Weekly Update (Aug 17 - Aug 23)
The Update:
We hope y’all had a wonderful first week of school. As the year progress, deadlines and responsibilities will quickly approach. You will be stressed, tired, and overwhelmed at times but those are all part of this learning experience. Here are some tips that will help you manage your work and help you be successful.
Have a system of organization: physical agenda or online platform to plan your events, homework, and tests.
Get good sleep and nutrition
Ask for help when you are in need
Just a reminder that the $30 Meal Deal payment has been extended to Friday, August 21st. Payments can be made via cash [students can bring the cash to the directors] or via Zelle -nfhsbandboosters@yahoo.com. Student Name and “Meal Deal” has to be written.
We have two fundraiser opportunity with Jason’s Deli [Aug 18] and Hawaiian Bros [Aug 25]! Please click for more the flyer!
We will be taking a group photo for Media Daythis Friday, Aug 21st during school hosted by the athletics department. Individual photos and purchase of photos will be available.
Seniors, the Senior Banner photos will be taken at Williams Stadium on this SATURDAY, August 22nd at 9:00 AM. You will need to take your uniform and your instrument.
PLEASE JOIN THE NEW NFRB 26-27 BAND APP.
REHEARSALS:
Marching Band [MB] Rehearsals
Monday 3:30 - 5:30
Wednesday 3:30 - 6:30
Thursday 3:30 - 6:30
This Week at a Glance
Monday, Aug 17
MB [Marching band] Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug 18
No Rehearsal
Wednesday, Aug 19
MB [Marching band] Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
on campus
Thursday, Aug 20
MB Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Booster Funded Ice Cream Social
Have you and and your parents signed up for the Band App?
Band Media Day
Pictures at 1:30 [TDB]
No Rehearsal
Saturday, Aug 22
Senior Banner Photos at Williams 9:00 AM
Drill Camp 4 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A Week Ahead
Monday, Aug 24
MB [Marching band] Music Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Aug 25
No Rehearsal
Solo and Ensemble Recognition [Caleb Robinson] 4:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug 26
MB [Marching band] Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
on campus
Thursday, Aug 27
Friday, Aug 28
MB [Marching band] Music Rehearsal 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, Aug 29
Drill Camp 5 - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For Wind Ensemble
For Symphonic Band
Band Fees
Parents,
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:
First Day of School
Drill Camp: Aug 15,22,29 12 pm - 4 pm
Senior Banner Photos Aug 22
Drill Camp: Aug 29 12 pm - 4 pm
DL Showcase Sep 12
N. Texas DL contest Sep 19
[Optional] TWU All State Workshop Sep 19
Marching Contest Sep 26
Showdown at Standridge Sep 29
Marching Contest Oct 3
9th Grade Region Auditions
Action Items:
Join the BAND APP
Fundraising:
Jason Deli - Honest to Goodness Fundraiser
Aug 18, 5:00 - 9:00
Aug 25, 5:00 - 9:00