Weekly News of Note

August 23 – August 29

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday 8/24 – No rehearsal

Tuesday 8/25 – No rehearsal

Wednesday 8/26 – Early morning jazz band rehearsal 7:15 A.M.

Thursday 8/27 – Early morning band rehearsal 7:15 A.M.

Friday 8/28 – Early morning orchestra rehearsal 7:15 A.M.


All students should be dropped off in the large parking lot in front of the school.  Please do not drop your child off in the small parking lot by the auditorium.

Students will enter and exit the building using the AUDITORIUM ENTRANCE  by the flag pole. View the link for arrival and drop off directions.


COLOR GUARD INFORMATION

COLOR GUARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

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


NIMAS Families,

A huge thanks to everyone who has signed up to donate and volunteer for our Fall Bingo and Baskets on Sept. 18. 

There are still a few quick and easy ways to contribute:

– There are FIVE slots left to donate $25 to sponsor a cash bingo prize (you can either send in cash/check or send me via Venmo).

– There are several food/drink items we still need.

Please check out the sign-up for these remaining donations:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AA2FA4FBC70-65041837-fall

We appreciate all your support to kick off the school year with a successful fundraiser for our children!

Maggie Georges


We need your support to make this fundraiser successful. One big way you can help is by donating gift baskets. (Sign-ups for monetary and food donations will be sent out closer to the event.) We won’t need the baskets until September, but now is the perfect time to start planning and preparing. Thank you for your support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AA2FA4FBC70-64706667-fall

Your help is needed on Friday, September 18!

There are many moving parts to bingo night, and it is critical for us to have both adult and responsible student volunteers to help with the sales of food, bingo games, 50/50 tickets, raffle tickets, and more.

Please consider lending your time to help support all our students in the band, orchestra, and jazz band programs. Responsible students in need of community service hours are also welcome to volunteer in positions that do not handle money (If students need community service hours, they must bring the paperwork they need to be signed.)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA5AA2FA4FBC70-64929459-fall

Maggie Georges



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.


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 you click on the event, you will see the event details and all volunteer opportunities associated with that event. Then click “Sign up” to reserve your slot. You will 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 next NIMAS general membership meeting is Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the instrumental music room.

Attendees should enter through the MAIN BUILDING ENTRANCE. Doors will be unlocked from 7:15 – 7:45 P.M.

General Membership Meeting Minutes



NIMAS Fall Mum Sale

There are two sizes available: 6-inch mums for $8 and 9-inch mums for $9.50. Standard colors will be available. Students will earn $3 per 6-inch mum / $4 per 9-inch mum toward their fair share account.

Please complete the order form and return it to Mr. Zettlemoyer before October 9th with your payment. Please submit one check or cash per order. You may submit multiple orders. (You must submit payment whwen you place each order)

Checks should be made payable to NIMAS.

Vouchers will be distributed on Mondays.

Vouchers can be redeemed from Sept 1 through Oct 13 at

Joe’s Fruit Stand – 229 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem

Check store hours at: https://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-fruit-market-bethlehem-2#location-and-hours

DOWNLOAD AN ORDER FORM HERE


Sold in $100 increments

$4.00 of every $100 purchased goes to your fair share account.

Contact Mrs. Prowse at georgiaprowse@gmail.com .


UPCOMING EVENTS

2026-2027 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.

https://app.gocuttime.com/public/program/9c5cfa24-9906-4d05-9f6c-8e30d80045bd/events/calendar

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

  • Tuesday, September 1 – December 4 – Music department blanket sale
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Uniform Distribution Night 5 – 8 pm
  • Saturday, September 12 – September 27 – Music deparetment pierogie sale
  • Wednesday, September 16, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Friday, September 18, 2026 NIMAS Fall Bingo 6 – 9 pm

OCTOBER

  • Saturday October 3, 2026 – LV Phantoms opening night performance 5 pm
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Mandatory Trip Meeting 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026 or October 8, 2026 Pierogie delivery
  • Monday, October 12 – November 4 – Matey’s Pizza Sale #1
  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026 Nazareth Halloween Parade 1 pm
  • Sunday, October 18, 2026 Saucon Valley Halloween Parade 2 pm
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Night Football Game 7 pm
  • Sunday, October 25, 2026 Bethlehem Halloween Parade 12 pm
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 Rain date – Bethlehem Halloween Parade 1 pm
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026 Nitschmann Talent Show 7 pm
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026 Matey’s pizza sale pickup 9 – 10 am
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Friday, November 20, 2026 Overnight band trip PENDING
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026 Overnight band trip PENDING
  • Friday, December 4, 2026 Hanover Township Tree Lighting
  • Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Winter Concert (Orchestra, Jazz, Chorus) 7 pm
  • Wednesday, December 16, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 Big Band Holiday with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
  • Monday, Januiary 4, 2027 – January 20, 2027 – Matey’s Pizza Sale #2
  • Wednesday, January 20, 2027 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, January 30 – Matey’s pizza sale #2 pickup 9-10 am

FEBRUARY

  • Tuesday, February 2, 2027 All-City Orchestra rehearsal 7:30 am
  • Wednesday, February 3, 2027 All-City Orchestra rehearsal 7:30 am
  • Wednesday, February 3, 2027 All-City ORchestra Concert 7:30 pm
  • Thursday, February 11 – Saturday, February 13, 2026 Nitschmann Dramatics Musical 7 pm
  • Sunday, February 14, 2026 Nitschmann Dramatics Musical 2 pm
  • Wednesday, February 17, 2027 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Friday, March 5, 2027 NMS at Northeast Jazz Festival
  • Friday, March 12, 2027 NMS at Broughal Jazz Festival
  • Wednesday, March 17, 2027 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7 pm
  • Wednesday, March 17, 2027 Winter Color guard performance 8 pm
  • Friday, March 19, 2027 NMS at Nitschmann Jazz Festival
  • Monday, March 22, 2027 – April 14, 2027 – Matey’s pizza sale #3
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2027 8th Grade Music & Drama Trip to NYC
  • Friday, April 2, 2027 – NIMAS Spring Bingo 6-9 pm
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2027 Parkland Jazz Festival
  • Wednesday, April 21, 2027 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, April 24, 2027 – Matey’s pizza sale # 3 pickup 9 – 10 am
  • Wednesday, April 28, 2027 Spring Band Concert 7 pm

MAY

  • Wednesday, May 5, 2026 Spring orchestra & jazz band concert 7 pm
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2027 Spring Choral Concert 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 12, 2027 NIMAS General Membership & Incoming new member meeting 7:30 pm
  • Thursday, May 17, 2027 Uniform return night 5-8 pm
  • Wednesday, May 19, 2027 Spring Orchestra & Jazz Band Concert 7 pm
    Wednesday, May 26, 2027 Performing Arts Awards Ceremony 6 – 9 pm

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