EVERYTHING STARTS FROM THIS DOT!
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Welcome new and returning families!! We are so excited to be kicking off another exciting season! Thank you to everyone who came out to Teter to celebrate our kick off! Find some pictures of this fun evening at the end of the newsletter.
Drill camp is right around the corner, and we are getting ready to roll!!! We have some recaps and updates to share regarding all things marching band. Use these newsletters and our informative website to keep up-to-date on dates, deadlines and general information. The website is LOADED with info. Find marching band under ensembles. Look for a newsletter every few weeks until competition season begins. It will be weekly then! DISCLAIMER: Mr. Thornbury's e-mails always have the most recent information.
Marching Band Quick Info
Band camp begins June 23rd!
Glove and shoe orders are LIVE! See below for more details.
All forms due June 23rd! These include medical, concussion protocol and marching contract. Please bring these to rehearsal Monday June 23rd or E-mail Band Booster president with questions.
Social Media - Join our FB parent group! Ask your section parent for information on joining the BAND App!
Sign up for the band app! Ask your section parent for the link or email president@noblesvilleband.org. Updates will be communicated there throughout the season.
Handbook Info - Missed the marching meeting? Want some light summer reading? Scan the QR code at the end of the newsletter to access the handbook!
WHAT SHOULD MY STUDENT BRING TO BAND CAMP?
There are several things that many students find helpful during the week! Here is a checklist worth sharing with your student. I think both of my marchers have learned the value of a checklist in the notes on their phone through marching band!!
SUGGESTED ITEMS:
Water jug - This one gallon option has served many band students well. Veteran tip - Label with name and identifying stickers for quick discovery! When 160 are lined up together, it can make it easier to find.
Good shoes - Running shoes work well. So many steps!!!!
Chapstick
Sunblock
Phone and portable charger. They use their phones to learn the drill.
Lightweight, light colored, loose clothes. The turf gets toasty.
Hat
Sunglasses
Instrument
Packed meal for lunch or dinner
Snacks as needed
iPad for music
BAND CAMP DROP OFF AND PICK UP
We are asking everyone to drop off and pick up in the north bus lot for all camp and rehearsal days. Students can be dropped off along the sidewalk in the bus lot and make the short trek to the band room. There are many things happening over the summer in the back drive, and students walk back and forth from the band room to the practice field with props, equipment, and instruments. It is safer for everyone if we all drop off and pick up in the bus lot! Bonus - There is shade and no smelly dumpster!
Uniform Updates!
All marchers will need marching shoes, gloves, black athletic shorts, and black socks. Our amazing uniform chair, Lyndsay Sheridan, detailed all the things on the band app. Check out the post for the latest info! Shoes and gloves can be ordered here. All orders due by June 26th!
Parade uniforms:
The Marching Millers are a crowd favorite at the July 4th parade in Noblesville! All students will be provided a shirt to wear for the parade. Students will need to provide a pair of plain black shorts (no lines or logos - athletic type material) and long black socks (no logos for these either).
$$$ Marching Band Fee Info From Your Friendly Neighborhood Band Treasurer$$$
**Check your emails for invoices from Noblesville Band Boosters.**
All registered marchers should have received a deposit invoice via email. If you have not received this invoice, please email treasurer@noblesvilleband.org. Deposits are due June 15th.
As a reminder, the Financial Commitment Contract given to you at the parent meeting in May needs to be read, signed and turned in. The contract can be found in the 2025 Marching Band Handbook as well for review. The QR code for the handbook can be found below.
Financial Commitment
Each student is responsible for paying a fee of $1080.00
$50 non-refundable registration fee due at the time of registration.
$250 non-refundable deposit is due by June 15th. An invoice will be emailed in May to the parent/guardian email addresses entered on the sign up. Payment details will be included in that email.
The remaining balance of $780 will be invoiced by June 30th. Payment details & pay schedule will be included in that email. (pay schedule: $260 due July 15th, $260 due August 16th, $260 due September 15th)
Financial Assistance can be requested by emailing treasurer@noblesvilleband.org.
Note that all past season fees need to be settled to request assistance in the current season.
Questions?
Jacky Doke, Treasurer - treasurer@noblesvilleband.org
Volunteering
Volunteering can be fun - no really!! I was slow to hop on this train when my oldest was a freshman, but I am all in now! It is nice to have a common language to talk with your teen about. Volunteer details are listed below, but my advice would be to try out several things and find the one that is the best fit for you. There will be opportunities galore!! The newsletter will contain up to date volunteer info as the season progresses, so check back here!
Volunteer FAQs:
Households are required to volunteer at least 20 hours. If you have two students in marching band, you only complete 20 hours total.
Anyone can complete these requirements for your household. Aunts, grandparents, older siblings, and neighbors have all helped in the past!
Anyone supervising students (practice, feeding, chaperoning, etc) must have a level 3 background check on file. Click here to complete one.
Volunteer sign up geniuses will be posted here on our website when drill camp begins. Special newsletter scoop! Find the sign up genius for drill camp volunteering here.
Every family is required to volunteer a minimum of four hours at our Black & Gold Marching Invitational on September 27, 2025. Mark your calendar now!
When you are volunteering, you will wear a lanyard (pictured to the side) that lets directors know you have a cleared background check. YOUR LANYARD FROM LAST YEAR IS STILL GOOD! All new volunteers can pick up their lanyard at the parent social on June 26th at 7:00 PM.
Questions? Lost your lanyard? Email Carrie Dolan at volunteers@noblesvilleband.org.
50/50 Raffle Information
Welcome back, Marching Miller Family, and welcome to our new families! It's time for another great Marching Millers season. The Raffle Committee would like to take a moment to remind you of our biggest fundraiser and let you know how you can help and get your hours.
We hold an annual 50/50 raffle, with half the pot going to a winner and the other half benefitting all of our great band programs: marching, guard, NIPE, jazz, concert. Last year's pot was $58,760, with the winner taking home a check for $29,380!
You can earn hours (and maybe win some money) by helping us at our events and checking out tickets to sell. Our start date this year is June 26 at the Parent Social. Parents will be able to check out tickets to sell at the Parent Social.
We also need volunteers to help sell tickets at the July 4 parade, and we have several upcoming events where you can earn your volunteer hours and help our pot break at least $60,000. Be sure to check out the SignUp Genius on the website for all openings.
We are looking forward to another great season!
Questions: raffle@noblesvilleband.org
SCAN HERE TO ACCESS THE HANDBOOK:
Thank you for reading until the end! Let me know if there is any information you would like included in upcoming newsletters.
BlackGold!
Jen Melton
Vice President, Noblesville Band Boosters
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