Weekly Update (Feb 17 - Feb 23)

Written By Brandon Choi

The Update:

Thank you for your hard work at Solo and Ensemble. It was so wonderful to see your passion and dedication in your performances. We are coming home with 21 Class I and 5 Class II solo medals. Additionally, 8 solos and 4 ensembles have advanced to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Most importantly, we are proud of your growth and ownership of your musical journey. Continue to be inspired, and continue to inspire each other.

This week, we have our Cluster Pre-UIL at Naaman on Thursday. Start mentally preparing for a great performance!

Naaman Forest Winterguard is performing this Saturday at Wylie at 10:41 AM. If you are free, go support your guard. If you would like to volunteer to help, message Mx. Poulin.

Rehearsals:

  • Wind Ensemble

    • Tues 3:30 - 5:30

  • Symphonic Band

    • Tues 3:30 - 5:30

  • Percussion

    • No NFPE Rehearsal

  • Colorguard

    • Tues 5:00 - 8:00

    • Thurs 5:00 - 8:00

  • Jazz Band

    • Wed 3:15 - 4:45

PLEASE PAY YOUR BAND FEES!!!!

SPRING TRIP PAYMENT: Total of $250 should have been paid by Friday, February 7th! They are past due!

Cash payments and checks are accepted. Checks need to be made Payable to Naaman Forest Band, NOT the Band Boosters.

Thank you all!

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

This Week at a Glance

MMonday, Feb 24

  • WE Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30

Tuesday, Feb 25

  • SYM Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30

  • Winterguard Rehearsal 5:00 - 8:00

Wednesday, Feb 26

  • Jazz Band Rehearsal 3:15 - 4:45

Thursday, Feb 27

Friday, Feb 28

Saturday, Mar 1

  • NTCA Wylie - performing at 10:41 AM

Week Ahead

Monday, Mar 3

  • WE Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30

Tuesday, Mar 4

  • SYM Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30

  • Winterguard Rehearsal 5:00 - 8:00

  • GISD Colorguard Showcase

Wednesday, Mar 5

  • Jazz Band Rehearsal 3:15 - 4:45

Thursday, Mar 6

  • WE Rehearsal 3:30 - 5:30

  • Cluster Pre-UIL

  • Winterguard Rehearsal 5:00 - 8:00

Friday, Mar 7

  • GISD Jazzfest: High School

Saturday, Mar 8

  • NTCA Novice Championship

  • GISD Jazzfest: Middle School + Faculty Jazz band

If you got this far, I have a quest for you:

  • Bring Mr. Choi a post-it note with the title of a solo you would like to play next year

  • Prize: A bag of chips of your choice

For Symphonic Band

All Symphonic Band Parents and Students, the link below houses all symphonic band specific information from rehearsals to the syllabuses. Please take a look.

Symphonic Band Information Page

For Percussion

Weekly Update

Course Google Drive

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

  • Available upon request. Please see Mr. Falls for more information.

Band Fee Breakdown

Schedule For The Year

Parents and Students,

Here is the Important Date Schedule for the year.

Here is the complete Rehearsal Schedule for the year. (Coming Soon)

Here is the link to our Band Google Calendar.

Count down:

Action Items:

  • Spring Break Payment!!

    • Was due Feb 7th, total of $250

  • Pass your classes

  • Turn in your assignments

Fundraising:

Brandon Choi
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