Weekly News of Note
October 27 – November 1
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK – 2025-2026
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
*Doors are open from 7:00 – 7:15 am. If you arrive after 7:15 am, you will need to buzz into the building using the main entrance.
Sunday 10/26
Monday 10/27
- Early morning band 7:15 am
Tuesday 10/28
- Early morning orchestra 7:15 am
Wednesday 10/29
- Early morning jazz band 7:15 am
Thursday 10/30
- Early morning band 7:15 am
Friday 10/31
- Early morning orchestra 7:15 am
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSON INFORMATION
All instrumental music students have access to school lessons. Students who take private lessons only need to attend the 4 scheduled chair auditions during the school year. Students who do not take private lessons are required to attend a weekly lesson during the school day to remain an active member of their ensemble.
Click here for your instrumental music lesson group assignments
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION
COLOR GUARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rehearsals are every Monday and Thursday from 7:15 – 8:05 am.
Make sure you are practicing your basic skills at home: marching skills, equipment skills, spins, combinations, routines, etc.
For information on how to:
How to put on your color guard uniform: https://youtu.be/OU3uGwYmVCI?feature=shared
How to put your tassels on your boots: https://youtu.be/1ob2k3HOUqw?si=u9-iIk89lJkKkP3p
How to make tassels: https://youtu.be/hQ8–w1-3h8?si=b_l56D9g0fibaK5J
The orchestra, jazz band, and chorus will be traveling to Pittsburgh, PA on May 15 & 16, 2026 to participate in a Music in the Parks music festival and sightseeing in Pittsburgh and an afternoon at Kennywood amusement park following their performances. Other activities will include a visit to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, and a Gateway Dinner Cruise with a DJ.
REGISTER NOW
For complete details go to http://www.nmsim.org/spring-trip/.
The second payment of $50 per person was due on October 17. PLEASE NOTE: Once you make the deposit you have committed to the trip and are responsible for the full cost of the trip. NO REFUNDS!
Go to http://www.nmsim.org/jazz/big-band-holidays/ for complete details and the payment schedule.
*All adults need to have their clearances and background checks on file before December 4, 2025
8th Grade Music & Drama Trip to NYC
We are excited to announce that we are making plans to see & Juliet for this year’s 8th grade music and drama trip to New York City on April 1, 2026.
This hilarious hit musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.
The cost of the trip , $150 per person, includes travel by chartered bus, a ticket to the show, and driver gratuities. The students & chaperones will have free time to sightsee, shop and get lunch.
This trip is only for 8th grade band, orchestra, jazz, choral, and drama students. Parents and guardians are more than welcome to chaperone. All adults must have all their background clearances on file by March 1, 2026. Chaperones and students must participate in all aspects of the trip.
For full details and to register for this trip, go to http://www.nmsim.org/8th-grade-trip/ .
Parents are encouraged to volunteer and get involved in the instrumental music program. We need volunteers for parades, concerts, and many other activities.
Parents must have their clearances on file in the Nitschmann office. If you are not sure if your information is on file, contact the Nitschmann office at 610-866-5781. Information on how to renew or apply for your clearances can be found at http://www.nmsim.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BASD-Volunteer-Clearance-Info.pdf.
Signing up for a volunteer job
Once a member or guardian has logged into their dashboard, they can click on “Events.” Events with open volunteer slots will show a green banner that says, “volunteers needed.”
When they click on the event, they’ll see the event details and all volunteer opportunities associated with that event, they’d click “Sign up” to reserve their slot. They’ll see all the names of people who have signed up for that opportunity.
Volunteers can remove themselves from a volunteer opportunity they have signed up for by clicking “Delete” next to their name.
NIMAS By-Laws 2024
The final NIMAS general membership meeting is this Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm in the instrumental music room.
We will provide you with information about the instrumental music programs and happily answer any questions you may have.
Attendees should enter through the MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE. Doors will be unlocked from 7:20 – 7:40 P.M.
Share your photos of our ensembles performances.
We have created a google folder for you to share your photos and videos of the music ensembles performing throughout the school year. Just click the link below and add your photos.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L3mW4OtirRLvtJ_Mb1V61uoBNDL5R-dy?usp=sharing
UPCOMING EVENTS
2025-2026 Instrumental Music Calendar – You can now subscribe to the Instrumental Music Calendar and add it to your devices calendars. Click the following link, scroll to the bottom of the page, and follow the directions from there.
Dates for the 2025 – 2026 school year are available on the website calendar at http://www.nmsim.org/eventscal/
https://app.gocuttime.com/public/program/9c5cfa24-9906-4d05-9f6c-8e30d80045bd/events/calendar
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
- Sunday, November 2, 2025 Rain date – Bethlehem Halloween Parade 1 pm
- Friday, November 7, 2025 NIMAS Fall Bingo
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
DECEMBER
- Friday, December 5, 2025 Hanover Township Tree Lighting (Tentative)
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Winter Concert (Orchestra, Jazz, Chorus)
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
JANUARY
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
- Friday, January 30, 2026 PMEA Intermediate Band and Orchestra Festival
FEBRUARY
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026 All-City Band Rehearsal – Northeast Middle School 7:15 am
- Wednesday, February 4. 2026 All-City Band Rehearsal – Northeast Middle School 7:15 am
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 All-City Band Concert – Northeast Midle School 7:30 pm
- Friday, February 6, 2026 Phantoms National Anthem performance
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
MARCH
- Wednesday, March 11, 2026 PMEA Elementary Band & Orchestra Festival
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 PMEA Elementary Band & Orchestra Festival (Snow date)
- Friday, March 6, 2026 NMS at Northeast Jazz Festival
- Friday, March 13, 2026 NMS at Broughal Jazz Festival
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Winter Color guard performance
- Friday, March 20, 2026 NMS at Nitschmann Jazz Festival
APRIL
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026 8th Grade Music & Drama Trip to NYC
- Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Mandatory Band Trip Meeting 7 pm
- Friday, April 10, 2026 NIMAS Spring Bingo
- Wednesday, April 15, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Spring Band Concert 7 pm
MAY
- Friday, May 15, 2026 Spring Band Trip
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 Spring Band Trip
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Orchestra Concert
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
- Thursday, May 21, 2026 Uniform return night
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Performing Arts Banquet 6 – 9 pm
JUNE
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
Share your photos of our ensembles performances.
We have created a google folder for you to share your photos and videos of the music ensembles performing throughout the school year. Just click the link below and add your photos.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L3mW4OtirRLvtJ_Mb1V61uoBNDL5R-dy?usp=sharing
HOLIDAY PLANT SALE
ORDERS DUE NOVEMBER 7
The Nitschmann Middle School music department is selling Matey’s American Pizza Co. Gourmet Frozen Pizzas to raise funds for the instrumental music programs. We are proud to sell Matey’s pizzas because of their quality and reputation. Matey’s pizza comes with a 3 month shelf life in your freezer, so please stock up! Thank you for supporting our organization!
All orders must be prepaid! We will be selling 12” pizzas and will be taking orders
From 10/20/2025 to 11/11/2025 Your Pizzas will be delivered on 11/22/2025
Available flavor options are:
ORIGINAL GOURMET, TRIPLE CHEESE, THICK CRUST, TRIPLE CHEESE, SMOKED PROVOLONE, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, GLUTEN FREE TRIPLE CHEESE
Mateys sales details.
MATEY’S ORDER FORM
Wawa Shorti Hoagie Coupons
$5.50 each
$1 of each coupon goes to your child’s fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Prowse at georgiaprowse@gmail.com .
Sold in $100 increments
$4.00 of every $100 purchased goes to your fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Prowse at georgiaprowse@gmail.com .
