Congratulations to the students participating in the SCBDA Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessments last weekend. A total of 21 students, in 17 different performances, earned the highest possible rating of Superior. In addition, five students had the distinction of making superior ratings in 2 separate performances. These students include sophomore flutist Taylor Armstrong; junior clarinetist Kaelin King; freshman French hornist Chloe McGuire; senior tubist Jackson Shaw; and freshman saxophonist Abbygail Thomas.
Additional information for the week includes:
Spring Band Concert:
The Spring Concert will start on Tuesday, May 2, in the NHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Call time for students will be at 6:30 pm. Dress for this performance is “Sunday best,” which means dress shirts, dress slacks, dress shoes, and a tie for the gentlemen (sport coats are optional); dresses or dress slacks and a blouse with dress shoes for the ladies but be reminded that heels are not advised, and skirt lengths must meet the school dress code policy.
2023 Marching Band:
- The Spring Guard Clinic & Auditions will be in the band room through Friday. This is for all returning students and any student interested in performing with the Purple Regiment color guard in the fall. Click HERE for additional information and to register for the event.
- The Purple Regiment Spring Camp and Cookout will be in the band room from noon to 5:00 pm on Saturday, April 29. This is for all students enrolled in marching band in the fall and any student still undecided about participating in the fall. Please click HERE for additional information about the event and click HERE to submit a form indicating how many members of your family will attend the cookout.
From the Booster President:
- Music in the Park volunteers NEEDED THIS FRIDAY – We would love to have about 5-6 more volunteers for this Friday’s event. Last Friday went off without a hitch. Check out the SIGN-UP GENIUS, and if you are available, sign up to lend a hand.
- Awards Night is May 11. Following past years’ traditions, we will enjoy some light food/drinks in the band room before the award presentations take place in the gym. 8th grade/freshman/sophomore families sign-up to bring in food/drink items, junior families sign-up to help clean up after the awards, and seniors get to sit back and enjoy. THIS SIGN-UP GENIUS has everything the membership committee needs to make the night spectacular.
- Autobell Gift Card Fundraiser – Envelopes due Monday, May 1
- Memory books are now for sale! They will arrive in mid-May. The cost per book is $40. Send in, by May 11, a check payable to NHS Band Boosters or cash to reserve your book. If your student has BCPs, you can use those, too.
- The next parent meeting will be SATURDAY, April 29, at 3:00 in the band room. It will be held with the spring band camp the students will attend. Voting for next year’s executive board will take place at this meeting. The ballot is as follows:
- President: Patrick Crane
- Vice President: Mario Robinson
- Treasurer: Kyle King
- Junior Treasurer: Michelle Gaissert
- Secretary: Christina Pipgras
- Click HERE to read through the March 27th meeting minutes for approval at our April 29 parent
Monthly Band Fee Payments:
Several students still have outstanding balances for the 2022 marching band fees. You can pay with cash, check, or money order, place it in an envelope with your child’s name and the payment, and then have your child drop it by the band office. You can also deduct it from your child’s BCP account by filling out the form HERE. Another option is to pay it electronically directly to the school by clicking HERE. These fees must be paid as soon as possible as they will impact students’ participation in other events, such as prom. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Hawaii 2024 Information:
Students, families, and others may sign up for the Hawaii trip by clicking HERE.
If you could not attend one of our informational meetings, click HERE for the tentative trip itinerary, payment information, and a video to walk you through how to sign up for the trip.
Upcoming Performances:
April 25-28 Spring Clinics for Fall guard
April 29 Spring Marching Band Clinic, Parent Meeting, Show Reveal, and Cookout
May 2 Spring Band Concert
May 9 Spring Jazz & Percussion Night – This is a change from the original schedule sent home in January
May 11 Band Awards Night
May 26 Commencement Performance for all 9th, 10th, and 11th, grade band students
BOLD PRINT events are required for all students in participating ensembles.
Please let us know if you are any questions or concerns, and thank you again for all you do for our students.
