Weekly News of Note

October 12 – October 19

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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.

Monday 10/13

Early morning band 7:15 am

Tuesday 10/14

Early morning orchestra 7:15 am

Wednesday 10/15

Early morning jazz band 7:15 am
BAND – pep rally during school (BAND STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR THEIR BLUE ID SHIRT)
BAND – Night football game at BASD stadium – Click for complete information

Thursday 10/16 – HALF DAY

Early morning band 7:15 am

Friday 10/18

Early morning orchestra 7:15 am

Saturday 10/18

Nazareth Halloween Parade – Click for complete information.

Sunday 10/19

Hellertown Halloween Parade – Click for complete information

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 on the link below to see what lesson group you have been assigned to. Then look at the weekly calendar below, find the day of the week you have been assigned, find your group number on that day. Your lesson time is immediately to the left of your group number.

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.

We have a busy week coming up! Please see the Weekly News of Note and the information emails from Mr. Z for specific details about Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Here are videos to remind you how to put on your uniform and how to put your tassels on your boots. Please make sure your tassels are already on your boots for Wednesday night when you arrive at Liberty for the night football game. There will not be time for everyone to put their tassels on their boots that night, so plan ahead and be prepared with your tassels already on your boots.

Please also be aware that there is no place to put a backpack or tote bag during our performances. If you need a small wristlet or purse for your phone/money, see the uniform video to attach your wristlet under your uniform.

How to put on your uniform: https://youtu.be/OU3uGwYmVCI?si=gxA0G4hOGLxeJTJr

How to put your tassels on your boots: https://youtu.be/1ob2k3HOUqw?si=F-cLGx3yBcaqSvBT

Let’s make it a great week!

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 is 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

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.

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

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Fall Sports Pep Rally during school (Wear your blue ID shirt)
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Night Football Game 7 pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025 Nazareth Halloween Parade 1pm
Sunday, October 19, 2025 Hellertown Halloween Parade 2 pm
Sunday, October 26, 2025 Bethlehem Halloween Parade 12 pm

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

NIMAS By-Laws 2024

The final NIMAS general membership meeting is this Wednesday, October 8 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.

Red Robin Dine to Donate night on October 21, from 5 – 9 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.