for donations to help make this successful! Feed The Band parents will be at Penn after practices this week on Tuesday and Thursday to collect items. Please look for us at the curb outside Door C. We will need all items collected by Thursday to make this work! Please Help! This is a quick turnaround, and we’ll do it again for Indy BOA if it works well! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58625474-feed
· TOLEDO CHAPERONES: Please meet us ready to go at 6:20 AM Saturday (9/20) to review our procedures, review any changes and gather bus binders/supplies. We have a short window to review so PLEASE be on time and ready to go. Thank you!
Sunday, 9/21 at 4:00 PM: We will unload the trucks and move the instruments to the Band Room and CPA stage. We can use extra help! Questions? Sheri Campeau 574-400-3238
** **
SHOE FUNDRAISER
Shoe Fundraiser: Tomorrow (Thursday) is the last week of our Shoe Fundraiser. We will have the black totes outside Door C on Thursday from 6pm-9pm. Thank you for the shoes you have collected already! Let’s continue to ask our family, friends, and neighbors and post on your own social media so we end on a strong note! Thank you, Kathleen Foglesong 574-904-2322
*To Put on Your Calendar:
Band Booster Meetings: October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
** **
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Good Afternoon!
This is another busy week, and I will include information for both the Bands of America (BOA) competition in Toledo and our Carnival of Bands, that is September 27, 2025. We also have a Band Booster meeting tomorrow, Monday, September 15 at 7 PM!
*New or updated items.
** **
*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 9/15: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 9/16: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 9/18: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/19: Rehearsal from 3:45 – 6:00 PM then load trucks
Saturday, 9/20: BOA Toledo
· Here’s the schedule for Toledo! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqaTL6-Wdx33V8DdoKqyMzq4ud6iKCtXfzvdqtr5Gvo/edit?usp=drivesdk
· From Megan Pozywio (pozytivelyknit@gmail.com ) While our amazing performers are in Toledo for their BOA show, we would like to provide them with a Sandwich Bar for lunch. We also want to have snacks for the ride to and from Toledo. Your Feed The Band leaders are asking for donations to help make this successful! Feed The Band parents will be at Penn after practices this week on Tuesday and Thursday to collect items. Please look for us at the curb outside Door C. We will need all items collected by Thursday to make this work! Please Help! This is a quick turnaround, and we’ll do it again for Indy BOA if it works well! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58625474-feed
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Band Booster Meeting: Monday, September 15 at 7 PM in the Band Room. If you have a child in one band, Winter Guard, or Marching Band you are welcome. Please join us!
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Carnival of Bands, Saturday, 9/27/25 – ALL HANDS ON DECK!
Sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213336-carnival Questions? Sheri Campeau mikeandsheri99@gmail.com
Donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58213339-carnival Questions? Kyle Sagarsee kylesagarsee@gmail.com
MUM SALE WRAP UP
A HUGE shout out to all the volunteers that helped with the mum delivery and sorting. It was an enormous task and quite toasty that day!! A reminder that if mums were unlabeled or wrong, Varner’s is open to exchanging them at the greenhouse if you wish to take them up there! Questions? Kori Woods kwoods@phm.k12.in.us
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SHOE FUNDRAISER
This is the last week of our Shoe Fundraiser. We will have the black totes outside Door C on Monday and Thursday from 6pm-9pm. Thank you for the shoes you have collected already! Let’s continue to ask our family, friends, and neighbors and post on your own social media so we end on a strong note! Thank you, Kathleen Foglesong 574-904-2322
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Restaurant Give Back Night – Portillo’s 9/30/25
Our next Restaurant Giveback Night is September 30th at Portillo’s on Main Street from 5-8 pm! Please see flyer attached for additional info and show it at check out. This includes online and drive thru orders!
Thank you to all who participated in the last restaurant giveback night. It was great success for the band and can’t wait to support our kiddos again! Questions? Megan Meyers megan.meyers.6.11@me.com
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
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
You can still go to Philadelphia and New Your City to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. We are leaving 11/25/25 and will return 11/30/25. Go to www.musictavel.com and either log in or create an account. The trip number is 2511-17-40. I have attached detailed information to this message. QUESTIONS? mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
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.
*To Put on Your Calendar:
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
Friday, September 12, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025
Good Morning!
I wanted to highlight a few things as we wrap up this week.
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Friday, 9/12: Fun Night! See more details below.
Saturday, 9/13 – Formal pictures and rehearsal. Detailed Schedule (also pasted at the end of this message): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2SO3xAx0h6zh0Yg8q13jHBW_ae4xxLqJjut4t3vk0c/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
· Everyone must have their picture taken even if they don’t plan to purchase pictures.
· Order Forms are attached to this email.
· We will distribute hard copies of the order forms at rehearsals this week.
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Friday, 9/12/25: Fun Friday at Mishawaka AdventurePlex.
On Friday, September 12th, the band will have bowling, mini-golf, and games of laser tag reserved and pre-paid between 6:30 and 8:30pm at the Mishawaka AdventurePlex on Edison Road (next to Cinemark). Students will be responsible for their own transportation and food, as well as any arcade games they wish to play.
Please note that this is an “unofficial” event: Mr. Landoll will be on location in case of emergency, but the band is not organizing chaperones and is not presuming any sort of supervisory responsibility during this event.
*To Put on Your Calendar:
Saturday, September 20 - BOA Toledo. From “What to Expect…” document that is attached. BOA in toledo. We will leave very early in the morning and perform late in the morning then find out about 5 PM if we qualify for finals. If we make finals, we will perform again in the early evening and stay for the awards. We will head home after the awards.
Band Booster Meetings: September 15, 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
Picture Day / Rehearsal Schedule:
Saturday, September 13, 2025 Penn High School
Picture Day: 8:30am-11:00am
| 8:00am | | | | :—— | :———————— | :————————————————————————————————————— | | | Doors/Changing Areas Open | (CPA Dressing Rooms for girls – Choir Room for boys) | | 8:30am | Individual Pictures Begin | As time allows, when not involved in group pictures. Will occur outside Door D. See detailed schedule below. | | 9:00am | Full Ensemble Picture | All Students should gather on the baseball field by 8:50. | | 11:00am | Pictures end (estimated) | Students have until 12pm to eat lunch. They are permitted to leave campus. |
Rehearsal Day: 12:00pm-6:00pm
| 12:00pm | | | | :—— | :–––––––– | :———————————————————– | | | Rehearsal Begins | Outdoors (locations to be communicated) | | 2:45pm | Extended Break | Bring a Snack! | | 3:15pm | Rehearsal Resumes | | | 5:45pm | Full Run | | | 5:55pm | Announcements | Looking ahead to the next week: BOA Toledo on September 20th |
Detailed Picture Schedule and Notes
8:30am: Opportunity for individual pictures
9:00 - Full Ensemble Picture
9:15 - Senior Picture
9:20 - Middle School Alumni Pictures
Schmucker
Discovery
Grissom
9:40 - Section Pictures
9:40am - Color Guard
9:45am - Percussion
9:50am - Flutes
9:55am - Clarinets
10:00am - All Saxes
10:05am - Mellophones
10:10am - Tubas
10:15am - Baritones
10:20am - Trumpets
Individual pictures will take place around the baseball field as time allows. A group picture in which you are involved should always take priority.
We would like EVERYONE to have an individual picture taken, even if you do not plan to order individual pictures. Be sure that individual pictures are only taken when you are not needed for any other pictures. Do Not keep a group picture waiting!
Change out of uniforms after all pictures are complete. Hang the uniform up neatly and carefully!
I wanted to pass along some really helpful information from Bands of America about the Toledo event on September 20, 2025. Mr. Landoll is putting the finishing touches on our detailed schedule so stay tuned.
BOA Northwest Ohio Regional Info for Participating Bands
THANK YOU for being with us at the upcoming Bands of America Northwest Ohio Regional Championship, presented by Yamaha, Saturday, September 20 at Glass Bowl Stadium at the University of Toledo. We are excited to see you and your students!
THINGS TO KNOW FOR A FANTASTIC DAY AT BOA!
**Please share this email and information with your band parents, boosters, and fans that are buying tickets to the event, and anyone cheering you on from home. **We appreciate the support that each of you provides for your school’s participation.
DIGITAL TICKETING
Bands of America events are fully-digital with tickets to all of our Championships available on your mobile device. Encourage your supporters to order in advance, skip the ticket window line, and save! Please note that tickets purchased at the ticket window on-site on the event day are a higher price.
https://aftontickets.com/BOATOLEDO25
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM AT BOALIVE.TV
Friends, family, and supporters who cannot attend in person can subscribe to watch the livestream online at BOAlive.tv, powered by BOX5 Media. The BOA Pro Pass offers the best value and includes the livestream of every BOA show this fall.
Single event pay-per-view is also available. Livestreams purchased through Box5 are livestreams only and do not allow for rewinding or playback. Sign up to watch the livestream! https://box5tv.com/box5_events/
PROMO TOOLKIT TO SHARE DETAILS WITH YOUR BAND BOOSTERS
We’ve created a social post and graphic for participants of this event! Use these assets to let others know about your participation through your Band Booster Facebook Group, on your website, or in emails – however you communicate important info to your band parents. Spread the word about and cheer on your band! Check out the promo toolkit - including text for you to copy and paste and an event-specific graphic to post. Download now and start sharing! https://marching.musicforall.org/2025-toolkit/
ASK ABOUT OUR FREE COLORING BOOKS
We want to help you introduce our youngest bands fans to the musical instruments and iconic sights and sounds of marching band. To support the early exploration of music, Bands of America has a special gift for children 10 and under – our FREE Music for All coloring book. Ask at the ticket office for a free Music for All coloring book and crayons! Digital downloads are also available, download a copy to enjoy at home! https://education.musicforall.org/coloringbook/
OFFICIAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOLESCH ENTERPRISES
Jolesch Enterprises will be on-site capturing the event with photos available for purchase online. Jolesch is the leader of band photography and has been the official photography company of Bands of America Championships for four decades. https://bandgroupphotography.com/
ABOUT THE EVENT
Visit the event Spectator Guide for details on:
Performance Schedule (may be published closer to the event)
Spectator Parking
Bag Policy
Digital Program Book* (published on event day)*
Credentials and Ticketing
Participating Band Dinner Break and Picnic Area
· Photography and Video Policies
SPECTATOR GUIDE https://marching.musicforall.org/northwest-ohio-regional/
Remember:
· Mobile Ticketing
· Clear Bag Policy
· Cashless Events
MORE ABOUT MUSIC FOR ALL
Bands of America is a program of Music for All, a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. Our mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: OCTOBER 21 DEADLINE
College Scholarship Opportunities - Music for All’s Future Music Educator Scholarships celebrate graduating seniors with the passion and potential to become tomorrow’s leaders. Eligible students must be performing at a 2025 Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship, and plan to pursue a degree in music education. Applications and director recommendations are due October 21, 2025.
https://marching.musicforall.org/scholarships/
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Bands of America posts photos, videos, and updates from each show this fall. Join in on the conversation by using #BOA2025 all season long!
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Good Evening!
Our band was awesome last night! There were so many parents that helped care for our kids and made the day great. Thank you!
*New or updated items.
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*THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Monday, 9/8: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Tuesday, 9/9: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 9/11: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/12: Fun Night! See more details below.
Saturday, 9/13 – Formal pictures and rehearsal. Detailed Schedule (also pasted at the end of this message): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2SO3xAx0h6zh0Yg8q13jHBW_ae4xxLqJjut4t3vk0c/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.lfnnqlbxlyqh
· Everyone must have their picture taken even if they don’t plan to purchase pictures.
· Order Forms are attached to this email.
· We will distribute hard copies of the order forms at rehearsals this week.
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Friday, 9/12/25: Fun Friday at Mishawaka AdventurePlex.
On Friday, September 12th, the band will have bowling, mini-golf, and games of laser tag reserved and pre-paid between 6:30 and 8:30pm at the Mishawaka AdventurePlex on Edison Road (next to Cinemark). Students will be responsible for their own transportation and food, as well as any arcade games they wish to play.
Please note that this is an “unofficial” event: Mr. Landoll will be on location in case of emergency, but the band is not organizing chaperones and is not presuming any sort of supervisory responsibility during this event.
Varner’s Mum Fundraiser
HELP NEEDED!!! We need your help with delivery and distribution: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F44A9AD2CAAF85-57794316-mumdelivery?fbclid=IwY2xjawMF8mxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj-ctxr2i806oMpcHiZp5fVcHkjWeIKntzDMTMCGjq_wKUpwFJ1OnQXbcd1R_aem_2loRZ4InruYbHg9TkNVNWg#/
Pick up will be at St. Mark’s on September 10th. QUESTIONS? Kori Woods kwoods@phm.k12.in.us
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
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
You can still go to Philadelphia and New Your City to perform in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade. We are leaving 11/25/25 and will return 11/30/25. Go to www.musictavel.com and either log in or create an account. The trip number is 2511-17-40. I have attached detailed information to this message. QUESTIONS? mickey.stisher@musictravel.com Mickey Stisher, Travel Designer, Music Travel Consultants Phone: 317.683.0915 / Cell: 219.575.1754 www.musictravel.com
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.
*To Put on Your Calendar:
Saturday, September 20 - BOA Toledo. From “What to Expect…” document that is attached. BOA in toledo. We will leave very early in the morning and perform late in the morning then find out about 5 PM if we qualify for finals. If we make finals, we will perform again in the early evening and stay for the awards. We will head home after the awards.
Band Booster Meetings: September 15, October 20, November 10, December 15, January 12, February 16, March 16, April 20
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Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
Picture Day / Rehearsal Schedule:
Saturday, September 13, 2025 Penn High School
Picture Day: 8:30am-11:00am
| 8:00am | | | | :—— | :———————— | :————————————————————————————————————— | | | Doors/Changing Areas Open | (CPA Dressing Rooms for girls – Choir Room for boys) | | 8:30am | Individual Pictures Begin | As time allows, when not involved in group pictures. Will occur outside Door D. See detailed schedule below. | | 9:00am | Full Ensemble Picture | All Students should gather on the baseball field by 8:50. | | 11:00am | Pictures end (estimated) | Students have until 12pm to eat lunch. They are permitted to leave campus. |
Rehearsal Day: 12:00pm-6:00pm
| 12:00pm | | | | :—— | :–––––––– | :———————————————————– | | | Rehearsal Begins | Outdoors (locations to be communicated) | | 2:45pm | Extended Break | Bring a Snack! | | 3:15pm | Rehearsal Resumes | | | 5:45pm | Full Run | | | 5:55pm | Announcements | Looking ahead to the next week: BOA Toledo on September 20th |
Detailed Picture Schedule and Notes
8:30am: Opportunity for individual pictures
9:00 - Full Ensemble Picture
9:15 - Senior Picture
9:20 - Middle School Alumni Pictures
Schmucker
Discovery
Grissom
9:40 - Section Pictures
9:40am - Color Guard
9:45am - Percussion
9:50am - Flutes
9:55am - Clarinets
10:00am - All Saxes
10:05am - Mellophones
10:10am - Tubas
10:15am - Baritones
10:20am - Trumpets
Individual pictures will take place around the baseball field as time allows. A group picture in which you are involved should always take priority.
We would like EVERYONE to have an individual picture taken, even if you do not plan to order individual pictures. Be sure that individual pictures are only taken when you are not needed for any other pictures. Do Not keep a group picture waiting!
Change out of uniforms after all pictures are complete. Hang the uniform up neatly and carefully!
Monday, September 1, 2025
Monday, September 1, 2025
Good Afternoon!
Just a couple of updates since yesterday. (Yep! It is a busy time for the Marching Band!)
*New or updated items.
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THIS WEEK’s SCHEDULE
Tuesday, 9/1: 3:45 – 6:30 PM Winds & Percussion / 6:00 – 9:00 PM Color Guard
Thursday, 9/4: 6 – 9 PM Full ensemble
Friday, 9/5 – Football game!
· The band needs to be in uniform and ready for warm-up on the baseball field by 6 PM
· Please make sure you bring your water jug.
· Students are required to stay for the whole game and then put away equipment. They will have a break during the 3rd quarter and can change out of their uniforms.
· Winds and Percussion will be in full uniform. (If it is going to be very warm Mr. Landoll will announce that you will wear summer uniforms. Stay tuned!)
· Color Guard should plan on wearing the Pandoras Box uniforms and black shoes for the football game and Goshen Contest this week.
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*GOSHEN PRESALE TICKETS
This is a win-win for us and Goshen’s band. They allow us to pre-sell tickets for the Saturday, 9/6/25 Goshen competition for $10 and we get to keep $5. They get 100 tickets sold in advance, 100 of our lucky Band Family don’t have to stand in line, AND we make $5 on each ticket. Awesome! Meghan Pozywio 425-503-6850 pozytivelyknit@gmail.com will have them after rehearsal on Tuesday (around 6:30 PM), Thursday (around 9 PM), Friday at the football game, and Saturday at drop-off time if any are left. The cost is $10 and only cash or check (to Penn Band Boosters) will be accepted because we must turn in the money when we get to Goshen on Saturday.
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*GOSHEN FEED THE BAND FOOD SIGN UP
Help feed our band before they head out for their first competition of the year at Goshen! Please review the following list of items and sign up if you are able. Kindly bring all donations to Door C Tuesday, September 2, between 6:00-6:30 or after practice Thursday September 4 from 8:45-9:15. Thank you for your help!
LINK TO SIGN UP:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58264434-goshen
Thanks for all you do,
Feed the Band Mom’s (Michele Singleton, Deb Gasper, & Anne Seaman)
*CHAPERONES
Hey Parents! We have a few slots left for Chaperones. Here is the SignUpGenius for the entire season. The times for future competitions are estimates as the detailed schedule is released 7 – 10 days before each competition. Please add a note to the sign-up if you have a specific bus preference (ie: Baritone Mom, Color Guard, etc) or not. While we will do our best to get you on your preferred bus, we do have limited seating per bus, so you may have to be flexible and chaperone a different bus. Remember at the end of the day, we are in this for ALL of the kids! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EADAC2CA4F49-58249747-chaperones
There will be an organizational meeting on Thursday, 9/4/25 at 8 PM just inside Door C to meet up and discuss protocols. Please plan to attend this meeting even if you can’t chaperone this week as important information will be shared. Also, please make sure your background check is UpToDate.
*****Please remember you MUST have an up-to-date background check on file in order to volunteer. If you do not, you may not chaperone. No exceptions!*****
QUESTIONS: Jenny Wenger jwenger2007@gmail.com or Megan Striegel megan.striegel@gmail.com
Have a great week!
Sheri Campeau
“Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they’re making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment.” — Lou Holtz
Goshen Invitational Schedule:
Saturday, September 6, 2025 Goshen High School
Rehearsal Day: 12:30pm-4:40pm
11:30am Doors Open
12:30pm Rehearsal begins Extended break before Full Ensemble
2:30pm Full Ensemble At the stadium. Drink lots of Water!
4:30pm Set for a Full Run
Show prep: 4:45-6:30
4:45pm Rehearsal ends Announcements, Brass Warm-down. Pit Crew takes props early.
5:00pm Load, Eat, Dress (LED) Extended for this show to allow for loading and REST. Dinner in Cafeteria.
6:20pm On the Bus Attendance taken AT 6:20pm
6:30pm Depart Penn HS
Show Schedule: 7:15-11:30
7:15pm Arrive at Goshen HS Use Restrooms, change, Section Time
8:00pm Transition to Warmup Lining up at 7:55.
8:05pm Physical Warmup Ends 8:20
8:27pm Music Warmup Ends 8:57
9:15pm MOUTHS WIDE SHUT Staging at 9:12.
9:30pm Pack, Load, then Watch Equipment and Uniforms get loaded right after performance.
10:00pm Awards Be professionals! Band Meeting Afterward at Buses. Trucks Depart ASAP.
10:45pm Depart Goshen HS
~11:30pm Arrive at Penn High School
Special Notes/Announcements for this day
● Parents: Parking at Goshen
○ GOSHEN HS IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GOSHEN ON US 33.
○ 401 Lincolnway East, Goshen IN.
○ Spectator Parking is VERY Limited at Goshen High School. Watch our normal communication lines for spectator parking information prior to September 6th.
● Departure procedure
○ The default for each student is to ride back to Penn on the buses to help with the storage of equipment.
○ A student that is leaving with their parent or guardian must go together (both students and guardians present) to find their bus chaperone at their bus after awards. No student will be permitted to leave before awards are finished.
○ Any student who is leaving the show with a different parent or guardian other than their own must have their own guardian send Mr. Landoll an email with the details prior to contest day. We are not equipped to handle this as a “game-time decision” - this must be set up in advance. Any student whose guardian is not present AND whose guardian did not email Mr. Landoll before contest day will ride the bus back to Penn.
● Student Conduct reminders
○ Representing Penn High School in uniform
○ Procedures and boundaries before and after performance
○ Competitive Results sportsmanship
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