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IRVINE JAZZ FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY!
Come out and support our Northwood Jazz Program at the annual Irvine Jazz Festival at Irvine High School THIS Saturday!  Our four big bands and two jazz combos will be performing along with jazz ensembles from throughout Southern California, including our friends at Sierra Vista!

Combo 1 – 8:00am (Drama Room)
Jazz 2 – 9:30 (Stage)
Sierra Vista – 11:00 (HLG)
Jazz 3 – 11:30 (Gym)
CSULB Jazz Band – 12:00 (GYM)
Jazz 4 – 1:30 (Student Center)
Jazz 1 – 2:30 (Stage)
Combo 2 – 3:30 (Drama Room)
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the event.

IUSD MUSIC FESTIVALS
Next week, our Wind Symphony, Philharmonic Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble I will be performing at the annual IUSD Music Festivals, alongside groups from each of the 5 high schools in IUSD.  Come out and support our students in these incredible nights of music!

Tuesday 3/21 @ 7pm, Woodbridge High School Theater
$5 Tickets – woodbridgehs.booktix.com
Wind Symphony

Wednesday 3/22 @ 7pm, Woodbridge High School Theater
$5 Tickets – woodbridgehs.booktix.com
Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday 3/23 @ 7pm, UCI’s Barclay Theater
$10 Tickets – tinyurl.com/2023IUSDJazzFest
Jazz Ensemble I

2023 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!

• 2023 Marching Band Camp*: Monday-Friday, August 14th-18th, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Marching Band Camp Registration Due: May 12th (available March 20th at www.timbmusic.org)
• All Camp Parent/Student Meeting*: Wednesday, August 9th, 7:00pm, NHS Theater
• New Member Workshop**: Friday, August 11th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• Drumline Workshops & Required Auditions for Marching Band: May (TBD)
• Color Guard, Drumline, Pit & Percussion Pre-Camps: August 9th, 10th, 11th (Times TBD)

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

Next TIMB Meeting: Monday, April 10th, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest NHS instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link.

COMING UP

Sat, Mar 18th: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School
Tues, Mar 21st, 7:00pm: IUSD Wind Ensemble Festival, Woodbridge HS Theater
Wed, Mar 22nd, 7:00pm: IUSD Orchestra Festival, Woodbridge HS Theater
Thu, Mar 23rd, 7:00pm: IUSD Jazz Festival, UCI Barclay Theater
Thu, Mar 30th: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

SAVE THE DATES
Wed, Apr 12th: 8th Grade Family Night
Thu, Apr 13th: Night of the Arts
Fri, May 12th: Jazz at the Oak
Sat, May 13th: Instrumental Music Awards
Wed-Fri, May 17th-19th, 7:00pm: Pop Concerts and Gala, NHS Theater

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

NEXT WEEK: FREE SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS
Spring is coming a little early to Northwood! Join us next Tuesday, 2/28 and Wednesday, 3/1 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: Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00pm
• All Orchestras: Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00pm
• If you are a Charter Oak level KMA donor, please check-in by 6:45pm for early seating

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

• NEXT WEEK’S SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS, 2/28 & 3/1
  We need a few volunteers to hand out programs and direct people to seats at both concerts. Please sign up HERE if you are able to help. You will be able to reserve your seats early, we will train you, and you will be able to watch your student’s performance, thank you!
• MARCHING BAND UNIFORM CLEANING, 3/11
  We are looking for help to prepare the marching band uniforms for cleaning. Please sign up HERE to help on Saturday, March 11th from 9:00am-noon. Breakfast will be provided. The more help we have, the more quickly we will finish!
• CSUF WINDS FESTIVAL, 3/4
  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, 3/4. We need a few chaperones from each band to assist our students that day. Transportation and food will be provided. Click HERE to sign up. Thank you for your support!

2023 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!

• 2023 Marching Band Camp*: Monday-Friday, August 14th-18th, 9:00am-4:00pm
• Marching Band Camp Registration Due: May 12th (available March 20th at www.timbmusic.org)
• All Camp Parent/Student Meeting*: Wednesday, August 9th, 7:00pm, NHS Theater
• New Member Workshop**: Friday, August 11th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• Drumline Workshops & Required Auditions for Marching Band: May (TBD)
• Color Guard, Drumline, Pit & Percussion Pre-Camps: August 9th, 10th, 11th (Times TBD)

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

Next TIMB Meeting: Monday, March 6th, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest NHS 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.

COMING UP

Sat, Feb 25th: Saddleback Jazz Workshop
Tues, Feb 28th, 7:00pm: Spring Festival Concert, all Band Ensembles, NHS Theater
Wed, Mar 1st, 7:00pm: Spring Festival Concert, all Orchestras, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 4th: CSUF Winds Festival
Sat, Mar 18th: Irvine Jazz Festival, Irvine High School
Tues, Mar 21st, 7:00pm: IUSD Wind Ensemble Festival, Woodbridge HS Theater
Wed, Mar 22nd, 7:00pm: IUSD Orchestra Festival, Woodbridge HS Theater
Thu, Mar 23rd, 7:00pm: IUSD Jazz Festival, UCI Barclay Theater
Thu, Mar 30th: IUSD Honors Concert, Segerstrom Concert Hall

SAVE THE DATES
Wed, Apr 12th: 8th Grade Family Night
Thu, Apr 13th: Night of the Arts
Fri, May 12th: Jazz at the Oak
Sat, May 13th: Instrumental Music Awards
Wed-Fri, May 17th-19th, 7:00pm: Pop Concerts and Gala, NHS Theater

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

WINTER GALA TOMORROW NIGHT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th

The Winter Gala will be taking place tomorrow night, Friday, December 9th. Winter Gala tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Concert vouchers may not be used for this performance. See the Winter Gala Program here.

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

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We could still use a few more volunteers to take tickets, hand out programs, and direct people to their seats. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. You will receive free admission, we will train you, and you will be able to watch your student’s performance. Thank you!

SENIOR MARCHING BAND PHOTO SHOOT PHOTOS AVAILABLE
The photos from Senior photo shoot at the Senior Recognition game on 10/28 have been posted on Flickr. You are welcome to download if you would like. If you would like a higher resolution photo, please contact TIMB.VPMarchingBand@gmail.com.

2022 Senior Marching Band Photos

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, December 12th
Time: 6:30pm
Email TIMB.ExecVP@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, Dec 9th, 7:00pm:  Winter Gala
Mon, Dec 12th, 7:00pm:  TIMB Meeting

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

WINTER CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st

The Winter Concert will be taking place tomorrow night Thursday, December 1st. Winter Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Concert vouchers may be used for this performance. See the Winter Concert Program here.

Enjoy performances by: String, Symphonic and Concert Orchestras, Concert and Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensemble.

WINTER GALA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th

The Winter Gala will be taking place next Friday, December 9th. Winter Gala ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 and for students and seniors. Concert vouchers may not be used for this performance.

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

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
We have a critical need for a few volunteers to take tickets, hand out programs, and direct people to seats at both concerts. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. Students are welcome to help too! You will receive free admission, we will train you, and you will be able to watch your student’s performance. Thank you!

Looking for Host Families for Japan Marching Band performing at 2023 Rose Parade
Please see information below:

This is Tomoya. Hope all is well with you.

I’m contacting you today not as a reporter.

I’m good friends with the director of Green Band Japan, a group that sends a top high school (and sometimes college and alumni) marching band from Japan to the annual Rose Parade.

Aside from LAUSD and Pasadena City College, they are the only student marching band that participates in the Rose Parade every year.

They were unable to take part during the pandemic, but they will be returning this New Year.

As part of their stay in Southern California, Green Band students will take part in a home-stay program where they get to experience American life.

But the band is having difficulty securing enough host families to accommodate this year’s whopping 190 students.

Many of the existing host families are those with kids who play music.

Attached is the flyer for the program. Tentative schedule for the home-stay is Dec. 30-Jan. 1.
program flyer

Click here for the link to the home stay application.

Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

I think IUSD makes a great match with Green Band considering how international and music-oriented the district is.

Here are some videos of the band from recent years for your reference:

2018 Rose Parade

2019 Rose Parade

2020 Rose Parade

2020 Benefit concert after the parade

Also, a column I wrote a decade ago about Green Band: view here

Sincerely,

Tomoya Shimura

Journalist | Writer

949-445-6397

SENIOR MARCHING BAND PHOTO SHOOT PHOTOS AVAILABLE
The photos from Senior photo shoot at the Senior Recognition game on 10/28 have been posted on Flickr. You are welcome to download if you would like. If you would like a higher resolution photo, please contact TIMB.VPMarchingBand@gmail.com.

2022 Senior Marching Band Photos

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, December 5th
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: 
Thurs, Dec 1st, 7:00pm:  Winter Concert
Fri, Dec 9th, 7:00pm:  Winter Gala

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

NORTHWOOD VS. VISTA DEL LAGO, CIF SEMIFINALS GAME, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th,  IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

Our Northwood Timberwolves are one game away from the championship! Come on out and show your support for the team by joining us for our CIF Semifinals home game this Friday, 11/18 at Irvine High School.
STUDENTS: wear Elton John Band T-shirts, jeans and a sweatshirt or jacket as it will be cold.
 6:00pm: Student call time, meet at the Irvine High School Practice Field
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 with their Special Pep Tune Halftime Performance. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!

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

SENIOR MARCHING BAND PHOTO SHOOT PHOTOS AVAILABLE
The photos from Senior photo shoot at the Senior Recognition game on 10/28 have been posted on Flickr. You are welcome to download if you would like. If you would like a higher resolution photo, please contact TIMB.VPMarchingBand@gmail.com.

2022 Senior Marching Band Photos

WINTER CONCERTS — DECEMBER 1st & 9th

The Winter Concert will be taking place on Thursday, December 1st and the Winter Gala will be taking place on Friday, December 9th. Winter Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert vouchers may be used for this performance.  Winter Gala ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 and for students, seniors and children. Concert vouchers may not be used for this performance.

Thursday, December 1
Enjoy performances by: String, Symphonic and Concert Orchestras, Concert and Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensemble

Friday, December 9
Enjoy performances by: Philharmonic Orchestra, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers to take tickets, hand out programs, and direct people to seats at both concerts. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. You will receive free admission, we will train you, and you will be able to watch your child’s performance, thank you!

Looking for Host Families for Japan Marching Band performing at 2023 Rose Parade
Please see information below:

This is Tomoya. Hope all is well with you.
I’m contacting you today not as a reporter.
I’m good friends with the director of Green Band Japan, a group that sends a top high school (and sometimes college and alumni) marching band from Japan to the annual Rose Parade.  Aside from LAUSD and Pasadena City College, they are the only student marching band that participates in the Rose Parade every year.
They were unable to take part during the pandemic, but they will be returning this New Year.

As part of their stay in Southern California, Green Band students will take part in a home-stay program where they get to experience American life.  But the band is having difficulty securing enough host families to accommodate this year’s whopping 190 students.  Many of the existing host families are those with kids who play music.

Attached is the flyer for the program. Tentative schedule for the home-stay is Dec. 30-Jan. 1.
program flyer

Click here for the link to the home stay application.

Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. I think IUSD makes a great match with Green Band considering how international and music-oriened the district is. Here are some videos of the band from recent years for your reference:

2018 Rose Parade

2019 Rose Parade

2020 Rose Parade

2020 Benefit concert after the parade

Also, a column I wrote a decade ago about Green Band: view here

Sincerely,

Tomoya Shimura
Journalist | Writer
949-445-6397

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, December 5th
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, Nov 18th at 6:00pm, CIF Semifinals Game:  Home football game at Irvine High School (kickoff 7pm)
Thurs, Dec 1st, 7:00pm:  Winter Concerts
Fri, Dec 9th, 7:00pm:  Winter Gala

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

WELCOME ORCHESTRA AND BAND PARENTS!
We hope your student is off to a good start this school year, and enjoying playing with their music ensemble! TIMB is the volunteer parent organization that supports instrumental music at Northwood: orchestras, bands, guitar, jazz, and marching band. For more photos/videos and information: visit our website, view our Flickr account, and subscribe to our YouTube channel and Instagram @NorthwoodInstrumental!

FALL CONCERTS ARE TAKING PLACE NEXT WEEK!

• All orchestras: Saturday, October 15, 1:00pm in the NHS theater
• All wind bands: Saturday, October 15, 3:00pm in the NHS theater

CONCERT ATTIRE

Students have been instructed on appropriate concert attire by their instructors. Please see Concert Attire Do’s and Dont’s for a complete description, with photos.

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers to take tickets, hand out programs, and direct people to seats at both concerts. Please sign up here if you are able to help. You will receive free admission, we will train you, and you will be able to watch your child’s performance, thank you!

Make your KMA donation by October 9th to ensure you receive ALL your benefits (free concert tickets, program recognition, early entry to concerts) in time for the Fall Concerts on October 15th. Read more about KMA HERE, and donate online today!

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

TICKET VOUCHERS FOR CONCERTS
If you donated $125+ to Keep Music Alive (KMA), your student will be given ticket vouchers next week. Vouchers can be exchanged at the concert for tickets. CHARTER OAK donors may be seated 15 minutes prior to concert (12:45pm or 2:45pm on Saturday, 10/15).

Note that Marching Band donations collected earlier this year support marching band expenses and do not count towards KMA, which supports ALL instrumental music.

FRIDAY 10/7 – AWAY GAME

This Friday’s AWAY game is being held at University High School (4771 Campus Drive, Irvine, 92612). 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*.
*We need a volunteer to pick up the band’s dinner at Del Taco (by Zion Market) at 6:45pm and deliver to the University High School track. If you can help, please sign up here. Thank you!

• 6:00pm: Student call time, meet at University High School behind the pool.
  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 University High School gym, at approximately 9:00pm.

MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS
Your students will receive an email this week from the music directors about this very special event!

BAND SPECTACULAR IS BACK!
Mark your calendars! After a 3-year hiatus, Band Spectacular is back, live and in-person, and will be taking place Wednesday, November 2nd at Portola High School. We are hosting this event and need LOTS of volunteer support. Please sign up here if you can help

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 and upcoming band and orchestra concerts. Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.President@gmail.com.

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 7th, 6:00pm: Away game at University High School (kickoff 7pm)
Sat, Oct 15th, 1:00pm Orchestras, 3:00pm Bands: Fall Concerts
Fri, Oct 21st, 5:30pm, Pink Out: Home football game at Portola High School (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 High School (kickoff 7pm)
Wed, Nov 2nd, 5:00pm: Band Spectacular at Portola High School
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