Greetings everyone,
Very brief review of a big week.

• Tuesday 12/10. 
  • Concert Band Rehearsal with select percussionist today after school from 2:30 - 4:00.
  • Jazz Band Rhythm section auditions begin during Patriot Time
  • Marching Band Banquet 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Cafeteria
• Wednesday  12/11. 
  • Jazz Band Rhythm Section Auditions during Patriot time.
• Thursday 12/12
  • Band Room is closed during patriot time
  • Winter Concert.  Call time is 5:00, concert begins at 6:00 in the cafeteria.
  • Concert attire is All Black.  Please see previous blog post for Concert Dress Requirements.
• Friday, 12/13
  • Set up and prep time for Holiday Craft Fair after school.  Volunteers needed.
• Saturday, 12/14
  • Holiday Craft Fair.  9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Volunteers needed.

We are still in need of volunteers for our Holiday Craft Fair.  This is a major Fundraiser for our organization.  Our goal this year is to purchase four new Tubas for the band.  Please help us to reach our goal by donating some time or goods.  

Concessions donations https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044EAEA72AA13-201917
 
Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044eaea72aa13-nhsband

Looking forward to a great week,
RB

​Hello,
I hope that everyone had a relaxing break.  We are gearing up for a very busy week with the Northern Bands starting this Saturday with the Pat Carpenter Holiday parade.  Even if your student is not in the Marching Band please come out and support us as we help to kick off the Holiday season in North Beach.

Sign ups for Jazz Auditions begin tomorrow.  All students are encouraged to audition.  Auditions will take place next week during Patriot Time.  Play along recordings for the audition music can be found on the Bands website, https://www.northernhighbands.com/300-band.html

Here is our schedule for the remainder of this week.

• Wednesday 12/5.           Band room is closed
• Thursday 12/6.                 Concert Band Rehearsal 2:30 – 4:00
• Friday 12/7.                        Band room is closed.
• Saturday 12/8.                  Marching Band at Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade

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

• Tuesday, 12/10.   Concert Band Rehearsal 2:30 – 4:00
• Tuesday, 12/10.  Marching Band Banquet
• Thursday, 12/12.  Winter Band Concert 6:00
  • Call time for this event is 5:00.  Students can stay after school with me in the Band
    Room.  All Students must stay with me until the start of the concert.
  • This will be the last Concert (fingers crossed) to be held in the Cafeteria.  We will return to the Mary Harrison Center this Spring.
• Saturday, 12/14.  Northern Bands Annual Holiday Craft Fair
  • The 17th annual NHS Band Boosters Holiday Craft Fair is on December 14th and we need donations for the concessions stand and volunteers.  Below are two links to the Sign-Up Genius for both needs.  Please consider signing up. This is a major fundraiser for our group.  Proceeds from this event benefit all the band programs at Northern.
  • Concessions donations 
  • Volunteer Sign Up

With a little more than a week away from our first concert, please make sure that your students concert attire is in order.  The theme is Classy and Elegant (not exorbitant).  Here is a list of the details for the uniform that should be able to help you.

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 (thanks, Captain Obvious). 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.

 
As always, thank you for your continued support. 
RB