Weekly Update (Sept 16 - Sept 22)

Sep 15

The Update:

Week 5 is in the books! Week 6 is a A week. Students, thank you for being responsible about your grades. Please continue to stay on top of your assignments and turn them in.

ELIGIBILITY DATE for extracurricular activities is FRIDAY, SEPT 20th.

As the weather is breaking and the cooler season is coming, it is a great time to purchase some band swag. We have customizable soft-shell jackets, hoodies, long sleeves, and even a hat. Feel free to browse. The due date for all orders will be October 4th!

https://naamanbandfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Rehearsal times are normal this week. Monday Rehearsal is 3:30 PM - 5:30PM. Stadium rehearsal on Wednesday will be at Williams this week with the same 7:00 PM pick-up procedure at the stadium. Shuttles to Williams will leave first at 3:15 PM and last at 4:00 PM. We have a normal Thursday from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Naaman.

Please note the rehearsal schedule for NEXT WEEK (Sept 23 - 29) is different so please take a look at the “week ahead” below and plan accordingly.

Students, be prepared to go outside during A1 M/W/F. Bring appropriate clothing.

B7 Brass students, be prepared to go outside on Thursday.

This Friday, Naaman will play against Rowlett at Williams Stadium. We will be playing Confident for the drill team song so please be sure to have that prepared. The goal is to finish learning Latin Quarter Club this week. Please review the sets and practice the music.

The North Texas Drumline Contest is this Saturday and your percussion friends need 3-5 volunteers to help out. Call time is 8:00 AM and volunteers are free to leave at 12:30 after lunch. Volunteers will receive an extra credit or service hours.

Parents, we can always use support as we enter our official game and competition season. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Mrs. Lydia, at volunteer@naamanforestband.org.

Spring Trip: Next deposit of $75 is due on October 1st

Lastly, for those who have not brought the required items, please bring them this week. Please look at the supplemental supplies section below to know what items to bring.

Thank you all!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions by email or remind.

This Week at a Glance

Monday, Sept 16

Music Rehearsal

Tuesday, Sept 17

Prop Building + Movie Night 3:00 - 6:00
- Movie: Coco
- Light Snacks will be provided

Wednesday, Sept 18

Stadium Rehearsal @ Williams 4:00 - 7:00
- First shuttle 3:15 PM
- Last shuttle 4:00 PM

Thursday, Sept 19
- Marching Rehearsal @ 3:30 - 6:30
Friday, Sept 20

Hallway Pep Rally
Football v. Rowlett

Saturday, Sept 21
- North Texas Drumline Contest

Week Ahead

Monday, Sept 23

Music Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM [rehearsal as normal]

Tuesday, Sept 24

Marching Rehearsal Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, Sept 25

No rehearsal

Thursday, Sept 26

Extended Stadium Rehearsal 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner Provided

Friday, Sept 27

Football v. Garland

Drill team song - Confident

Saturday, Sept 28

Mesquite Invitational
Saginaw Regional

For Percussion

Weekly Update

Course Google Drive

Supplemental Supplies

All members are required to bring the following supplies for band camp. These items will be used to feed and hydrate your students during the hot days of summer band.

Freshman: 2, 6 Gallons Gatorade mixes (Orange, Fruit Punch, Lemon Lime or Glacier Freeze) Bring TWO
Sophomores: 64 bottles of water (Size 16.9 Fl. oz)
Juniors: 36 Dole or Del Monte Fruit Cups
Seniors: 1 pack of Nature Valley, 60 cts Granola Bars & 1 pack of Quaker 36 ct, Granola Bars

Band Fees

Parents,

Reminder that the Remainder of our $200 band fee is due by band Camp 7/29/24

We are able to take these fees in person via check (Payable to Naaman Forest Band) or Cash.

For those who were able to pay in full in advanced, Thank You. Your expeditious payment allows us to provide more masterclass services at the beginning of the school year.

Band Fee Payment Schedule