NORTHWOOD VS. DANA HILLS, “SENIOR RECOGNITION” GAME, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

Join us for our final home game this Friday, 10/28 at Irvine High School. This game’s theme is SENIOR RECOGNITION. All seniors will be recognized at this game. Marching band families of seniors, come early and get photos taken with your senior!
STUDENTS: wear Elton John Band T-shirt, athletic shorts (no jeans), black socks that cover ankles, and black Dinkles shoes.
 4:30pm: Senior call time, meet at the irvine High School basketball courts
5:00pm: Senior families meet at the football stadium/track for photos
5:00-6:00pm: Senior photos at the football stadium/track
5:30pm: Student call time, meet at the Irvine High School outdoor basketball courts
6:40pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:00pm: Kickoff

The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!

Due to the chance of rain on Wednesday, we MIGHT BE RETIRING OUR SHOW AFTER THE FOOTBALL GAME.  THIS WILL ADD 20-30 MINUTES ON TO OUR DISMISSAL AFTER THE GAME.  We will be making the call to retire the show tomorrow night.  FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO WATCH, BUT NO VIDEO/FILMING ALLOWED OF RETIREMENT OF OUR SHOW.  RETIREMENT WILL OCCUR IN THE OUTDOOR PERFORMING AREA OUTSIDE THE GAME GYM/BAND ROOM.  

Parents please pick up your student(s) in front of the WOOLLETT AQUATIC CENTER. This is the only pick up location with director supervision!

BAND SPECTACULAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd: PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL
After a 3-year hiatus, Band Spectacular is back! Northwood High School and University High school team up to host this city-wide event which will feature all 5 of the Irvine high schools performing their halftime shows, and all 10 middle schools joining the high school marching bands to play together on the field. Admission for spectators is $10 for an individual or $25 per family (up to 4). We encourage elementary students to attend. Food and refreshments are available for spectator purchase.

***STUDENTS SHOULD PARK AND BE DROPPED OFF IN THE LOT OFF CHINON AND CADENCE – NOT THE MAIN LOT BY THE STADIUM.  THIS IS THE SAME LOT THEY SHOULD BE PICKED UP AT TOO!***

STUDENTS: wear Elton John Band T-shirt, athletic shorts (no jeans), black socks that cover ankles, and black Dinkles shoes.
  4:30pm: Meet at the Portola High School basketball courts
5:50pm: Practice on field
7:00pm: Star Spangled Banner
7:29pm: Northwood performs (to home stands)

8:18pm:  All bands perform together
8:30pm: Dispersal

IF WE DO NOT RETIRE THE SHOW ON FRIDAY AFTER THE GAME, WE WILL BE RETIRING OUR SHOW AFTER BAND SPECTACULAR.  THIS WILL ADD ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES BEFORE STUDENTS ARE RELEASED.  FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO WATCH, BUT NO VIDEO/FILMING ALLOWED OF RETIREMENT OF OUR SHOW.  RETIREMENT LOCATION STILL TBD AT PORTOLA HS.  

This is a huge event and we need as much volunteer support as we can get. Please consider volunteering to help NHS host this wonderful event that benefits Irvine music programs and inspires middle school music students throughout Irvine to join one of their local high school marching bands.

Volunteer opportunities can be found here.

To our Uniform, Food and Transportation Volunteers – THANK YOU! These volunteers work all season long to support our marching band.

All volunteers will be admitted to the stadium free of charge.  Also, if you are only able to work part of a shift, this will also be helpful. We appreciate every volunteer and need all the help we can get!

Thank you for your support!

MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS
Please keep an eye on your email inboxes for important information from the music directors about this very special event! If would you would volunteer to help with this event, please sign up here.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS
It is time for jazz! We will be holding workshops for each section to prepare you for the audition. THIS
IS OPTIONAL but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We will go through all the requirements, and play through
the music.

SIGN-UP BY 11/4 TO AUDITION HERE (students must be logged in to their IUSD Google accounts to access that sign-up link)

AUDITION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
DRUM SET – Thursday, November 3rd @ 7:30 – 501
BASS – Thursday, November 3rd @ 7:30 – 502
PIANO – Thursday, November 3rd @ 7:30 – Theater
GUITAR – Thursday, November 3rd @ 7:30 – Percussion Room
VIBES – Thursday, November 4th @ Tutorial in 501
SAXOPHONE – Friday, November 4th @ 7:30 – 501
TRUMPET – Friday, November 4th @ 7:30 – 502
TROMBONE – Friday, November 4th @ 7:30 – Theater
FLUTE – Friday, November 4th @ 7:30 – Percussion Room

PARENTS: Thank you for helping!
THANK YOU again to all the parents who have been graciously volunteering at our instrumental concerts and football games! We really couldn’t do it without your help! Click here for positions still available for this marching band season and upcoming band and orchestra concerts. Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.President@gmail.com.

Thank you for your KMA donations!
In addition to supporting our music program, donors to our Keep Music Alive program receive concert ticket vouchers, program recognition and early entry to concerts. Read more about KMA HERE, and donate online today!

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT TIMB MEETING
Join us for the latest NHS instrumental music news, including updates from the Directors.
Date: Monday, November 7th
Time: 6:30pm
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INFORMATION
Find all of the NHS instrumental music related information, including music downloads, on our website: timbmusic.org.

COMING UP: 
Fri, Oct 28th at 5:30pm, Senior Recognition:  Home football game at Irvine High School (kickoff 7pm)
Wed, Nov 2nd, 4:30pm:  Band Spectacular at Portola High School
Thurs, Nov 3rd, 7:30am:  Jazz Audition Rehearsals (drum set, bass, piano, guitar, vibes)
Fri, Nov 4th, 7:30am:  Jazz Audition Rehearsals (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, flute)
Sun, Nov 6th, 4:00pm:  Marching Band Banquet & Awards
Thurs, Dec 1st, 7:00pm:  Winter Concerts
Fri, Dec 9th, 7:00pm:  Winter Gala

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org or TIMB.President@gmail.com