NHS Band & Guard
USBands - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - November 6, 2021
Here we go! Here are your last minute reminders and updates for Nationals.... GO NEWTOWN! 💙💛
Saturday, 11/6: USBands NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AT METLIFE STADIUM
See USBands event packet attached below.
8:00 am - 8:45 am (7:45 am arrival): Stretches and Visual Block
- Winds and Drumline should take their instruments and cases from the band room and then head directly to the field.
- Pit should begin moving equipment to the truck.
- Visual block for winds and drumline.
- Guard will warmup/rehearse.
- BRING BAG LUNCH TO EAT ON THE BUS
8:45 am: Students move inside to change and get ready for bus.
- Students will board buses once ready.
8:45 am: PARENTS RIDING BUS ARRIVE AND BOARD BUSES.
9:00 am: Load buses.
9:15 am: Buses depart for MetLife Stadium.
11:30 am: Arrive at MetLife Stadium.
1:00 pm*: Approximate PERFORMANCE time
After Performance:
- Change
- Photos
- Awards
- Tailgate
- Watch performances
6:15 pm*: Depart for NHS
Students should call or text parents/guardians upon departure.
*Times are approximate and subject to change.
Click here to sign up to pit crew for Nationals!
REMINDERS FOR NATIONALS:
- Bring a bag lunch to eat on the bus.
- Purchases at MetLife can only be made by credit card - No cash transactions.
End of Season Banquet: Monday 11/8
Celebrate the 2021 Season!
- Monday, November 8, 2021
- 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Newtown Community Center
- Fairfield Hills Campus
- REMINDER: This is a school event, so all individuals must wear a mask at all times unless eating or drinking.
- To volunteer with set up/decor or clean up, please contact Yolanda Hampton: 724-470-6044 or Yahampton@hotmail.com.
Heads Up, Calendars Out
- November 6: National Championships at Met Life Stadium
- November 8: Band and Guard Banquet
- November 12: Friday night home football game
- November 15: Pie Delivery/Pick-up
- November 22, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- November 24: OPTIONAL home football game.
- December 20, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- January 24, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- February 28, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- March 21, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- April 18, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- May 16, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
- May 28 - May 31: National Memorial Day Parade Trip
- June 20, 7:45-8:45 pm: Parent meeting at NHS
Have a Question?
There's always an answer... And, feel free to contact staff, your parent buddy, or any NHSBPC board member below:
- President: Dianna Pategas - 203-820-0407
- Vice President: Susan White - 203-470-7940
- Interim Treasurer: DJ Ledina - 203-240-6966
- Recording Secretary: Alenda Calderbank - 203-788-5444
- Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Voegeli - 203-470-2321
Email: info@nhsbandguard.com
Website: http://newtownbandandguard.weebly.com/