Winter Percussion
We welcome you to become part of a highly acclaimed musical organization. Newtown Winter Percussion (NWP) is open to ALL members of the NHS Marching Band (you do not need to be a pit or drumline member to join) and to other students at Newtown High School by audition. Middle school students are welcome and we will try to find spots for any student that shows an interest in our ensemble. Spots will be assigned by the NWP Staff.
PHILOSOPHY: The goal of this ensemble (aside from the obvious improvement of the group) is to instill pride and ownership of the percussion section by all of its members. We will support the band, its director, and the color guard programs. We will have fun and we will always strive for excellence.
PHILOSOPHY: The goal of this ensemble (aside from the obvious improvement of the group) is to instill pride and ownership of the percussion section by all of its members. We will support the band, its director, and the color guard programs. We will have fun and we will always strive for excellence.
2017-18 Winter Percussion
Newtown Winter Percussion (NWP) is open to ALL members of the NHS Marching Band (you do not need to be a pit or drumline member to join) and other students at Newtown High School by audition. Anyone interested in joining Winter Percussion should attend our Audition/Parent Meeting on Monday, November 20th, in the NHS band room. Spots are available to students with no experience in both the front ensemble and cymbal line. We will try to find spots for any student that shows an interest in our ensemble. Spots will be assigned by the NWP Staff.
Monday, November 20th (mandatory)
5:30 pm - 8 pm Audition
8-9 Parent Meeting
Practices (on calendar)
Rehearsals are mandatory for all members. Any conflicts need to be brought to be brought to the attention of the NWP Staff before they occur (if possible). Rehearsals will be at Newtown High School band room and cafetorium.
Starting Monday, November 27th
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
Fridays & Saturdays: *subject to change! Check email for that week!
2018 Newtown Winter Percussion Performance Schedule
Can also be viewed on the calendar.
Competitions are also mandatory and attendance is vital to the success of the program.
Feb 17 - West Milford, NJ Show (snowed out)
24 - Newtown HOME SHOW (78.25)
Mar 3 - WGI Trumbull Regional (FIRST PLACE 83.00)
17 - East Haven Show (FIRST PLACE 85.6)
24 - Bunnell/Norwalk Double Show
31 - Jonathan Law Show
Apr 7 - Trumbull Show
14 - Westhill Championships
May 2 - BANQUET
Photos and videos can be viewed on our Media Links page.
FEES
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
please contact our Treasurer (Lisa Keeping) at [email protected].
Checks should be made out to NHSBPC and can be placed in the blue band box or mailed to:
NHSBPC
PO Box 3333
Newtown, CT 06470
Parent Volunteers
We need volunteers! Please let us know if you can help out with:
Questions? Contact:
Newtown Winter Percussion (NWP) is open to ALL members of the NHS Marching Band (you do not need to be a pit or drumline member to join) and other students at Newtown High School by audition. Anyone interested in joining Winter Percussion should attend our Audition/Parent Meeting on Monday, November 20th, in the NHS band room. Spots are available to students with no experience in both the front ensemble and cymbal line. We will try to find spots for any student that shows an interest in our ensemble. Spots will be assigned by the NWP Staff.
Monday, November 20th (mandatory)
5:30 pm - 8 pm Audition
8-9 Parent Meeting
Practices (on calendar)
Rehearsals are mandatory for all members. Any conflicts need to be brought to be brought to the attention of the NWP Staff before they occur (if possible). Rehearsals will be at Newtown High School band room and cafetorium.
Starting Monday, November 27th
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
Fridays & Saturdays: *subject to change! Check email for that week!
- 3/02 (FRIDAY): Rehearsal 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (4:45 pm arrival)
- 3/03: WGI Trumbull Regional
- 3/10: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (8:45 am arrival)
- 3/17: USBANDS East Haven Show
- 3/24: SWC Championship Bunnell/MAC Norwalk Shows
- 3/31: MAC Jonathan Law Show
- 4/07: MAC Trumbull Show
- 4/14: MAC Championships - Westhill High School
2018 Newtown Winter Percussion Performance Schedule
Can also be viewed on the calendar.
Competitions are also mandatory and attendance is vital to the success of the program.
Feb 17 - West Milford, NJ Show (snowed out)
24 - Newtown HOME SHOW (78.25)
Mar 3 - WGI Trumbull Regional (FIRST PLACE 83.00)
17 - East Haven Show (FIRST PLACE 85.6)
24 - Bunnell/Norwalk Double Show
31 - Jonathan Law Show
Apr 7 - Trumbull Show
14 - Westhill Championships
May 2 - BANQUET
Photos and videos can be viewed on our Media Links page.
FEES
- $575 per Member
- Fee includes the member’s banquet ticket.
- Shoes may also need to be purchased.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- Deposit: $200 by November 20th at Parent Meeting
- Installment 1: January 20th $200
- Installment 2: February 20th $175
- Discount of $100 for families that have multiple siblings in the program
please contact our Treasurer (Lisa Keeping) at [email protected].
Checks should be made out to NHSBPC and can be placed in the blue band box or mailed to:
NHSBPC
PO Box 3333
Newtown, CT 06470
Parent Volunteers
We need volunteers! Please let us know if you can help out with:
- Pit Crew – MANY parents needed for each competition to help with equipment
- Chaperones – need 1 chaperone coordinator to schedule chaperones & 2 chaperones for each competition
- Uniforms – need 1-2 parents to coordinate the measuring, ordering and distribution of uniforms
- Show shirts – need 1–2 parents to coordinate the show shirt order & distribution
- Winter Show – need 1–2 parents to help coordinate winter show with color guard parents
- Winter Banquet - need 2-3 parents to help coordinate and set up
Questions? Contact:
- Ricky Grasso: [email protected]
- Kevin Thompson: [email protected]
- Pia Ledina: [email protected]
Previous Years
Pictures and videos can be found on our Media Links page.
2015 Show
2016 Show
2017 Show
Pictures and videos can be found on our Media Links page.
2015 Show
2016 Show
2017 Show
All Photographs Courtesy of Thomas Allen Photography and NHSBPC members.
Please do not use without written permission.
©2015 NHSBPC
Please do not use without written permission.
©2015 NHSBPC