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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

OUR FIRST FOOTBALL GAME OF THE SEASON IS HERE!
NORTHWOOD VS. WOODBRIDGE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19th, PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
STUDENTS: wear Elton John Band T-shirt, athletic shorts (no jeans), black socks that cover ankles, and black Dinkles shoes.
5:30pm: Student call time, meet at the Portola High School outdoor basketball courts
6:40pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:00pm: Kickoff
Don’t miss out on the fun! Hear and see the Northwood Marching Band & Color Guard’s first performance of the season! The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
If you do not attend the game, please pick up your student(s) at the Portola High School front lot. This is the only pick up location with director supervision!

SPIRITWEAR
We are glad you were able to pick up some Spiritwear and see what items TIMB has to offer at the Kickoff Performance last week. We would love to be able to have a table out at the football games, but need some volunteers to help manage that. If you would be interested in helping out, please contact timb.hello@gmail.com or sign up HERE. We really appreciate your support!

PARENTS/VOLUNTEERS: Thank you for helping!
THANK YOU to all the parents and volunteers who helped last week during band camp; We hope you enjoyed seeing your student(s) perform, as well as enjoyed 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! 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.hello@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” email newsletter? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org.

COMING UP: 

Fri, Aug 19th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Portola HS (kickoff 7pm)
Tues, Sep 6th, 6:30pm: TIMB Meeting
Fri, Sep 9th, 5:30pm: Homecoming football game at Irvine HS (kickoff 7pm)
Tue, Sep 20th, TBD: Night rehearsal at Irvine HS

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

MARCHING BAND KICKOFF CELEBRATION, FRIDAY, AUG 12th at 6:00PM
Join us at the Northwood High Main Field for the Northwood Marching Band Kickoff Performance! We will be playing during the halftime of the football scrimmage, between 6:00-6:15, so arrive early so you don’t miss the performance!  PARENTS, stop by the TIMB table for information, spiritwear and giveaways. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
Friday’s Schedule:
9:00am-4:00pm: Last day of band camp
4:00pm: Dinner provided for marching band
5:00pm: Call time for students
          6:00pm: Kickoff Performance on the NHS Main Field

FIRST FOOTBALL GAME OF THE SEASON, FRI, AUG 19th, PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
 5:30pm: Student call time, meet at Portola High School gym
7:00pm: Band plays National Anthem, Kickoff
Enjoy the first football game of the season! Hear and see the Northwood Marching Band & Color Guard perform at the game before, during, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
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. Sign up HERE. Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.hello@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” email newsletter? Find them on our website: timbmusic.org.

COMING UP: 

Fri, Aug 12th, 6pm: Kickoff Celebration, NHS Main Field (call time for students 5pm)
Fri, Aug 19th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Portola HS (kickoff 7pm)
Tues, Sep 6th, 6:30pm: TIMB Meeting
Fri, Sep 9th, 5:30pm: Homecoming football game at Irvine HS (kickoff 7pm)
Tue, Sep 20th, TBD: Night rehearsal at Irvine HS
Sat, Oct 22nd, TBD: Field Tournament, location TBD
Fri, Oct 28th at 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (kickoff 7pm)
Wed, Nov 2nd, 5:00pm: Band Spectacular at Irvine HS
Sun, Nov 6th, TBD: Marching Band Banquet & Awards

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