Weekly News of Note
March 19 – March 26
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
March 20 – Monday
Early morning band 7:15 am
March 21- Tuesday
Early morning orchestra 7:15 am
March 22 – Wednesday
Early morning jazz band 7:15 am
March 23 – Thursday
Early morning band 7:15 am
March 24 – Friday
Early morning orchestra 7:15 am
Broughal Jazz Festival – Students report at 5:30, perform at 6:35 PM
March 26 – Sunday
NCAA Regional Championship performance – Information will be sent when I receive it on Friday night.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 24 – Broughal Jazz Festival 6:30 pm
March 26 – NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Performance
Tickets must be purchased by 3/12 9pm.
April 12 – 26 Matey’s Pizza Sale
APRIL 19 – 7 PM MANDATORY MEETING FOR CHAPERONES & STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SPRING TRIP AS WELL AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN
April 26 – Spring Band Concert 7 pm
May 3 – Spring Orchestra & Jazz Concert 7pm
May 6 – Matey’s Pizza Delivery
May 10 – 8th Grade Music and Drama Trip to NYC
May 12 – Hosting a Music in the Parks festival
May 19 & 20 – Spring Band trip to West Virginia
May 26 – Hosting a Music in the Parks festival
May 31 – Performing arts Banquet with dinner 6 PM
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
This is a link to the alphabetical lesson group list.
Click on the link, find your name, and your group number will be to the right of your name. Find your group number on the schedule below. Your lesson time is to the left of your group number.
BAND GROUP PHOTOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
We had group photos taken of the band, color guard and drumline before the Bethlehem Halloween Parade. Those photos are now available for purchase from Christmas City Studios at the link provided below.
Purchase your photos here
PARENT VOLUNTEERS – CHAPERONES
Parents are strongly 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 https://www.basdschools.org/volunteering.
WEST VIRGINIA BAND TRIP INFORMATION
The final payment of $100.00 was due by March 15. 2023.
HOW TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR THE WEST VIRGINIA TRIP.
APRIL 19 – 7 PM MANDATORY MEETING FOR CHAPERONES & STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SPRING TRIP AS WELL AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
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 4/12/2023 to 4/26/2023
Your Pizzas will be delivered at 10AM on 5/6/2023
ORIGINAL GOURMET
TRIPLE CHEESE
THICK CRUST TRIPLE CHEESE
SMOKED PROVOLONE & MOZZARELLA CHEESE
GLUTEN FREE TRIPLE CHEESE
GERTRUDE HAWK
CANDY FUNDRAISER
Each box is $72
Each candy bar is sold for $1.50 (48 bars per box)
The seller earns $22 per box toward their fair share account
The NIMAS general fund receives $2 per box.
Candy is available for pickup at the monthly NIMAS meeting.
Contact Mrs. Brennan for more details nimastreasurer@gmail.com
Wawa Shorti Hoagie Coupons
$4.50 each
$1 of each coupon goes to your child’s fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Fuehrer at pfuehrer@rcn.com.
Sold in $100 increments
$4.00 of every $100 purchased goes to your fair share account.
Contact Mrs. Fuehrer at pfuehrer@rcn.com.