NHS Band & Guard
Gold Mail Update - October 27, 2021
Friday, 10/29: Disney Filming Field Trip - CANCELLED
Saturday, 10/30: USBands NEW ENGLAND STATES (Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain)
SATURDAY'S ITINERARY HAS BEEN UPDATED! SEE BELOW FOR NEW SCHEDULE:
Our performance time on Saturday has been moved later than we anticipated. As a result, please see this updated itinerary for Saturday 10/30:
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (10:15 am arrival): Full Ensemble Rehearsal
- Location: NHS Turf
- Drumline and Winds should bring instruments to the field in cases.
- Pit bring everything you need to load the truck.
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Break
- Students may go home or remain at NHS
- Return to Stadium with hair up and in full uniform by 4:30 pm for a group photo
4:45 pm: Meet at stadium in full uniform for a group photo
5:00 pm: Load buses.
5:15 pm: Depart for Veterans Memorial Stadium
- 635 S. Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
6:15 pm: Arrive at Veterans Memorial Stadium
8:15 pm*: PERFORMANCE
10:15 pm*: Awards
11:15 pm*: Depart for NHS
Students should call or text parents/guardians upon departure.
*Times are approximate and subject to change.
*USBands is actively monitoring Saturday's forecast. Please keep an eye on Facebook and your email for any further updates on our schedule or rehearsal locations.
*See event packet attached below.
Memorial Day Trip Update: Parent and Sibling Deposits are Due 11/1!
If you want to sign up as a parent or sibling for this trip but have not filled out the Google interest form:
- Send an email ASAP indicating your interest and names of people to info@nhsbandguard.com, and copy OvsiewA@newtown.k12.ct.us.
- Follow instructions below to submit deposit.
For all parents and siblings signing up:
- A $100 deposit per person must be sent in to hold your spot by MONDAY 11/1.
- Checks can be brought to Trunk-or-Treat tonight, or can be put in the blue box in the Band Room.
For students who have signed up but not yet paid deposit:
- Students who submitted Memorial Day commitment form but who had not yet paid have been invoiced for $100 which can be paid via the portal. All others, please submit a check for $100 by 11/1.
Tickets for New England States and Nationals
NE States: $16.00 ($20 at the show)
Nationals: $31.00 ($37 at the show)
Other Reminders:
Memorial Day Fundraising Brainstorming (TONIGHT! 8:00 pm)
- Trunk or Treat (TONIGHT! 8:45 pm)
- Pay $100 Memorial Day Parade deposit if you haven't yet (see above).
- Sign up for 11/6 Booster Bus to NJ by Friday!
- Register for 11/8 Banquet by Monday!
- Make plans for all your free time after 11/8!
Heads Up, Calendars Out
- October 27: Trunk or Treat after rehearsal
- October 30: New England States
- 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 15, 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/