PMB Color Guard Summer Workout Session #2 - Saturday, June 25 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Color Guard Summer Workout Session #3 - Saturday, July 16 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Color Guard Move-in / Rehearsals - Saturday, August 13 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
PMB Drumline Summer Workout Session #1 - Saturday, June 25 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Drumline Summer Workout Session #1 - Saturday, July 9 - 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Drumline Move-in / Rehearsals - Saturday, August 13 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
PMB LEADERSHIP
PMB Leadership Training - TBD in May via Zoom
PMB Leadership Training - Saturday, June 25 - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (on campus)
PMB Leadership Training - TBD in July via Zoom
PMB Leadership Training - Friday, August 12 - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
PMB Leadership Training - Saturday, August 13 - 9:00 am - 9:00 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 14 - 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 14 - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
PMB Camp - Monday - Saturday, August 15-20 - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING CAMP
PMB Media Night - Saturday, August 20 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - tentatively O'Brien Field
Convocation / First Night - August 21 - 7:00-9:30 pm? - tentatively O'Brien Field
2022 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.
Friday, August 12
1:00-5:00 p.m. - PMB Section Leaders move-in to temporary housing and dinner on your own
5:00-9:00 p.m. - Section Leader Meeting #1
Saturday, August 13
9:00-noon - PMB Drumline moves in to temporary housing (more on this later). Lunch on your own
9:00-11:45 a.m. - PMB Section Leader Meeting #2
11:45-1:00 p.m. - PMB Section Leader lunch on your own
1:00-5:00 p.m. - *PMB Drumline rehearsals begin / PMB Section Leader Meeting #3
5:00-6:30 p.m. - *PMB Section Leader and Drumline Dinner - TBD
9:30-9:00 p.m. - *PMB Drumline rehearsal / PMB Section Leader Meeting #4
Sunday, August 14
9:30-11:45 a.m. - PMB Drumline rehearsal / PMB Section Leader Meeting #5
11:45-12:45 p.m. - PMB Section Leader 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
4:30-5:30 p.m. - Full PMB Meeting (parents invited)
5:30-6:45 p.m. - Dinner on your own and say your goodbyes
7:00-8:00 p.m. - PMB Full Member Meeting
8:00-9:30 p.m. - PMB Group Activity (required for all members) - Wal Mart and Taco Bell night!
Monday, August 15 - Wednesday, August 17 - 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)
Thursday, August 18
Schedule is amended due to EIU Campus move-in day - Schedule TBD
Friday, August 19
Schedule is amended due to New Student Orientation - Schedule TBD
Saturday, August 20
Schedule is amended due to New Student Orientation - Schedule TBD
Media Night Photos - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (we are not certain how we are scheduling this yet)
Media Night and Performance - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - O'Brien Stadium
Sunday, August 21
Day Off (9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Convocation and First Night Performance TBD
Monday, August 22
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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September 10 - EIU vs. Chattanooga - MASS BAND DAY! - kickoff 6:00 pm
October 8 - EIU vs. Northwestern State University - kickoff 2:00 pm
October 8 - Possible PMB Travel to perform in exhibition after the football game
October 15 - EIU vs. Lindenwood - HOMECOMING! - kickoff 2:00 pm
October 29 - EIU vs. Tenn Tech University - FALL FAMILY WEEKEND! - 2:00 pm kickoff
November 12 - EIU vs. SEMO - PMB MEMBER FOR A DAY & SENIOR DAY! - 12:00 pm kickoff
November 26 - Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Play-offs begin.
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.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@EIUPMB), and sign up for the Band App. A link will be sent to you via e-mail)
More to come later in the season. The PMB Band Banquet will be held sometime in late November or early December.
