Weekly Update (Summer Band Aug 4 - Aug 10)
The Update:
Thank you for a wonderful first week of band camp. We are looking forward to another great week of camp! We will have a parent performance on Friday at 2:45 pm to showcase student’s hard work these past three weeks. Please join us to celebrate their accomplishments.
Students, we are proud of all who auditioned for the Movement 1 solo. Please help us congratulate Nina Vasquez on earning the position. Movement 4 duet audition will happen on Monday at 12:15 pm.
This week’s Spirit Week: [visit the nfhs_drummajors instragram account for more details]
Monday: Mis-Match Day
Tuesday: Dress up like a holiday Day
Wednesday: USA Day
Thursday: White Lie Shirt Day
Friday: Section Color Day
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.
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
This Week at a Glance
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
Drumline GISD SPED performance 7:15 am - 8:30 am
Thursday, Aug 7
Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 11:00 am
[Drumline 7:30 am - 11:30 am]
Friday, Aug 8
Full Band Camp 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
End of Camp Parent Performance 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
A Week Ahead
Monday, Aug 11
First day of school
No Rehearsal
Tuesday, Aug 12
No Rehearsal
Wednesday, Aug 13
Stadium Rehearsal 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, Aug 14
No Rehearsal
Friday, Aug 15
No Rehearsal
Saturday, Aug 16
Drill Camp 1 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
PLEASE PAY YOUR BAND FEES!
For Wind Ensemble
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.
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.
Naaman Band Spirit Wear
Vertical Raise: Naaman Forest Band Custom Apparel + Merchandise
Count down:
DL GISD SPED performance: Aug 6
First Day of School: Aug 11
Action Items:
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