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Adv Band - Dec 9 - Dec 13

12/7/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Band Hall Closes at 4 PM Today

Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Reserved for Beginner Band (theirs are due today)
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Band Hall closed after school today.  Beginner Band rehearsal

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs 
 
Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs


Upcoming Events​​​​
  • Dec 16 - Concert Band Extra rehearsal with percussion 3:45 - 5 PM
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert at NMHS starting at 6:30 PM
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Adv Band - December 2 - December 6

11/26/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Reserved Pass Off Time - Flutes, Oboes, Trumpets

Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Concert Band Brass Rehearsal
  • Symphonic Band Reserved Pass Off Time - Bassoon, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Concert Band Woodwind Rehearsal
  • Symphonic Band Reserved Pass Off Time - Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

 Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax,  Horn, & Percussion - Pick one of the other times to attend since Thursday is taken

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Band Hall Closed - Beginner Rehearsal

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs


Upcoming Events​​​​
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert


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Adv Band - November 18 - November 22

11/17/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Concert Band Brass Rehearsal

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Concert Band Woodwind Rehearsal

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • All-City Band Rehearsal

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • All-City Rehearsal and Concert


Upcoming Events​​​​
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - Nov 11 - Nov 16

11/9/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboes

Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Low Reeds & Low Brass
  • ALL-REGION MEETING - 3:45 - 4:15

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (Alto & Tenor) & French Horns
  • Honors Band & Symphonic Band Percussion

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon and Evening
  • Pass Offs

Saturday
All Day
  • All-Region Auditions for Select Students


Upcoming Events​​​
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - November 4 - November 8

11/3/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
  • Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboes

Tuesday - NO SCHOOL TODAY!!! PRACTICE
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • No School - No Sectionals - PRACTICE
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • No School - No Sectionals - PRACTICE

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All)
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors & Symphonic Band Percussion - CANCELLED
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (Alto & Tenor) & French Horns - CANCELLED
Afternoon and Evening
  • All-City Auditions - Click here for more info

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon and Evening
  • All-City Auditions - Click here for more info

Upcoming Events​​​
  • Nov 16 - All-Region Auditions - Select students only
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - October 28 - November 1

10/27/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
  • Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboes
Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Flutes 
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band French Horns - CANCELLED
  • Symphonic Band Low Reeds & Low Brass - CANCELLED
Evening
  • Fall Concert - Click here for itinerary

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All) - CANCELLED
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors & Symphonic Band Percussion
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (Alto & Tenor) & French Horns

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Upcoming Events​​​
  • Nov 5 - No School for Students
  • Nov 7 & 8 - All-City Auditions - Honors Band Only
  • Nov 16 - All-Region Auditions - Select students only
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - October 21 - October 25

10/20/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
  • Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboes
Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Flutes 
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band French Horns
  • Symphonic Band Low Reeds & Low Brass

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All)
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors & Symphonic Band Percussion
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (Alto & Tenor) & French Horns

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Upcoming Events
​​
  • Oct 29 - Fall Concert
  • Nov 5 - No School for Students
  • Nov 7 & 8 - All-City Auditions - Honors Band Only
  • Nov 16 - All-Region Auditions - Select students only
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - October 14 - October 18

10/13/2019

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Monday
FAIR DAY!!!  Have a corney dog for me!!!
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Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Flutes 
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band French Horns
  • Symphonic Band Bassoons

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All)
  • Symphonic Band Flutes
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets
MAKE NOTE - No football game tonight. Explained it to the students on Friday. Ask them if you want the story.

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets
  • Symphonic Band French Horns
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Symphonic Band Percussion - No Honors band this week
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (all)

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Symphonic Band Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Upcoming Events​​​
  • Oct 29 - Fall Concert
  • Nov 5 - No School for Students
  • Nov 7 & 8 - All-City Auditions - Honors Band Only
  • Nov 16 - All-Region Auditions - Select students only
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - October 7 - October 11

10/5/2019

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Monday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Pass Offs
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
  • Symphonic Band Oboes
Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Flutes 
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band French Horns
  • Symphonic Band Bassoons

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All)
  • Symphonic Band Flutes
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas)
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets
  • Symphonic Band French Horns
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors & Symphonic Band Percussion
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (all)

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Symphonic Band Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs
Evening
  • NMHS Middle School Game - Click here for itinerary
Upcoming Events​
  • Oct 14 - Fair Day - No School
  • Oct 16 - Football Game
  • Oct 29 - Fall Concert
  • Nov 5 - No School for Students
  • Nov 7 & 8 - All-City Auditions - Honors Band Only
  • Nov 16 - All-Region Auditions - Select students only
  • Nov 21 - 22 - All-City Clinic and Concert - Students that make All-City
  • Nov 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 17 - Holiday Concert
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Adv Band - September 30 - October 4

9/29/2019

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Monday
  • NO SCHOOL! Enjoy your day
Evening
  • Honors & Concert Band - John Kline Band Night - Click Here for itinerary

Tuesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Flutes - CANCELED
  • Symphonic Band Trumpets - CANCELLED
During Class
  • Black Shirt Fittings - Click here for information
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band French Horns
  • Symphonic Band Bassoons

Wednesday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Saxophones (All)
  • Symphonic Band Flutes
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors Band Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas) - CANCELLED
  • Symphonic Band Clarinets - CANCELLED
Evening
  • Football Game Performance - Click here for Itinerary

Thursday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Honors Band Trumpets - CANCELLED
  • Symphonic Band French Horns - CANCELLED
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Honors & Symphonic Band Percussion - CANCELLED - Mr. Pouttu has rehearsal
  • Symphonic Band Saxophones (all)

Friday
Morning (7:20 - 8:20)
  • Symphonic Band Low Brass (Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba)
  • Honors Band Clarinets
Afternoon (3:45 - 4:45)
  • Pass Offs

Upcoming Events​
  • Oct 5 - Mesquite Marching Festival - not performing, just watching for extra credit
  • Oct 11 - NMHS High School Game - We will be performing with the Big Blue Band in the stands
  • Oct 16 - Football Game
  • Oct 29 - Fall Concert
  • Nov 7 & 8 - All-City Auditions - Honors Band Only
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