Parents & Students,
I know many of you are getting overwhelmed with deadlines, meeting dates, and countless other things that all seem to be coming at you at the same time. Keep hanging in there – the end of the school year is almost here and hopefully, we will all have a few weeks to catch our breath before it all starts again! Fortunately, our list of updates is much shorter this week.
Announcements and reminders for this week:
- Student Leadership Applications are due by 4:00 pm this Friday, June 11. 9th-11th grade students interested in any leadership position, from section leader to truck crew, should complete the application.
- Please be sure to submit the marching band registration no later than Friday, June 11. This information was part of the mailing you should have received a couple of weeks ago if your child is signed up for marching band in the fall. Enter the information digitally by clicking HERE or scan the QR code found on the yellow page in the mailing. Please be sure to contact Mr. Yost as soon as possible if you did not receive the mailing and we will make sure you receive all of the necessary information.
- There will be a MANDATORY meeting for all members of the 2021/22 Band Council after school on Tuesday, June 22nd. This is a half-day, and it should take only 15 to 20 minutes. Please be sure to put this on your calendar if you are applying for a leadership position!
- The final marching band pre-season rehearsals is next Tuesday, June 15th, from 6-8 pm in the band room. Students should dress comfortably and be sure to bring their instrument and a water bottle. Students are encouraged to wear a mask while we play inside for these rehearsals.
- There will also be a chaperone training session next Tuesday evening, June 15th, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the media center at Northwestern. We will ask everyone to maintain social distance during the meeting and strongly encourage everyone to wear a mask.
- The band will NOT perform at commencement on June 24th. Since this would have been the final exam, students will be given the option to play a performance-based exam OR they will be able to take a traditional written exam that will include the music theory we have discussed throughout the semester as well as musical terms appropriate for their grade level.
- If you still have an outstanding balance from the 2020 marching season, please try to get this paid as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact the band office.
- As mentioned above, we are quickly approaching the end of the school year which means students are running out of time to make up missed assignments. Seniors have until the end of the day on Thursday, June 10th, to submit any missing assignments and underclassmen will have until Sunday, June 20th. Students will also be allowed to resubmit any assignments they would like to redo for a higher grade until those dates as well.
As always, feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach us through email at the addresses listed below or call the band room and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
