Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
ORIENTATION
If you are interested in NHS Band and Marching Guard for the 2018 season, plan on attending our Orientation on June 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (time subject to change, please check closer to date) at Newtown High School. Both students and parents should plan on attending.
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 scheduled rehearsals.
Plan on arriving 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 - 7:30 p.m. (Color Guard will go to 8 unless inside)
Wednesday Nights 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Color Guard will go to 8 unless inside)
Band Camp
August 13-17 and 20-24
Uniform Distribution – *Deposits Must be paid to receive your uniform*
Friday, August 17th – Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Band camp will end at 3:45 PM on Friday, August 17th so members can attend the Cosmic Bowling event. All students and family members are encouraged to attend this fun 3 hour bowling event at Brookfield Lanes – cost is $25 per person. This is a fundraiser for the Band & Guard Greg Chion Scholarship. 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 an email with more details as band camp approaches.
Friday, August 24th – Friday Night Under the Lights! – 6:30 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 see the first peak at the 2018 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 to answer any questions and take orders.
2018 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.
If you are interested in NHS Band and Marching Guard for the 2018 season, plan on attending our Orientation on June 4 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (time subject to change, please check closer to date) at Newtown High School. Both students and parents should plan on attending.
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 scheduled rehearsals.
Plan on arriving 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 - 7:30 p.m. (Color Guard will go to 8 unless inside)
- Color Guard, Drum Line and Pit: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6
- Brass: July 9, 23, Aug 6
- Woodwinds: July 16, 30
Wednesday Nights 5 - 7:30 p.m. (Color Guard will go to 8 unless inside)
- Band and Guard: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8
Band Camp
August 13-17 and 20-24
- Band and Guard: 8:30 AM - 7:45 PM
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Outside Practice
- 12:00 PM -1:30 PM – Lunch Break
- 1:30 PM – 4:15 PM – Inside Practice
- 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM – Dinner Break
- 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM – Outside Practice
Uniform Distribution – *Deposits Must be paid to receive your uniform*
- Junior & Seniors - Wednesday, August 15th at 4:15 PM
- Sophomores, Freshmen & Middle School Students – Thursday, August 16th at 4:15 PM
- Uniform distribution takes place in the band hallway and chorus room (parent volunteers needed)
- Students should bring dinner that day so they can eat before, after or while waiting in line to get their uniform
Friday, August 17th – Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Band camp will end at 3:45 PM on Friday, August 17th so members can attend the Cosmic Bowling event. All students and family members are encouraged to attend this fun 3 hour bowling event at Brookfield Lanes – cost is $25 per person. This is a fundraiser for the Band & Guard Greg Chion Scholarship. 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 an email with more details as band camp approaches.
Friday, August 24th – Friday Night Under the Lights! – 6:30 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 see the first peak at the 2018 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 to answer any questions and take orders.
2018 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)
Beginning August 27
Due to athletic events, we have moved a few rehearsals so we can have the stadium field.
SWITCHED DAYS:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 - NO REHEARSAL
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 - FULL REHEARSAL
Please see Mr. Eckhardt asap if you have a problem attending these rehearsals.
Band and Guard:
*In recognition of the NPS school holidays in observance of the Jewish High Holy days, NHS Band and
Guard practices on Monday, September 10th and Wednesday, September 19th are optional. All who are
available are encouraged to attend.
2018 Schedule
Make sure to visit the Scores page after the competition.
September 3 - Labor Day Parade
September 8 - US Bands – Bethel HS, Bethel, CT & MINI BAND CAMP & FAMILY PICNIC
September 14 - Home Football Game vs. Cheshire
September 15 - US Bands - Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk, CT
September 16 - Newtown Arts Festival – Optional but Encouraged
September 21 - Band and Guard Tag Sale set up at NHS 5 PM - 9:30 PM
September 22 - USBands - New Milford HS, New Milford, CT
Band and Guard Tag Sale 9 AM - 2 PM
September 28 - Home Football Game vs. Bethel
September 29 - USBands – Grasso Festival **HOME SHOW**, Newtown, CT (Parent Volunteers Needed!)
October 6 - USBands - Bunnell High School, Stamford, CT (this is a SAT testing day)
October 12-14 Band Trip
October 13 - USBands – Yamaha Cup: Northeast, HighPoint.com Stadium at Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ *location change*
October 19 - Home Football Game vs. Pomperaug
October 20 - USBands - Southington HS, Southington, CT
October 27 - CANCELED - USBands - NE States Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
October 31 - Trunk or Treat (after practice)
November 3 - USBands - NE Regional Championships, Danbury HS, Danbury, CT
November 10 - USBands - National Championships, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
November 12 - BANQUET
November 21 - Home Football Game vs. Masuk
Here is the schedule in pdf format updated 9/10/18
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Beginning August 27
Due to athletic events, we have moved a few rehearsals so we can have the stadium field.
SWITCHED DAYS:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 - NO REHEARSAL
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 - FULL REHEARSAL
Please see Mr. Eckhardt asap if you have a problem attending these rehearsals.
Band and Guard:
- Mondays: 6 - 9 p.m.*
- Wednesdays: 6 - 9 p.m.*
- Thursdays: 6 - 9 p.m.
- Thursdays: 6 - 9 p.m.
- Brass: Aug 30, Sept 13, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov. 8
- Woodwinds: Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 17, Nov. 1
*In recognition of the NPS school holidays in observance of the Jewish High Holy days, NHS Band and
Guard practices on Monday, September 10th and Wednesday, September 19th are optional. All who are
available are encouraged to attend.
2018 Schedule
Make sure to visit the Scores page after the competition.
September 3 - Labor Day Parade
September 8 - US Bands – Bethel HS, Bethel, CT & MINI BAND CAMP & FAMILY PICNIC
September 14 - Home Football Game vs. Cheshire
September 15 - US Bands - Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk, CT
September 16 - Newtown Arts Festival – Optional but Encouraged
September 21 - Band and Guard Tag Sale set up at NHS 5 PM - 9:30 PM
September 22 - USBands - New Milford HS, New Milford, CT
Band and Guard Tag Sale 9 AM - 2 PM
September 28 - Home Football Game vs. Bethel
September 29 - USBands – Grasso Festival **HOME SHOW**, Newtown, CT (Parent Volunteers Needed!)
October 6 - USBands - Bunnell High School, Stamford, CT (this is a SAT testing day)
October 12-14 Band Trip
October 13 - USBands – Yamaha Cup: Northeast, HighPoint.com Stadium at Rutgers, Piscataway, NJ *location change*
October 19 - Home Football Game vs. Pomperaug
October 20 - USBands - Southington HS, Southington, CT
October 27 - CANCELED - USBands - NE States Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT
October 31 - Trunk or Treat (after practice)
November 3 - USBands - NE Regional Championships, Danbury HS, Danbury, CT
November 10 - USBands - National Championships, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
November 12 - BANQUET
November 21 - Home Football Game vs. Masuk
Here is the schedule in pdf format updated 9/10/18
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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
