2026 SUMMER PMB SCHEDULE
Here is the general schedule for PMB Drumline and Color Guard Summer Workout Sessions, PMB Leadership Training and the Pre-Season Camp schedule for all PMB Members.
PMB DRUMLINE AND COLOR GUARD
PMB Color Guard Summer Workout Session - Sunday, July 19 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Drumline Summer Workout Session - Saturday, July 25 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
PMB Drumline and Color Guard Move-in / Rehearsals - Sunday, August 16 - 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
PMB LEADERSHIP
PMB Leadership Training - Various nights in May, June, July and August via Zoom (check the Leadership Band App for specifics)
PMB Leadership Move-in and Training - Tuesday, August 18 - 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
PMB Leadership Training - Wednesday, August 19 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ALL PMB MEMBERS! (here is the general info - detailed info has been e-mailed to all members)
All PMB Members move in and complete PMB Member Check-in - Wednesday, August 19 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
-Members may move-in to your dorms anytime during the day on Wednesday, August 19
-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! - Wednesday, August 19 - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
PMB Camp - Wednesday - Sunday, August 19-23 - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm - Our schedule is coordinated with the Welcome Weekend schedule so that New Students are able to attend all required events.
Classes and Regular PMB rehearsals start - Monday, August 24 - PMB rehearsals are MWF - 4:00-5:50 p.m.
IMPORTANT EVENTS DURING CAMP
First Night - Sunday, August 23 - 8:00-9:15 pm - O'Brien Field
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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2026 FALL PMB SCHEDULE
We currently have five home football games plus our PMB Marching Band Festival which we are hosting. The PMB Live in Concert show will be on Sunday, November 1st at 4:00 pm in the Dvorak Concert Hall. More on this as the schedule finalizes.
Saturday, September 12 – Home Football vs Indiana State University
9:30 am rehearsal – 2:00 pm kickoff
Friday, September 25 – Afternoon PMB Rehearsal / Evening PMB Fest Job Orientation
4:00-6:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, September 26 – Panther Marching Band Festival
8:00 am rehearsal – Festival may run from 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday, October 17 – Home Football vs Lindenwood University
9:30 am rehearsal - 2:00 pm kickoff
Friday, October 23 – EIU Homecoming Activities
Time and Activities TBD but regular rehearsal and then at least one Friday night performance.
Saturday, October 24 – EIU vs Southeast Missouri State University – Homecoming Game!
7:55 am rehearsal – 9:30 am Homecoming Parade - 2:00 pm kickoff
Sunday, November 1 – PMB Live in Concert!
1:00-2:45 pm rehearsal - 4:00 pm Concert
Saturday, November 7 – Home Football vs. Western Illinois University - Family Weekend!
9:30 am rehearsal – 2:00 pm kickoff
Saturday, November 21 – PMB Home vs Charleston Southern University – Senior Day / Member for a Day!
7:55 am rehearsal – Noon kickoff
REGISTER FOR PMB!
If you are planning on participating in the PMB fall semester (and I hope ALL of you are!) please remember to register for PMB ASAP so we have you on our e-mail list. Remember that, once you have taken PMB FOR CREDIT for a full semester, then you have the option of taking PMB for NO credit (MUS 0202X) or FOR credit (MUS 0202R).
2026 PMB FALL SHOWS!
Show planning for the 2026 fall season is currently taking place. Suggestions for all of our shows are welcome! We will finalize shows by August 1, 2026. Please e-mail me at
dgboggs@eiu.edu with your show ideas!
PMB SYLLABUS AND HANDBOOK
Click here. (this is the syllabus and handbook from several years back. The updated syllabus will be posted by August 18, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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. Hydrate with quality fluids - NOT soda!
2. Get exercise! Start walking everyday for 15-30 minutes to get prepared for the marching season.
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. Download music and get practicing, especially on the warm-ups.
- What parts do you prepare for camp? Good question. The best advice I have for you is to print off all parts for each song and prepare the one that you feel most comfortable in performing. Not everyone can be 1st trumpet (or whatever other section)! We want great players on all parts.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@EIUPMB), and sign up for the Band App. A link will be sent to you via e-mail)
Absence Request
Make sure you have reviewed the syllabus once it is posted on August 18!
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