Uncategorized

NORTHWOOD VS. PACIFICA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement! Hear and see the Northwood Marching Band & Color Guard’s perform selections from popular Disney films. The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
5:30pm: Student call time FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN USC BAND DAY, meet at the IHS outdoor basketball courts near the practice gym (drop off is at the parking lot off Walnut, near the swim building)
6:00pm: Student call time, meet at the IHS outdoor basketball courts near the practice gym (drop off is at the parking lot off Walnut, near the swim building)
7:10pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:30pm: Kickoff

STUDENTS:

• We will NOT be in uniform.
• Wear your marching band t-shirt, dark jeans or pants — no shorts. Any closed-toed shoes are fine.
• Bring: refillable water bottle, instrument, lyre, all music and your flip folder
• There is no case or personal belonging storage at Irvine! Leave cases and personal belongings at home or in your car.
• Phones are not allowed in stands.
• Stay with a buddy at all times.
• Band staff/leadership/drumline/pit/tubas are all expected to UNLOAD the trucks back at NHS after the game.

PARENTS:

• Please pick up your student around 9:30pm-10:00pm at the parking lot off Walnut, near the swim building
• This is the only supervised pickup location.
• If attending the game, please be aware that once inside the stadium, if you leave, you will not be allowed back inside the stadium.

STOP BY THE SPIRITWEAR TABLE AT THE GAME
Parents, family & friends, support the marching band & color guard by wearing your spiritwear to the game! We will have a spiritwear table with select items available for purchase. Stop by and check out what’s available! You can also place an online order HERE.

WE NEED TRUCK DRIVERS!
Truck drivers are like the backbone of every performance. Without the instruments and uniforms, the show cannot go on. Please consider helping out by signing up HERE to drive one of three trucks to our upcoming performances. This is a great volunteer position for all you Dads out there!

A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped out at last week’s game! We hope you enjoyed seeing your student(s) perform, as well as meeting other band parents! Did you know that it takes 300+ volunteers to support marching band each season? We can only do this with your support and sincerely appreciate anything you can do to help! Thank you to those of you who have already signed up! There are still many opportunities available to help for 1-2 hours, or at every performance. Sign up HERE. Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com.

USC BAND DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, LA COLISEUM
Join us for USC Band Day and watch NHS perform alongside the USC Trojan Marching Band with other high schools from all over California as the Trojans take on the Utah State Aggies at their home opener. The game starts at 8:00pm. Student participants as well as guests who would like to ride the bus to and from the game with NHS should fill out THIS FORM ASAP. There are also reserved tickets at special pricing available for the game HERE for those who plan to attend.  Please contact WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org with any questions.

For those attending the game, be sure to read USC’s Game Day Guide HERE and Clear Bag Policy HERE, so you can be prepared on game day.

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, SEPTEMBER 9th, 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: 
Thu, Sep 5th, 5:30pm: Home Game vs. Pacifica at Irvine HS (FIRST GAME IN UNIFORM)
Sat, Sep 7th, 9:00am-midnight: USC Performance at LA Coliseum (OPTIONAL)
Fri, Sep 13th, 5:30pm: Away Game vs. Woodbridge at University HS
Fri, Sep 20th, 5:30pm: Away Game vs. Portola at Portola HS

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

MARCHING BAND KICKOFF CELEBRATION & PERFORMANCE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th at 6:00PM
Join us at the Northwood High Main Field for the Northwood Marching Band & Color Guard Kickoff Performance! Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome! Parents and friends, bring your chairs, arrive early to stake your spot and enjoy some shaved ice from Kona Ice, who will have refreshments available for purchase starting at 5:00pm. And be sure stop by the TIMB Welcome Table for band information, spiritwear, ice cold water and more!
Thursday’s Schedule:
9:00am-4:00pm: Last Day of Marching Band Camp
4:30pm: Dinner provided for Marching Band
5:00pm: Call time for students (STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE BETWEEN CAMP AND THE PERFORMANCE)
5:00pm: Kona Ice available for purchase for family & friends
          6:00pm: Kickoff Performance on the NHS Main Field

NEW SPIRITWEAR AVAILABLE NOW!
Hey all! We have a new spiritwear design and more items available for order online! Get those spiritwear orders in now so you’ll be all set for all of the upcoming games and performances coming up soon! Here is the link to order. Thank you for supporting NHS Music!

FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd, PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL
 5:30pm: Student call time, meet at Portola High School Gym
7:00pm: Kickoff
Enjoy the first football game of the season! Hear and see the Northwood Marching Band perform during the game. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
*We need PHOTOGRAPHERS, TRUCK DRIVERS, FOOD & UNIFORM HELPERS for this game! Please sign up here. (Volunteers receive free admission to the games)
If you do not attend the game, please pickup your student in front of the gym at approximately 9:00pm.

SECOND HOME GAME OF THE SEASON AND MARCHING BAND PHOTO, FRI, AUG 30th, PORTOLA HIGH
 4:30pm: Student call time, meet at Portola High School Gym
5:30pm: Marching Band Photo
7:00pm: Marching Band Performs National Anthem, Kickoff
Enjoy the second football game of the season! The students will have their photo taken at this game. Hear and see the Northwood Marching Band & Color Guard perform before, during, and after the game. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
*We need PHOTOGRAPHERS, TRUCK DRIVERS, FOOD & UNIFORM HELPERS for this game! Please sign up here.  (Volunteers receive free admission to the games)
If you do not attend the game, please pickup your student in front of the gym at approximately 9:00pm.

PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We have 300+ volunteer spots to fill for marching band: serving food, stadium setup, truck driving, assisting with uniforms and taking photos and video. Help for 1-2 hours, or at every football game or performance. Volunteers receive free admission to games. Sign up HERE. Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.President@gmail.com.

MARCHING BAND INFORMATION
Looking for the season schedule, pre-camp parent/student meeting recording, music download, or other documents sent with the “Welcome to Marching Band & Color Guard” email newsletter? Find them on our website: timbmusic.org.

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 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: 

Thu, Aug 15th, 6pm: Kickoff Celebration, NHS Main Field (call time for students 5pm)
Tues, Aug 20th, First Day of School
Fri, Aug 23rd, 5:30pm: Home Game at Portola High School
Fri, Aug 30th, 4:30pm: Home Game at Portola High School and MARCHING BAND PHOTO
Thu, Sep 5th, 5:30pm: Home Game at Irvine High School
Sat, Sep 7th, 8:00am-midnight: Performance at USC Home Opener (OPTIONAL)
Fri, Sep 13th, 5:30pm: Away Game at University High School
Fri, Sep 20th, 5:30pm: Away Game at Portola High School

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

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

2. 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

FRIDAY 10/6 – “PINK OUT” GAME AT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
Tomorrow the Timberwolves will go up against the University HS Trojans at a home game being held at Irvine High School. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the theme of this game will be “Pink Out”, so please wear PINK! The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!

5:30pm: Student call time, meet at the IHS outdoor basketball courts by the practice gym (drop off at parking lot off Escolar)
6:40pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:00pm: Kickoff

STUDENTS:

• Wear your Earth, Wind & Fire marching band t-shirt, athletic shorts, black socks above the ankle and your Dinkles.
• Bring: refillable water bottle, instrument, lyre and all music.
• Phones are not allowed in stands.
• Stay with a buddy at all times.
• Band Staff/Leadership/Uniform Staff/Drumline/Pit/Tubas are all expected to UNLOAD the trucks back at NHS after the game.

PARENTS:

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

REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR FANWEAR

Parents, family & friends, support the marching band & color guard by wearing your “I’m with the Band!” fanwear to the game (along with your PINK!). More sizes are now available for purchase. Stop by our table tomorrow to pick some up!

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEXT WEEK’S SENIOR RECOGNITION GAME
Next week will be the Senior Recognition game and we have some new volunteer opportunities available. Please check the Photography and Uniform links for these opportunities below. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
PHOTOGRAPHY: volunteersignup.org/9K3DF
UNIFORMS: volunteersignup.org/8JDY8

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD BANQUET & AWARDS
Join us to recognize the end of our 2023 season by sharing a memorable evening with your marching band family which will include dinner, entertainment and awards. Students receive complimentary admission. Click here to reserve your spot! A response is required by 10/23.

JOIN OUR BAND SPECTACULAR & MARCHING BAND BANQUET EVENT TEAMS
Do you enjoy planning events or working as part of team that plans events? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our two biggest marching band events, Band Spectacular and the Annual Marching Band Banquet & Awards, are right around the corner and we’re forming the planning teams now. Please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com if you would be interested in these fun volunteer opportunities.
Prefer just to help on the day of the event? All help is appreciated! Check out the volunteer opportunities for these events below:
BAND SPECTACULAR: volunteersignup.org/43TF4
MB BANQUET & AWARDS: volunteersignup.org/YKPYQ

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO “KEEP MUSIC ALIVE” AT NHS!
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! At this time, roughly 40% of our families have made a donation to our program – thank you so much for your support! While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Families are also encouraged to check with their employers as many will offer matching donations! You are also welcome to make a donation of your time as there are SEVERAL opportunities to volunteer and get involved with our Instrumental Music Family!

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

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

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 6:30PM
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Fri, Oct 13th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Senior Recognition)
Fri, Oct 20th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Homecoming)
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, late afternoon: Field Tournament, Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Fall/Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater

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

JAZZ AT THE OAK AND END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
Don’t miss this year’s Jazz at the Oak Concert and End of the Year Celebration — combined together for the first time! Arrive a bit early to stake out your spot, get those raffle tickets in, and grab a bite from Tacos & Co who will be serving food starting at 5:00pm. See the menu HERE.

This year we are inviting you to contribute 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.ExecVP@gmail.com. All funds raised support the entire instrumental program. We appreciate your support!

We also need volunteers for this event. Please sign up HERE to help out. Thank you!

POPS CONCERTS WED/THUR, MAY 17th/18th AND GALA FRI, MAY 19th
Join us for the final concerts of the school year! All concerts begin at 7:00pm in the NHS Theater:

• Wednesday, 5/17 – Jazz Combo II, String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
• Thursday, 5/18 – Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra, Wind Symphony
• Friday, 5/19 – Jazz Combo I, Jazz Ensemble I, Philharmonic Orchestra, Vocal Music

Ticket & Voucher Information:

• Wed, 5/17 and Thur, 5/18 Concert prices are:  $10 adults, $5 students and seniors
• Fri, 5/19 Gala prices are:  $15 adults, $10 students and seniors
• You can exchange your KMA (Keep Music Alive donation) vouchers for tickets for the Wed, 5/17 and Thur, 5/18 concerts. You can use ONE ticket to attend both concerts.
• KMA vouchers will not be accepted at the Fri, 5/19 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 Wed, 5/17 and Thur, 5/18 concerts. Please arrive early! No early seating for the Fri, 5/19 Gala.

We need Pops Concert VOLUNTEERS for each night, please sign up! 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 17th-19th. 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

2. Save your final artwork as JPG, JPEG or PNG.
   3. Complete this formby May 12thand attach the artwork (see form for samples).
   4. Pay online.SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS, SLIDESHOW PHOTOS DUE THIS FRIDAY!

Seniors and senior parents, please submit a baby photo HERE by Fri, May 5th to be included in the  senior slideshow. Also, if you did NOT take a senior photo during the marching band and/or instrumental music photo shoots, 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 with Senior Spotlights.
Please complete the survey HERE by May 22nd and include a fun photo if you wish!

2023-2024 AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions are NOT required to participate in CONCERT BAND and STRING ORCHESTRA. All other ensembles require an audition for placement. Audition submission videos need to be submitted by 11:59pm on SUNDAY, MAY 14^th.   Please click HERE for audition instructions. If you have any questions, please email whitneytavlarides@iusd.org.

2023 MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP: REGISTRATION DUE MAY 12th
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!

MARCHING BAND NEEDS TRUCK DRIVERS!!
Would you like to help out the marching band this coming year? We are in need of truck drivers to help transport band equipment, uniforms and supplies to each performance. With a 200+ person band, this requires three 26′ trucks per performance. Please reach out to us at TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com if you would be interested in helping out. Thank you!

TIMB Meeting Tuesday, May 30th, 6:30pm
Join us for a brief, year-end wrap up meeting.
Email TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link.

COMING UP:
EVENTS
Fri, May 12th, 5:30pm: Jazz at the Oak & End of the Year Celebration
Wed-Fri, May 17th-19th, 7:00pm: Pops Concerts and Gala
Mon-Fri, August 14th-18th, 9:00am-4:00pm: MANDATORY Marching Band Camp

DUE DATES
Fri, May 5th: Senior baby photos due
Fri, May 12th: Deadline to register for Marching Band and Color Guard Band Camp
Fri, May 12th: Senior Dedication ads due for Pops Concert Programs
Sun, May 14th: Audition due for 2023-24 school year (NOT required for Concert Band or String Orchestra)
Mon, May 22nd: Senior Spotlight Survey due

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

ALL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SENIORS: SENIOR PORTRAITS THIS 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 this weekend, 4/29-4/30, 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 will be 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.
• 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!

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 signed up to take one in concert dress this 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 with Senior Spotlights.
Please complete the survey HERE by May 22nd and include a fun photo if you wish!

SENIOR DEDICATION: POPS CONCERT PROGRAM
Recognize a special senior in the upcoming Pops Concert program, taking place May 17th-19th. 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

2. Save your final artwork as JPG, JPEG or PNG.
   3. Complete this formby May 12thand attach the artwork (see form for samples).
   4. Pay online.JAZZ AT THE OAK AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AWARDS COMBINED!
   The preparations are under way for the annual NHS Jazz at the Oak Concert and Instrumental Music Awards — combined together this year for the first time! Please join us for this free community event which will take place on Friday, May 12th at 5:30pm around the NHS Oak Tree. Bring your lawn chair, grab a bite from Tacos & Co, enter to win fabulous raffle prizes (including Disneyland tickets!), enjoy performances by the amazing jazz musicians from NHS and Sierra Vista Middle School, watch our end-of-the-year slideshow and find out next year’s marching band theme — all in one fun and memorable night!

   This year we are inviting you 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.ExecVP@gmail.com. All funds raised support the entire instrumental program. We appreciate your support!

   2023-2024 AUDITION INFORMATION
   Auditions are NOT required to participate in CONCERT BAND and STRING ORCHESTRA. All other ensembles require an audition for placement. Audition submission videos need to be submitted by 11:59pm on SUNDAY, MAY 14^th.   Please click HERE for audition instructions. If you have any questions, please email whitneytavlarides@iusd.org.

2. 2023 MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD CAMP: REGISTRATION DUE MAY 12th
   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!IN HONOR OF IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DIRECTOR, DEREK VENLET
   IUSD lost an amazing educator, musician and friend, and our hearts and thoughts are with our Irvine High School and Venado Middle School families. To honor Derek Venlet and his legacy within music education, he wishes for donations to be made toward Venado Middle School music students to help fund new instruments, sheet music, coaching and more. Please consider donating in Derek’s honor to the Venado Middle School music program.

   Mail checks to:
   VIMB
   c/o Irvine High School
   4321 Walnut Avenue
   Irvine, CA 92604
   Make checks payable to VIMB and write “Venado Music Program Donation” in the memo field.

   Or donate through Paypal using the QR Code below:
   

   TIMB Meeting Monday, May 1st, 6:30pm
   Join us for the latest NHS instrumental music news, including updates from the Directors and voting for the 2023-2024 TIMB Board.
   Email TIMB.ExecVP@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link.

   COMING UP:
   EVENTS
   Mon, May 1st, 6:30pm: TIMB meeting on Zoom
   Fri, May 12th, 5:30pm: Jazz at the Oak & Instrumental Music Awards
   Wed-Fri, May 17th-19th, 7:00pm: POPS Concerts and Gala
   Mon-Fri, August 14th-18th, 9:00am-4:00pm: MANDATORY Marching Band Camp

   DUE DATES
   Fri, May 5th: Senior baby photos due
   Fri, May 12th: Deadline to register for Marching Band and Color Guard Band Camp
   Fri, May 12th: Senior Dedication ads due for POPS Concert Programs
   Sun, May 14th: Audition due for 2023-24 school year (NOT required for Concert Band or String Orchestra)
   Mon, May 22nd: Senior Spotlight Survey due

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

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