Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
This is a general schedule, for the MOST CURRENT information, please reference the Calendar link and the Band Guard Facebook page
2022 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)
Weekly Practices
Adjusted Full Band and Guard Practices
(*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)
- Competition Saturdays:
Weekly Practices
- Mondays for Full Band & Guard: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
- Thursday Sectionals: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
Adjusted Full Band and Guard Practices
- Rosh Hashanah: No Practice September 26, moved to September 27
- Yom Kippur: No practice October 5, moved to October 6
- September 10: Bethel
- September 17: Rehearsal – Morning + Evening
- September 24: New Milford
- October 1: Naugatuck
- October 8: Ludwig Musser Classic @ MetLife
- October 15: GRASSO HOME SHOW
- October 22: Southington
- October 29: New England States
- November 5: Nationals, at MetLife Stadium
- November 7: Year-End Banquet
2022 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: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6
- Brass: July 18, August 1
- Woodwinds: July 11, 25 ; August 8
- Color Guard (5:30 pm - 8 pm): June 15
- Full Band & Guard*: July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10
2022 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 15.
August 15-19 and August 22-26 (arrive 15 minutes prior)
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am - basics
- 1:00 pm - 4pm - music
- 6:00 pm - 9 pm - drill
August 19 - Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - no evening practice
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.
Friday, August 26 Friday Night Under the Lights
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.
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©2021 NHSBPC
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©2021 NHSBPC