9/19/22 - NHS Music: KMA, Night Rehearsal, Away Game

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO “KEEP MUSIC ALIVE” AT NHS!
A big THANK YOU to all the parents who have generously volunteered time and given financially to support music at NHS! Only 33% of families have made a donation of any amount so far to KMA. Understandably, not every family is able to give. However, if you are able, any amount is GREATLY appreciated!

FREE TICKETS FOR UPCOMING CONCERTS

We are also offering “Thank You” Incentives for donations starting at $125, including:

Free concert tickets
Program recognition
Early entry to concerts

Make your donation THIS MONTH to ensure you receive ALL your benefits in time for the concerts on October 15th! Read more about KMA HERE, and donate online today!

What are KMA funds used for?

New instruments and repairs
Clinics and additional music instruction
Festivals and offsite performances
Sheet music
Other expenses not covered by the school district.

Note that KMA supports ALL instrumental music (orchestras, bands, jazz bands, chamber winds, guitar ensemble). Marching Band donations collected earlier this year support marching band expenses (food, uniforms, trucks, show design and music, coaching, etc.).

HAVE YOU SIGNED AND RETURNED YOUR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AGREEMENT (IMA)?

All music students should have received a paper class syllabus and “Keep Music Alive (KMA)” information. Student AND Parent are REQUIRED to go online and sign the Instrumental Music Agreement, verifying you have read the class syllabus.

TUESDAY 9/20 – NIGHT REHEARSAL
Call time: 6:00pm (unloading trucks at 5:45pm). We will be dismissing students at 9:00pm. This is our ONE chance to rehearse on our HOME field, and this rehearsal is mandatory. If you are coming straight from an athletic game/match/meet, please get to us ASAP.

Meet: Irvine High School on the basketball courts by the gym.
Bring: Instrument, Dot Sheets, Dot Book, Music (for all movements), light snack, and Water.
Wear: Closed toed shoes, and bring a sweatshirt.

We will NOT be feeding students at this event. Please eat PRIOR to our rehearsal.

FRIDAY 9/23 – AWAY GAME

Friday is our first AWAY game of the season. It is being held at Portola HS. The NHS marching band will sit on the AWAY stand side. Students will NOT wear their marching band uniforms; see dress code below. We WILL be feeding students at this event.

5:30pm: Student call time, meet at Portola High School outdoor basketball courts. STUDENTS: wear Marching Band T-shirt, jeans, and athletic shoes.
7:00pm: Kickoff

Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome! If you do not attend the game, please pick up your student promptly in front of the Portola HS gym, at approximately 9:00pm.

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

SATURDAY 10/15 – FALL CONCERTS
All concert groups will perform on the main field under our Hollywood Bowl style shell throughout the day.

JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT TIMB MEETING
Join us for the latest NHS instrumental music news, including updates from the Directors.
Date: Monday, October 3rd
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:
Tue, Sep 20th, 5:30pm: Night rehearsal at Irvine HS
Fri, Sep 23rd, 5:30pm: Away game at Portola HS (kickoff 7pm)
Mon, Oct 3rd, 6:30pm: TIMB Meeting
Fri, Oct 7th, 5:30pm: Away game at University HS (kickoff 7pm)
Sat, Oct 15th, times vary: Fall Concerts
Fri, Oct 21st, 5:30pm, Pink Out: Home football game at Portola HS (kickoff 7pm)
Sat, Oct 22nd, TBD: Marching Band Field Tournament, location TBD
Fri, Oct 28th at 5:30pm, Senior Recognition: Home football game at Irvine HS (kickoff 7pm)
Wed, Nov 2nd, 5:00pm: Band Spectacular at Irvine HS
Sat, Nov 5th, TBD: Marching Band Trip
Sun, Nov 6th, TBD: Marching Band Banquet & Awards