NHS Band & Guard
Welcome to Summer Band 2019!
Summer Music Rehearsals
Mondays are SECTIONALS, Wednesdays are FULL BAND REHEARSALS, and our summer schedule is as follows:
Mondays (Sectionals) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4:45 pm arrival at the Band Room)
- Brass: July 8, 22 & August 5
- Woodwinds: July 15, 29
- Color Guard, Drumline* & Pit: July 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5
Wednesdays (Full Band & Guard) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4:45 pm arrival at the Band Room)
July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7
If you would like to add our Google calendar to your calendars, simply click here to visit the calendar page of our Band & Guard website, and then click the "+ Google Calendar" icon.
*Drum line, your schedule might be slightly different... please consult with your section leaders for details.
What Should You Bring to Rehearsal?
- Instrument or Guard Equipment
- Water (at least 48oz, labeled with your name)
- Music when you have it (it will be distributed this week on Wednesday!)
- A Pencil (one for you and one for a friend...)
- Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
- Sneakers/shoes suitable for marching - No Flip-Flops!
Heads Up, Calendars Out!
- 8/12-16 & 8/19-23: Band Camp from 8:00 - 12:00 and 4:00 - 8:00 each day... Please plan your Summer Vacations accordingly!
- 8/16: Cosmic Bowling @ Brookfield Lanes from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- 8/19: Uniform Fitting for Juniors & Seniors, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- 8/20: Uniform Fitting for Middle School members, Freshmen & Sophomores, 12:00 - 3:00 pm
- 8/23: Friday Night Under The Lights, 7:30 pm
- 8/24: Drum Major Party (tentative date)
- 10/5: Grasso Festival (our Fall Home Show)
- 11/9: US Bands National Championships @ Met Life Stadium
If you would like to add our master Google calendar to your calendars, simply click here to visit the calendar page of our Weebly Band & Guard website, and then click the "+ Google Calendar" icon.
Have a Question?
There's always an answer... If you are on Facebook, ask to join our closed FB group. It's way more fun than the public page! (We promise we will let you in if you're in the band...)
And, feel free to contact staff, your parent buddy or any NHSBPC board member below:
- Laura Taylor, President: 203-751-2009 (c)
- Bonnie Voegeli, Vice President: 203-470-2321 (c)
- D.J. Ledina, Treasurer: 203-240-6966 (c)
- Dan Krauss, Recording Secretary: 203-364-6022 (c)
- Pia Ledina, Corresponding Secretary: 203-313-4361 (c)
Email: info@nhsbandguard.com
Website: http://newtownbandandguard.weebly.com/