Weekly Update (Apr 6 - Apr 12)
The Update:
Happy Sunday and happy post-UIL week! Help us celebrate and congratulate our students on their work and accomplishments this past week. The Wind Ensemble earned a 1 on stage and 1 in sight reading. The Symphonic Band earned a 2 on stage and 1 in sight reading.
We have an All Band Parent meeting this Thursday, April 9th at 6:00 pm at Naaman. We would love to see you there to share information about next year and answer any questions you may have. Please join us in room 515.
PLEASE JOIN THE NEW NFRB 26-27 BAND APP
TSI re-testers: you can sign up for make-up TSI with Ms. Laclair in ECHS Room 105.
Leadership prospects: Your application is due tomorrow, Monday April 6th at 11:59 PM. This week we have:
Teaching and Feedback lesson on Tuesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Conducting lesson on Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join the Wind Ensemble performance at the Meyerson Symphony Center on April 17th at 11:40 AM
Fundraising:
MS Soccer Concessions: Thursdays
All Band Fees are past due and should be paid immediately.
Below is this week’s rehearsal schedule:
Wind Ensemble will rehearse
No rehearsal
Symphonic Band will rehearse:
No rehearsal
Percussion will rehearse:
NFPE 3:30 - 5:00
Winterguard will rehearse:
No rehearsal
Leadership Prospect will meet:
Tuesday: Teaching and Feedback 3:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: Conducting 3:00 - 5:00
Friday: Optional help day
This Week at a Glance [Earn your grade week]
Monday, Apr 6
No rehearsal
Tuesday, April 7
Leadership: Teaching and Feedback 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, Apr 8
Leadership: Conducting 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NFPE: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Apr 9
Band Parent Meeting 2026/2027 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, Apr 10
LEADERSHIP: Optional Help
Saturday, Apr 11
A Week Ahead [UIL WEEK]
Monday, Apr 13
No rehearsal
Tuesday, Apr 14
LEADERSHIP: Teaching and Feedback
Dallas winds outing
Wednesday, Apr 15
NFPE Dress Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
LEADERSHIP: Conducting
Thursday, Apr 16
NFPE Dress Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 17
Performance time 11:40 AM
Cluster Percussion Concert
LEADERSHIP: Optional Help
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.
Count down:
Dallas Winds Outing: Apr 14
Cluster Perc Concert: Apr 17
Leadership Auditions: April 21
WINDS MVNT CAMP: April 25
Timber Creek Perc Festival: Apr 25
WINDS MVNT CAMP: May 2
Future Ranger Weekend: May 8-9
Naaman Forest Band Chamber Concert: May 13
WINDS MVNT CAMP: May 16
Last Day of Classes: May 22
Graduation: May 23
State Solo and Ens: May 25
May Camp: May 26 - 29
Summer Band Camp Week 1: July 20-24
Summer Band Camp Week 2: July 27-31
Summer Band Camp Week 3: Aug 3-7
Drill Camp: Aug 1,8,15,22,29 8am - 11 am
Action Items:
Join the BAND APP
Fundraising:
MS Soccer Concessions
Hawaiian Bros: Aloha Community Fundraiser
April 15: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
3101 Lakeview Parkway
Online and in-store
Online code: DONATE
