2025 Purple Regiment: Summer Rehearsal Info

Purple Regiment Families,
We hope you’re enjoying a fun and restful summer! We’re counting down the days to an exciting new season, and we can’t wait to kick off our 2025 journey together. Please read carefully below and take action on each item so weโ€™re all ready to go!

๐Ÿฉบ Medical Physical Form โ€“ Due by July 8
All students must have a completed physical formย on file before the first rehearsal.
Submit your form by:
  • Replying to this email with a scanned copy
  • Mailing to:
    Scot McGuire, Northwestern High School, 2825 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732
  • Placing in the locked purple boxย in the band room on July 8

๐Ÿ“… Required Summer Rehearsals
All rehearsals are mandatoryย for all members. Students should:
  • Bring a large water jugย (32 oz or more…1 gallon jug is recommended)
  • Wear athletic shoesย (no Crocs, Converse, or Vans-they will not provide proper support)
  • Dress in shorts and a t-shirt
  • Bring and apply sunscreenย and wear a hat
Schedule:
  • July 8โ€“10:ย 9:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM
  • July 14โ€“17:ย 9:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM (bring lunch; no off-campus lunch)
  • July 21โ€“24:ย 1:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM (supper provided)

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Uniform Fittings (June 30 โ€“ July 24)
All brass, woodwind, and percussion students must sign up for a 15-minute uniform fitting:
Note: guard students have already been measured.
๐Ÿ“ Enter at the band room door behind the purple trailer
โœ… Wear light shorts and a t-shirt to have on under your uniform
๐Ÿงฆ Bring or wear athletic socksย (for marching shoes)
๐Ÿ“… Sign up using the studentโ€™s name
We need adult volunteers to help!
Contact Laura Weidner if you can assist.

๐Ÿซ Northwestern Orientation for Band Students
Band students have been assigned a specific orientation session:
๐Ÿ“† July 22 | ๐Ÿ•š 11:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM
This replaces the schoolโ€™s published times. Students may not miss rehearsal for orientation.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parent Meeting โ€“ July 15 at 6:00 PM
Mandatory meeting for all parents.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 15 | 6:00โ€“7:30 PM
๐Ÿ•• Students will be dismissed at 6:00 PM so parents can attend without a second trip!

๐ŸŽถ 2025 Show Music โ€“ Download Now!
Weโ€™re excited to get started! Students should begin practicing their music NOW so we are all ready to hit the ground running when July rehearsals begin. Music is password protected and for band families only.
๐ŸŽต Download Show Music
Check your email from Mr. McGuire for password info.

๐Ÿ’ธ Fee Payments
Pay your band fees:
  • ๐Ÿ“ฌ Mail to:
    Scot McGuire, Northwestern High School,
    2503 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732

    (Checks payable to โ€œNHS Bandsโ€)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฅ Drop in the purple boxย in the band room

๐Ÿ’ฐ Earn Credit Toward Band Fees (BCPs)
Work concessions at Bank of America Stadiumย and earn Band Credit Points (BCPs)!
Students 16+, families, and friends can participate. Each family is asked to work at least one event.

๐Ÿ“˜ New to Band? Start Here!

๐Ÿ”— Helpful Links

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Meet the Purple Regiment Staff
  • Scot McGuireย โ€“ Director of Bands
  • Daniel Gulledgeย โ€“ Associate Director of Bands
  • Josh Walkerย โ€“ Director of Percussion Studies
  • Erik Lutjenย โ€“ Percussion Instructor
  • Will Ellisonย โ€“ Dutchman Creek MS
  • Latoya Johnsonย โ€“ Rawlinson Road MS
  • Britni Hall, Leigh Wisniewski, Lily Queenย โ€“ Color Guard
  • Ryan Tinkerย โ€“ Instructor
  • Brandon Usherย โ€“ Sound Engineer

Weโ€™re honored to work with such an incredible group of students and families. With your support and their hard work, this season is already shaping up to be something special. The Purple Regiment is in great hands โ€” and together, weโ€™re going to achieve something unforgettable.
If you have questions, please email me!
See you in July!
With pride,
Scot McGuire
Director of Bands
Northwestern High School
www.purpleregiment.com
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