NBJH Wind Ensemble
Updates for Wind Ensemble families - 03/07/24
RESPONSE NEEDED: Prairie State Concert Band Festival
On Friday, April 12, 2024, the NBJH Wind Ensemble will be traveling to the campus of Plainfield East H.S. (Plainfield, IL) to perform in the Prairie State Middle School Concert Band Festival.
This is a prestigious, non-competitive event, where we will receive feedback from nationally-recognized clinicians. The evening will be a culmination of the work your kids have done this year, and a wonderful showcase for their amazing progress!
Parent Consent Form and $10 Bus Fee — Due Friday, March 22
The itinerary for Friday, April 12 will be:
3:35pm — school day ends; students change into uniforms and prepare to depart
4:00pm — depart NBJH, travel to Plainfield East HS, 12001 Naperville Rd, Plainfield, IL 60585
6:00pm — arrive PEHS; pizza dinner
- pizza is either $4/per slice or $7meal (pizza slice, chips, & water)
6:30pm — watch Thompson Jr High Band performance
7:00pm — warm-up
7:30pm — PERFORMANCE!
- we will share information for the festival live-stream closer to the day of the event
8:00pm — clinic
8:30pm — depart PEHS, return to NBJH
10:00pm — estimated return time at NBJH
Student Performance Attire:
- NBJH Bands t-shirt
- full Wind Ensemble uniform (bibbers, jacket)
- black dress shoes & socks
Dinner:
We will have dinner at PEHS prior our performance and clinic. Students should bring at least $7 CASH to purchase their dinner. The pizza is either $4/per slice or $7/meal (pizza slice, chips, & water).
Join us for the fun!
We are looking for parents to join us on this performance trip. Your help make a big difference in how well our evening runs! There is a spot on the Parent Consent Form to indicate your interest in be a part of this event.
RESPONSE NEEDED:
Please complete the Parent Consent Form and return the $10 Bus Fee by Friday, March 22!
Upcoming Performances
Friday, April 12, 2024 (UPDATED)
- Prairie State Concert Band Festival
- student depart NBJH @ 4:00pm
- performance time @ Plainfield East HS: 7:30pm
- students return to NBJH: approx. 10:00pm
- student attire: full Wind Ensemble uniform (jacket, bibbers, black dress shoes/socks) PLUS D28 Music t-shirt
- bring $$ for dinner
- duration: approx. 6 hours
- location: Plainfield East H.S.
- Festival of Bands
- student report time: 6:30pm
- concert begins: 7:00pm
- student attire: full Wind Ensemble uniform (jacket, bibbers, black dress shoes/socks)
- duration: approx. 1.25 hours
- location: NBJH
- Spring Music Assembly
- student report time: 7:45am
- concert begins: 8:35am
- student attire: full Wind Ensemble uniform (jacket, bibbers, black dress shoes/socks)
- duration: normal school AM assembly
- location: NBJH
Monday, May 27, 2024
- Memorial Day Parade
- student report time: 9:30am
- parade begins: 10:30am
- event concludes: 12:00pm (approx.)
- student attire: D28 Music t-shirt
- students meet @ Westmoor
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