NHS Band & Guard
The Scoop: 11/4-11
Peek at the Week
- Mon, 11/4: No practice, Happy Homecoming!
- Tues, 11/5: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival) - Full Band & Guard practice
- Wed, 11/6: 3:00 - 6:00 pm (2:45 pm arrival) - Full Band & Guard practice
- Thurs, 11/7: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival) - Sectionals for Woodwinds, Drum Line, and Front Ensemble (no Guard). We do NOT have the field.
- Fri, 11/8: 7:00 pm (6:00/6:30/6:45 arrival) NHS Football v. Bunnell High School
- Sat, 11/9: USBands Open Class National Championships @ MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- Mon, 11/11: 5:30 - 9:30 pm - Awards Banquet @ Portuguese Cultural Center
Volunteer!
Uniform Tips: It was a bit muddy at New Fairfield this past weekend... if your uniform got a little muddy, follow these steps before our Nationals performance on Saturday:
- Please let the mud dry completely first, then try brushing it off.
- If that doesn't do the job, spot clean with a damp towel.
- If your shoes are muddy, please also wipe those down (and perhaps empty any mud out of your garment bag before putting them back in!)
Remember, NO WASHING MACHINES or DRYERS for the uniforms... Thank you, we now return to our regularly scheduled communication.
Tickets, Bus & Tailgate for Nationals
- Face Value - $35; discount price - $32
- Purchase your tickets via the Merchandise store (website > Parents > Merchandise!) by the BEGINNING of practice on Wed, 11/6 -- click here for easy access.
- Pay by credit card or via cash/check in the Blue Band Box (you may NOT use credits for this purchase)...
- Pick up on Thurs, 11/7 (if there's practice) or at Football on Fri, 11/8
Parent Bus
- Cost per seat - $35
- You may pay for your seats via bands credits, credit card on the portal, or by check in the Blue Band Box.
- Departure - 1:00 pm Saturday (time of departure from NHS and return is tentative until the schedule is finalized)
- Space is limited so reserve your seat now! (seating capacity 55) Sign up on the Event Sign Ups page of the website.
Tailgate
You can take part in a most excellent tailgate feast with the Band & Guard at MetLife Stadium. To sign up, go to the Event Sign Ups page of the website and tell us how many people will be joining us (Band & Guard members are included automatically!).
The menu will include Mac 'n Cheese, Baked Ziti, Meatballs, Pasta with Broccoli, Bread, Water, & Cake.
- $15 per person (excluding members)
- The tailgate is tentatively scheduled for immediately following the NHS performance, and will be held right near the buses
- The tailgate is included in the membership fee, so there is no need to register Band & Guard member(s) - we assume they will be hungry!
- Please enter your own name for participant's name and add a count of additional guests for bus and/or tailgate
- You may pay for your seats via bands credits, credit card on the portal, or by check in the Blue Band Box.
Remember, you may sign up for the only the tailgate, only the bus, or both!
Winter Programs are around the corner...
If your Band & Guard member is interested in Winter Percussion and you (parents, I'm talking to you!) have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ricky directly at rrgrasso@gmail.com... chances are good that your kids have already signed you up to be in charge of something, so you should probably get the info now. Auditions and the official parent meeting are on Monday, 11/18.
Likewise, if your Guard Member has expressed an interest in being a part of the Winter Team, please be sure to let Grace know...
After all, it's definitely getting colder, and Winter is Coming.
Heads Up, Calendars Out...
- 11/18: Winter Percussion Auditions/Parent Meeting at NHS
- 11/19: Lyman Pie Distribution in the Old Caf from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Really like to plan ahead? Our NHS Winter Extravaganza (Winter Home Show) is scheduled for Saturday, February 22!
Have a Question?
There's always an answer... 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/