Recruitment Form 2013.14pics - North Hills Instrumental Music

The North Hills Marching Band
“THEE BAND OF PRIDE,
TRADITION, and EXCELLENCE”
Be a part of this year’s magic!
The North Hills Marching Band builds excellence by working hard, playing hard and
enjoying time together. Students love the marching band because of friendships they build
and experiences that the band provides. Parents love the marching band because of the
values students gain through the support of an amazing peer group. Here is how we do it:
We begin our year with Get Acquainted
Night, an opportunity for students and
parents interested in Marching Band to meet
current members of the band and to learn
more about our group. We follow this with
Rookie Nights where new members are
introduced to marching basics in a smaller,
more comfortable setting.
Summer Band is held on the Junior High
School campus. During this time, we review
the fundamentals of marching and music, and
begin to learn our shows for the new season.
Following a mid-summer break, our
preparations continue with Pre-Camp, a week of practices at the Junior High School. We
complete our summer activities with the most exciting week of the year, Band Camp at
Camp Kon-O-Kwee in Zelienople. In this beautiful setting, the band holds daily rehearsals
but also makes memories with fun activities, dances and other surprises. We return home
prepared for community performances such as Halloween, Veterans’ and Memorial Day
Parades and of course, North Hills Football under the lights of Martorelli Stadium!
The Marching Band season also includes exciting events
like the Kennywood Fall Fantasy Parade, the North
Hills Band Festival, Stadium Review and our annual
Band Banquet. And this year we head to Orlando,
Florida to march down Main Street in Disney World!!
Marching band is the largest group on the hilltop
because our students enjoy doing great things together.
To learn more ask any current band student!
We look forward to you being a part of another great year for
“Thee Band of Pride, Tradition, and Excellence”.
Important dates to remember for the upcoming 2013-2014 Marching Band Season
May 29
Get Acquainted Night
6:30-8:00 PM
NHJH Auditorium
6:00-8:00 PM
NHJH Band Room
6:00-9:00 PM
NHJH Band Room
Rookies and their parents
June 6, 13, 20
Rookie Nights
Rookies and seniors
June 24 - July 19
Summer Band
Summer Band is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Family vacations and camps are excused absences.
August 5-9
Pre-Camp
6:00-9:00 PM
NHJH Band Room
Pre-Camp is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday and Friday from 9:00AM to noon.
Pre-Camp is mandatory. Please contact Mr. Lavelle to discuss any conflicts.
August 10-17
Band Camp
All Week
Camp Kon-O-Kwee
Band Camp is mandatory. Please contact Mr. Lavelle to discuss any conflicts.
August 20
Sept & Oct
Fall Fantasy Parade
Tuesday and Thursday Rehearsals
April 23 - 27
All Day
6:00-8:00 PM
Kennywood
NHJH Band Room
Marching Band Trip to Disney Orlando
This information is available in calendar format at www.nhipa.org
Our Drumline, Flags and Majorettes schedule time to work independently
Drumline camp: June 4, 6, 13, 18 and 20 from 6 – 8 PM (6, 13, and 20 with Rookie Nights)
Flag/Majorette Auditions: May 14 - 16 and 20 3 – 4:30 PM
Majorette camp: June 17 – 21, 9 PM – 2 PM (more information at auditions)
Our staff and student leaders are ready to help make this a great experience for your family.
Each part of the band schedule builds to the next allowing all students to be successful. Be a
part of the magic of the 2013-14 North Hills Marching Band! See you there.
Enrollment begins on May 13th at www.nhipa.org
Name___________________________ 2013-2014 Grade__________ Band Section__________________
Phone _____________________E-mail________________________________
Parent Name_________________________ Phone______________E-mail_________________________
Parent Name_________________________ Phone______________E-mail_________________________
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Lavelle lavellel@nhsd.net
See you at Get Acquainted Night!