Week of January 8

An important Letter from the Directors is below this week’s schedule.

Take time to review the scheduled rehearsals, performances, and other events for the remainder of the school year. Be sure to mark these dates on your family/personal calendars to avoid any conflicts. See the Band Schedule & Calendar for complete details.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 8: Jazz Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9: Jazz & SB 9/10 Rehearsals

• Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
• Symphonic Band 9/10 @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

• Percussion Ensemble @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11: Jazz & SB 11/12 Rehearsals

• Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
• Symphonic Band 11/12 @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

• Percussion Ensemble @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.

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Please read this important Letter from the Directors:

Dear Band Students & Families,

As we start back to school, here are some reminders for the coming weeks:

1. This past fall, we had a terrific Marching Band Season and can certainly be proud of that. We are in the process of paying off the expenses incurred when providing a great Band Camp for such a dynamic group. While the Band expenses are partially covered by the NHS Band budget, the portion not covered comes from the Band fees. Those of you who still have not submitted these payments, please submit them as soon as possible through the NHS Band RevTrak. If you are unsure if you have paid, we have a list of those who have paid.

2. After-school rehearsals for the Symphonic Bands will start the week of January 8. These once-a-week rehearsals are from 3:30 – 4:30 PM, with SB 9/10 on Tuesdays and SB 11/12 on Thursdays. Jazz Ensemble will continue to meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30 PM. There will be no after-school rehearsals during final exam week (January 22–26).

3. Mr. Rumbell will be hearing make-ups for those students who missed any of our most recent performances including: The Holiday Lighted Parade, Band-O-Rama, and the two Holiday Concerts with the choir. These make-up sessions will be held during seminar. Parents must insure that the student’s absence is excused per our attendance policy in the Band Packet (Handbook Section E, pg. 5–6).

4. If you are still in need of a Tuxedo Shirt/Bowtie, Polo, or Marching Shoes, please email Adam as soon as possible.

We are very excited about our upcoming events, and we are looking forward to more great music-making.

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