Message from Your Directors
Week 14
BIG Thank You:
We would all like to thank Kaprice Frye and Zainab Johnson for putting together a great event last Saturday in honoring our Seniors. It was a special day that included a brisk breeze and a bit of a down poor. Our uniform parents went above and beyond the call of duty this past week making sure our uniforms and ponchos dried. The directors would also like to thank our students who all braved the weather and created a very special experience for everyone. I get amazed on a regular basis by all that our students do, and last Saturday was no exception
BIG Thank You:
We would all like to thank Kaprice Frye and Zainab Johnson for putting together a great event last Saturday in honoring our Seniors. It was a special day that included a brisk breeze and a bit of a down poor. Our uniform parents went above and beyond the call of duty this past week making sure our uniforms and ponchos dried. The directors would also like to thank our students who all braved the weather and created a very special experience for everyone. I get amazed on a regular basis by all that our students do, and last Saturday was no exception
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Homecoming:
This week is a special week as it is homecoming. A question that has been asked a number of places is: “Can we wear our mums at the game?” The answer is yes but there are a couple of rules. You are not allowed to poke or pin any holes into your uniform therefore you will need to either have a band to wear it around your arm or the ability to wear it around your neck. The mum must also not distract from your ability to play your instrument in the stands or on the field. If you are coming to the game, you must complete the health Screening by noon on game day (Friday). You should be used to the process of filling out the health screening by now - please don’t make us track you down. |
Use this QR Code to access the health screening page - you will need to fill out this Health Screening BEFORE you come to after school marching band rehearsal every day.
Here's a clickable link, in case you can't scan this QR code:
https://forms.gle/aiRaTaAWYzgaLiNK9 |
Texas Cold Front:
The weather for this game will be below 70 degrees therefore the desire will arise for students to have other items with them in the stands to keep them warm. The same rules apply to the layering of clothes as previous games.
Layers:
This is a term that needs to be defined every season. Layers can be anything that will allow the student to actively perform their role either in the stands or possibly on the field that does not distract or prevent them from performing. As we have stressed the quality of our physical representation in our uniforms this year including the uniformity of our hair we will allow appropriate headgear. A performers’ hair still must meet appropriate standards and guidelines that we have set forth this season. The dark colors of black and grey coupled with a beautiful columbia blue is what we need to strive for in representing our public performance.
Things that are NOT appropriate or considered part of layer:
The weather for this game will be below 70 degrees therefore the desire will arise for students to have other items with them in the stands to keep them warm. The same rules apply to the layering of clothes as previous games.
Layers:
This is a term that needs to be defined every season. Layers can be anything that will allow the student to actively perform their role either in the stands or possibly on the field that does not distract or prevent them from performing. As we have stressed the quality of our physical representation in our uniforms this year including the uniformity of our hair we will allow appropriate headgear. A performers’ hair still must meet appropriate standards and guidelines that we have set forth this season. The dark colors of black and grey coupled with a beautiful columbia blue is what we need to strive for in representing our public performance.
Things that are NOT appropriate or considered part of layer:
- Any other NISD or other other’s logo or coloring.
- Any bright colors that are associated with hunter safety or neon.
- NO alcohol or tobacco insignias, branding or references.
Private Lessons:
You should be receiving an email from your private lesson teacher for your instrument (if you haven’t started already). Please check your personal / NON- NISD email account. After you have checked that account and if you have not been notified by your instructor please email a band director.
Supplies:
There are still a number of students without personal tuners. Please do not wait until it is time to fill the stockings and make sure that all woodwind and brass students have a working tuner. We are working a lot in our classes on intonation and this accessory now becomes a necessity. https://www.korg.com/us/products/tuners/ you can get either the TM - 60 or TM - 50 with contact microphone. You can not purchase directly from the korg website.
High School Music, Music and Arts and Amazon.
You should be receiving an email from your private lesson teacher for your instrument (if you haven’t started already). Please check your personal / NON- NISD email account. After you have checked that account and if you have not been notified by your instructor please email a band director.
Supplies:
There are still a number of students without personal tuners. Please do not wait until it is time to fill the stockings and make sure that all woodwind and brass students have a working tuner. We are working a lot in our classes on intonation and this accessory now becomes a necessity. https://www.korg.com/us/products/tuners/ you can get either the TM - 60 or TM - 50 with contact microphone. You can not purchase directly from the korg website.
High School Music, Music and Arts and Amazon.
Wind Ensemble Sectionals and Rehearsals
Wind Ensemble will be the only ensemble having sectionals when we get back from Thanksgiving break, the week of Nov. 30th and the week of Dec. 7th. See the schedule below for the details.
Wind Ensemble will be the only ensemble having sectionals when we get back from Thanksgiving break, the week of Nov. 30th and the week of Dec. 7th. See the schedule below for the details.
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
7:30am to 8:30am |
Flutes and Clarinets |
Saxophones, Bassoons, and Bass Clarinet |
Horn |
Trumpets |
Low Brass |
8:30am |
Full Rehearsal |
Full Rehearsal |
Full Rehearsal |
Full Rehearsal |
Full Rehearsal |
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Game Day Itinerary and Hair Instructions
| game_9_itinerary.docx |
| band_hair_instructions.docx |
Football Game Tickets
NORTHSIDE ISD ATHLETIC TICKET SALES AND PROTOCOLS
Northside ISD varsity athletic event tickets will be sold online to ensure seating capacity with required social distancing. https://nisd.net/athletics/purpose-northside-athletics
All of the information below is subject to change.
SEATING GUIDELINES FOR UIL SPORTING EVENTS
All spectators and media are required to wear face coverings as described in Executive Order GA-29. Sites will utilize remote ticketing options to help manage capacity limitations within a maximum 50% occupancy. Paper tickets and programming should be minimized to help avoid transferable materials.
HS FOOTBALL TICKET SALES ONLINE TICKET SALES ONLY. All seats will be general admission only. There will be no season ticket sales or reserved seats for the 2020 season.
Ticket prices as set by assigned District Executive Committee:
District 28-6A & 29-6A:
$3 – Presale Student
$7 – Presale Adult
$8 – Starting one hour before game time, provided tickets are still available.
TICKET SALES WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY - TUESDAY:
Game day participants will be given first opportunity to purchase tickets for their immediate family, limit 4. Game day participants include varsity football players/trainers, spirit organizations, marching band and ROTC. Coaches/sponsors will share a code with their program to purchase tickets, limit 4.
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY:
General admission fans and students, limit 4 until sold out. Online tickets will continue to be sold until we have reached seating capacity.
NORTHSIDE ISD ATHLETIC TICKET SALES AND PROTOCOLS
Northside ISD varsity athletic event tickets will be sold online to ensure seating capacity with required social distancing. https://nisd.net/athletics/purpose-northside-athletics
All of the information below is subject to change.
SEATING GUIDELINES FOR UIL SPORTING EVENTS
All spectators and media are required to wear face coverings as described in Executive Order GA-29. Sites will utilize remote ticketing options to help manage capacity limitations within a maximum 50% occupancy. Paper tickets and programming should be minimized to help avoid transferable materials.
HS FOOTBALL TICKET SALES ONLINE TICKET SALES ONLY. All seats will be general admission only. There will be no season ticket sales or reserved seats for the 2020 season.
Ticket prices as set by assigned District Executive Committee:
District 28-6A & 29-6A:
$3 – Presale Student
$7 – Presale Adult
$8 – Starting one hour before game time, provided tickets are still available.
TICKET SALES WEEKLY SCHEDULE
MONDAY - TUESDAY:
Game day participants will be given first opportunity to purchase tickets for their immediate family, limit 4. Game day participants include varsity football players/trainers, spirit organizations, marching band and ROTC. Coaches/sponsors will share a code with their program to purchase tickets, limit 4.
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY:
General admission fans and students, limit 4 until sold out. Online tickets will continue to be sold until we have reached seating capacity.
Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
Check here every week for the rehearsal schedule and percussion ensemble assignments for the week
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Announcements:
2020 Marching Music posted below!
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Percusssion Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule:
Rip the dream.
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Concert Band Placement:
As you all know, I reward hard consistent work. And there are some students who made LEAPS and BOUNDS jumping 2 or 3 band placements simply because they put in the time to practice. Congratulations to all - I look forward to working with you and seeing how much you continue to improve throughout our time together!
See the attached word document below.
As you all know, I reward hard consistent work. And there are some students who made LEAPS and BOUNDS jumping 2 or 3 band placements simply because they put in the time to practice. Congratulations to all - I look forward to working with you and seeing how much you continue to improve throughout our time together!
See the attached word document below.
| concert_band_placement_2020-2021.docx |
Percussion Music 2020:
Click the Google Drive Link below to access all of the music files you will need for camp. Remember, use your NISD email!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fPgUXK8e4RJyr0MEFVMc-UVew8aFilq2?usp=sharing
Click the Google Drive Link below to access all of the music files you will need for camp. Remember, use your NISD email!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fPgUXK8e4RJyr0MEFVMc-UVew8aFilq2?usp=sharing
Lessons with Mr. Millette:
Mr. Millette will be providing online lessons during the summer via Skype, Facetime, or Zoom. If you are interested in participating, the rates are the exact same as regular private lessons during the school year ($18 per half hour). He will have materials for you to work through, and with gearing up for next season, Mr. Millette will also be offering private online instruction with resources geared towards this goal. So, if you are interested, reach out to him:
paul.c.millette@gmail.com
Mr. Millette will be providing online lessons during the summer via Skype, Facetime, or Zoom. If you are interested in participating, the rates are the exact same as regular private lessons during the school year ($18 per half hour). He will have materials for you to work through, and with gearing up for next season, Mr. Millette will also be offering private online instruction with resources geared towards this goal. So, if you are interested, reach out to him:
paul.c.millette@gmail.com