Announcement

JAZZ AT THE OAK THIS FRIDAY, MAY 15th, 5:30pm
Please join us for this free community event which will take place on Friday, May 16th at 5:30pm around the NHS Oak Tree. Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite to eat from Tacos & Co. and enjoy performances by the amazing jazz musicians from NHS and Sierra Vista Middle School!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS  MAY 16th 

Please join us for the instrumental music awards and banquet,  Complimentary dinner for all instrumental music students which includes tacos, desserts and drinks.  Guests are welcome to attend the dinner at a cost of $20 per person.  Dinner will be served from 4 to 5 pm by the lunch tables.  The awards will be in the theater starting about 5:15 pm.  Guests are invited to attend the awards at no cost.  Please RSVP here so that we can get an accurate headcount for the food.  Thank you.  SIgn Up Here.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BANQUET – SET UP & CLEAN UP

Please sign up to help set up for the banquet and clean up after.  Volunteers can sign up here.

CALLING ALL SENIORS!

BABY PICTURES

Seniors! We would love to include each of you in the slideshow being presented at the Instrumental Music Awards taking place on Saturday, May 16th. If you did not have your senior photo taken at either the marching band or recent instrumental senior photo shoot, please submit a senior photo so you can be included in the slideshow! We are also looking for BABY PHOTOS! Please submit either or both photos ASAP  in order to have them included in the slideshow.  Submit photos here.  

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 27th and include a fun photo if you wish!

POPS CONCERTS, MAY 20th & 21st POPS GALA, MAY 29th, 7:00pm
Join us for the final concerts of the school year! All concerts begin at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater. If you would like to volunteer to help with these concerts, please click HERE

• May 20 – Instrumental Pops Concert: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble
• May 21 – Instrumental Pops Concert: Guitar, Symphonic Strings, Concert Orchestra
• May 29 – Pops Gala Concert: Jazz Ensemble I, Wind Symphony,

2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band Camp! Online registration is now open and can be found  HERE.   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.

• 2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP – August 6th and 7th, 10th-13th, 9am-4pm
• LEADERSHIP* – August 4th, 5th  9:00am-3:30pm
• NEW MEMBERS – Wednesday, August 5th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• COLOR GUARD – August 3rd, 4th & 5th (9:00 to 11:00 AM)
• PIT & DRUMLINE – August 3rd (9-3:00 PM), August 4th & 5th (9AM – 12 PM)
• ALL CAMP MEETING – Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00pm, NHS Theater
• KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 13th, 6:00pm

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 more timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN AUGUST STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!
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, May 15th, 5:30pm: Jazz at the Oak, NHS Oak
Wed/Thu, May 20th/21st, 7:00pm: POPS Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, May 29th, 7:00pm: POPS Gala, NHS Theater

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 

A TALE OF TWO CITIES CONCERT 

Northwood and Portola will be doing a combined musical performances of music composed by George Gershwin including American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue.  We need a few volunteers to help pass out programs in the lobby at Portola High School.  Sign Up Here.   Thank you.

MAY CONCERTS AND GALA

Please sign up to help usher, sell tickets or pass out programs for our pops concerts (5/20, 5/21) and Gala (5/29) in May!.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BANQUET – SET UP & CLEAN UP

Please sign up to help set up for the banquet (5/16) and clean up after.  Volunteers can sign up here.

2026 – 2027 TIMB BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

We are looking for a few parents to join the TIMB Board next year and/or serve on a committee position.  This is a great way to be involved with your student’s activities and have fun.  Elections to be held on May 4th.  There are opportunities available for both the instrumental music program and marching band.  Please email TIMB.presdient@gmail.com to find out more!

CALLING ALL SENIORS!

BABY PICTURES

Seniors! We would love to include each of you in the slideshow being presented at the Instrumental Music Awards taking place on Saturday, May 16th. If you did not have your senior photo taken at either the marching band or recent instrumental senior photo shoot, please submit a senior photo so you can be included in the slideshow! We are also looking for BABY PHOTOS! Please submit either or both photos by Wednesday, May 6th in order to have them included in the slideshow.  Submit photos here.  

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 27th and include a fun photo if you wish!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS

Please join us for the instrumental music awards and banquet on Saturday, May 16th,  Complimentary dinner for all instrumental music students which includes tacos, desserts and drinks.  Guests are welcome to attend the dinner at a cost of $20 per person.  Dinner will be served from 4 to 5 pm by the lunch tables.  The awards will be in the theater starting about 5:15 pm.  Guests are invited to attend the awards at no cost.  Please RSVP here so that we can get an accurate headcount for the food.  Thank you.  SIgn Up Here.

AUDITION INFORMATION

ALL AUDITION MUSIC CAN BE FOUND HERE

This is the current audition information for the 2026-2027 school year.

Auditions are NOT required for STRING ORCHESTRA or CONCERT BAND.  Only for students who wish to be in an upper level ensemble. 

Current students will have their auditions IN-CLASS during their current ensemble (Mrs. Tav/Mr. Case/Mr. Q will give you more info in class).

Incoming students will be auditioning on Saturday, May 16^th by appointment at Northwood High School.  To schedule an INCOMING STUDENT AUDITION appointment, please fill out THIS FORM by Wednesday, April 15^th.  All incoming students should register for either STRING ORCHESTRA or CONCERT BAND, and then we will place students after auditions over the summer.

String students – Please prepare the required audition music & the scale sheet
Wind Students – Please prepare the required audition music & a Bb Concert scale (play through your range/any tempo/any rhythm).
Percussion Students – Please prepare the required audition music for all three instruments – Marimba, Snare & Timpani.  You will also need to prepare the Bb Concert Scale (play through your range on marimba/any tempo/any rhythm)
Piano Students –Please play 2 minutes of the piece of your choosing, plus the required piano scale sheet.

If you have any questions, please email whitneytavlarides@iusd.org.

2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band Camp! Online registration is now open and can be found  HERE.   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.

• 2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP – August 6th and 7th, 10th-13th, 9am-4pm
• LEADERSHIP* – August 4th, 5th  9:00am-3:30pm
• NEW MEMBERS – Wednesday, August 5th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• COLOR GUARD – August 3rd, 4th & 5th (9:00 to 11:00 AM)
• PIT & DRUMLINE – August 3rd (9-3:00 PM), August 4th & 5th (9AM – 12 PM)
• ALL CAMP MEETING – Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00pm, NHS Theater
• KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 13th, 6:00pm

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 more timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY MONDAY May 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 28th – Tale of Two Cities Concert at Portola High School
May 15th Jazz at the Oak
May 16th Instrumental Music Awards
POPS CONCERTS  May 20th and May 21st
Gala Concert May 29th

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

CONGRATULATIONS WINTER GUARD!
The Winter Guard took home a first place trophy this weekend at the El Toro Winter Guard competition and beat a NHS school record by having the highest score ever in NHS Color Guard History!  Amazing job !!

ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SENIORS: SENIOR PORTRAITS COMING UP SOON!
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 on Sunday, 4/26 from 4:00-7:00pm . THESE PHOTOS ARE FREE AND A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS!  They will be included in our end-of-the-year slideshow, and each senior family will receive 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
• CHECK IN 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.  Thank you!

SENIOR BABY PICTURES

Seniors! We would love to include each of you in the slideshow being presented at the Instrumental Music Awards taking place on Saturday, May 16th. If you did not have your senior photo taken at either the marching band or recent instrumental senior photo shoot, please submit a senior photo so you can be included in the slideshow! We are also looking for BABY PHOTOS! Please submit either or both photos by Wednesday, May 6th in order to have them included in the slideshow.  Submit photos here.  

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 27th and include a fun photo if you wish!

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ANNUAL BANQUET AND AWARDS

Please join us for the instrumental music awards and banquet,  Complimentary dinner for all instrumental music students which includes tacos, desserts and drinks.  Guests are welcome to attend the dinner at a cost of $20 per person.  Dinner will be served from 4 to 5 pm by the lunch tables.  The awards will be in the theater starting about 5:15 pm.  Guests are invited to attend the awards at no cost.  Please RSVP here so that we can get an accurate headcount for the food.  Thank you.  SIgn Up Here.

AUDITION INFORMATION

ALL AUDITION MUSIC CAN BE FOUND HERE

This is the current audition information for the 2026-2027 school year.

Auditions are NOT required for STRING ORCHESTRA or CONCERT BAND.  Only for students who wish to be in an upper level ensemble. 

Current students will have their auditions IN-CLASS during their current ensemble (Mrs. Tav/Mr. Case/Mr. Q will give you more info in class).

Incoming students will be auditioning on Saturday, May 16^th by appointment at Northwood High School.  To schedule an INCOMING STUDENT AUDITION appointment, please fill out THIS FORM by Wednesday, April 15^th.  All incoming students should register for either STRING ORCHESTRA or CONCERT BAND, and then we will place students after auditions over the summer.

String students – Please prepare the required audition music & the scale sheet
Wind Students – Please prepare the required audition music & a Bb Concert scale (play through your range/any tempo/any rhythm).
Percussion Students – Please prepare the required audition music for all three instruments – Marimba, Snare & Timpani.  You will also need to prepare the Bb Concert Scale (play through your range on marimba/any tempo/any rhythm)
Piano Students –Please play 2 minutes of the piece of your choosing, plus the required piano scale sheet.

If you have any questions, please email whitneytavlarides@iusd.org.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – April 28th

Northwood and Portola will be doing a combined musical performances of music composed by George Gershwin including American in Paris and Rhapsody.  We need a few volunteers to help serve food and sell tickets at Portola High School.  Please sign up here.  Thank you.

2026 – 2027 TIMB BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

We are looking for a few parents to join the TIMB Board next year and/or serve on a committee position.  This is a great way to be involved with your student’s activities and have fun.  There are opportunities available for both the instrumental music program and marching band.  Please email TIMB.presdient@gmail.com to find out more!

2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band Camp! Online registration is now open and can be found  HERE.   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.

• 2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP – August 6th and 7th, 10th-13th, 9am-4pm
• LEADERSHIP* – August 4th, 5th  9:00am-3:30pm
• NEW MEMBERS – Wednesday, August 5th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• COLOR GUARD – August 3rd, 4th & 5th (9:00 to 11:00 AM)
• PIT & DRUMLINE – August 3rd (9-3:00 PM), August 4th & 5th (9AM – 12 PM)
• ALL CAMP MEETING – Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00pm, NHS Theater
• KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 13th, 6:00pm

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 more timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY MONDAY May 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 28th – Tale of Two Cities Concert at Portola High School
May 15th Jazz at the Oak
May 16th Instrumental Music Awards
POPS CONCERTS  May 20th and May 21st
Gala Concert May 29th

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

SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS!
Spring is coming a little early to Northwood! Join us Wednesday, 3/4 and Thursday, 3/5 for two evenings of live music, presented by our bands and orchestras. Both concerts are FREE and will be held in the Northwood High School Theater at 7:00pm.

• All Orchestras – Wednesday, March 4th, 7:00pm
• All Bands – Thursday, March 5th, 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 able to reserve your seats early. Thank you for our support!

CSUF WINDS FESTIVAL, 3/7
Our Wind Symphony band will be joining high schools from across southern CA and performing at the CSUF Winds Festival on Saturday, March 7th. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to come watch our performances at 3:00pm (Wind Symphony) in Meng Hall. The concert is free!

We could also use a five chaperones to assist our students that day. Transportation and food will be provided. Please click here if you are able to assist. Thank you for your support!

Transportation and dinner are provided for the students.

Timeline 

12:30 Call Time – Full Concert Attire
2:00 Watch Katella HS
3:00 Wind Symphony Performance
3:30 Wind Symphony Clinic
4:00 Watch Santiago HS
5:00 Dinner – Provided
5:45 Cal State Fullerton Wind Symphony Performance
7:00 Load Buses/Depart
7:45 Arrive at NHS

California State University, Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Campus Map and Direction

2026 – 2027 TIMB BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

We are looking for a few parents to join the TIMB Board next year and/or serve on a committee position.  This is a great way to be involved with your student’s activities and have fun.  There are opportunities available for both the instrumental music program and marching band.  Please email TIMB.presdient@gmail.com to find out more!

2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP: SAVE THE DATES! 
It’s never too early to start thinking about Marching Band Camp! Online registration is now open and can be found  HERE.   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.

• 2026 MARCHING BAND CAMP – August 6th and 7th, 10th-13th, 9am-4pm
• LEADERSHIP* – August 4th, 5th  9:00am-3:30pm
• NEW MEMBERS – Wednesday, August 5th, 12:30-3:30pm, NHS Room 501
• COLOR GUARD – August 3rd, 4th & 5th (9:00 to 11:00 AM)
• PIT & DRUMLINE – August 3rd (9-3:00 PM), August 4th & 5th (9AM – 12 PM)
• ALL CAMP MEETING – Wednesday, August 5th, 6:00pm, NHS Theater
• KICKOFF PERFORMANCE – Thursday, August 13th, 6:00pm

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  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.

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

SUPPORT NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL’S PRODUCTION OF MEAN GIRLS, February 11th to February 14th
Northwood High School’s upcoming production of Mean Girls, featuring a live pit orchestra! Showings are next Wednesday February 11th to Saturday February 14th  at 6:45pm. Click here to purchase tickets. Hope to see you there!

MARCHING  BAND UNIFORM CLEANING PREP, 2/7
We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our 200+ marching band uniforms for cleaning. Please sign up here to help out THIS SATURDAY, February 7th from 9:00am-noon. Breakfast will be provided. Help out for an hour or stay the whole time, any and all help is appreciated! Students are welcome and will receive volunteer hours.

CSUF WINDS FESTIVAL, 3/7
Our Wind Symphony band will be joining high schools from across southern CA and performing at the CSUF Winds Festival on Saturday, March 7th. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to come watch our performances at 3:00pm (Wind Symphony) in Meng Hall. The concert is free!

We could also use a five chaperones to assist our students that day. Transportation and food will be provided. Please click here if you are able to assist. Thank you for your support!

Transportation and dinner are provided for the students.

Timeline 

12:30 Call Time – Full Concert Attire
2:00 Watch Katella HS
3:00 Wind Symphony Performance
3:30 Wind Symphony Clinic
4:00 Watch Santiago HS
5:00 Dinner – Provided
5:45 Cal State Fullerton Wind Symphony Performance
7:00 Load Buses/Depart
7:45 Arrive at NHS

California State University, Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
Campus Map and Direction

SPRING FESTIVAL CONCERTS, 3/4 & 3/5 — SAVE THE DATES!
Spring is coming a little early to Northwood! Join us on Wednesday, 3/4 and Thursday, 3/5 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 Orchestras: Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00pm
• All Bands:  Thursday, March 5th at 7:00pm
• If you are a Charter Oak level KMA donor, please check-in by 6:45pm for early seating

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, MARCH 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: 
Wed – Fri, Feb 11th- 14th, 6:45pm: Mean Girls,  NHS Theater
Wed, Mar 4th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival, NHS Theater
Thur, Mar 5th, 7:00pm: Spring Concert Festival, NHS Theater
Sat, Mar 7th, 3:00pm: CSUF Winds Festival, Meng Hall, CSUF
Mon, Mar 16th, IUSD Instrumental Music Festival (During Day) –  Wind Symphony, Philharmonic at I Irvine High School
Sat, Mar 21st  7:00pm: Irvine Jazz Festival at IHS

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

WINTER CONCERTS !
The Winter Concerts will be taking place Wednesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 4th.  Winter Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert vouchers may be used for this performance. If you have not received your concert vouchers, they will be available for pickup at the box office.

Wednesday, December 3rd

Enjoy performances by: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Thursday, December 4th
Enjoy performances by: Guitar Ensemble, Symphonic Strings and Concert Orchestra

WINTER GALA!
The Winter Gala will be taking place Friday, December 12th. 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 will be accepted at this performance.

Enjoy performances by: Jazz Combo I, Jazz Ensemble I, Vocal Music, Wind Symphony, Philharmonic Orchestra and a combined performance of both Vocal and Philharmonic.

WINTER CONCERTS AND GALA 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.  Thank you!

ON DECEMBER 2ND (GIVING TUESDAY) CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO KMA
On 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 the Winter 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.

• $125 TIMB (2 vouchers)
• $200 ADVOCATE (8 vouchers + name in program)
• ​$400 CHARTER OAK (family voucher to all concerts (including the GALA) + 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

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, HOLIDAY POTLUCK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th at, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors. This will be an in person meeting with the option to zoom in.  Email TIMB.President@gmail.com if you would like to attend either in person or via zoom.  To make sure the zoom link is timely received please send email at least 1 hour prior to the meeting.

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

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
We want to thank all the instrumental music families for all their support during the year through either financial contributions or volunteering your time to support the program.  We wish you and your families a very relaxing Thanksgiving break.

WINTER CONCERTS !
The Winter Concerts will be taking place Wednesday, December 3rd and Thursday, December 4th.  Winter Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert vouchers may be used for this performance. If you have not received your concert vouchers, they will be available for pickup at the box office.

Wednesday, December 4th

Enjoy performances by: Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

Thursday, December 5th
Enjoy performances by: Guitar Ensemble, Symphonic Strings and Concert Orchestra

WINTER GALA!
The Winter Gala will be taking place Friday, December 12th. 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 will be accepted at this performance.

Enjoy performances by: Jazz Combo I, Jazz Ensemble I, Vocal Music, Wind Symphony, Philharmonic Orchestra and a combined performance of both Vocal and Philharmonic.

WINTER CONCERTS AND GALA 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.  Thank you!

MARCHING BAND PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AVAILABLE NOW
We have lots of end-of-season marching band photos and videos available on our website now for you to enjoy and download if you would like. Everything can be found in the Media Gallery on the timbmusic.org website HERE. Here are links to some recent highlights. Enjoy!

ON DECEMBER 2ND (GIVING TUESDAY) CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO KMA
On 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 the Winter 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.

• $125 TIMB (2 vouchers)
• $200 ADVOCATE (8 vouchers + name in program)
• ​$400 CHARTER OAK (family voucher to all concerts (including the GALA) + 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

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, HOLIDAY POTLUCK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th at, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors. This will be an in person meeting with the option to zoom in.  Email TIMB.President@gmail.com if you would like to attend either in person or via zoom.  To make sure the zoom link is timely received please send email at least 1 hour prior to the meeting.  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.

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

BAND SPECTACULAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
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 6 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. This is our final performance of the year — you won’t want to miss it!

BAND SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

• 4:30PM – CALL TIME AT IRVINE HS
• PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL.  ***STUDENTS SHOULD PARK AND BE DROPPED OFF AT THE BACK LOT OFF ESCOLAR***
• WEAR– Band shirt, athletic shorts, BLACK socks & Dinkles  (MUST HAVE BLACK crew socks!)
• BRING – Instrument, Water
• DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind
• MEET – AT THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURTS, NEAR THE GYM
• NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
• PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY.  Director approved pick-up location is the front parking lot off Walnut, near the swim building.
• PERFORMANCE AT 7:00PM – We will be performing to the HOME stands. All NHS spectators should sit in the HOME stands.
• STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 9:00PM
• We will be feeding students first thing at 4:30pm 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 NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
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. Click HERE or available opportunities. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE MARCHING AND & COLOR GUARD ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS!

Join us to recognize the end of our 2025 season by sharing a memorable evening with your marching band family which will include dinner, entertainment and awards. Students receive complimentary dinner,  Click here to reserve your spot!

HELP NEEDED – BANQUET SET UP & CLEAN UP.

Please consider signing up to help set up, check in guests or clean up after the event.  Anytime that you can contribute is greatly appreciated!  volunteersignup.org/4X3FB

Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ and https://timbmusic.org/volunteer/ 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 our events? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, HOLIDAY POTLUCK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th at, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors. This will be an in person meeting with the option to zoom in. If attending in person, please bring a dish to share. Email TIMB.President@gmail.com if you would like to attend in person. If you would like to zoom in, email 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 5th, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Irvine HS
Sat, Nov 8th, 4:30pm: Marching Band Banquet, NHS
Mon, Dec 8th  6:30pm: TIMB Meeting, location TBD
Wed/Thu, Dec 3rd/4th, 7:00pm: Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 12th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala Concert, NHS Theater

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

This Thursday is our SENIOR REC FOOTBALL GAME – OCTOBER 30th AT 7:00 pm @ IHS 

Before the game, TIMB volunteer photographers will be taking photos of our marching band seniors on senior rec night.  We will be taking individual photos of the seniors, seniors + family photos and if there is time senior buddy photos.

Here is some information on the senior pictures to help things run efficiently.

We want to ensure that all of our seniors get the opportunity to have their portrait taken in the short window that we have before the football game begins.  Seniors and parents – please come prepared for the photos (makeup/hair/instruments) to help keep the process efficient.  There will be stations for “senior only photos” and then stations for “seniors + family”.  There will be a TIMB parent helping to direct you to the correct stations!

SENIORS & SENIOR FAMILIES:

4:45pm: Senior call time at the Irvine High School basketball courts.  ALL SENIORS HELP UNLOAD TRUCKS, GET INTO UNIFORM ASAP.  If we cannot get in to the gym at this time, please set up the tarps on the court, and change outside.  Once dressed, immediately head to the track for pictures. No shakos for pictures! :)
5:15pm: Seniors and senior families meet at the football stadium/track for photos.  (Family & individual photos FIRST.  If there is time, we will allow SENIOR buddy photos)
5:15-6:10pm: Senior photos inside the football stadium (Last photo will be taken at 6:10… Band must be lined up and heading to pre-game at 6:20)

EVERYONE ELSE:
5:30pm – Call time at Irvine High School
WEAR – Band shirt, athletic shorts, black crew socks, dinkles.  HAIR UP AND OUT OF YOUR FACE.  No jewelry.
BRING – Instrument, Water, ALL MUSIC/LYRE.  We will have the IHS gym to leave our cases in, and use to change in to uniforms.
DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
MEET – On the basketball courts behind the pool/gym promptly at 5:30.
NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES

6:25 pm:  Pre-Game Performance  – Senior recognition for CHEER on the field.
7:00pm: Kickoff

PICK UP APPROX. 8:45-9:00 pm: We will be releasing students after HALF-TIME!  Students will need to change out of their uniforms, and load trucks. Please plan your ride accordingly.  Director approved pick-up location is the front parking lot off Walnut.

TRUCK LOADING: If you have an open 7th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Pit, Band Staff, Leadership, Drumline, Tubas & CG and anyone else with a kind heart who wants to help should attend (if you have an open 7th).

TRUCK UNLOADING: Since we have IIFT on Saturday, we will be leaving the trucks loaded after Thursday for our event on Saturday.  NO TRUCK UNLOADING THURSDAY NIGHT.

We will be feeding you after halftime at the gym after you change.

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT @ IHS

Saturday 11/1 is the Irvine Invitational Field Tournament! Performance is at Irvine High School.  DROP OFF/MEETING LOCATION IS AT HERITAGE PARK BEHIND THE LIBRARY.   THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DROPPING OFF AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL!

EVERYONE :
4:30pm – Call time TO HERITAGE PARK.  DO NOT PARK AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL!!!  Park at the park, or in the adjacent neighborhood.  Get dropped off at the park, or carpool.  Parking is extremely limited.  DO NOT GET DROPPED OFF AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL – GO TO HERITAGE PARK!  WE ARE MEETING AT THE PARK BEHIND THE LIBRARY!!

WEAR – Band shirt, athletic shorts, black crew socks, dinkles.  HAIR UP AND OUT OF YOUR FACE (rule will be heavily enforced for this performance).  No jewelry. [MEET AT HERITAGE PARK] BRING – Instrument, Water [DO NOT PARK AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL] DO NOT BRING – CASES, Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.  WE WILL NOT BE IN THE GYM! [GET DROPPED OFF AT HERITAGE PARK] NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES [ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU’RE AT HERITAGE PARK!]

4:45-5:30pm – WALK OVER TOGETHER TO WATCH OTHER BANDS.  All students will get a wristband, and must walk in/sit/stay together.

5:30-6:00pm – Unload trucks/EAT DINNER – Location TBD

6:00-6:30pm – Students change into uniform by trucks (put down tarps). All 3 trucks will be parked together where they tell us on that day. Location TBD.

6:45- 7:20pm – Warm-Up – Location TBD (They will give us a designated warm-up location on this day)

7:30pm – PERFORMANCE IN IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

7:45pm – Head over to the Irvine High School outdoor amphitheater next to new theater to RETIRE THE SHOW.

8:00pm – RETIRE THE SHOW. This is a private and solemn ceremony, and because of that, we ask that there be NO PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO of this time.  This tradition goes back to the beginning of the school, and is something that lives on in our memories and hearts.  If you see any family or friends who are filming during this time, please politely ask them to stop.   Feel free to film EVERYTHING inside the Stadium!!!

PICK UP APPROX. 9:00pm – PICK UP ONLY AT THE FRONT LOT OF IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL BY THE AQUATIC CENTER.  THE BACK LOTS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO ANY INCOMING TRAFFIC AT THIS TIME.

TRUCK LOADING: Trucks will already be loaded from Thursday night!  HOORAY!

TRUCK UNLOADING: We will be unloading the trucks after IIFT.  All Band Staff, Leadership, Drumline, Tubas & CG are required to attend.

PARENTS – Please drop off your student FIRST at Heritage Park (behind the library), before parking.  Since we will be arriving later than the rest of the bands, parking is extremely limited.  Park in the adjoining neighborhood, or at the park as well.  The front parking lot, and back parking lots will be blocked off for Marching Bands (we are 1 of 13 other HS Marching Bands performing).

Tickets to enter the stadium are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors & children 5-14.  Children under 4 are free.

PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR STUDENTS ANYWHERE AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL!

BAND SPECTACULAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED  – NOVEMBER 5th  @ IHS
Please consider signing up to help volunteer at Band Spectacular volunteersignup.org/K4PH4

MARCHING BAND BANQUET – NOVEMBER 8TH AT 4:30 pm @ NHS
SIGN UP NOW FOR THE MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS!

Join us to recognize the end of our 2025 season by sharing a memorable evening with your marching band family which will include dinner, entertainment, an incredible slide show and awards. Students receive complimentary dinner. Any guest (parents or siblings) that would like to attend the dinner portion of the banquet need to purchase a ticket for $25.  Click here to reserve your spot! A response is required by Monday, November 3rd.  Marching Band Students please RSVP if even you are not attending to let us know if you are coming or not!

PERSONALIZED FLEECE BLANKET ORDER FORM FOR NHS MARCHING BAND

Order your 50″ x 60″ Fleece Blanket with customized NHS Marching Band logo, name, instrument, and graduation year! To order a blanket for your student, please complete the attached google form and make payment to Vivi Nguyen (a TIMB parent who will place a group order for interested parents).  The blanket is $26.  Payment options included in the google form.

CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO KMA

***For the 2025 – 26 School year KMA vouchers and Charter Oak KMA Vouchers can be used at the Galas!!***

There is still time to make your KMA donation this year and help us reach our donation goals this year!  We are almost there and every amount helps!  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. .

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

AMAZON WISHLIST 
The Northwood Instrumental Music directors has put together an Amazon wishlist on materials the program use every year in the classroom.  If you would like to purchase any of the items on the list and donate them, it is a great help to the program.

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 6:30pm via zoom
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: 
– Wednesday, November 5th.  Band Spectacular @ Irvine High School.
– Saturday, November 8th, Marching Band Banquet at NHS.  Dinner at 4:30 and the awards ~  at 7:00,

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

QUESTIONS: Email  WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org, ColeQuizon@iusd.org or TIMB.President@gmail.com