Congratulations to the students who participated in the All County Band Concert last Thursday.  It was an excellent concert.  While there were many NHS students who made the band, it would be fantastic to see those numbers rise by 10% next year.  Participating in events like the All County and Solo and Ensemble are wonderful ways to build your college resume. 

All Concert Band/Wind Ensemble students have playing assignments this week.  All assignments need to be uploaded to Schoology by Friday night (11/22).

Percussion Ensemble had their first playing quiz of the marking period, last Friday (11/15). 

Encourage your students to practice daily.  If there is no assignment due, students should practice their concert music or practice something for fun.  There are lots of great resources on the web to find music.  Playing daily is key to development.

This week we have the following after school activities.

• Monday.              NHS Wind Quintet.  2:30 – 4:00
• Tuesday.              Marching Patriots parade rehearsal 2:30 – 4:00.
• Wednesday.      Band room is closed
• Thursday.            Marching Patriots parade rehearsal 2:30 – 4:00.
• Friday.                  Band room is closed.
• Saturday.             Senior All State Band Auditions

We had an excellent turn out for our jazz band information meeting last week.  All students were given audition music.  Play along recordings for the audition music can be found on the Bands website, https://www.northernhighbands.com/300-band.html.  Auditions for the two different groups will take place after Thanksgiving Break.  All students are encouraged to participate!!!
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Here are some major dates to keep in mind for the future.

• Thursday, December 5.  2:30 – 4:00.  Concert Band Rehearsal
• Saturday December 7. 11:00 – 2:00.  Marching Band Performance at Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade
• Tuesday, 12/10.  Concert Band Rehearsal
• Tuesday, 12/10.  Marching Band Banquet
• Thursday, 12/12.  Winter Band Concert
• Saturday, 12/14.  Northern Bands Annual Holiday Craft Fair

 
As always, thank you for your continued support. 
RB

Greetings everyone,
This will be the first weekly update for what's going on in the Band Room at Northern High School.  Here you should be able to find what the students are working on, updates on all events and any other news that you should know about.

First I want to acknowledge the students who made the All-County Band.  This year Northern had 19 students make the All County Band, making up 40% of the band.   These students started last week putting together a wonderful program.  The All County Band Concert is this Thursday at 7:00 at Calvert High School.  We hope that you can come out and join us for this event.

The after-school schedule for this week is as follows.

• Tuesday, 11/12.  All County Band Rehearsal 6 - 8 at Huntingtown High School.
• Wednesday, 11/13.  All County Band Rehearsal 9 - 3 at Calvert High School.
• Thursday, 11/14.  All County Band Concert.  7:00 at Calvert High School
• Friday, 11/15.  Northern Jazz Information Meeting during Patriot Time. 

Here are some major dates to keep in mind for the future.

• Thursday, December 5.  2:30 – 4:00.  Concert Band Rehearsal
• Saturday December 7. 11:00 – 2:00.  Marching Band Performance at Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade
• Tuesday, 12/10.  Concert Band Rehearsal
• Tuesday, 12/10.  Marching Band Banquet
• Thursday, 12/12.  Winter Band Concert
• Saturday, 12/14.  Northern Bands Annual Holiday Craft Fair

As we start to approach our first concert please make sure that your students concert attire is in order.  For all performances, Northern Music students wear the “uniform” of professional musicians, Concert Dress Black, also called Dress Blacks, or simply Blacks.

What is Concert Dress Black?

First and foremost, it is completely black. Dress blacks are formal, classy, and elegant. Students are free to choose the components of their dress blacks within the following guidelines.
 

• black dress pants
• black dress shirt (collar, buttons, and long sleeves), or blouse (long sleeves)
• black socks
• black shoes.  Ladies, flats or a small wedge is acceptable.  NO HIGH HEELS
• A tie will be provided for ALL Gentlemen

 
 
What is not Concert Dress Black?

• jeans, sweats, yoga pants, mini-skirts or shorts
• t-shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps,
• flip-flops, sneakers, UGS or black sneakers with colored stripes or logo
• white socks, colored socks, or sans-socks, bare legs or feet

 
Some hints on putting together your dress blacks

• because students are growing, borrowing from older siblings, or even parents (especially shoes) is a great idea
• if you decide to buy, allow for growing (not quite clown suite big, but enough for a year or two)
• thrift stores can be a great place to find formal clothing in good shape
• if you are not sure if something meets the requirements, ask before you buy or make sure you can take it back.

Hi all,
Well, it has arrived.  After months of planning and preparation, the Marching Band season has come to a conclusion.  While I am excited about what lies in front of us for the concert season, the competitive season will be missed.  This was truly a season to remember and I have enjoyed every moment of it.  

We do have one event remaining, the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade in North Beach, MD.  Rehearsals for this performance will take place on November 19th, 21st and December 3rd from 2:30 - 4:00. 

The schedule for this week does not include marching band.

• Monday.  Northern Woodwind Quintet 2:30 - 4:00
• Tuesday.  All County Band Rehearsal.  5:45 - 8:00 at Huntingtown High School.
• Wednesday.   Band Room is Closed.
• Thursday.  All County Band Rehearsal.  5:45 - 8:00 at Huntingtown High School
• Friday.  Jazz Band information meeting during patriot time.