Nighthawks Band & Guard Schedule
2018 SUMMER/FALL SCHEDULE *TENTATIVE SCHEDULE*
(*Please recheck all times and dates as the date approaches. 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.
ORIENTATION
If you are interested in NHS Band and Marching Guard for the 2018 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 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 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday Nights 5 - 8 p.m.
Band Camp
*Morning practice on Monday, August 14th is split.
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 14.
Regular Season Rehearsals (see calendar)
Beginning August 27
Band and Guard:
2018 Performance Schedule *unconfirmed
Make sure to visit the Scores page after the competition.
September 3 Labor Day Parade
September 7 Home Football Game ?*
September 8 US Bands – Bethel HS, Bethel, CT & MINI BAND CAMP & FAMILY PICNIC
September 14 Home Football Game ?*
September 15 US Bands - Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk, CT
September 16 Newtown Arts Festival – Band Only – Optional but Encouraged*
September 22 USBands - New Milford HS, New Milford, CT
September 28 Home Football Game ?*
September 29 USBands – Grasso Festival **HOME SHOW**, Newtown, CT (Parent Volunteers Needed)
October 6 - USBands -Bunnell/ Cheshire HS, Cheshire, CT (this is a SAT testing day)*
October 13 USBands – Trumbull or Yamaha Cup: Northeast, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ*
October 19-21 Band Trip, Oct 20 - Bands of America Mid Atlantic Championships - University of Delaware
(Tag Sale Fundraiser?)
October 27 USBands - NE States Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT (*this is an ACT testing day*)
November 3 USBands - NE Regional Championships, TBD
November 10 USBands - National Championships, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
November 12 BANQUET
November 21 Home Football Game ?*
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(*Please recheck all times and dates as the date approaches. 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.
ORIENTATION
If you are interested in NHS Band and Marching Guard for the 2018 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 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 - 8 p.m.
- Color Guard, Drum Line and Pit: July 9, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8
- Brass: July 11, 25, Aug 8
- Woodwinds: July 18, Aug 1
Wednesday Nights 5 - 8 p.m.
- Band and Guard: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8
Band Camp
*Morning practice on Monday, August 14th is split.
- Band Only:
- 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Student Leaders Only
- 10:00 - 12 Noon - Student Leaders and New Members Only
- 12 - 7 p.m. - All band members report (arrive at 3:45 p.m.).
- Guard Only:
- 8 - 12 p.m. All Guard members (arrive at 7:45 a.m.) and 4 - 8 p.m. (arrive 3:45 p.m.)
- Band and Guard: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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 14.
Regular Season Rehearsals (see calendar)
Beginning August 27
Band and Guard:
- Mondays: 6 - 9 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 6 - 9 p.m.
- Thursdays: 3 - 6 p.m.
- Thursdays: 3 - 6 p.m.
- Brass: Aug 30, Sept 13, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov. 8
- Woodwinds: Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1
2018 Performance Schedule *unconfirmed
Make sure to visit the Scores page after the competition.
September 3 Labor Day Parade
September 7 Home Football Game ?*
September 8 US Bands – Bethel HS, Bethel, CT & MINI BAND CAMP & FAMILY PICNIC
September 14 Home Football Game ?*
September 15 US Bands - Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk, CT
September 16 Newtown Arts Festival – Band Only – Optional but Encouraged*
September 22 USBands - New Milford HS, New Milford, CT
September 28 Home Football Game ?*
September 29 USBands – Grasso Festival **HOME SHOW**, Newtown, CT (Parent Volunteers Needed)
October 6 - USBands -Bunnell/ Cheshire HS, Cheshire, CT (this is a SAT testing day)*
October 13 USBands – Trumbull or Yamaha Cup: Northeast, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ*
October 19-21 Band Trip, Oct 20 - Bands of America Mid Atlantic Championships - University of Delaware
(Tag Sale Fundraiser?)
October 27 USBands - NE States Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, New Britain, CT (*this is an ACT testing day*)
November 3 USBands - NE Regional Championships, TBD
November 10 USBands - National Championships, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
November 12 BANQUET
November 21 Home Football Game ?*
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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
