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7/27/24 – Welcome to Band Camp

WELCOME TO THE 2024 SEASON OF NHS MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD!

We are excited to kick off the school year with the 2024 Marching Band & Color Guard show, “The Music of Disney”. With over 250 members, the Timberwolf Marching Band will be one of the largest student groups on campus. This email contains all of the important information for Marching Band & Color Guard Camp and for the 2024 Season.

Important details to prepare for camp:

  • ALL NEW MEMBERS and parents, attend the MANDATORY Pre-Camp Meeting Wednesday, August 7th at 6:00pm in the NHS Theater. Please join us for a Dessert Social following the meeting.
  • Read through all documents HERE, or click individual links below:

Welcome Letter and Summer Band Camp Details and Sheet Music Downloads

Sample Camp Contract – This is just a sample. Your contract will be mailed to your home address for the parent and student to sign and submit at your uniform fitting appointment.

Marching Band Uniform Information – including how to sign up online for your uniform fitting.
IMPORTANT: Your signed contract is required in order for you to participate in your uniform fitting

Color Guard Uniform Information  no need to sign up for a fitting — your CG coach will arrange this

2024 Marching Band & Color Guard Season Calendar

Save the Dates Flyer – Kickoff Performance Information and 2024 music download details for summer practice

PARENTS: Marching Band & Color Guard Volunteer Signup – It takes a small army to support the band! Help for an hour, or at every game.

Marching Band Photo Information – This year’s marching band photo will be taken at a football game

You may also access the above information from our website: www.TIMBMusic.org

IMPORTANT BAND CAMP DATES:

  • August 5-7 – Drumline and Pit Required Pre-Camp (9am-4pm)
  • August 5-7 – Color Guard Required Pre-Camp (9am-12pm)
  • August 6-7 – Leadership (9am-3:30pm)
  • August 7 – ALL New Members (12:30pm-3:30pm)
  • August 8, 9, 12-15 – BAND CAMP for ALL members (9am-4pm) Room #501
  • August 15 – KICKOFF PERFORMANCE (6pm)

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org, BenCase@IUSD.org or TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com.

See all you new members and parents at the Pre-Camp Meeting on Wednesday, August 7th at 6:00pm!

By |2024-08-05T17:42:42-07:00August 5, 2024|Announcement|0 Comments

5/17/24 – Concert Time!

JAZZ AT THE OAK – TONIGHT!
Please join us for this free community event which will take place TONIGHT, Friday, May 17th, at 5:30pm around the NHS Oak Tree. Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite from Tacos & Co. and enjoy performances by the amazing jazz musicians from NHS and Sierra Vista Middle School!

POPS CONCERTS – NEXT WEEK!
Join us for the final concerts of the school year! All concerts begin at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater:

  • Tuesday, 5/21 – Guitar, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra
  • Wednesday, 5/22 – String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
  • Thursday, 5/23 (Gala) – Jazz Ensemble I, Wind Symphony, Philharmonic, Vocal Music

Ticket & Voucher Information:

  • Tues, 5/21 and Wed, 5/22 Concert prices are:  $10 adults, $5 students and seniors
  • Thur, 5/23 Gala prices are:  $15 adults, $10 students and seniors
  • You can exchange your KMA (Keep Music Alive donation) vouchers for tickets for the Tues, 5/21 and Wed, 5/22 concerts. You can use ONE ticket to attend both concerts.
  • KMA vouchers will not be accepted at the Thur, 5/23 Gala. You must buy a separate ticket for this performance.
  • No presales; all tickets and voucher exchanges will be at the concert.
  • CHARTER OAK DONORS: You will be seated starting at 6:45pm for the Tues, 5/21 and Wed, 5/22 concerts. Please arrive early! No early seating for the Thur, 5/23 Gala.

We need concert volunteers for each night. Please sign up HERE if you can help, thank you! Students may sign up for service hours.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SURVEY
We love our seniors and want to celebrate them! We will be highlighting seniors on our Instagram account (@northwoodinstrumental) with Senior Spotlights.
Please complete the survey HERE by Tuesday, May 28th and include a fun photo if you wish!

2024 MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP
Click HERE to sign up for the best week of the year! ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends!

2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band! Online registration will begin in late March; watch your email for details. All events will be held on campus at NHS. ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends! BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.

  • 2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP* – August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th, 9am-4pm
  • LEADERSHIP***– August 6th & 7th (9am-3:30pm)
  • NEW MEMBERS** – August 7th (12:30-3:30pm)
  • COLOR GUARD – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • PIT & DRUMLINE – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • ALL CAMP MEETING* – Wednesday, August 7th, 6:00 pm
  • KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 15, 6:00 pm

* Required attendance for ALL members
**Required attendance for all NEW members

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, JUNE 3rd, 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: 
Friday, May 17th – Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak
Tues, May 21st – Thur, May 23rd – POPS Concerts, NHS Theater
August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th – Marching Band Camp

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

By |2024-05-17T15:29:50-07:00May 17, 2024|Announcement|0 Comments

5/6/24 – May Events

SENIOR PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE!
If you had your senior instrumental photo taken last month, they are now available on our Flickr account found on the TIMB website at https://timbmusic.org/resources/media-gallery or by clicking HERE. All photos are available for download.

HEYYYY, HEY BABY: WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
SENIORS, please submit a baby photo HERE by Wednesday, May 8th to be included in the end of the year Senior slideshow. Also, if you did NOT take a senior photo during marching band season or at the instrumental photo shoot last month, please also include a senior portrait or current photo.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SURVEY
We love our seniors and want to celebrate them! We will be highlighting seniors on our Instagram account (@northwoodinstrumental) with Senior Spotlights.
Please complete the survey HERE by May 22nd and include a fun photo if you wish!


INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC END OF YEAR BANQUET & BBQ, THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11th, 3:30pm
Join us for our Instrumental Music End of Year Banquet & BBQ this Saturday, May 11th at 3:30pm. Banquet is not required, but highly recommended. Come with your family and celebrate our successful year! Join us in the theater to see the seniors take their “final”, find out next year’s marching band theme, then head over to the Oak for some delicious BBQ! Please RSVP HERE so we can plan ahead for food.
We could also use some VOLUNTEERS to help with the BBQ! If you’re able to help out, please sign up HERE. Thank you for your support!

JAZZ AT THE OAK, FRIDAY, MAY 17th, 5:30pm
Please join us for this free community event which will take place on Friday, May 17th at 5:30pm around the NHS Oak Tree. Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite from Tacos & Co. and enjoy performances by the amazing jazz musicians from NHS and Sierra Vista Middle Schoo!

POPS CONCERTS, MAY 21st – MAY 23rd, 7:00pm
Join us for the final concerts of the school year! All concerts begin at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater:

  • Tuesday, 5/21 – Guitar, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra
  • Wednesday, 5/22 – String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
  • Thursday, 5/23 (Gala) – Jazz Ensemble I, Wind Symphony, Philharmonic, Vocal Music

We need concert volunteers for each night. Please sign up HERE if you can help, thank you! Students may sign up for service hours.

SENIOR DEDICATION: POPS CONCERT PROGRAM
Recognize a special senior in the upcoming Pops Concert program, taking place May 21st-23rd. Here’s what you do:
1. Create your dedication artwork proportionate to the space you are purchasing. The art work must be appropriate and suitable for printing.

  • Quarter Page (2.5 x 3.75 inches) for $12
  • Half Page (5 x 3.75 inches) for $24
  • Full Page (5 x 8 inches) for $48
  1. Save your final artwork as JPG, JPEG or PNG.
    3. Complete this formby Monaday, May 13thand attach the artwork (see form for samples).
    4. Pay online.2024 MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP: REGISTRATION DUE MAY 10th
    Click HERE to sign up for the best week of the year! ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends!

    2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
    It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band! Online registration will begin in late March; watch your email for details. All events will be held on campus at NHS. ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends! BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.

  • 2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP* – August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th, 9am-4pm
  • LEADERSHIP***– August 6th & 7th (9am-3:30pm)
  • NEW MEMBERS** – August 7th (12:30-3:30pm)
  • COLOR GUARD – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • PIT & DRUMLINE – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • ALL CAMP MEETING* – Wednesday, August 7th, 6:00 pm
  • KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 15, 6:00 pm

Marching Band Camp registration due – May 10th
ALL MB PERCUSSION (drumline and pit) – workshop on Saturday, 5/11 at 1:00pm in 501
2024 MB SHOW REVEAL – Saturday, May 11th at Instrumental Music Awards

2024 Leadership*** Applications available in 501
Leadership announced via email Friday, June 7th

* Required attendance for ALL members
**Required attendance for all NEW members
***ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP – You will be required to attend one weekend at “California Leadership Academy” during the month of July. Dates/Times TBD.

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, JUNE 3rd, 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: 
Sat, May 11th – Instrumental Music Banquet & BBQ, NHS Oak/NHS Theater
Friday, May 17th – Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak
Thur, May 21st – Thur, May 23rd – POPS Concerts, NHS Theater
August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th – Marching Band Camp

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

By |2024-05-09T14:43:30-07:00May 9, 2024|Announcement|0 Comments

4/11/24 – Senior Portraits

ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SENIORS: SENIOR PORTRAITS NEXT WEEKEND!
One of the traditions in Instrumental Music is taking senior portraits in formal concert attire. The Instrumental Music Senior Photo Shoot will be taking place next weekend, 4/20-4/21, from 3:00-6:00pm each day. THESE PHOTOS ARE FREE AND A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS!  They will be included in our end-of-the-year slideshow, and we hope to give each senior family a copy as a “thank you” gift.

Students will need to wear their formal concert attire and bring their instruments with them as 501 will be locked. Parents/sibling/buddy photos will be allowed, time permitting. Please signup for your free photo session HERE.

  • WEAR your formal concert attire
  • BRING your instrument. Bring your instrument home on FRIDAY, as Room 501 will be locked during the photo shoot
  • MEET in front of the NHS Theater
  • PARENTS/SIBLINGS/BUDDIES may also be included in the photo shoot, time permitting
  • We also need VOLUNTEERS to assist the TIMB photographers. Please sign up HERE to help. Thank you!

RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL, THURSDAY, 4/25 – SUNDAY, 4/28
Hey jazzers! The Reno trip is almost here! The buses will be heading out bright and early on Thursday, April 25th. Watch your email for a detailed itinieray, packing list, and more to be coming out soon. If you have any questions, please contact WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org.

HEYYYY, HEY BABY: WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS!
SENIORS, please submit a baby photo HERE by Fri, May 5th to be included in the end-of-the-year Senior slideshow. Also, if you did NOT take a senior photo during marching band season or are not able to take one in concert dress next weekend, please also include a senior portrait or current photo.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT SURVEY
We love our seniors and want to celebrate them! We will be highlighting seniors on our Instagram account (@northwoodinstrumental) with Senior Spotlights.
Please complete the survey HERE by May 22nd and include a fun photo if you wish!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARDS & BBQ, SATURDAY, MAY 11th
Join us for our end of the year Instrumental Music Awards & BBQ on Saturday, May 11th at 3:30pm. During this event, we will some delicious BBQ provided by TIMB, then head into the NHS Theater for the awards portion of the evening, which will include the popular senior “final”, a year-end slideshow, and next year’s marching band theme reveal!

JAZZ AT THE OAK, FRIDAY, MAY 17th
The preparations are under way for the annual NHS Jazz at the Oak Concert. Please join us for this free community event which will take place on Friday, May 17th at 5:30pm around the NHS Oak Tree. Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite from our food vendors, enter to win fabulous raffle prizes and enjoy performances by the amazing jazz musicians from NHS and Sierra Vista Middle School.

Once again, we are inviting all NHS music families to contribute a raffle prize. This could be a product or service from your business, a basket you put together, sports tickets or gift cards you are not using. All donors will be acknowledged and publicized and you are welcome to include business cards or contact information. For more information, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. All funds raised support the entire instrumental program. We appreciate your support!

POPS CONCERTS, MAY 21st – MAY 23rd
Join us for the final concerts of the school year! All concerts begin at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater:

  • Tuesday, 5/21 – Guitar, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra
  • Wednesday, 5/22 – String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
  • Thursday, 5/23 (Gala) – Jazz Ensemble I, Wind Symphony, Philharmonic, Vocal Music

SENIOR DEDICATION: POPS CONCERT PROGRAM
Recognize a special senior in the upcoming Pops Concert program, taking place May 21st-23rd. Here’s what you do:
1. Create your dedication artwork proportionate to the space you are purchasing. The art work must be appropriate and suitable for printing.

  • Quarter Page (2.5 x 3.75 inches) for $12
  • Half Page (5 x 3.75 inches) for $24
  • Full Page (5 x 8 inches) for $48
  1. Save your final artwork as JPG, JPEG or PNG.
    3. Complete this formby Monaday, May 13thand attach the artwork (see form for samples).
    4. Pay online.2024 MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP: REGISTRATION DUE MAY 10th
    Click HERE to sign up for the best week of the year! ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends!2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
    It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band! Online registration will begin in late March; watch your email for details. All events will be held on campus at NHS. ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends! BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.
  • 2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP* – August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th, 9am-4pm
  • LEADERSHIP***– August 6th & 7th (9am-3:30pm)
  • NEW MEMBERS** – August 7th (12:30-3:30pm)
  • COLOR GUARD – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • PIT & DRUMLINE – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • ALL CAMP MEETING* – Wednesday, August 7th, 6:00 pm
  • KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 15, 6:00 pm

Marching Band Camp registration due – May 10th
2024 Leadership*** Applications available in 501
Drum Major Auditions due – Monday, April 22nd (VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS)
Drumline Workshop for current students – 4/17 at lunch
ALL MB PERCUSSION (drumline and pit) – workshop on Saturday, 5/11 at 1:00pm in 501
Leadership announced via email Friday, June 7th
2024 MB SHOW REVEAL – Saturday, May 11th at Instrumental Music Awards

* Required attendance for ALL members
**Required attendance for all NEW members
***ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP – You will be required to attend one weekend at “California Leadership Academy” during the month of July. Dates/Times TBD.

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, MAY 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: 
Sat, Apr 20th – Sun, Apr 21st: Sr. Photo Shoot, in front of NHS Theater
Thur, Apr 25th – Sun, Apr 28th: Reno Jazz Festival, University of Nevada
Sat, May 11th: Instrumental Music Awards & BBQ, NHS Oak/NHS Theater
Friday, May 17th: Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak
Thur, May 21st – Thur, May 23rd – POPS Concerts, NHS Theater

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

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3/5/24 – Spring Festival Concerts

FREE SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS, WEDNESDAY, 3/6 & THURSDAY, 3/7
Spring is coming a little early to Northwood this week! Join us this Wednesday, 3/6 and Thursday, 3/7 for two evenings of live music, presented by our bands and orchestras. All concerts are FREE and will be held in the Northwood High School Theater.

  • All Bands: Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00pm
  • All Orchestras:  Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm
  • If you are a Charter Oak level KMA donor, please check-in by 6:45pm for early seating

We need a few volunteers to hand out programs and direct people to their seats at both concerts. Please sign up here if you are able to help. You will be a ble to reserve your seats early. Thank you for our support!

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT, WEDNESDAY, 3/13
The NHS Choral Department is excited to invite you to their Spring Choral Concert on Wednesday, March 13th at 7pm. The concert will take place in NHS’ Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are $15 for parents and $10 for students. The talented choral students have been working hard to prepare a wonderful program of songs from various genres and cultures.They hope that you will be able to join them!

MARCHING  BAND UNIFORM CLEANING PREP, SATURDAY, 3/9
We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our 200+ marching band uniforms for cleaning. Please sign up here to help out on Saturday, March 9th from 9:00am-noon. Krispy Kreme donuts will be provided! This a great way to meet other music parents and the more help we have, the more quickly we will finish! Hope to see you there!

IRVINE JAZZ FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, 3/16
Here is the schedule for EVERYONE for Saturday, March 16th. Please get there early, and carpool since parking is still an issue at IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL. Remember to bring your instrument/music/pencil. 501 will NOT be open this morning. You need to bring everything home with you Friday.

NHS REQUIRED PERFORMANCES (in BOLD), REGARDLESS OF ENSEMBLE:

  • Jazz 4 – 9:15 warm-up / 9:45 performance & clinic in Student Center 
  • Combo 1 – 10:25 warm-up / 11:00 performance & clinic in HLG
  • Jazz 3 – 11:00 warm-up / 11:30 performance & clinic in GYM
  • CSULB JAZZ ORCHESTRA/AWARDS – GYM @ 12:00pm. 
  • Jazz 2 – 1:00 warm-up / 1:30 performance & clinic in GYM 
  • Combo 2 – 2:00 warm-up / 2:30 performance & clinic in SLG
  • Jazz 1 – 3:00 warm-up / 3:30 performance in THEATER / 4:00 clinic
  • Optional – SADDLEBACK COLLEGE BIG BAND IN GYM @ 5:00pm]

Jazz 4 – CALL TIME IS 9:00am
EVERYONE ELSE – CALL TIME IS 9:30am
Meet in the outdoor amphitheater outside the practice gym/theater area. All students are required to be at each NHS performance. Irvine High School Vaquero Instrumental Music Boosters will have a snack shack with lunch items available for purchase, or you can bring your own lunch. YOU MAY NOT LEAVE CAMPUS. It is recommended to bring a refillable water bottle and some healthy snacks. Students will be released after our last band/clinic, around 4:30pm, per Director discretion.
Please label all instruments with your name and ontact information and keep your things with you at all items. Lost or stolen school instruments will be your financial responsbility. Please contact your director with any questions.

RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL, THURSDAY, 4/25 through SUNDAY, 4/28
Hey jazzers! Thank you for submitting your first payments for the Reno Jazz Festival. So far we have over 90 students attending this trip! Final payments are due Wednesday, 3/13. Payments (cash or check made out to “TIMB”) should be turned into the black mailbox in Room 501. For more  information or if you have any questions, please refer to the handout provided at the parent meeting or contact WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org.

2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band! Online registration will begin in late March; watch your email for details. All events will be held on campus at NHS. ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends! BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.

  • 2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP* – August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th, 9am-4pm
  • LEADERSHIP***– August 6th & 7th (9am-3:30pm)
  • NEW MEMBERS** – August 7th (12:30-3:30pm)
  • COLOR GUARD – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • PIT & DRUMLINE – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • ALL CAMP MEETING* – Wednesday, August 7th, 6:00 pm
  • KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 15, 6:00 pm

2024 Leadership*** Applications available in 501 on Monday, March 18th
Drum Major Workshop – Tuesday, March 26th @ Tutorial (REQUIRED for DM)
Drum Major Auditions due – Monday, April 22nd (VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS)
Drumline Workshop & Auditions – TBD
Marching Band Camp registration due – May 10th
Leadership announced via email Friday, June 7th
2024 MB SHOW REVEAL – Saturday, May 11th @ Instrumental Music Awards

* Required attendance for ALL members
**Required attendance for all NEW members
***ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP – You will be required to attend one weekend at “California Leadership Academy” during the month of July. Dates/Times TBD.

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!

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, APRIL 8, 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, Mar 6th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Bands, NHS Theater
Thur, Mar 7th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Orchestras, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 9th, 9:00am: Marching Band Uniform Cleaning Prep, Room 501
Wed, Mar 13th, 7:00pm: Spring Choral Concert, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 16th, 9:00/9:30am: Irvine Jazz Festival, IHS
Tue, Mar 19th, 7:00pm: IUSD Wind Ensemble Festival, WHS
Tue, Mar 26th, 7:00pm: IUSD Orchestra Festival, WHS
Wed, Mar 27th, 7:00pm: IUSD Jazz Festival, PHS
Thur, Apr 25th – Sun, Apr 28th: Reno Jazz Festival, University of Nevada

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

By |2024-03-05T19:13:27-08:00March 5, 2024|Announcement|0 Comments

2/21/24 – Freaky Friday

NHS ARTS PRESENTS “FREAKY FRIDAY”, 2/22-2/24
Come on out this week to see Northwood High School’s presentation of Freaky Friday, featuring a live pit orchestra! Showings are this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7pm, with a sensory friendly matinee showing at 2pm on Saturday. Click here to purchase tickets. Hope to see you there!

CSUF WINDS FESTIVAL, 3/2
Our Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony bands will be joining high schools from across southern CA and performing at the CSUF Winds Festival on Saturday, 3/2. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to come watch us perform at 4:30pm in Meng Hall. The concert is free!
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Campus Map and Directions
We could also use a few chaperones from each band to assist our students that day. Transportation and food will be provided. Pleae click here if you are able to assist. Thank you for your support!

FREE SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS, 3/6 & 3/7
Spring is coming a little early to Northwood! Join us on Wednesday, 3/6 and Thursday, 3/7 for two evenings of live music, presented by our bands and orchestras. All concerts are FREE and will be held in the Northwood High School Theater.

  • All Bands: Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00pm
  • All Orchestras:  Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm
  • If you are a Charter Oak level KMA donor, please check-in by 6:45pm for early seating

We need a few volunteers to hand out programs and direct people to their seats at both concerts. Please sign up here if you are able to help. You will be a ble to reserve your seats early. Thank you for our support!

MARCHING  BAND UNIFORM CLEANING PREP, 3/9
We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our 200+ marching band uniforms for cleaning. Please sign up here to help out on Saturday, March 9th from 9:00am-noon. Breakfast will be provided. The more help we have, the more quickly we will finish!

RENO JAZZ FESTIVAL, 4/25-4/28
Hey jazzers! The first payment for the Reno Jazz Festival trip is now due. Payments should be turned into the black mailbox in Room 501. For more  information or if you have any questions, please refer to the handout provided at the parent meeting or contact WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org.

2024 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band! Online registration will begin in late March; watch your email for details. All events will be held on campus at NHS. ALL students, and all levels of music experience, are welcome; please share with friends! BAND CAMP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD PARTICIPANTS.

  • 2023 MARCHING BAND CAMP* – August 8th, 9th, 12th-15th, 9am-4pm
  • LEADERSHIP***– August 6th & 7th (9am-3:30pm)
  • NEW MEMBERS** – August 7th (12:30-3:30pm)
  • COLOR GUARD – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • PIT & DRUMLINE – August 5th, 6th & 7th (Time TBD)
  • ALL CAMP MEETING* – Wednesday, August 7th, 6:00 pm
  • KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 15, 6:00 pm

2024 Leadership*** Applications available in 501 on Monday, March 18th
Drum Major Workshop – Tuesday, March 26th @ Tutorial (REQUIRED for DM)
Drum Major Auditions due – Monday, April 22nd (VIDEO AUDITION SUBMISSIONS)
Drumline Workshop & Auditions – TBD
Marching Band Camp registration due – May 10th
Leadership announced via email Friday, June 7th
2024 MB SHOW REVEAL – Saturday, May 11th @ Instrumental Music Awards

* Required attendance for ALL members
**Required attendance for all NEW members
***ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEADERSHIP – You will be required to attend one weekend at “California Leadership Academy” during the month of July. Dates/Times TBD.

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!

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, MARCH 4TH, 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: 
Sat, Mar 2nd, 12:00pm: CSUF Winds Festival, CSUF
Wed, Mar 6th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Bands, NHS Theater
Thur, Mar 7th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Orchestras, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 16th, Time TBD: Irvine Jazz Festival, IHS
Tue, Mar 19th, 7:00pm: IUSD Wind Ensemble Festival, WHS
Tue, Mar 26th, 7:00pm: IUSD Orchestra Festival, WHS
Wed, Mar 27th, 7:00pm: IUSD Jazz Festival, PHS
Thur, Apr 25th – Sun, Apr 28th: Reno Jazz Festival, University of Nevada

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

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1/10/24 – Concerts

NORTHWOOD AREA CONCERT, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 7PM
On Thursday 1/11 at 7pm, our Wind Symphony will be performing in our annual Northwood Area Concert, bringing together students from Sierra Vista Middle School, Brywood and Canyon View Elementary Schools, as well as our Northwood Timberwolves! The groups will perform for each other and then share the stage in a heartwarming finale. It is such a special moment for our kids to reflect upon their musical journeys as they play side-by-side with middle school and elementary kiddos, and it gives all of those younger kids the chance to see what lies in store for their own musical future!  This is a free concert.

In order to minimize disruptions, please plan to arrive by 7:00pm and stay for the duration of the concert. Thank you!

SYMPHONY IRVINE COLLABORATION CONCERT, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 7PM
On Friday 1/12 at 7pm, our Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing in a very special collaboration with a professional orchestra – Symphony Irvine! Both our Philharmonic and the professionals will be giving their own performances – including the encore performance of an incredible composition by one of our NHS students, Ellie Hsueh! Then, much like how the middle and elementary school band students will be sharing the stage with our high school band the night before, our Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing side-by-side with the professionals on an incredible finale of Mussorgsky’s “Great Gate of Kiev” from Pictures at an Exhibition.  KMA vouchers are not applicable for this exclusive performance. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students and senior citizens, and IUSD employees are free with ID.

In order to minimize disruptions, please plan to arrive by 7:00pm and stay for the duration of the concert. Thank you!

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of a few volunteers to help with this week’s concerts. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help. It would be best to volunteer for a performance in which your student is not performing, but if you do, admission will be complimentary and we will ensure that you do not miss your student’s performance

CONCERT PROGRAMS – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
The Timberwolves Instrumental Music Boosters would like to invite you to place an advertisement in our concert programs for the 2023-2024 NHS Instrumental Music Season. Your advertisement will reach over 400 local families and you will support our four orchestras, four concert bands, four jazz bands, and our marching band. Please submit this form  and include a high resolution image with your order. Your advertisement will appear in all future concert programs for the 2023-2024 season. For questions, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our program!

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!

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, FEBRUARY 5TH, 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: 
Thur, Jan 11th, 7:00pm: Northwood Area Winds Concert, NHS Theater
Fri, Jan 12th, 7:00pm: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 2nd, Time TBD: CSUF Winds Festival, CSUF
Wed, Mar 6th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Bands, NHS Theater
Thur, Mar 7th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival – Orchestras, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 16th, Time TBD: Irvine Jazz Festival, IHS
Tue, Mar 19th, 7:00pm: IUSD Wind Ensemble Festival, WHS
Tue, Mar 26th, 7:00pm: IUSD Orchestra Festival, WHS
Wed, Mar 27th, 7:00pm: IUSD Jazz Festival, PHS

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

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12/12/23 – Winter Gala

THE WINTER GALA IS TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK!
The Winter Gala will be taking place this Friday, December 15th. You won’t want to miss this special event, starting at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater. Winter Gala tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Concert/KMA vouchers may not be used for this performance.

Enjoy performances by: Jazz Combo I, Jazz Ensemble I, Vocal Music, Wind Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestra

In order to minimize disruptions, please plan to arrive as close to 7:00pm as possible and stay for the duration of the concert. Thank you!

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need for a few volunteers to sell and take tickets, hand out programs, and direct people to their seats this Friday. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. It would be best to volunteer for this performance if your student is not performing, but if you do, admission will be complimentary and we will ensure that you do not miss your student’s performance

CONCERT PROGRAMS – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
The Timberwolves Instrumental Music Boosters would like to invite you to place an advertisement in our concert programs for the 2023-2024 NHS Instrumental Music Season. Your advertisement will reach over 400 local families and you will support our four orchestras, four concert bands, four jazz bands, and our marching band. Please submit this form  and include a high resolution image with your order. Your advertisement will appear in all future concert programs for the 2023-2024 season. For questions, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our program!

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!

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, JANUARY, DATE TBD, 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, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater
Thur, Jan 11th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Winds Concert, NHS Theater
Fri, Jan 12th, 7:00pm: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert, NHS Theater

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

By |2023-12-14T07:33:34-08:00December 14, 2023|Announcement|0 Comments

11/28/23 – Finter Concerts & Giving Tuesday

FINTER CONCERTS ARE THIS WEEK!

Get ready for Northwood Instrumental’s Finter (Fall/Winter) Concerts! You won’t want to miss this two night event, starting at 7:00pm on both nights in the NHS Theater. Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert/KMA vouchers may be used for this performance.

Wednesday, November 29th
Enjoy performances by: String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday, November 30th
Enjoy performances by: Guitar Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra and Wind Symphony

In order to minimize disruptions, please plan to arrive as close to 7:00pm as possible and stay for the duration of the concert. Thank you!

CONCERT ATTIRE
Students, not sure what to wear for the concert? Please read this document for Concert Attire Do’s & Don’ts. If you have any questions after reading this document, please contact WhitneyTavlarides@gmail.com.

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need for a few volunteers to sell and take tickets, exchange vouchers, hand out programs, and direct people to their seats at both concerts this week. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. It would be best to volunteer for a performance in which your student is NOT performing, but if you do, admission will be complimentary and we will ensure that you do not miss your student’s performance.

ON THIS GIVING TUESDAY, CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO KMA
This Giving Tuesday, your generous gift helps to Keep Music Alive at NHS! Your donation helps to sustain our instrumental music program at its current level by providing critical funding in areas such as clinics and instruction, instrument repair and purchase, sheet music and more. And it’s not too late to receive vouchers for this week’s concerts! We offer “Thank You” incentives for various levels of giving. TIMB vouchers are complimentary concert tickets which have a box office value of $10 each. These vouchers can be used for any of the paid-admission instrumental concerts, excluding galas.

  • $125 TIMB (2 vouchers)
  • $200 ADVOCATE (8 vouchers + name in program)
  • ​$400 CHARTER OAK (family voucher to all concerts (excluding galas) + name in program + early seating)

Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Please visit timbmusic.org/donate to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood

CONCERT PROGRAMS – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
The Timberwolves Instrumental Music Boosters would like to invite you to place an advertisement in our concert programs for the 2023-2024 NHS Instrumental Music Season. Your advertisement will reach over 400 local families and you will support our four orchestras, four concert bands, four jazz bands, and our marching band. Please submit this form  and include a high resolution image with your order. Your advertisement will appear in all future concert programs for the 2023-2024 season. For questions, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our program!

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,  DECEMBER 4th, 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/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Finter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater
Thur, Jan 11th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Winds Concert, NHS Theater
Fri, Jan 12th, 7:00pm: Symphony Irvine Collaboration Concert, NHS Theater

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

By |2023-11-29T17:12:36-08:00November 29, 2023|Announcement|0 Comments

11/17/23 – FINTER Concerts

FINTER CONCERTS ARE COMING UP SOON!

Get ready for Northwood Instrumental’s Finter (Fall/Winter) Concerts! You won’t want to miss this two night event, starting at 7:00pm on both nights in the NHS Theater. Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert/KMA vouchers may be used for this performance.

Wednesday, November 29th
Enjoy performances by: String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday, November 30th
Enjoy performances by: Guitar Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra and Wind Symphony

CONCERT ATTIRE
Students, not sure what to wear for the concert? Please read this document for Concert Attire Do’s & Don’ts. If you have any questions after reading this document, please contact WhitneyTavlarides@gmail.com.

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers to sell and take tickets, exchange vouchers, hand out programs, and direct people to their seats at both concerts. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. It would be best to volunteer for a performance in which your student is NOT performing, but if you do, admission will be complimentary and we will ensure that you do not miss your student’s performance.

CONCERT PROGRAMS – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
The Timberwolves Instrumental Music Boosters would like to invite you to place an advertisement in our concert programs for the 2023-2024 NHS Instrumental Music Season. Your advertisement will reach over 400 local families and you will support our four orchestras, four concert bands, four jazz bands, and our marching band. Please submit this form no later than Tuesday, November 21, 2023 and include a high resolution image with your order. Your advertisement will appear in all concert programs for the 2023-2024 season. For questions, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our program!

SENIOR MARCHING BAND PHOTOS AND MARCHING BAND SLIDESHOW AVAILABLE
The photos from Senior photo shoot at the Senior Recognition game on 10/13 have been posted on Flickr. The end of the year slideshow from the Marching Band & Color Guard Banquet & Awards has also been posted on YouTube. Additional photos and videos can be found on our website at timbmusic.org/resources/media-gallery. Thank you to our amazing photographers for documenting these special moments!

2023 Senior Marching Band Photos
End of the Year Slideshow

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL MARCHING BAND VOLUNTEERS!
It’s hard to believe than another marching band season has come and gone. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to make this season run so smoothly. From the uniform fittings over the summer, to all the food that was ordered, picked up and passed out, to hauling the band equipment to and from every game, to setting up the stands for every performance, to making sure the students got into and out of their uniforms on time and in an organized fashion, to selling fanwear and documenting it all with photos and video… each and every one of you had an impact on this season and we appreciate everything you did to support our students. A huge, heartfelt thank you to all of you!

KMA CONCERT VOUCHERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT WEEK
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 next week. 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,  DECEMBER 4th, 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/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Finter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater
Thur, Jan 11th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Winds Concert, NHS Theater
Fri, Jan 12th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Orchestra Concert, NHS Theater

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

By |2023-11-21T23:43:06-08:00November 21, 2023|Announcement|0 Comments
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