Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
2021 FALL SCHEDULE
(*Always listen to your section leader first.*)
All dates are listed on the calendar. All events have addresses that can be mapped in one click. Questions? Try visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Practice begins promptly at the given time.
Regular Season Rehearsals (see calendar for specific dates)
Beginning September 9, 2021
Weekly Practices
A Few Exceptions:
2021 USBands Competition Schedule
(*Always listen to your section leader first.*)
All dates are listed on the calendar. All events have addresses that can be mapped in one click. Questions? Try visiting our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to set up. Practice begins promptly at the given time.
Regular Season Rehearsals (see calendar for specific dates)
Beginning September 9, 2021
Weekly Practices
- Mondays for Full Band & Guard: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (5:15 pm arrival)
- Thursday Sectionals: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (5:15 pm arrival)
A Few Exceptions:
- Monday, September 6: No evening practice on Labor Day/first night of Rosh Hashanah
- No practice on Wednesday, September 15 or Thursday, September 16 (Yom Kippur) - alternate practice TBD
2021 USBands Competition Schedule
- 09/11 - Bethel HS
- 09/18 - Danbury HS
- 09/25 - New Milford HS
- 10/02 - Yamaha Cup @ MetLife Stadium
- 10/09 - Brien McMahon HS - Celebration of Sound
- 10/16 - 25th Annual Grasso Festival (our Home Show!)
- 10/23 - Bunnell HS
- 10/30 - New England State Championships (New Britain)
- 11/06 - National Championships Open Class (MetLife Stadium)
2021 Summer Rehearsals
We understand and encourage members to go and enjoy their summer vacation... However, if you are in Newtown, we do expect you to be at summer rehearsals.
Plan to arrive at each practice at least 15 minutes before scheduled time.
These dates and times may be adjusted as needed. Please ask your section leaders for clarification.
Monday Nights: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (arrive at 4:45 pm)
- Drum Line and Pit: July 12, 19, 26, & August 2, 9
- Brass: July 12, 26 & August 9
- Woodwinds: July 19 & August 2
- Color Guard (5:30 pm - 8 pm): August 2, 9
- Full Band & Guard*: July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4, 11
2021 Band Camp
Attendance at Band Camp is an absolute requirement for marching band & guard membership. New members who were not aware of band camp dates and have a commitment during this time should speak to the Band Director. The attendance policy goes into effect August 9.
August 16-20; August 23-27 with two sessions per day as follows:
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (arrival at 7:45 am)
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (arrival at 3:45 pm)
Week One: August 16-20 (schedule breakout from 2020)
8/16:
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am (7:45 am arrival): All Section Leaders (Meeting)
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (7:45 am arrival): Full Color Guard Practice
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (9:45 am arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3:45 pm arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
8/17-19 (schedule breakout from 2020)
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (7:45 am arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3:45 pm arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
Uniform Distribution *Deposits must be paid to receive your uniform*
- Uniform distribution takes place in the band hallway and chorus room (Many parent volunteers will be needed - please click here to learn more). Students should bring lunch on the day of their fitting so they can eat before, after or while waiting in line to get their uniform.
8/20 (schedule breakout from 2020)
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (7:45 am arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
- 6:00 - 9:00 pm: Cosmic Bowling (*no evening rehearsal on the night of Cosmic Bowling, approval for bowling will be needed with school and health department)
Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
This is an amazing fundraiser for the Band & Guard Greg Chion Scholarship, and all students and family members are encouraged to attend this joyful 3-hour bowling event at Brookfield Lanes – the cost is only $25 per person.
Greg Chion was a drum major in the Newtown Band & Guard who lost his battle with leukemia in his senior year during the fall season on October 26, 2000. The band parent organization strives to keep his memory alive through offering a scholarship of $1,000 to a band or guard senior each year. Please help us by supporting this event -- watch for more details via email as band camp approaches.
Week Two: August 23-27
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (7:45 am arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3:45 pm arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
Friday, 8/27: Friday Night Under the Lights, 7:30 pm
Come to the first performance of the season at Blue & Gold Stadium! This is a preview show for family members, friends, neighbors and alumni. Everyone is invited to have a first peek at the 2021 Band & Guard Show! Come and see what the talented members of the Newtown Band & Guard have accomplished during their hard work at band camp. Merchandise, pit crew, chaperone, treasurer, & membership tables will be set up that night (7:00 pm) to answer any questions and take orders.
All Photographs Courtesy of Thomas Allen Photography and NHSBPC members.
Please do not use without written permission.
©2021 NHSBPC
Please do not use without written permission.
©2021 NHSBPC
