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Weekly News of Note

October 25 – October 31

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WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday 10/25

Bethlehem Halloween Parade – Students report by 1 PM. Full details at http://www.nmsim.org/band/bethlehem-parade-information/

Monday 10/26

  • Early morning band rehearsal 7:15 am

Tuesday 10/27

  • Early morning orchestra rehearsal 7:15 am (NO WINDS)

Wednesday 10/28

  • Early morning jazz band rehearsal 7:15 am

Thursday 10/29

  • Early morning band rehearsal 7:15 am

Friday 10/30

  • Early morning orchestra rehearsal 7:15 am (FULL ORCHESTRA)

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS

All instrumental music students MUST take lessons either in school or privately. Students may take school lessons in addition to private lessons.

Students who take private lessons are required to attend four lessons, one each marking period, to complete a performance evaluation.

Find your lesson group number here!

LESSON SCHEDULE

COLOR GUARD INFORMATION

COLOR GUARD ANNOUNCEMENTS
Just a quick reminder that you need to wear sneakers to early morning band. We are marching outside, so it is a safety concern if you are wearing shoes that are not sneakers. You can bring other shoes so you can change out of your sneakers at the end of rehearsal and wear your other shoes for the rest of the school day.

Make sure you are practicing your basic skills at home: marching skills, equipment skills, spins, combinations, routines, etc.

Just a quick reminder that you need to wear sneakers to early morning band. We are marching outside, so it is a safety concern if you are wearing shoes that are not sneakers. You can bring other shoes so you can change out of your sneakers at the end of rehearsal and wear your other shoes for the rest of the school day.

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 calendar for this school year is now available at http://www.nmsim.org/eventscal/

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 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, November 18 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 10-14-26

ParentSquare instrumental music groups have been created to provide directors the ability to send ensemble-specific information directly to relevant members without cluttering the inboxes of those it doesn’t apply to. Click on the links below to join your child’s specific ensemble group.

ParentSquare Instrumental Music Group Links: (Join the groups you need to receive that groups information and announcements)

Monday, October 12 – November 4 – Matey’s Pizza Sale #1

The Nitschmann Middle School music programs are selling Matey’s American Pizza Co. Gourmet Frozen Pizzas to raise funds for the music programs.


We are proud to sell Matey’s pizzas because of their quality and reputation. Matey’s pizza has a 3-month shelf life in your freezer, so please stock up!

Checks should be made payable to NIMAS.

Thank you for supporting our organization!

All orders must be prepaid!


We will be selling 12” pizzas and will be taking orders
From 10/12 to 11/4
Pizzas will be delivered on 11/14 at 9 am.


ORIGINAL GOURMET
TRIPLE CHEESE
THICK CRUST TRIPLE CHEESE
SMOKED PROVOLONE & MOZZARELLA CHEESE
GLUTEN FREE TRIPLE CHEESE


Students will earn $1.75 per pizza for their fairshare.

MATEY’S ORDER FORM

Shop the Nitschmann Fall 2026 Blanket Shop Fundraiser!

Tuesday, September 1 – December 4 – Music department blanket sale

Shop the Nitschmann Fall 2026 Blanket Shop Fundraiser!

Support Nitschmann Music Trips! 🎵🎷

Help our talented student musicians hit all the right notes this year! Wrap up in cozy comfort with this custom blanket while supporting Nitschmann music programs. Every purchase directly raises funds for exciting music field trips and performance opportunities throughout the school year. Grab your blanket today and show your support for our incredible music groups!

ORDER 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.

Dates for the 2026 – 2027 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

DECEMBER

  • 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

JANUARY

  • 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

MARCH

  • 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
  • Monday, March 22, 2027 – April 14, 2027 – Matey’s pizza sale #3
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2027 8th Grade Music & Drama Trip to NYC

APRIL

  • 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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