9/27/23 - KMA, Away Game this Friday

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO “KEEP MUSIC ALIVE” AT NHS!
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! These donations are the only way we can continue to provide the high level of experiences for all of our nearly-500 students, and they cover everything from the coaches that come in for each section, instrument purchase and repair, accessories such as strings, rosin, drum sticks and mallets, mouthpieces and reeds, to purchasing the very music we perform. At this time, roughly 30% of our families have made a donation to our program – thank you so much for your support! 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! Families are also encouraged to check with their employers as many will offer matching donations! You are also welcome to make a donation of your time as there are SEVERAL opportunities to volunteer and get involved with our Instrumental Music Family!

Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ and https://timbmusic.org/volunteer/ to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

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.

FRIDAY 9/29 – AWAY GAME AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
This Friday the Northwood Timberwolves will go up against the Irvine Vaqueros at an away game being held at Irvine High School. 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 the IHS outdoor basketball courts by the practice gym (drop off at parking lot off Escolar)
7:00pm: Kickoff

STUDENTS:

Wear your marching band t-shirt, jeans and athletic shoes
Bring: refillable water bottle, instrument, lyre and all music.
Phones are not allowed in stands.
Stay with a buddy at all times.
Band Staff/Leadership/Uniform Staff/Drumline/Pit/Tubas are all expected to UNLOAD the trucks back at NHS after the game.

PARENTS:

Please pick up your student around 9:30pm, in front of the school, by the swim center.
This is the only supervised pickup location.

REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR FANWEAR
Parents, family & friends, support the marching band & color guard by wearing your “I’m with the Band!” fanwear to the game. More sizes are now available for purchase. Stop by our table at the next home game on October 6th to pick some up!

PARENTS: THANK YOU FOR HELPING!
We hope you are enjoying watching your students perform and meeting other band parents! From getting the equipment and instruments to and from the game, to feeding the students, to helping them with their uniforms, it takes a small army to make sure each performance runs smoothly. We are so thankful for each and every one of you who support the band!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING HOME GAMES ON 10/6, 10/13 & 10/20
We still have some volunteer openings for October’s home games. Please see the available spots below. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
TRANSPORTATION: volunteersignup.org/W9A8X
UNIFORMS: volunteersignup.org/8JDY8
SPIRITWEAR: volunteersignup.org/LYCYY

JOIN OUR BAND SPECTACULAR & MARCHING BAND BANQUET EVENT TEAMS
Do you enjoy planning events or working as part of team that plans events? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our two biggest marching band events, Band Spectacular and the Annual Marching Band Banquet & Awards, are right around the corner and we’re forming the planning teams now. Please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com if you would be interested in these fun volunteer opportunities. Thank you!

SUPPORT THE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
Online media guide sales have been extended through Friday, September 29th. Media Guides can be purchased for $25 and will be available by the next home game (October 6th), if not before. Purchase online to guarantee your guide. Enjoy great pictures of cheer, band, and football, plus see all of the sponsors that supported us this season. These media guides are great keepsakes and include better pictures of our programs than what is usually included in the school yearbook Here is the link to buy online:
https://nhsaboosters.memberhub.gives/nhsmediadedications/Campaign/Details

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

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 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:
Fri, Sep 29th, 5:30pm: Away football game at Irvine HS
Fri, Oct 6th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Pink Out)
Fri, Oct 13th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Homecoming)
Fri, Oct 20th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Senior Recognition)
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, TBD: Field Tournament, location TBD
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center