Theme Committee Update
FOR INTERNAL RELEASE ONLY
On Saturday, the theme committee submitted our 2026 theme which was subsequently approved by PMSBA on Sunday, 2/9/25. While we intended to announce to the band at rehearsal tonight, the weather had other plans. Similarly, we are aware that it is only a matter of time before the theme makes it around the mum community. We felt it best that the band membership knows first. At this time, you’ll notice that the PMSBA has not released any announcement regarding Ferko. This was requested by the theme committee and the board of directors. We are currently waiting for art work so that we can present a united front as an organization. Thus, the theme committee is requesting that you also refrain from making announcements via social media or through the grapevine to other organizations.
Inspired by the long-running, popular television show of the same name, the Theme Committee is proud to announce our 2026 show concept, “Soul Train.”
Hop aboard our locomotive travelling back to the electrifying era of bell bottoms, disco balls and lava lamps. This high-energy show will feature the best disco, jazz and funk as our groovy engineer spins vinyl and leads us into the colorful world of the 1970’s. The Committee is excited about this theme due to the high energy the band has displayed playing “Heaven Knows” and “Déjà Vu” over the last two years, as well as the incredible colors and dance associated with this era. We look forward to sharing more information about the theme over the next few months.
Please remember—theme committee is requesting that you also refrain from making announcements via social media or through the grapevine to other organizations.
At this time, the show is still being developed, and we are very open to the presentation of ideas. We will be in further touch regarding times and dates when you can bring them to us. Right now, we’re asking you to being brainstorming titles for the theme. The committee would like to have titles submitted by Tuesday, 2/18/25. Feel free to be as creative as possible! Puns are always appreciated as long as they’re punny enough to make us laugh.
Please submit your ideas for theme titles to us by clicking here. If you have ideas for this theme, please fill out the Ideas form by clicking here.
Additionally, our Open House date will be Sunday, March 23rd. Additional important dates to note include our upcoming Warehouse Cleanout Party (March 15th). Announcements regarding our Media Day are upcoming. Please ensure to check out the calendar at this link.
Yours Truly,
Your 2026 Theme Committee
Matthew Lewandowski
Justin Fayette
Matthew Gibson
Byron Friend
Jenny Jackson
Michael Pezzeca
Scott Ratzke, Jr.
themecommittee@ferkostringband.com