BAND SPECTACULAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL
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 11 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). Tickets can be purchased at the event. We encourage elementary students to attend. Food and refreshments will be available for spectator purchase.

BAND SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

  • 4:30 – CALL TIME @ PORTOLA HS.
  • PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.  PLEASE CARPOOL.  ***STUDENTS SHOULD PARK AND BE DROPPED OFF IN THE BACK LOT OFF CADENCE – NOT THE MAIN LOT BY THE STADIUM.  THIS IS THE SAME LOT THEY SHOULD BE PICKED UP AT TOO!***
  • WEAR– Band shirt, athletic shorts, BLACK socks & Dinkles  (MUST HAVE BLACK non-ankle socks!)
  • BRING – Instrument, Water
  • DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
  • MEET – IN FRONT OF STUDENT CENTER.
  • NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
  • PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY.  Director approved pick-up location is the  back parking lot off CADENCE.
  • PERFORMANCE AT 7:00PM
  • STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 9:00
  • We will be feeding students first thing at 4:30 when they arrive, so don’t worry about rushing home for food after school.
  • TRUCK LOADING: If you have an open 7th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

BAND SPECTACULAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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.

Please check the links below for these volunteer opportunities, especially the specific Band Spectacular positions. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
Positions specific to BAND SPECTACULAR: volunteersignup.org/43TF4
TRANSPORTATION: volunteersignup.org/W9A8X (need 2 morning drivers on 11/1)
FOOD: volunteersignup.org/YTEYQ
STADIUM PREP: volunteersignup.org/DQLLD
PHOTOGRAPHY: volunteersignup.org/9K3DF

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! Thank you for your support!

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, 11/4, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

Come on out and see the NHS Marching Band and Color Guard perform one last time at the Irvine High School Stadium. Admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the event. This is our final performance of the year — you won’t want to miss it!

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

  • 3:30 – CALL TIME @ IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
  • PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.  PLEASE CARPOOL.  DROP OFF AT FRONT OF SCHOOL ON WALNUT.
  • WEAR– Band shirt, athletic shorts, BLACK socks & Dinkles (MUST HAVE BLACK non-ankle socks!)
  • BRING – Instrument, Water
  • DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
  • MEET – IN BACK PARKING LOT NEXT TO OUR TRUCKS.
  • NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
  • PERFORMANCE AT 5:15 PM. 
  • RETIRING OF THE SHOW:  We will be retiring our show after our performance.  This is separate from our performance and in a different location.  Parents are allowed to watch, but should not distract from anything happening during our retirement.  NO CAMERAS/PHONES ARE ALLOWED AT THE RETIRING OF OUR SHOW.  We ask that there be NO filming whatsoever during this time from students, parents, friends, or family.  Please communicate with all those joining us.  (And, if you see someone get their camera out that day, please politely remind them of our request).  Thank you for your help in continuing this beloved band tradition.  
  • STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 7:00. 
  • PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY. Director approved pick-up location is the front parking lot off WALNUT.  If you would like to stick around to see the rest of the Tournament, students have free entrance with their performer hand stamp.
  • We will NOT be providing a full meal.  Please eat lunch before you arrive.  Snacks only will be provided.
  • TRUCK LOADING, FRIDAY, 11/3:  If you have an open 7th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD BANQUET & AWARDS, WEDNESDAY, 11/8
Thank you to everyone who signed up to attend our Annual Marching Band & Color Guard Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, 11/8 at 5:00pm. With nearly every one of our 300 spots taken, we have just a few remaining seats open for this very special event. If you are interested reserving one of these spots, please contact Susan Bauer at TIMB.President@gmail.com

We could also some volunteers to help us setup and decorate the venue prior to the event. If you would be interested in helping out from 2:30-4:30pm on Wednesday, 11/1, please sign up here. Thank you!

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

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

AUDITION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
DRUM SET – Monday, November 6th @ 7:30 – 501
PIANO – Monday, November 6th @ 7:30 – 502
SAXOPHONE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – 501
TRUMPET – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – 502
TROMBONE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – Theater
FLUTE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – Theater Lobby
VIBES – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 in Percussion Room
GUITAR – Tuesday, November 7th @ Tutorial – 501
BASS – Tuesday, November 7th @ Tutorial – 501

PARENTS: Thank you for helping!
THANK YOU again to all the parents who have been graciously volunteering at our football games and events during our marching band season. These performances would not be possible without your help! Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.President@gmail.com.

KMA CONCERT VOUCHERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT MONTH
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! Be on the lookout for your concert vouchers which will be distributed during your student’s music class in November. While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Looking for the latest instrumental music news, calendar, music downloads or photos and videos from every performance and event? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 6:30PM
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, 3:30pm: Field Tournament, Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Fall/Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater

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