I read a quote this week from a band director in South Carolina that really stuck with me... "What gets celebrated, gets repeated"! I've really enjoyed writing these weekly updates as it has opened my eyes to ALL of the outstanding accomplishments by our students!
Highlights of the week (in case your attention span is only 30 seconds):
NIPE (Indoor Percussion) - WGI Indianapolis Regional - First Place!
Winter Guard - Zionsville Contest 1st Place in Round & 3rd Overall
ISSMA Jazz 1 - Gold with Distinction & State Qualifier
ISSMA Jazz 2 - Gold
Ball State Jazz Festival Jazz 1 - 1st Place, Pruis Hall
Winter Showcase - March 23rd, 6:30pm Noblesville East Middle School (NHS gym construction). Come and see NIPE, Winter Guard & Pep Band perform! Free admission. Donations welcome at the door!
Concert Band - NYC Trip March 25th! Details below
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Concert Band
Under the Direction of Eric Thornbury & Jacob Crossley
NYC ALL Band Trip - March 25th
Final send off meeting March 22nd 6:30pm
Students will wear ALL black for concert performance. Casual black is fine as they will be touring NYC and not going back to the hotel during the day. No tuxes and dresses. Black tennis shoes are OK!
Attire (per Music Travel) for Broadway show day: "Broadway, and I feel society in general, is a little more casual than we were two years ago because of all that’s happened - so I wouldn’t even say polos, collars, dresses, or shirts. Just smart casual would suffice."
Load busses Friday March 25th at 2:30pm. Leave NHS at 3pm.
Students/chaperones may carry a string backpack during the day that may be left on the bus with change of clothes/shoes.
Check email for bus lists, group sign ups and medication information. Please email Mr Crossley if you have not received this info or have questions..
Check your email and calendar (also on Canvas - ask your student) for upcoming after school rehearsals! Prep for ISSMA Contest is in full swing!
Winter Guard
Under the Direction of Jeff Welsh
The Noblesville Winter Guard finished 1st in their round & 3rd overall at the Zionsville IHSCGA Contest!
This weekend (March 12th, 2022) is IHSCGA Class A State Prelims at Franklin Central HS. 11:32am performance time. The top 20 groups advance to State Finals in 2 weeks at Center Grove HS.
NIPE (Noblesville Indoor Percussion Ensemble)
Under the Direction of Murray Mast
The NIPE warriors fought in a new "arena" and came away as champions this past weekend! Noblesville Indoor Percussion Ensemble competed in the WGI Regional for the first time in program history and came away as champions!
Look for them this weekend at Perry Meridian High School at 1:22pm! Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at https://pmhsmusic.ludus.com. $7 adults/$5 students and seniors. See you there!
Jazz Band
Under the Direction of Bethany Robinson
Essentially Ellington-New York City
Jazz 1 has kicked off fundraising for their trip to NYC to compete in the Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival May 5th - 7th! Learn more about how YOU can help!
ISSMA Jazz Festival - NHS Jazz 1 has been named an ISSMA Jazz State Finalist for the 4th time since the event began in 2016 (and two years the event did not happen due to Covid). The top 9 high school jazz bands in the state of Indiana will perform at Pike High School, Friday evening March 18th, times TBA.
Jazz 2-Group 1: Gold Rating
Outstanding Soloists:
Zach Fischer, Tenor
Richard Gonzalez, Bass Trombone
Carter Gulledge, Trumpet
Jazz 1-Group 1: Gold Rating with Distinction
Outstanding Soloists:
Levi Rozek, Trumpet (2 Awards)
Jay Thornbury, Bass
Luke Nelson, Trombone
Nate Cook, Alto Sax
Santiago Baptisto, Guitar
Hayden Emmert, Trumpet
Sean Vitales, Bass Trombone
Drew Matthews, Guitar
Alden Ruth, Trombone
Ball State University-Dimensions in Jazz Festival
Jazz 2: Division 1 Scores, Pruis Hall
Jazz 1: 1st place, Pruis Hall
Outstanding Instrument Awards:
Special Recognition: Santiago Baptisto
Bass: Jay Thornbury
Lead Trumpet: Erick Murillo
Best Musician Award: Levi Rozek
Keep up the momentum!
BlackGold!
President, Noblesville Band Boosters
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