Weekly News of Note
April 26 – May 2
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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 4/27
- Early morning band 7:15 a.m. ON STAGE
Tuesday 4/28
- Early morning orchestra 7:15 a.m.
Wednesday 4/29
- Early morning band 7:15 a.m. ON STAGE
- Spring Band Concert – students report by 6:30 p.m. / doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 4/30
- Early morning jazz band 7:15 a.m.
Friday 5/1
- Early morning orchestra 7:15 a.m.
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.
Click here for 2026 – 2027 Color Guard Tryout Information
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
Moravian University Summer Music Institute Scholarship
Moravian University in partnership with the Nitschmann Instrumental Music Association is offering a FULL ($500) scholarship to one student for the MUMI Summer Music Institute Instrumental Camp on July 20 – 24, 2025. All instrumental music students are invited to apply for this wonderful opportunity.
For more information go to https://forms.gle/opAeSZqPNkDQ6NJi6
Deadline to submit applications is this Friday, May 1.
MEDICAL FORMS ARE DUE NOW!
For complete details go to http://www.nmsim.org/spring-trip/.
Student Spring Overnight Trip Packet
Chaperone Spring Overnight Trip Packet
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 next NIMAS general membership meeting is Wednesday, April 15, 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 7:15 – 7:45 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
APRIL
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Spring Band Concert 7 p.m.
MAY
- Friday, May 15, 2026 Spring overnight trip
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 Spring overnight trip
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Orchestra Concert
- Thursday, May 21, 2026 Uniform return night
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Performing Arts Banquet 6 – 9 pm
JUNE
- Tuesday, June 3, 2026 NIMAS General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
AUGUST
August 3 – 7, 2026 Summer Music Camp
- Orchestra 7:30 – 8:30 am
- Band 9 am – 11 am
- Jazz Band 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 10 – 14, 2026 Summer Music Camp
- Orchestra 7:30 – 8:30 am
- Band 9 am – 11 am
- Jazz Band 11:30 am – 12:30 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
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