We hope to see you in person, but if you're unable to attend, click here to watch a live stream. A concert program can be found here.
We will present our Christmas Concert today at 3 pm! The concert features the jazz band, percussion ensemble, orchestra, wind ensemble, and concert band, as well as two pieces combining all ensembles.
We hope to see you in person, but if you're unable to attend, click here to watch a live stream. A concert program can be found here. Our itinerary for NSBA is posted under Downloads/Schedules.
For information on the festival itself, check this site: http://nsbma.org/marching/index.html The itinerary for the Columbus Marching Festival is posted under Downloads/Schedules.
We hope to see everyone at Kearney this weekend! You can find an itinerary for Kearney there as well. Post some pictures to social media also! On Facebook, look for Grand Island Northwest Band; on Twitter: @ginwband The itinerary for the band at UNK Band Day is posted under Downloads/Schedules. Hope to see you there!
School resumes at Northwest Thursday, August 9, and we're looking forward to continuing the groundwork laid during band camp. Be sure to attach the Google Calendar to your personal calendar, and print a yearly calendar off (available under downloads) to give to your employer, family, or friends.
Looking forward to a great year! We are trying a new format for summer band camps this year. Although it starts earlier, it will actually take much less time, and I think we will accomplish a lot! The list of camps is below; be sure to contact me if you have questions! Also, click here for a copy of the summer letter.
Northwest Band Calendar, Summer 2018 Friday, June 22 8:00-4:00 New Member Band Camp For all new Northwest band members and the leadership team Sunday, June 24 2:00-7:00 p.m. Welcome Meeting, uniform fitting For all Northwest band members! Mon.-Tue., June 25-26 see below… Full Band Camp (ALL members) Woodwinds: 8:00-11:15 a.m. Percussion: 8:00-11:15 a.m. Brass: 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Color Guard: 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. July 1-8 NW “Summer Moratorium;” all activities shut down—great time for vacations! Mon.-Tue., July 9-10 see below… Full Band Camp (ALL members) Woodwinds: 8:00-11:15 a.m. Percussion: 8:00-11:15 a.m. Brass: 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Color Guard: 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Mon.-Wed., July 16-18 8:00-4:00 Band Camp (percussion and color guard) For the percussion and color guard sections only. Lunch will be 12-1 daily. Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 8:00-4:00 Band Camp (ALL MEMBERS) For all Northwest band members; we will put our show together at this camp! Lunch will be 12-1 daily. Friday, Aug. 3 6:00 p.m. Marching Band Exhibition (public performance) All of our groups will be performing Sunday, April 29, at 3:00 p.m., including Jazz Band, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band. We will also be recognizing seniors and presenting awards.
We hope to see you in person, but if you are unable to come, please click here to watch a live stream of our concert! Thanks to Mrs. Childers, Mrs. Callihan, and the Striv team! A program of the concert can be found here. Northwest received first place in Class A in the UNK Band Day Parade, and had a successful field show performance at Kearney High School Saturday afternoon. A video of the parade is below! The Northwest Band will be kicking off the Nebraska State Fair again this year! The drum line will be playing for the state fair marathon Saturday morning, Aug. 26, from about 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. We will be set up in the CCC parking lot - come hear some "beats" and cheer on the runners!
The full marching band will be performing at the State Fair later that day; the band marches through the main food/vendor area at noon on Saturday, Aug. 26. An itinerary/permission slip can be found here. Band camp continues today, finishing up on Friday night with our exhibition performance at 6:00 p.m. at Viking Field! Tell your friends and neighbors - would love to have a big crowd!
The band is working on learning music and drill for this year's show, Swan Lake. It's a fun and exciting show! |
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