Congratulations to all of our students for another fantastic performance last night! Mr. Walker and I are both very pleased with the performances, and we received many compliments about how much everyone enjoyed the evening. Thank you for making our last public performance of the year so memorable!
Additional announcements:
- Band awards night is TOMORROW, Thursday, May 12!
- We will start with desserts and fellowship in the band room at 6:00 pm, then move to the auditorium for awards at 7:00.
- We need your help to make this celebration a success! Below is a list of assistance needed:
- If your student’s last name begins with A-L, please bring an appetizer
- If your student’s last name begins with M-Z, please bring a dessert
- Sophomore and Junior Parents: Please help with the clean-up in the band room and the auditorium after the event
- Senior Parents: If possible, please help us set up for the event! The exact times and details will be communicated soon.
- Memory books are in and will be distributed to seniors at the awards ceremony, and to underclassmen during band classes on Friday. Books will only be distributed to those students who have paid. If you are not sure if you have paid please contact Kim Shaw at [email protected].
- Drum Major training workshops and auditions are May 16-19 from 4:00-5:30 each day. All rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who participated in the band last fall are welcome to attend.
- Color Guard Spring Training Workshops are May 16-19 from 4:00-6:00 pm each day in the band room. Any student interested in joining the color guard is encouraged to attend, no experience necessary! Please invite your friends!
- Students who are interested in any leadership position (drum major, section leader, band council member) must complete the leadership application HERE no later than Monday, May 16.
- There will be an optional marching band music rehearsal on Tuesday, May 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the band room. This is for all students enrolled in marching band in the fall, as well as any students who are still considering joining the band. We will distribute marching instruments that evening and begin to look at show music for next fall.
- Friday, May 20 at 6 pm we will have a band cook-out to say goodbye to our graduating seniors and their families, and to welcome our rising 9th-grade students and families. Please click HERE to let us know if you plan to attend and how many family members will also be in attendance.
- Students who are registered for marching band next fall should have received a letter in early April with information and schedules for band camp and the fall season. Please submit your registration and deposit by May 20th. If you did not receive this letter, please contact the band office as soon as possible.
- Outstanding band fees need to be paid as soon as possible. Information about past-due fees was mailed in March. If you did not receive this letter, or you have questions about your fees, please contact Mr. Yost or Ms. Carlson.
As always, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for supporting the Northwestern Band!
