Weekly Update (Summer Band July 28 - Aug 3)

Written By Brandon Choi

The Update:

We are excited to see everyone bright and early this Monday [7:15 call time] for FULL BAND CAMP! Please start hydrating the day before, eat healthy, and please go to bed at a reasonable time. Be prepared, take care of yourself, and we will grow a little each day.

This week’s Spirit Week: [visit the nfhs_drummajors instragram account for more details]

  • Monday: Jersey day

  • Tuesday: Tie-Dye Day

  • Wednesday: Pink-out Day

  • Thursday: Mcdonalds (Yellow) vs. Whataburger (orange) Day

  • Friday: School Spirit

Wear something that fits the spirit week theme and is athletic. Athletic shoes and hats are required. Water is also mandatory. A 1/2 gallon igloo water bottles are required by the first day of school.

Fill out this show shirt order form!

GISD is hosting the 22nd Annual Health Fair and Back to School Rally at South Garland High School. They will have school supplies, free health screenings, GISD information, and so much more. Please register and check it out.

All, please review the Important Dates for 2025-2026

Rehearsals:

  • Full Band Camp

    • 7:30 am - 3:30 pm all week

  • Percussion

    • Wed-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

This Week at a Glance

Monday, July 28

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Parent Meeting 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Tuesday, July 29

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, July 30

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Percussion Camp 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday, July 31

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Percussion Camp 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday, Aug 1

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Percussion Camp 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

  • Hawaiian Waters 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A Week Ahead

Monday, Aug 4

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Percussion Camp 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug 5

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

  • Percussion Camp 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday, Aug 6

  • Full Band Camp 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, Aug 7

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Friday, Aug 8

  • Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

    • [Drumline only 7:30 am - 11:30 am]

PLEASE PAY YOUR BAND FEES!

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

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:

  • Summer Band Camp: July 28

  • Annual Member + Parent Meeting: July 28

  • Hawaiian Waters: Aug 1

  • First Day of School: Aug 11

Action Items:

Fundraising:

Your Secret mission, if you choose to accept:

  • All region etude comes out on Monday, if you can play me one full etude by July 25, Mr. Choi will buy you lunch of limited choice during summer band.

Brandon Choi
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Weekly Update (Summer Band July 21- Aug 9)