Weekly Update (Apr 13 - Apr 19)
The Update:
Happy Sunday Naaman Forest Band Community, this week is an A week. We would like to extend our gratitude for all the parents and students who attended last Thursday’s All Band Parent meeting. We are excited for the new and returning faces. We look forward to working with you all and bringing you the best production of “Someday I’ll Wish” next marching season.
If you have missed the band information, you can access the meeting slides here.
PLEASE JOIN THE NEW NFRB 26-27 BAND APP
PHYSICALS are required every year for marching band. Naaman students, you will be able to do your physical examinations at school on Monday, April 20th from 11:15 am to 2:00 pm. The cost for the examination is $10. PHYSICALS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE JULY 20th!
TSI re-testers: you can sign up for make-up TSI with Ms. Laclair in ECHS Room 105.
Please join the Wind Ensemble performance at the Meyerson Symphony Center on Friday, April 17th at 11:40 AM.
The concert is FREE to attend!
Student Volunteer Request for Cluster Percussion Concert this Friday. Please contact Mr, Collins if you are interested.
Set up Tarp at gym the gym after school
Direct MS students around 5:15 - 5:45
1-2 ensembles for pre-concert entertainment 6:00 - 6:30
Front of house volunteers to let guests in at door 9 and direct them to gym 6:00 - 7:00
Help boosters set up reception for post- concert
Leadership prospects:
Interviews: Monday - Wednesday during school
Teaching and Feedback lesson on Tuesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Conducting lesson on Wednesday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Optional Help Session on Friday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Leadership Audition Tuesday, April 21st after school.
Mark your calendars for the NFRB Band Banquet!
Date: May 03, 2026
Location: Holford Rec Center
Fundraising:
MS Soccer Concessions: Thursdays
If you need easy and delicious dinner plans, head over to Hawaiian bros on Lakeview Pkwy from 5-9 to support the band.
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:
Wednesday, 3:00 - 5:30
Thursday, 3:00 - 8:30
Winterguard will rehearse:
Colorguard: Open Practice 3:15 - 5:00
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 13
Colorguard: Open Practice 3:15 - 5:00
Tuesday, Apr 14
LEADERSHIP: Teaching and Feedback
Dallas winds outing
Wednesday, Apr 15
NFPE Dress Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
LEADERSHIP: Conducting
HAWAIIAN BROS ALOHA COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER 5:00 -9:00
Thursday, Apr 16
NFPE Dress Rehearsal 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, Apr 17
Performance time 11:40 AM
Cluster Percussion Concert 7:00 PM
LEADERSHIP: Optional Help
A Week Ahead
Monday, Apr 20
NFHS PHYSICALS during 3rd/4th period
Ensemble practice 3:00 - 4:00
Ocularis
Rhoysemedre
NFPE 3:30 - 4:30
Drumline clinic 5:00 - 6:30
Tuesday, Apr 21
LEADERSHIP AUDITION 3:30 - 5:30 estimated finish
Wednesday, Apr 22
NFPE 3:30 - 4:30
Drumline clinic 5:00 - 6:30
Thursday, Apr 23
No rehearsal
Friday, Apr 24
No rehearsal
Saturday, April 25
Movement Camp 12:00 -3:00
MS Brass Audition 3:00 - 4:00
NFPE: Timbercreek Percussion Festival
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
Band Banquet: May 3
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
