PMB Drumline Summer Workout Session - Saturday, July 12 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Drumline and Color Guard Move-in / Rehearsals - Sunday, August 17 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
PMB LEADERSHIP
PMB Leadership Training - Tuesday nights in May, June, July and August via Zoom
PMB Leadership Training - Saturday, August 2 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Leadership Training - Saturday, August 16 - 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
PMB Leadership Training - Sunday, August 17 - Noon-1:00 pm
ALL PMB MEMBERS! (here is the general info - detailed info below)
All PMB Members move in and complete PMB Member Check-in - Sunday, August 17 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
-Members may move-in to your dorms anytime during the day on Sunday, August 14
-Members will be assigned a time in the afternoon for PMB check-in at the Doudna Lobby
1st PMB Meeting! - Parents and Family members are welcome! - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Dvorak Concert Hall
Dinner Break / Family Goodbyes - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
PMB Camp Officially Begins! - Sunday, August 17 - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
PMB Camp - Monday - Friday, August 19-22 - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Special schedule on Friday with much less rehearsal time.
IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING CAMP
PMB Media Night - Friday, August 22 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - tentatively O'Brien Field
First Night - Sunday, August 23 - 7:00-9:30 pm? - tentatively O'Brien Field
Convocation - Wednesday, August 27 - 4:30-5:30 pm - Dvorak Hall
2025 DETAILED PRE-SEASON CAMP SCHEDULE
Following are TENTATIVE PMB Pre-Season Camp days and times to help you plan. Unfortunately, we still have not received a final schedule regarding New Student Orientation. Once that information finalizes this schedule can be updated.
Saturday, August 16
Prior to noon - PMB Section Leader lunch on your own
Noon-5:00 p.m. - PMB Section Leader Meeting #1
5:00-6:00 p.m. - *PMB Section Leader Dinner - TBD
6:00-9:30 p.m. - PMB Section Leader Meeting #2
Sunday, August 17
Noon-1:00 - PMB Section Leader Meeting #3 and working lunch (provided by PMB)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - PMB Returning Member / New Member Check-in - Round 1
2:00-3:00 p.m. - PMB Returning Member / New Member Check-in - Round 2
3:00-4:00 p.m. - PMB Returning Member / New Member Check-in - Round 3
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Full PMB Meeting (parents invited)
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner on your own and say your goodbyes
6:30-8:00 p.m. - PMB Full Member Meeting
8:00-9:30 p.m. - PMB Group Activity (required for all members)
Monday, August 18 - Thursday, August 21 - General Daily Schedule
9:00-11:45 a.m. - PMB Marching Rehearsal at 9th Street Lot
11:45-1:00 p.m. - Lunch (provided for all members)
1:00-3:45 p.m. - Music Rehearsals in Doudna Fine Arts Center
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Marching Rehearsal at 9th Street Lot
5:00-6:30 p.m. - Dinner (provided for all members)
6:30-8:15 p.m. - Full Ensemble Rehearsal - Site TBD
8:15-9:30 p.m. - PMB Group Activity (required for all members)
Friday, August 22
Schedule is amended due to New Student Orientation - Schedule TBD
Media Night Photos - 4:30-6:30 pm (we are not certain how we are scheduling this yet)
Media Night and Performance - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - O'Brien Stadium
Saturday, August 23
Schedule is amended due to New Student Orientation - Schedule TBD (probably no rehearsals)
Sunday, August 24
Day Off (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
First Night Performance TBD
Monday, August 25
Classes and Regular PMB rehearsals start (MWF - 4:00-5:50 p.m.)
If you are planning to be a member of the PMB...
Let us know to expect you! Complete our Pre-Season Camp Form now.
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Thursday, August 28 – Home Football vs Dayton University
2:00 pm rehearsal? – 6:00 pm kickoff
Saturday, September 13 – Home Football vs Illinois State University
9:30 am rehearsal? – 2:00 pm kickoff
Friday, September 26 – Afternoon PMB Rehearsal / Evening PMB Fest Job Orientation
4:00-6:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, September 27 – Panther Marching Band Festival
8:00 am rehearsal? – Festival may run from 11:00 am-9:00 pm?
Saturday, October 4 – Home Football vs Tennessee State University
9:30 am rehearsal? - 2:00 pm kickoff
Friday, October 10 – EIU Homecoming Activities
Time and Activities TBD but regular rehearsal and then at least one Friday night performance.
Saturday, October 11 – EIU vs Gardner-Webb University – Homecoming Game!
7:55 am rehearsal – 9:30 am Homecoming Parade - 2:00 pm kickoff
Saturday, November 1 – Home Football vs. UT - Martin - Family Weekend!
9:30 am rehearsal – 2:00 pm kickoff
Saturday, November 16 – PMB Home vs Tenn Tech University – Member for a Day!
7:55 am rehearsal – Noon kickoff
Sunday, November 16 – PMB Live in Concert!
1:00 rehearsal - 4:00 pm Concert
Camp is not that far off! Make sure you are taking time to do the following things this summer in order to be prepared:
1. Drink lots of water.
2. Get exercise!
3. Try to get outside during a warmer part of the day, even for 10-15 minutes to help your body prepare for late August heat.
4. HYDRATE!
5. Download music and get practicing, especially on the warm-ups.
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