NR Instrumental Musicians Blog

All band members in leadership are required to attend leadership camp July 29 - 31 from 9 a.m - 12 noon. 

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NANSEMOND RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

 Summer Band Camp Registration  August 4 – 28, 2008  

Information Form

PLEASE PRINT 

Student’s Name _______________________________

Current Grade_______________ Current School _______________________Instrument(s): ________________________  Student Address _________________________________ City/Zip:  Suffolk 2343____ Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name: _________________________________________ Home Phone (       ) _______________  Cell(       ) _____________________________ Parent(s) E-mail: ____________________________________________________ 

Check here if parent and student address is the same_______: If not, then continue Parent Address:___________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________ Telephone No. ___________________________________________________ 

Does the student live in the zoned area to attend Nansemond River in Sept 2008?  Yes___ No___   

Summer Band camp will be held at Nansemond River High School starting on August 4, 2008.The camp lasts for 4 weeks August 4 – 28 Monday –Thursday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m..   

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Mr Woodis***

Nansemond River High School Band

Expectations / Consequences / Parental Permission

Warrior Summer Band Camp 2008

  *Students are expected to be free of drugs and alcohol.  Possession and/or use of drugs, alcohol or cigarettes will be grounds for immediate dismissal from the camp.

*Cell phones, ipods, mp3 players, PSP’s and any portable electronic devices are not allowed to be used, heard or seen during rehearsals or performances.

*Profanity is not acceptable language and will not be tolerated.

*Students are expected to be prompt for rehearsals and performances. 

*Excessive tardiness will be dealt with on an individual basis.

*A written excuse is to be submitted following any absence.

*Chewing gum, candy, food, or open drinks are not allowed in the band room or practice rooms.

*Writing on the chalkboard, music stands, chairs, or bulletin boards is prohibited.

*Jewelry should be left at home on all performances and safe guarded during rehearsals. 

* Students are expected to observe all Suffolk Public Schools codes of conduct while in the building, on the grounds or on the school bus.

BAND CAMPERS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE BAND HANDBOOK DURING SUMMER CAMP.

(Student Name)_________________________________________________ has my permission to participate in the Summer Marching Band camp at Nansemond River High School Monday, August 4 – 28, 2008.   

(Parent Signature)________________________________________ Date__________________________________________________

                           Nansemond River High School Bands

3301 Nansemond Pkwy Suffolk, VA 23434 #: (757) 923-4101  Fax 538-5430 email: edwwoodis@spsk12.net   

EMERGENCY CONSENT FORM 

Emergency Authorization: In the event that I can not be reached, I hereby give   permission to the physicians selected by the Director of Bands, Edward J. Woodis, to  hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and/or anesthesia and /or surgery for the person  named below for the 2008-2009 school term. 

Student: _____________________________________________ 

Signature of Parent or Guardian:__________________________________________ 

Date:__________________________________________________________________ In case of emergency call:

Home Phone:______________________________________                                              Work Phone:____________________________________                                              Cell Phone:______________________________________ (Relative or Neighbor)      Name:___________________________________________                                              Phone:__________________________________________ Please list any allergies to medication, etc. 

 Is the student presently taking any prescription or non-prescription medication? ______ If yes, what type(s)? _______________________________________________________ Please list the date of the last tetanus shot (if known) ______________________________ In the event that we need to hospitalize your student, I am asking that you provide us with  a medical insurance provider and your policy number.____________________

What a terrific Spring Concert!  The only thing that could’ve made it better is if we had 100% participation in rehearsals.  It is so very important to attend all rehearsals and performances.The make up assignment deadline has been extended to Friday June 6. 

(Note the correction to the email address)   

  The Spring Band uniforms will be delivered on Wednesday of Next Week.  Band Students should wear their old spring uniforms.  Rookies are to wear a white T,  black or red sweats and white sneakers.  Whaleyville Community Day Parade  Saturday morning 8 a.m. 

The past two weekends have been very busy for the instrumental music program at NRH.  Congratulations Melvin and Paul for earning a first chair position in the All City Orchestra.  The All City Band was equally superb with guest conductor Mr. John Brewington.  The NRH Band boosters produced a professional fashion show featuring the graduating seniors in the music program.  I hope that this will be an annual event for the band boosters.  It was an appropriate and elegant rite of passage for the seniors in the program.  Thank you everyone for all of your hardwork and sacrifice for the future of musical exellence in our school.  A few reminders:

• All monies and tickets must be turned in NLT Tuesday, April 29.
• The spring marching band uniforms will be distributed during Thursday’s rehearsal.
• Marching band rehearsal will be held on Tuesday and Thursday this week.
• ALL Students are expected to participate in the Whaleyville Community Day parade on Saturday, May 3rd at 8 a.m.
• The final band booster meeting for the 07-08 year will be Thursday, May 1.

We will have a rehearsal on Saturday at 2 p.m.  Parents are asked to please send a bag lunch with your student.  There will be hamburgers and hot dogs  available for the students provided by the band boosters but, please pack a lunch in the event your student may need something different.  Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the actual event will begin by 7 p.m.

Tomorrow is the last day of Spring Band Camp.  Congratulations to all of the students who auditioned for a spot in the auxiliary squads.  Congratulations to all of the students who made it through the spring band camp.   The marching band performance schedule for this spring will be as follows:

April 26 Battle of the Bands @ NRH  6 p.m.

May 3 Whaleyville Community Day @ 8 a.m.

May 17 Holland Founder’s Day Parade @ 8 a.m.

 June 4  Driver Elementary  / John Yeates Middle

REHEARSALS WILL BE ON TUES AND THURSDAYS

APR 29

MAY 1, 6, 8, 13, 15

JUNE 2, 3

The Suffolk Public Schools is housed in the largest land mass city in Southeastern Virginia and the various music programs are the best kept secret in Hampton Roads.  This weekend, April 17 -19, at Kings Fork High and Middle the best young musicians in the city will prepare a first class performance. 

All City Chorus       April 17

All City Orchestra  April 18

 All City Band         April 19

 Students have been given all of the documentation required for participation.  Please see the SPS school website or the band website for more information. 

April 7 at 2:30 p.m. We will begin our Annual Spring Mini-Band Camp.  All rising 8th and 9th graders enrolled in band from John Yeates Middle School are eligible to participate.  All students trying out for flag, majorette and dancer must be enrolled in a band class for the 2008-2009 school year.  Only 9 -12 grade students may tryout for majorettes and dancer.  Camp times:  April 7 - 24 from 2:30 - 5 p.m.  NO CAMP ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAYS.   ALL PARENTS ARE INVITED TO THE BAND BOOSTER MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2008 AT 7 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION. 
Send your current email address to Mr Woodis for the latest information immediately following the meeting.

nrhs-instrumental-music-department.pptNOTEBOOKS WILL BE DUE ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE.  AS WE HAVE DISCUSSED PREVIOUSLY IN CLASS, I MUST STICK TO A STRICT SCHEDULE WITH GRADING THE LARGE NUMBER OF NOTEBOOKS DURING CLASS TIME SO PLEASE TURN IN YOUR NOTEBOOKS ON TIME.

1ST BLOCK ADVANCED BAND AND 3RD BLOCK ORCHESTRA

DUE APRIL 11 - 14

2ND BLOCK JAZZ BAND / 4TH BLOCK INTERMEDIATE BAND  / 6TH BLOCK BEGINNING BAND

DUE APRIL 16 - 17

NO NOTEBOOKS WILL BE GRADED AFTER APRIL 17.

SENIOR PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE APRIL 28TH. 

Notebook requirements are in the box to the right.

Thank you:)

Mr. Woodis