Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
2019 ORIENTATION
If you are interested in NHS Band and Marching Guard for the 2019 season, plan on attending our Orientation on June 5 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 to attend. Click here for more info.
2019 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)
Wednesday Nights: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
2019 Band Camp
Attendance at Band Camp is an absolute requirement for marching band membership. New members who were not aware of band camp dates and have a commitment during this time should speak to Mr. Eckhardt. The attendance policy goes into effect August 12.
August 12-16; August 19-23 with two sessions per day as follows:
Week One: August 12-16
8/12:
8/13-15
8/16
Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Rescheduled for 8/30
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 19-23
*OF COURSE freshmen are excused from am practice for NHS Orientation. :)
Uniform Distribution *Deposits must be paid to receive your uniform*
Friday, 8/23: 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 2019 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.
2019 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 2019 season, plan on attending our Orientation on June 5 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 to attend. Click here for more info.
2019 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)
- Color Guard, Drum Line and Pit: July 8, 15, 22, 29, & August 5
- Brass: July 8, 22 & August 5
- Woodwinds: July 15 & 29
Wednesday Nights: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Full Band & Guard: July 10, 17, 24, 31, & August 7
2019 Band Camp
Attendance at Band Camp is an absolute requirement for marching band membership. New members who were not aware of band camp dates and have a commitment during this time should speak to Mr. Eckhardt. The attendance policy goes into effect August 12.
August 12-16; August 19-23 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 12-16
8/12:
- 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 (updated 8/8 at 11:43 am)
- 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (3:45 pm arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
8/13-15
- 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
8/16
- 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (7:45 am arrival): Full Band & Guard Practice
- 6:00 - 9:00 pm: Cosmic Bowling at Brookfield Lanes
Cosmic Bowling – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM -- Rescheduled for 8/30
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 19-23
- 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
*OF COURSE freshmen are excused from am practice for NHS Orientation. :)
Uniform Distribution *Deposits must be paid to receive your uniform*
- Monday, 8/19: Junior & Seniors, 12:00 pm; Sophomores, Freshmen & 8th Graders, 1:00 pm
Friday, 8/23: 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 2019 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.
2019 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 August 26
Weekly Practices
- Monday & Wednesday for Full Band & Guard: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
- Thursday Sectionals for Percussion & Guard: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
- Thursday Sectionals for Brass & Woodwinds (alternating): 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (5:45 pm arrival)
A Few Exceptions:
- Monday, September 2: We will be marching in the Labor Day Parade from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, so there will be no evening practice.
- No practice on Monday September 30 and Wednesday October 9; alternate full band practices will be held on Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 10 respectively.
2019 US Bands Competition Schedule
Make sure to visit the Scores page after each competition.
- 09/07 Bethel (following Mini-Band Camp 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- 09/14 Brien McMahon
- 09/21 New Milford
- 09/27-09/29 Fall Trip to Annapolis, MD, US Bands Marine Corps Invitational
- 10/05 Newtown Home Show – GRASSO FESTIVAL
- 10/12 Norwalk
- 10/19 Robert E. Fitch (early show)
- 10/26 New England States
- 11/02 Danbury
- 11/09 MetLife (Nationals)
Friday Home Football Games
Band & Guard Members arrive approximately 6:00 pm. Games are 7:00 pm - approximately 9:00 pm. Band plays in the stands and performs show at half time.
- 9/13/19 vs New Milford
- 9/27/19 vs West Haven (same weekend as Fall Band trip – no performance)
- 10/25/19 vs Danbury
- 11/1/19 vs Stratford
- 11/8/19 vs Bunnell
Special Events
- Saturday, 09/07: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Mini Band Camp Picnic for all Band & Guard Families @ NHS
- Sunday, 09/22: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: NHS Band & Guard Performs at the Newtown Arts Festival
- Friday, 10/18: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Junk in Your Trunk Night. (ALL students are strongly encouraged to come and help unload cars. Parent volunteer shifts from 4:00 pm – 10:00pm) @ NHS Main Cafeteria
- Saturday, 10/19: 9:00 – 3:00 pm: Tag Sale @ NHS Cafeteria!! Volunteer shifts from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, 10/30: Trunk or Treat @ NHS parking lot
- Monday, 11/11: Band Banquet @ The Portuguese Center
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
