NHS Band & Guard
Week of September 21, 2020
Peek at the Week
Monday, 9/21:
- 5:30-8:30 (5:15 arrival): Brass, Woodwinds, Drumline, Guard
- 6:00-8:30 (5:45 arrival): Front Ensemble
Tuesday, 9/22: (THIS IS AN EXTRA PRACTICE THIS WEEK DUE TO NO PRACTICE ON MONDAY 9/28)
- 6:00-9:00 (5:45 arrival): Entire Band and Guard
Thursday, 9/24:
- 5:30-8:30 (5:15 arrival): Entire Band and Guard
Saturday, 9/26:
- 3:00-7:00 (2:45 arrival): Entire Band and Guard (BRING UNIFORMS)
Monday, 9/28: NO REHEARSAL
Band Uniforms will be needed starting September 26th
Band Uniforms will tentatively be needed starting this coming Saturday, September 26th. (confirmation to follow). Our Band Uniforms this year will consist of the following:
- 2020 Show Shirt (There will be an update on distribution of these shirts soon.)
- Black jeans for Band (no rips, holes, embellishments, or cargo pants); Black leggings for Guard.
- Gently used band shoes will be available for purchase for $5.00. Students can try on shoes on Tuesday at 5:30 or Thursday at 5:15, but MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME. Email Laura Taylor at info@nhsbandguard.com to reserve a time slot to try on and purchase shoes.
Lyman Orchards Pie Fundraiser
It can't be Fall without the Lyman Orchards Pie Fundraiser from the NHS Band & Guard... these pies and treats are delicious and deliver just in time for Thanksgiving!
- Start Selling Monday, 9/28 (Order forms will be available soon)
- Turn in your forms and checks (payable to NHSBPC) in the Blue Band Box by 10/19
- Pick Up @ NHS: 11/18 @ 3:30 (additional details to follow)
- Band members receive 50% of the net profit for the overall order in band credits. Families may choose to donate their share of the net profit back to the band if desired.
- For any questions, please reach out to Shannon Mulligan at (203) 470-5891
Opportunities to help the Band and Guard:
UNIFORMS:
- The uniforms from last year are being delivered to us by the dry cleaners. We need a few parents who can help to hang the uniforms and put them in storage at NHS. The tentative date and time is September 24 at 4:00. If you are able to help out, please email Julie Mack.
SENIOR CELEBRATION:
- We will be recognizing and celebrating our SENIORS on Saturday, October 17th. Please join us at the NHSBPC Parent meeting on Tuesday, 9/22 at 7:00 to offer input and help to plan a special send-off to our amazing senior class!
Heads Up, Calendars Out
- Saturday performances: The Band and Guard will perform the show at the end of Saturday rehearsal, beginning Saturday, 9/26.
- 9/22 - 6:00-9:00: Additional Tuesday rehearsal for full Band and Guard. THIS IS DUE TO THE 9/28 PRACTICE BEING CANCELED DUE TO NO SCHOOL - YOM KIPPUR).
- 9/22 - 7:00-8:30: NHSBPC Parent Meeting: focus on Senior Celebration, 7:00-8:30 at NHS.
- 9/28: Pie Sale Begins
- 10/14 - 7:30: NHSBPC Virtual Parent meeting
- 10/19: Pie Orders Due
- 11/18 @ 3:30: Pie Order Pick-up at NHS
- 10/17: Senior Celebration!
Have a Question?
There's always an answer... And, feel free to contact staff, your parent buddy, or any NHSBPC board member below:
- Betsy Krauss, Vice President: 203-297-2462 (c)
- Melissa Christenson, Treasurer: 303-304-0697 (c)
- Dan Krauss, Recording Secretary: 203-364-6022 (c)
- Bonnie Voegeli, Corresponding Secretary: 203-470-2321 (c)
Email: info@nhsbandguard.com
Website: http://newtownbandandguard.weebly.com/