Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
2020 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 - 8:00 pm
2020 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 9.
August 10-14; August 17-21 with two sessions per day as follows:
Week One: August 10-14
8/10:
8/11-13
8/14
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 17-21
Uniform Distribution *Deposits must be paid to receive your uniform*
Friday, 8/21: 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.
2020 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.
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 6, 13, 20, 27, & August 3
- Brass: July 6, 20 & August 3
- Woodwinds: July 13 & 27
Wednesday Nights: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Full Band & Guard: July 8, 15, 22, 29, & August 5
2020 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 9.
August 10-14; August 17-21 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 10-14
8/10:
- 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
8/11-13
- 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
8/14
- 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
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 17-21
- 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*
- TBD: Junior & Seniors, 12:00 pm; Sophomores, Freshmen & 8th Graders, 1:00 pm
Friday, 8/21: 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.
2020 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 24
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 7: 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 28 (Yom Kippur) - alternate practice TBD
- No practice Monday, November 2 (Homecoming) - alternate practice TBD
- Full practice Tuesday, November 3 (no school - Election Day) from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
2020 US Bands Competition Schedule
- 09/12 Bethel (following Mini-Band Camp 8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
- 09/19 Danbury - TBD (Rosh Hashanah is 9/18-20)
- 09/26 New Milford
- 10/2-10/4 TENTATIVE Fall Trip to Yamaha Cup @ MetLife Stadium
- 10/10 Norwalk
- 10/17 Newtown Home Show – GRASSO FESTIVAL
- 10/24 Brien McMahon or Robert E. Fitch (early show)
- 10/31 New England States
- 11/07 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. Dates TBA
Special Events
- Saturday, 09/12: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Mini Band Camp Picnic for all Band & Guard Families @ NHS
- Sunday, 09/13: Tentative date for NHS Band & Guard Performance at the Newtown Arts Festival
- 09/25: Junk in Your Trunk Night. (ALL students are strongly encouraged to come and help unload cars. Parent volunteer shifts from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm) @ NHS Main Cafeteria
- 09/26: Tag Sale @ NHS Cafeteria!! Volunteer shifts from 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, 10/28: Trunk or Treat @ NHS parking lot
- Monday, 11/9: Tentative date for Band & Guard 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
