NHS Band & Guard
Week of August 3, 2020
Peek at the Week
PLEASE NOTE:
- This document has now been updated to reflect the complete rehearsal schedule for the week.
- Wednesday evening rehearsal will continue to include small group sectionals as described below.
- Please watch communications closely regarding any necessary changes due to impending inclement weather.
Monday, 8/3
- 6:00 - 7:00 (arrive at 5:45): Front Ensemble, Brass (including Mellophones)
Wednesday, 8/5
- 4:30 - 5:30 (arrive at 4:15): Low Brass
- 5:30 - 6:30 (arrive at 5:15): Guard Practice
- 5:45 - 6:45 (arrive at 5:30): Woodwinds
- 6:00 - 7:00 (arrive at 5:45): Front Ensemble
- 6:00 - 7:30: Virtual Battery Rehearsal
- 7:00 - 8:00 (arrive at 6:45): Trumpets
Thursday, 8/6
- 6:00 - 7:00 (arrive at 5:45): Front Ensemble
Friday, 8/7
- 11:00-12:00: Virtual Guard Practice
Color Guard: Please refer to emails from Grace McKinley for additional important details.
Get Ready to ZOOM!
Here is a helpful Zoom tutorial for those who would like some additional info.
General Rehearsal Information
- ALWAYS BRING PLENTY OF WATER!
- If you return from a state requiring a 14-day quarantine, please be sure to follow all quarantine requirements. An up-to-date list of states requiring a quarantine can be found here.
- Always notify Mr. Eckhardt and your section leader of absences.
- Students are not allowed in the building.
- Masks are required as well as the 6-foot social distancing rule.
- NO sharing of water.
- DO NOT play another student's instrument.
- Staff will not be taking students' temperatures, but will ask general health questions.
- Have fun!
Looking Ahead to Band Camp
Plans for Band Camp are still being finalized with the school administration and will be announced soon.
Details So Far...
- Monday through Friday from August 10 to August 14, and August 17 to August 21.
- Tentative timing: 4:00 to 8:00, pending administration approval.
- Stay tuned for more information as it is available.
Please note...
All dates in the Heads Up Calendars Out section below are tentative, but we want you to have them in your calendars. We are subject to guidelines for CT State reopening, Newtown Public School reopening including the CIAC (Southwestern CT sports conference), and USBands plans for the fall. Mr. Eckhardt is working with Administration on plans for the Band and Guard. Mr. Eckhardt and the staff are doing everything possible to ensure we have a fall season. As we've shared, it will look different than a typical season but are all committed to preserving a fall band and guard experience for the students. We appreciate your patience. More details to follow later this week.
One event we are not able to hold in August is Cosmic Bowling. The lanes are still closed. We will postpone to later in the school year or work on other alternatives, such as a virtual event. Cosmic Bowling raises money towards a $1000 scholarship awarded to a Band and Guard senior each year in memory of Greg Chion, a former drum major. On a positive note, we would like to share that Annie Minor, 2020 Senior and Wind Captain, was awarded the Greg Chion Memorial NHS Band and Guard Scholarship this year!
Heads Up, Calendars Out
- 8/10-14 & 17-21: Summer Band Camp
- 9/7: Labor Day Parade, (CANCELLED)
- 9/12: Mini Band Camp Picnic, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm; Bethel (following Mini-Band Camp 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- 9/26 or 9/27: Tentative date for NHS Band & Guard @ Newtown Arts Festival
- 9/19: Danbury - TBD (Rosh Hashanah is 9/18-20)
- 9/25: Junk in Your Trunk, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- 9/26: Tag Sale 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; New Milford
- 10/2-10/4: TENTATIVE Fall Trip to Yamaha Cup @ MetLife Stadium
- 10/10: Norwalk
- 10/17: Newtown Home Show – GRASSO FESTIVAL
- 10/24: Brien McMahon or Robert E. Fitch (early show)
- 10/28: Trunk or Treat in the parking lot following practice
- 10/31: New England States
- 11/07: MetLife (Nationals)
- 11/09: Tentative date for Banquet @ The Portuguese Center, Danbury
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/