Announcements – Week of 2/4/2024

CONGRATULATIONS GUARD AND PERCUSSION

Huge congratulations to our NHS Winterguard and our NHS Percussion Ensemble for rocking their first performances of the winter season at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA) Premeire event at Catawba Ridge High School yesterday. Both groups have made great progress from last season and great things are in store for them in 2024.

SEE PICTURES FROM THE EVENT HERE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SHIFTS THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Click this link to sign up

  • Northwestern will host a CWEA show THIS Saturday, February 10.
  • This is a GREAT fundraiser for our band program.
  • ALL BAND FAMILIES (regardless of instrument) are asked to volunteer for at least one shift.
  • Another option – families may contribute a donation if you are unable to be there on Saturday (or you may volunteer AND donate)
  • Student volunteer sign ups will be posted in the band room this week.

WAYS TO SIGN UP –  (Please choose at least one)

  • Sign up to bring a breakfast casserole and/or volunteer to work a 3-hour shift
    Click this link to sign up
  • This link is for ADULTS to volunteer. Student sign ups are completed in the band room.
    Please remind your child to choose AT LEAST one shift.
  • Please send any of the following to the band room with your child this week (BEFORE SATURDAY) to help us provide items for Director Hopitality, Judge Hospitality, and Concessions.
    • Cases of brand name soft drinks and water (We need hundeds of these!!!)
    • Snack crackers, granola bars, single serving chip bags
    • Little Debbie snack cakes
    • Candy bars, M&Ms, Skittles, Starbursts, etc.
    • Cup cake trays, cookie trays
    • Danishes, breakfast pastries

PARENT MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5 – 7PM

  • February parent meeting is Monday, February 5 at 7PM in the NHS Band Room
  • Topics of discussion will include
    • CWEA Northwestern Show plans for Saturday, February 10
    • Purple Trailer repair update
    • Upcoming fundraisers overview
      • Carolina Winter Ensemble Association (CWEA)
      • Winter Guard International (WGI)
      • Music In The Parks
      • Bank Of America Stadium (LEVY) – $100 each time you volunteer

 

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Ms. Howard and the Rawlinson Road Middle School Band did a great job at their concert last night along with the orchestra students.

Ms. Howard and the Rawlinson Road Middle School Band did a great job at their concert last night along with the orchestra students.What an amazing combo performance by our band and orchestra students! Great job! @RawlinsonRoadMS #TogetherWeLead ... See MoreSee Less

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2024 Spring Concert: An amazing evening filled with incredible performances. And a special tribute to our senior class.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

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What a great performance! It's never long enough! These students are amazing musicians. They have been taught and led well. Thank you!

Congratulations to you all. I truly enjoyed the concert. To the directors of the students, you did a wonderful job!

Such a beautiful concert! Such talented kids!

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