Weekly Update (Apr 27 - May 3)
The Update:
Happy Sunday Naaman Forest Band Community, this week is an A week. Please help us congratulate our wonderful colorguard and our talented percussionist on their achievements this past weekend. All of the colorguard members taht participated received a “one” rating for their solo and ensemble performances. The percussion quartet [Sculpture in Wood] placed second in the ensemble division and Joshua Hernandez placed second in the solo snare division.
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. If you have missed the on campus opportunity, you can go to your physicians or even CVS/Walgreens clinic to complete one. PHYSICALS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE JULY 20th!
REHEARSALS:
2 rehearsals for Chamber Concert
May 11th, leaders, low brass, and trumpets, set up. After set up trumpets and Low Brass rehearse 3:45 - 4:45
May12th, Dress rehearsals for all winds 4:30 - 5:30
2 rehearsals for Graduation Band
May 14th and May 21 from 3:15 - 5:15
Non-varsity Tubas, you will have a masterclass lesson with our tuba instructor every Monday, 7:00 - 8:00 until the end of school. See you in the morning Cory, Franuel, a Dung!
Leadership prospects:
Woodwinds leadership prospect requested to support MS WW Auditions NEXT Saturday, 3:00-4:00
Drum Major prospect requested to support both days
Mark your calendars for the NFRB Band Banquet! Please fill this Band Banquet Sign Up form.
Date: May 03, 2026
Location: Holford Rec Center
Fundraising:
MS Soccer Concessions: Thursdays
4/30 Volunteers
Adults:
Ms. Tobler
Ms. Jamie
Students
Daisy
Deena
Liliana
Genesis
Back up
Aaron A
Kevin G
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
This Week at a Glance [Earn your grade week]
Monday, Apr 27
SYM In and out and Movie at Naaman
Tuesday, Apr 28
No rehearsal
Wednesday, Apr 29
Drumline clinic 5:00 - 6:30
Thursday, Apr 30
Friday, May 1
Drumline Auditions 4:00 - 8:00
Saturday, May 2
Movement Camp 12:00 -3:00
Drumline Camp 12:00 - 2:00
MS Woodwind Audition 3:00 - 4:00
Sunday, May 3
Band Banquet 5:00 - 8:00
A Week Ahead
Monday, May 4
Sellers Concert
Tuesday, May 5
Webb Concert
Wednesday, May 6
Hosting: Hawaiian Waters
Thursday, May 7
Hosting: Hawaiian Waters
Friday, May 8
Future Ranger Night
Saturday, May 10
Future Ranger Night
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:
WINDS MVNT CAMP: May 2
Band Banquet: May 3
Future Ranger Weekend: May 8-9
Trumpet and Low brass Rehearsal: May 11
Chamber Concert Dress Rehearsal: May 12
Naaman Forest Band Chamber Concert: May 13
Graduation Band Rehearsal: May 14
WINDS MVNT CAMP: May 16
Graduation Band Rehearsal: May 21
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
