ORDER NOW – Dies In Vita Show Shirt
Available THIS WEEK ONLY
Wear your purple show t-shirt to games, exhibitions and contests
**Order at [https://www.nwbandshop.com/\ ](https://www.nwbandshop.com/)LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Must be ordered by 9/8/24
(No longer available after 9/8) – READY FOR PICKUP by 9/20/24
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BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM BCP OPPORTUNITY
THIS Saturday
*Earn BCP credits for your child toward band fees and band expenses
Must be 16 or older to volunteer
*Carpool time – 1:30pm
Call time at Bank of America Stadium – 3:00pm
Gate time – 5:30pm
Game time – 7:30pm
Link to sign up (and more details)- Bank of America Stadium Sign Up
Link to complete required trainings – Required Bank of America Trainings
List of upcoming events – Upcoming Bank of America Stadium Events
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CHAPERONE OPPORTUNITIES
Link to sign up (and list of upcoming events) – Chaperone Sign Up Link
Link to complete RHSD Volunteer Application – Required Volunteer Application
If you have any questions, contact Heather King at [email protected]
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REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE
All rehearsals are required, graded events for all band members. Grades are a reflection of student demonstration of rehearsal skills. Students are assessed on rehearsal discipline which includes required materials (proper footwear, water jug, sheet protector with coordinate sheet, etc.). All students must attend and participate fully in rehearsal to receive full credit.
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THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Monday 9/2 – No school, No rehearsal
Tuesday 9/3 – Rehearsal until 6:30pm
Wednesday 9/4 – Brass Sectionals, All students dismissed at 3:45pm
Thursday 9/5 – Rehearsal until 6:30pm
Friday 9/6 – Football game vs. South Florence (Call Time 6:00pm at District 3 Stadium)
Saturday 9/7 – BCP Opportunity: Dukes Mayo Bowl, Bank of America Stadium
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FEE WAIVER
The Northwestern High School Band Program policy dictates that financial burdens should never hinder a student’s participation in our band program. If you feel your family may qualify for a fee reduction or exemption, please complete the form at the link below and return the form Mr. McGuire or place in the locked Purple Box in the band room.
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PARENT MEETING – SEPTEMBER 9
6:30PM (not 7PM) BAND ROOM
Topics of discussion
- Olde English Festival of Bands
- Wreath Fundraiser
- Bank of America Stadium Concessions
- Budget Presentation/Approval
- Upcoming Performances
- 9/20 Home Football Game
- 9/21 RHSD Band Exhibition
- 10/5 BandBEAT
- 10/11-10/12 Bands of America overnight trip
- 10/19 Olde English Festival of Bands
- 10/26 State Marching Band Championships
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NEXT WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Monday 9/9 – Rehearsal until 6:30pm, Parent Meeting
Tuesday 9/10 – Rehearsal until 6:30pm
Wednesday 9/11 – Woodwind Sectionals, All students dismissed at 3:45pm
Thursday 9/12 – Rehearsal until 6:30pm
Friday 9/13 – Football game at South Pointe
Call Time 6:00pm (NHS Band Room)-all winds and percussion will travel to this game by bus
Saturday 9/14 – Rehearsal Day (8am-Noon) at NHS
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ITEMS DUE
- September Fee Payment $100
Now Past Due: Due Date – September 1
https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx
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FACEBOOK PAGES/GROUPS
- NHS Band Parent Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/783230460550502[
](https://www.facebook.com/groups/783230460550502)-Ask questions, learn how to support your child in band, connect with other band parents, see pictures from band events
-This is closed group ONLY for NHS Band families - NHS Band Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternHSBands/[
](https://www.facebook.com/NorthwesternHSBands/)-Learn about all the great things the band is doing through the official Facebook Page of the NHS Bands
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