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Last Update: August 25, 2010 |
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BAND PROGRAM AD SALES ARE DUE AUGUST 27TH! Students -- you can sell ad space in our Program Book (which is distributed at the NCHS Marching Classic in the fall and at all concerts throughout the year)! Click here to download the form. Students earn 50 percent of all ads they sell for their student accounts. If you have any questions or have ads you wish to turn in, please contact Lori Tucker. All program ads must be submitted before August 27th for inclusion in the Marching Classic Program Book. This a week earlier than on the form. If anyone needs until the published date of September 3, please contact Lori Tucker ASAP. Ad sales will continue until October 29, 2010 to allow curricular band students a chance to sell ad space for the November concert program.
NCHS MARCHING CLASSIC - SEPTMEBER 11, 2010 On Saturday, September 11th, we will host the fourth annual NCHS Marching Classic, which is held on the beautiful campus of Benedictine University in Lisle. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and many volunteers are needed to make it a success. Parents, won't you please consider volunteering and/or attending the Classic? Many local marching bands will perform in competition, with a special performance by the Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks! The Marching Redhawks will perform their show, "Mystic Railway" in exhibition. Please contact Margaret Donahue to find out available volunteer positions.
MARCHING REDHAWKS IN KENNY CHESNEY VIDEO! Part of the new Kenny Chesney video for his song "The Boys of Fall" was taped at NCHS with the Saints head coach (and NCHS alumnus) Sean Payton last fall! The opening scene of the video shows the Marching Redhawks leading the Hawk Walk to the stadium for the football game! Check out the video at http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5420497
Students -- you can have SmartMusic at home for only $30 per year! Students no longer need a code to purchase a $30 student subscription directly from www.smartmusic.com. Visit their website to purchase your subscription. If you have any questions about SmartMusic, please ask Mr. Alstadt or Mr. Estes.
The NCHS band program is the sole beneficiary of Market Day at NCHS. PIckup is once a month in the NCHS Cafeteria. Pickup dates are listed below and are posted on the Main Calendar. Online orders may be placed as late as 11:00 p.m. the Monday before each pickup date.
Each distribution day requires a group of students and/or parents to help fill orders and service customers. Debbie Klos is the contact person for Market Day. Please e-mail her if you have any questions or would like to help with distribution.
2010-11 BBA BAND BOOSTER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENINGS In addition to raising funds for the NCHS Band Program, band parents provide refreshments at concerts; assist the marching band with equipment, props and uniforms at competitions, home football games and parades; organize and assist with potluck dinners and picnics, organize the NCHS Marching Classic at Benedictine University, Jazz Cafe, Drumshow, the NCHS Solo & Ensemble Extravaganza, and other special events. Band Booster Association volunteers also produce a quarterly newsletter; design and maintain the band's website; and notify local media of band activities and achievements. The following BBA Board of Directors positions are open for the 2010-2011 school year: Special Events Chairperson(s) (1-2 people): Responsible for organizing various “special events” that occur throughout the year, such as the Municipal Band Ice Cream Social in the summer, Jazz Café, Judge's Hospitality at the Marching Classic in the fall and Solo & Ensemble in the spring. If you like to plan parties, this is a great position for you! Media Communications Coordinator: Responsible for contacting local news media and the District 203 media department (“Talk 203”) regarding band accomplishments and activities. Marching Band Camp Coordinator: Responsible for coordinating marching band camp activities, room assignments, and meal planning with Mr. Alstadt and the director at Camp Duncan. If you have an interest in the following areas, our current coordinators would also be very happy to have your help! Spirit Wear / Merchandise – Help organize and sell band merchandise at selected events, such as Open House, marching band parent presentation, concerts, etc. Marching Band Uniforms – Help students with their uniforms at home football games and out of town marching band competitions. This position requires a District 203 background check. Marching Band Prop & Equipment Team -- Help with the design and building of marching band show props, placing props on the field at football games and performances, building the director's tower, driving trucks to competitions, and other activities. This is a very fun group of dads (and some moms) who would love to have your help!!! If you have any questions about any of these positions, or would like to become involved in truly making a difference in the band programs at NCHS, please contact BBA President, Tom Rogers or BBA Volunteer Coordinator, Margaret Donahue.
FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES! Please note: In order to ensure we have adequate funding for the band programs, each band family is expected to participate in three fundraising volunteer commitments per extra-curricular band involvement per season. (Band Handbook p.4). Below are some opportunities to fulfill this requirement: Market Day: Volunteers are needed one day per month from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to help unload, sort and fill orders. Pickup dates are posted on the Main Calendar. Summer 2010 fundraising volunteer opportunities for car washes and Last Fling will be posted on the Main Calendar as soon as they are known. We have something for everyone! Come out and meet other band families while supporting the amazing band programs at Naperville Central! UPDATE: Last Fling shifts are now posted on the Main Calendar. Contact Margaret Donahue to sign up! Bears Games 2010: The 2010 Bears home game schedule is posted on the Main Calendar. Pursuant to Soldier Field regulations, only adult family members of band students or Spirits may volunteer for this fundraiser. A contribution of $25.00 will be added to the student account of each parent volunteering at Bears games. This is an excellent way to earn funds to help with band fees, private lessons, instruments, or other music related expenses! Program Book Ad Sales. Students -- you can sell ad space in our Program Book (which is distributed at the NCHS Marching Classic in the fall and at all concerts throughout the year)! Click here to download the form. Students earn 50 percent of all ads they sell for their student accounts. If you have any questions or have ads you wish to turn in, please contact Lori Tucker. All program ads must be submitted before August 27th for inclusion in the Marching Classic Program Book. Ad sales will continue until October 29, 2010 to allow curricular band students a chance to sell ad space for the November concert program. If you have any questions regarding volunteerism, please contact Margaret Donahue.
2010-11 CURRICULAR BAND DRESS INFORMATION All curricular bands require gentlemen to wear a black tuxedo or black suit, black dress shoes, white tuxedo shirt and black bow tie. All ladies will wear a black velour dress (see below) and black dress shoes. Mrs. Donahue has generously volunteered to collect gently used dresses and band wear items and distribute them on a first come first served basis. To Donate a Dress: If you are a senior or an alumni and would like to donate your dress to the BBA -- or place the dress on consignment for a new student to purchase, you may do so.
Dresses must be dropped off at Margaret Donahue's home. Please make sure the dress is clean and labeled with your name, phone number and dress size, and indicate whether you are donating the dress or placing it on consignment. Please contact Mrs. Donahue for more information or to make arrangements to drop off your dress. To Purchase a Dress:
Other Band Wear: Mrs. Donahue will also be collecting other concert band wear items such as tuxedo shirts, ties, marching band gloves, garment bags, and shoes, and will distribute them in the interest of "going green" and helping any students on a tighter budget.
Yard Signs: You may order Band Yard Signs by e-mailing Suzann Sheley at ssheley@wowway.com. Please let Suzann know the name you wish to appear on the sign and your student's year of graduation. Then, please mail a check (made out to NCHS Bands) for $30 to her home address. (Please email Mrs. Sheley to obtain her home address). You may see the signs pictured on the merchandise page. The deadline for collecting orders is Friday, September 3, 2010. Mystic Railway Show Shirts: Show shirts were distributed at band camp this week. If you ordered additional ones, your child should be bringing them home as well. A few extras will be available for purchase at Open House and at the Classic. You also will have an opportunity to purchase additional band spirit wear at these events. You may order some band spiritwear merchandise as an individual through Namedroppers. You will find embroidered items for sale, including blankets, red and black fleece jackets, and red and black moisture-wicking polo shirts in men's and women's sizes. Please see our Merchandise Page for photos of the merchandse and order form. If you wish to preview sizes, you will find samples at Namedroppers (see address below). Some previously screen-printed items, such as t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts, also are shelved and available for immediate purchase at Namedroppers: 1807 S. Washington in Naperville (by Gino's Pizza and Innovations Hair Salon). Screen-printed items such as t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts will be available for sale, and in addition, samples of embroidered items will be available for ordering at select concerts and events. Direct any questions regarding band spiritwear to Suzy Sheley. If you are interested in helping Mrs. Sheley with band merchandise for the 2010-11 school year, please contact her or Mrs. Donahue.
BAND BOOSTER ACTIVITIES - WEEK OF 8/16 TO 8/23/10 This week, our Marching Classic Committee Chairpersons met with representatives from Benedictine University to discuss the upcoming Marching Classic, and all Committee Chairpersons began planning for the Classic. Booster parents served popcicles to the marching band at post-camp, brought the marching band trailer back to NCHS, disassembled and returned the rented scaffolding, cleaned out the storage shed at NCHS, assembled the scaffolding on the practice field at NCHS, Spirit and band booster parents measured, glued, cut and painted tarps to be used as props in the marching band show while another group went down to Soldier Field to work the Bears game fundraiser. As you can probably tell, many hands are needed to help. If you would like to join in the fun and get to know these great students and parents, we would love to have your help! Please check the Main Calendar or contact Margaret Donahue or Tom Rogers for information about upcoming activities and volunteer needs. No experience is necessary -- just a willingness to help a deserving group of band kids have a great experience! Your help is truly appreciated by the band directors, students and the other parent volunteers.
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