7/29/26

South Elementary Practices

- Attendance at all rehearsals is expected and mandatory unless excused by Mr. Phillips

- No Propping of Doors at anytime.

- Please do not Park in the South Elementary Teaching Parking Lot Facing the School.

- You may park in the Teacher Parking lot facing AWAY from the school.

- Wednesday July 29-Friday July 31

o 8:00am-2:30pm – Full Ensemble Practice Each Day

- Monday August 3- Friday August 7

o 8:00am-2:30pm – Full Ensemble Practice Each Day

o Tuesday August 4th: Picture Day begin @ 7:15am in the gym

▪ Please bring black socks and marching shoes (if you have them)

o Friday August 7th is Full Ensemble 8:00-12:00 – seniors only stay to load

- Monday August 10-Thursday August 13

o Band Camp @ Skyview Ranch

o Please fill out and return the Program Activity Release & Waiver of Liability Form by Thursday July 30th. Please give signed forms to the Field Commanders.

Director Card Sales

- Begins Monday August 3rd. Information will be passed out at that time.

Band Pictures

On Tuesday August 4th beginning at 7:30am we will be taking individual pictures for the football program. Order forms were sent home today. Please have them filled out and ready to be turned on Tuesday morning with payment. Please see Photo Day handout.

Marching Shoes:

Marching shoes will be available for pick up on Thursday August 13 at band camp, either before or after the family performance. The shoes will need to be paid for at the time of pick up. The cost of the shoes this year will be $55 and can be paid for with cash, check or credit card. If you are paying by check, please make checks payable to NP Band Boosters. If you are unable to pick up your shoes or have questions, please call or text Mindy Limbacher at 330-204-1376.

8-27-26

High School Band Information

We are incredibly excited to welcome the 37 members of the Marching Quaker Band (MQB) Class of 2030! Your first high school practice will take place on Tuesday June 2nd. Please refer to the calendar on the flipside of this handout for rehearsal times. Hornline members include those students who play wind instruments. (think Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, etc.) Guard and drumline members in include those who spin flags and play drums or mallet equipment.

Where do June Practices take place

All June practices will take place in the NPHS Band Room. (Door #12), which is located behind the high school. Attendance at all rehearsals is expected and required. Students will receive an attendance policy the first day of band on June 2nd.

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What to bring/wear for June Practices

Please wear light-colored clothing, appropriate length shorts, tennis shoes (shoes that tie), socks, water, a 3 ring binder, plastic protective sheets to put music in, a pencil and a positive attitude.

Instruments

If you are a member of the Drumline or Guard or play the following instruments: Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, French Horn, Baritone, Tuba, your instruments will be provided by the school. If you need a school owned instrument not on this list, then you will need to request one on Tuesday June 2nd.

How to contact Mr. Phillips

It is appropriate to email Mr. Phillips at phillipsj@npschools.org to ask questions pertaining to band or to inform Mr. Phillips of a student’s absence. It is inappropriate to reach out to Mr. Phillips via his social media accounts to ask questions pertaining to the band program or to text/call his cell phone unless it is an emergency.

Freshman Band Parent Meeting

We will have a Freshman Band Parent meeting on Thursday June 23rd @ 8:00pm in the NPHS Choir Room. Please plan to attend to learn more about our band program.

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