July 14, 2010
For the first time North Andover High is hosting The New England Scholastic Band Association Marching Band Competition (NESBA)
Where: North Andover High School
When: Saturday October 16, 2010 6pm
Why are we so excited? This is a huge opportunity for North Andover to showcase the amazing musical talent ofour North Andover students, and an extraordinary opportunity to develop a long standing funding source for our music department. Have you been to a band show? This is the most fun a band can stand – and we just gotta share!
AND WE NEED YOU! In order to host a successful competition (and to be invited to host again) we need to begin organizing now, and we need many volunteers. This is going be great folks, and we are planning on being the “poster” school on how to run an amazing show.
We currently have a core group of leaders and lots of opportunities for you to get in the game.
Please put on your volunteer hat and join us for a kick off NESBA Information and Planning Meeting – all interested should attend to learn more.
July 27, 7pm @ North Andover Senior Center
Please let me know you will be joining us:
Contact: Chris Allen Volunteer Coordinator
Pass this e-mail on
Check out the North Andover Band at the NESBA competition from last year.
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July 7, 2010
The NAHS chorus has been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall as part of the 2011 National Youth Choir on April 3, 2011. This invitation was extended to NAHS chorus because of their high scoring performance at the April 2010 music competition in Philadelphia; any group who scored a gold medal rating was invited to perform at Carnegie. There will be a public performance, families and community members can make arrangements to attend.
The senior chorus members of 2010 are invited to join in on this trip. They are invited to come back to NAHS during winter break and practice the assigned music and then can join the group at Carnegie.
The trip will run Friday – Monday. Students will sing in an East Coast Honors Chorus, will participate in workshops, and will work with world-famous conductors. Preliminary plans are that the trip will include a Broadway show, tour of Ellis Island, tour of the city, and students will stay in hotel in Midtown, NY. More details will be posted here as they become available. Congrats to all!!!
Additional info and local story.
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June 3, 2010
Band Camp - Aug 16th-21st - Mon-Sat
Please Note: You must bring in the forms in this Band Camp Info Packet on the first day of camp. Also take time to read the Student Handbook.
BAND CAMP Schedule
Monday 8/16: 10am-8pm
Tuesday 8/17-Friday 8/20: 9am-9pm
Saturday 8/21: 10am-4pm
A typical day during the week of Band Camp will look like this:
9am – Visual rehearsal in stadium (marching, drill, etc.)
1pm – 90-minute Lunch break and activities
2:30pm – Sectional rehearsal indoors (stay inside during hottest part of day, work on music)
5:30pm – 1-hour Dinner break
6:30pm – Ensemble rehearsal in stadium (all sections on field, put the show together) 9:00pm – Done
Parents are invited to watch rehearsals, help out with meals/activities, etc.
NAHS Marching Band 2010 PROGRAM: “Arabian Knights”
Description: A musical journey across an eclectic mix of Arabian-themed music, drawn from folk, cinema, classical, and modern backgrounds.
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May 28, 2010
Uniform Collection - Tuesday, June 1 (Seniors last full day of school!)
Before school – 6:45 – 7:30am for seniors only
After School – 2:00 – 6:00pm for all
Bring: uniform jacket and pants, cleaned out garment bag, shako and hat box, berets. You must check in with a parent volunteer – DO NOT JUST LEAVE YOUR UNIFORM.
(Any parent wanting to help out with uniform collection please email Sue Baylies at suebaylies@aol.com
Memorial Day Parade – Monday call time 9:00 am at the Common. In honor of our Armed Services we will wear full marching band uniform. Hydrate well over the weekend to avoid overheating problems. The VFW has invited all marchers to join them at the VFW for pizza and drinks after the parade on Monday.
NAMA Summer Camp Scholarships: Available for anyone attending a summer music camp. Download application from NAMA site and return to music teacher by June 11th. Scholarship money is distributed AFTER proof of participation is submitted.NAMA Awards Banquet for band and chorus.
NAMA Awards Banquet for band and chorus. June 15th, 6pm - Each family/student is asked to bring a dish for the potluck meal — Freshmen- Main Courses, Sophomores – Salads and Side Dishes, Juniors – Main Courses, Seniors – Desserts. Please RSVP number of attendees to pfoote@comcast.net
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