IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT, THIS SATURDAY, 11/2, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

Come on out and see the NHS Marching Band and Color Guard perform at the annual Irvine Invitational Field Tournament being held at the Irvine High School Stadium. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children 5-14, and free for children 5 and under.  Tickets can be purchased at the event.

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

• 2:45PM – CALL TIME AT IRVINE HS
• PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. PLEASE CARPOOL. *****DROP OFF IS AT HERITAGE PARK*****
• MEET – IN BACK COVERED PARKING LOT OFF ESCOLAR, NEXT TO OUR TRUCKS.   
• 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.
• NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
• PERFORMANCE AT 5:00PM 
• RETIRING OF THE SHOW:  We will be retiring our show after our performance. This is separate from our performance and in a different location.  Parents are allowed to watch, but should not distract from anything happening during our retirement.  NO CAMERAS/PHONES ARE ALLOWED AT THE RETIRING OF OUR SHOW.  We ask that there be NO filming whatsoever during this time from students, parents, friends, or family.  Please communicate with all those joining us.  (And, if you see someone get their camera out that day, please politely remind them of our request).  Thank you for your help in continuing this beloved band tradition.  
• STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 7:00PM
• PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY. Director approved pick-up location is the front parking lot off WALNUT.  If you would like to stick around to see the rest of the Tournament, students have free entrance with their performer hand stamp.
• We will NOT be providing a full meal.  Please eat lunch before you arrive.  Snacks only will be provided.
• TRUCK LOADING, FRIDAY, 11/1:  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, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 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 11 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 AWAY stands. All NHS spectators should sit in the AWAY 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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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 for 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 BAND & COLOR GUARD ANNUAL BANQUET & AWARDS!
Join us to recognize the end of our 2024 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! A response is required by Friday, November 8th.

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! 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 4th, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors. Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Sat, Nov 2nd, 2:45pm: Irvine Invitational Field Tournament at Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 6th, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Irvine HS
Sat, Nov 16th, 4:30pm: Marching Band Banquet, NHS
Wed/Thu, Dec 4th/5th, 7:00pm: Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 13th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala Concert, NHS Theater

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