NSCHS Spartan Band

Producers Pit Schedule

Mr. Brown — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:58:56 +0000

The following are the group rehearsals. However, we will never pull this show off unless everyone learns their part. This is a difficult show – you’ll have to practice.

1/26/10 – 3:45 to 5:00 – Read through rehearsal, Act 1

1/28/10 – 3:45 to 5:00 – Read through rehearsal, Act 2

2/2/10 – 3:45 to 5:00 – Brass sectional

2/3/10 – 3:45 to 5:00 – Woodwind sectional

2/4/10 – 3:45 to 5:00 – Strings sectional

2/9/10 – 3:45 to 7:00 – Sitzprobe, Act 1

2/10/10 – 3:45 to 7:00 – Sitzprobe, Act 2

2/16/10 – 3:45 to 6:00 – Full pit rehearsal

2/23/10 – 3:45 to 7:00 – Sitzprobe, Act 1

2/24/10 – 3:45 to 7:00 – Sitzprobe, Act 2

3/9/10 – 3:45 to 6:00 – Full pit rehearsal

3/13/10 (Saturday) – 2:00 to 6:00, Run through with cast in theater

3/15 – 3/17/10 – 5:00 to 9:00, Dress/Tech in theater

3/18 – 3/20/10 – Shows, Call @ 5:00 for first two shows

3/25-3/27/10 – Shows

There is a possibility that we will do matinee shows at 2:00 on 3/20 and on 3/27. Also, we may do a Sunday show on either 3/21 or 3/28.

New Band Camp Dates

Mr. Naughton — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:19:27 +0000

As you have probably heard, the Fulton County school calendar for the 2010-2011 school year has changed. You can view the new calendar at www.fultonschools.org. The adjustment in the calendar has allowed me to adjust the dates for summer band rehearsals. These adjustments have been posted on the band website. Please make note of these dates as you are making plans for your summer vacation. Basically, everything has moved back one week later than it has been in recent years. The first day of school for the students in 2010 is August 23rd.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Mr. Naughton — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:55:39 +0000

Thanks for a great first semester. I will be looking forward to making great music with you during the second semester. Please take this time to enjoy family and friends. Large group performance evaluation is the next thing on the agenda. Please take a minute to practice to over the holidays. See you in 2010!!!!

Mr. Naughton!

Congratulations!!!!

Mr. Naughton — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:50:40 +0000

The North Springs Charter High School Marching Band was named Class A Champions at the White Columns Invitational Band Competition this past weekend held at Milton High School. The marching Spartans were also awarded first place trophies in color guard as well as percussion. Congratulations to all members of the marching Spartans

Please be aware that our seniors will be recognized this Friday at night at the home game. The ceremony will begin at 6:50. All parents are asked to report at 6:15 to begin the line up. We will also be doing our annual lights out show during half time.

Please consider sponsoring a member as we finish this week with our annual rockathon. Each member will rock in rocking chairs from 12am until 9am Saturday in order to raise money for our program. You mat give a flat donation or sponsor a member per hour. Happy Halloween Everyone!!!!!

Picture Day

Mr. Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:10:47 +0000

Individual pictures for: Senior Orchestra and Senior Band Members, All Band Members, All Marching Band Members, All Wind Ensemble Members, Color Guard, and Steel Band Members, will be taken during first period class on Friday, October 2, 2009. All students need to be dressed accordingly for their respective group. An instrument will be needed with the picture. Pictures will be taken in the Band Room. Photos will be available for purchase at a later date. Each student needs to arrive earlier so we can start on time.

On the day of pictures we need:

All students arrive to band room between 7:30 and 8:30 AM and dressed. We must be ready to move quickly.
Band students get their uniforms, Orchestra Seniors in tuxedos, Steel Band with uniforms, Color Guard in their uniform, Wind Ensemble in tuxedos and dresses, and Band Directors in tuxedos.
Pictures begin at 7:45am and proceed. We will do Orchestra and Band Seniors first, and then we will move to Band Students, etc.

We want to have all students in this year’s picture - please show up and on time.

Please note there will not be a second chance to take these photos. Every student needs to be at the school preferably early, dressed and ready to take their photo.

Thank you for supporting the Music Program.

Dawn Derrick
Music Boosters

Weekend Schedule

Mr. Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:54:44 +0000

Friday – Our game this week is at Hallford Stadium (Memorial stadium) in Dekalb County against Southwest Dekalb HS. This is a 5:15 game, so we will not be feeding the students as there will not be time. We will be leaving for the game as soon as we can get a bus. The students will need money for concessions during the third quarter. The game should be over around 7:30. Parents should plan on picking up their children no later than 8:45pm.

Saturday – Our first contest of the season will be at Northgate High School in Newnan, Georgia. Directions to the High School are:

Take 400 south to I-85. Stay on 85 south thru downtown.

Follow past airport all the way to the Collinsworth / Palmetto exit

Turn left off of the exit and go to the second stoplight. It will be the first light over the interstate

Turn left, I think this is Fischer Road (the road runs parallel to the interstate. You will stay on this road until you see the school on your right.

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We will perform at 5:00. I want to encourage everyone to come out and cheer for the Spartans as they perform. This really helps us in the area of our General effect score.

The student's schedule for the day is:

12:45 – Report to North Springs for short practice session

2:45 – Load up to travel to Northgate HS

4:15 – Warm up

5:00 – Performance

8:45 – Awards Ceremony

10:15 – Arrive home

Sunday – Sandy Springs Festival

All band members should meet in the parking lot of Ace Hardware (off of Sandy Springs Circle) at 1:45 for Warm-up. We will perform around 2:30 in the outdoor amphitheatre. Students are permitted to wear shorts along with their show shirts.

Booster Meeting Rescheduled

Mr. Brown — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:34:36 +0000

The Boosters Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:00 PM.

Please plan to attend -we need everyone's input to help our music program be successful.

8th Grade Night

Megan Gallagher (Band President) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:23:03 +0000

The date for 8th Grade Night has been changed to October 9th. Make sure to come and support future Spartans!

Game Date Change

Mr. Brown — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:44:24 +0000

This week's away game versus Chamblee has been moved to Saturday, September 5, and the game time is now 7:30. The location is the same - North Dekalb Stadium.

Students are to report to North Springs at 5:30 PM. We will be leaving at 6:00 PM, and we should get back around 11:00 PM. I'll send an update to the twitter page when we leave the stadium.

Students, if you are unable to be in attendance at Saturday's game due to the schedule change, please bring a note from your parents.

Listen to the 2009 show music

Mr. Brown — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:45:56 +0000

Below are the audio clips for our 2009 marching show.