Announcement

FINTER CONCERTS ARE COMING UP SOON!

Get ready for Northwood Instrumental’s Finter (Fall/Winter) Concerts! You won’t want to miss this two night event, starting at 7:00pm on both nights in the NHS Theater. Concert tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and children. Concert/KMA vouchers may be used for this performance.

Wednesday, November 29th
Enjoy performances by: String Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Philharmonic Orchestra

Thursday, November 30th
Enjoy performances by: Guitar Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Orchestra and Wind Symphony

CONCERT ATTIRE
Students, not sure what to wear for the concert? Please read this document for Concert Attire Do’s & Don’ts. If you have any questions after reading this document, please contact WhitneyTavlarides@gmail.com.

CONCERT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers to sell and take tickets, exchange vouchers, hand out programs, and direct people to their seats at both concerts. Please SIGNUP HERE if you are able to help. It would be best to volunteer for a performance in which your student is NOT performing, but if you do, admission will be complimentary and we will ensure that you do not miss your student’s performance.

CONCERT PROGRAMS – ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY
The Timberwolves Instrumental Music Boosters would like to invite you to place an advertisement in our concert programs for the 2023-2024 NHS Instrumental Music Season. Your advertisement will reach over 400 local families and you will support our four orchestras, four concert bands, four jazz bands, and our marching band. Please submit this form no later than Tuesday, November 21, 2023 and include a high resolution image with your order. Your advertisement will appear in all concert programs for the 2023-2024 season. For questions, please contact TIMB.President@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our program!

SENIOR MARCHING BAND PHOTOS AND MARCHING BAND SLIDESHOW AVAILABLE
The photos from Senior photo shoot at the Senior Recognition game on 10/13 have been posted on Flickr. The end of the year slideshow from the Marching Band & Color Guard Banquet & Awards has also been posted on YouTube. Additional photos and videos can be found on our website at timbmusic.org/resources/media-gallery. Thank you to our amazing photographers for documenting these special moments!

2023 Senior Marching Band Photos
End of the Year Slideshow

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL MARCHING BAND VOLUNTEERS!
It’s hard to believe than another marching band season has come and gone. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to make this season run so smoothly. From the uniform fittings over the summer, to all the food that was ordered, picked up and passed out, to hauling the band equipment to and from every game, to setting up the stands for every performance, to making sure the students got into and out of their uniforms on time and in an organized fashion, to selling fanwear and documenting it all with photos and video… each and every one of you had an impact on this season and we appreciate everything you did to support our students. A huge, heartfelt thank you to all of you!

KMA CONCERT VOUCHERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT WEEK
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! Be on the lookout for your concert vouchers which will be distributed during your student’s music class next week. While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Looking for the latest instrumental music news, calendar, music downloads or photos and videos from every performance and event? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY,  DECEMBER 4th, 6:30pm
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Finter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater
Thur, Jan 11th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Winds Concert, NHS Theater
Fri, Jan 12th, 7:00pm: IUSD Area Orchestra Concert, NHS Theater

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org, BenCase@IUSD.org, or TIMB.President@gmail.com

BAND SPECTACULAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st, PORTOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Band Spectacular is back! Northwood High School and University High school team up to host this city-wide event which will feature all 5 of the Irvine high schools performing their halftime shows, and all 11 middle schools joining the high school marching bands to play together on the field. Admission for spectators is $10 for an individual or $25 per family (up to 4). Tickets can be purchased at the event. We encourage elementary students to attend. Food and refreshments will be available for spectator purchase.

BAND SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

• 4:30 – CALL TIME @ PORTOLA HS.
• PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.  PLEASE CARPOOL.  ***STUDENTS SHOULD PARK AND BE DROPPED OFF IN THE BACK LOT OFF CADENCE – NOT THE MAIN LOT BY THE STADIUM.  THIS IS THE SAME LOT THEY SHOULD BE PICKED UP AT TOO!***
• WEAR– Band shirt, athletic shorts, BLACK socks & Dinkles  (MUST HAVE BLACK non-ankle socks!)
• BRING – Instrument, Water
• DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
• MEET – IN FRONT OF STUDENT CENTER.
• NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
• PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY.  Director approved pick-up location is the  back parking lot off CADENCE.
• PERFORMANCE AT 7:00PM
• STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 9:00
• We will be feeding students first thing at 4:30 when they arrive, so don’t worry about rushing home for food after school.
• TRUCK LOADING: If you have an open 7th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

BAND SPECTACULAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
This is a huge event and we need as much volunteer support as we can get. Please consider volunteering to help NHS host this wonderful event that benefits Irvine music programs and inspires middle school music students throughout Irvine to join one of their local high school marching bands.

Please check the links below for these volunteer opportunities, especially the specific Band Spectacular positions. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
Positions specific to BAND SPECTACULAR: volunteersignup.org/43TF4
TRANSPORTATION: volunteersignup.org/W9A8X (need 2 morning drivers on 11/1)
FOOD: volunteersignup.org/YTEYQ
STADIUM PREP: volunteersignup.org/DQLLD
PHOTOGRAPHY: volunteersignup.org/9K3DF

All volunteers will be admitted to the stadium free of charge.  Also, if you are only able to work part of a shift, this will also be helpful. We appreciate every volunteer! Thank you for your support!

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT, SATURDAY, 11/4, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL

Come on out and see the NHS Marching Band and Color Guard perform one last time at the Irvine High School Stadium. Admission is $10 and tickets can be purchased at the event. This is our final performance of the year — you won’t want to miss it!

IRVINE INVITATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:

• 3:30 – CALL TIME @ IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
• PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.  PLEASE CARPOOL.  DROP OFF AT FRONT OF SCHOOL ON WALNUT.
• WEAR– Band shirt, athletic shorts, BLACK socks & Dinkles (MUST HAVE BLACK non-ankle socks!)
• BRING – Instrument, Water
• DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
• MEET – IN BACK PARKING LOT NEXT TO OUR TRUCKS.
• NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES.
• PERFORMANCE AT 5:15 PM. 
• RETIRING OF THE SHOW:  We will be retiring our show after our performance.  This is separate from our performance and in a different location.  Parents are allowed to watch, but should not distract from anything happening during our retirement.  NO CAMERAS/PHONES ARE ALLOWED AT THE RETIRING OF OUR SHOW.  We ask that there be NO filming whatsoever during this time from students, parents, friends, or family.  Please communicate with all those joining us.  (And, if you see someone get their camera out that day, please politely remind them of our request).  Thank you for your help in continuing this beloved band tradition.  
• STUDENTS WILL BE DONE AROUND 7:00. 
• PLEASE PLAN YOUR RIDE ACCORDINGLY. Director approved pick-up location is the front parking lot off WALNUT.  If you would like to stick around to see the rest of the Tournament, students have free entrance with their performer hand stamp.
• We will NOT be providing a full meal.  Please eat lunch before you arrive.  Snacks only will be provided.
• TRUCK LOADING, FRIDAY, 11/3:  If you have an open 7th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD BANQUET & AWARDS, WEDNESDAY, 11/8
Thank you to everyone who signed up to attend our Annual Marching Band & Color Guard Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, 11/8 at 5:00pm. With nearly every one of our 300 spots taken, we have just a few remaining seats open for this very special event. If you are interested reserving one of these spots, please contact Susan Bauer at TIMB.President@gmail.com

We could also some volunteers to help us setup and decorate the venue prior to the event. If you would be interested in helping out from 2:30-4:30pm on Wednesday, 11/1, please sign up here. Thank you!

JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS
It is time for JAZZ at NHS! We will be holding workshops for each section to prepare you for our azz auditions. THIS IS OPTIONAL but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We will go through all the requirements, and play through the music.

SIGN-UP BY 11/ TO AUDITION HERE (students must be logged in to their IUSD Google accounts to access that sign-up link)

AUDITION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
DRUM SET – Monday, November 6th @ 7:30 – 501
PIANO – Monday, November 6th @ 7:30 – 502
SAXOPHONE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – 501
TRUMPET – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – 502
TROMBONE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – Theater
FLUTE – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 – Theater Lobby
VIBES – Tuesday, November 7th @ 7:30 in Percussion Room
GUITAR – Tuesday, November 7th @ Tutorial – 501
BASS – Tuesday, November 7th @ Tutorial – 501

PARENTS: Thank you for helping!
THANK YOU again to all the parents who have been graciously volunteering at our football games and events during our marching band season. These performances would not be possible without your help! Want to help, but not sure where? Contact TIMB.President@gmail.com.

KMA CONCERT VOUCHERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT MONTH
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! Be on the lookout for your concert vouchers which will be distributed during your student’s music class in November. While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Looking for the latest instrumental music news, calendar, music downloads or photos and videos from every performance and event? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 6:30PM
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, 3:30pm: Field Tournament, Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Fall/Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org or TIMB.President@gmail.com

NORTHWOOD VS. LAGUNA HILLS, HOMECOMING GAME, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

Join us for this Friday. 10/20,  at Irvine High School as the Timberwolves take on the Laguna Hills HS Hawks This is our HOMECOMING Game and many NHS alumni will be in attendance for all of the festivities. The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!

5:30pm – Call time at Irvine High School
WEAR – Band shirt, athletic shorts, black socks & Dinkles
BRING – Instrument, Water, ALL MUSIC
DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind
MEET – On the basketball courts behind the pool/gym
NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES
6:40pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:00pm: Kickoff
9:30pm: Game should be over. Please plan your ride accordingly.  Director approved pick-up location is the parking lot off Walnut.

TRUCK LOADING: If you have an open 8th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

TRUCK UNLOADING: All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG are required to attend.  Anyone who needs to make up for tardies should also attend.

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR FANWEAR!
Be sure to wear your “I’m with the Band!” fanwear to this week’s game to show support for the marching band’s final football game performance of the year! If you still need to purchase some, be sure to stop by our final fanwear table of the season at this Friday’s game to grab some.

PARENTS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
It takes a small army to support the hundreds of students in our music program and each and every performance relies on many, many volunteers. Thank you so much to those of you who have volunteered your time to help keep things running smoothly so far this year. Your support has been indispensable and we cannot thank you enough. We’re looking forward to seeing you, and meeting new parents, during the upcoming concert season!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BAND SPECTACULAR AND FIELD TOURNAMENT
After this week’s game, we have two final performances — Band Spectacular on Wednesday, 11/1, and the Irvine Field Tournament on Saturday, 11/4. We are still in need of volunteers for MOST positions for both of these events. Please check the links below for these volunteer opportunities. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
TRANSPORTATION: volunteersignup.org/W9A8X
UNIFORMS: volunteersignup.org/8JDY8
FOOD: volunteersignup.org/YTEYQ
STADIUM PREP: volunteersignup.org/DQLLD
PHOTOGRAPHY: volunteersignup.org/9K3DF
Other positions specific to BAND SPECTACULAR: volunteersignup.org/43TF4

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD BANQUET & AWARDS
Join us to recognize the end of our 2023 season by sharing a memorable evening with your marching band family which will include dinner, entertainment and awards. Students receive complimentary admission. Click here to reserve your spot! Whether you plan to attend or not, a response is required from every student by 10/23. Thank you!

MARCHING BAND BANQUET VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We could use some volunteers in the late afternoon on Wednesday, 11/8,  to help us set up for this special event. Please see the volunteer opportunities below. We greatly appreciate your support!
MB BANQUET & AWARDS: volunteersignup.org/YKPYQ

KMA CONCERT VOUCHERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT MONTH
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! Be on the lookout for your concert vouchers which will be distributed during your student’s music class in November. While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Looking for the latest instrumental music news, calendar, music downloads or photos and videos from every performance and event? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th, 6:30PM
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, late afternoon: Field Tournament, Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Fall/Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org or TIMB.President@gmail.com

NORTHWOOD VS. PORTOLA, “SENIOR RECOGNITION” GAME, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13th, IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM

Join us for this Friday. 10/13,  at Irvine High School as the Timberwolves take on the Portola HS Bulldogs This game’s theme is SENIOR RECOGNITION. All seniors will be recognized at this game. The band will perform at the pre-game show, during the game, and at halftime. Invite family, friends, NHS & TIMB alumni; everyone is welcome!
Marching band and color guard families of seniors, come to the game early to get photos taken with your senior! All senior families are welcome. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your photo taken with your marching band or color guard senior!

SENIORS: 

4:15-4:30 pm: Senior call time, meet at the irvine High School basketball courts.  ALL SENIORS HELP UNLOAD TRUCKS, GET IN TO UNIFORM. 
5:00 pm: Seniors and senior families meet at the football stadium/track for photos.
5:00-6:00 pm: Senior photos at the football stadium/track

EVERYONE ELSE:
5:30pm – Call time at Irvine High School
WEAR – Band shirt, athletic shorts, black socks & Dinkles
BRING – Instrument, Water, ALL MUSIC
DO NOT BRING – Backpacks, purses, personal belongings of any kind.
MEET – On the basketball courts behind the pool/gym.
NHS CORE VALUES ALWAYS, AND STAY WITH A BUDDY AT ALL TIMES
6:40pm: Pre-game show, National Anthem
7:00pm: Kickoff
9:30pm: Game should be over. Please plan your ride accordingly.  Director approved pick-up location is the parking lot off Walnut.

TRUCK LOADING: If you have an open 8th period, we will be loading the trucks at that time.  All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG should attend.

TRUCK UNLOADING: All Band Staff, PIT, Leadership, Uniform Staff, Drumline, Tubas & CG are required to attend.  Anyone who needs to make up for tardies should also attend.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS WEEK’S SENIOR RECOGNITION GAME
We could use a few more volunteers for this week’s game. Please check the Photography and Uniform links below under “SR. RECOGNITION” for these opportunities. THANK YOU for your support of the marching band & color guard. Their performances would not be possible without you!
PHOTOGRAPHY: volunteersignup.org/9K3DF
UNIFORMS: volunteersignup.org/8JDY8

REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR FANWEAR
Parents, family & friends, support the marching band & color guard by wearing your “I’m with the Band!” fanwear to the game. More sizes are now available for purchase. Stop by our table on Friday to pick some up!

PARENTS: THANK YOU FOR HELPING!
We hope you are enjoying watching your students perform and meeting other band parents! From getting the equipment and instruments to and from the game, to feeding the students, to helping them with their uniforms, it takes a small army to make sure each performance runs smoothly. We are so thankful for each and every one of you who support the band!

SIGN UP NOW FOR THE MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD BANQUET & AWARDS
Join us to recognize the end of our 2023 season by sharing a memorable evening with your marching band family which will include dinner, entertainment and awards. Students receive complimentary admission. Click here to reserve your spot! A response is required by 10/23.

BAND SPECTACULAR & MARCHING BAND BANQUET VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Band Spectacular and Marching Band Banquet are our biggest events of the year! Please consider volunteering for one or both of these events. All help is greatly appreciated! Check out the volunteer opportunities for these events below:
BAND SPECTACULAR: volunteersignup.org/43TF4
MB BANQUET & AWARDS: volunteersignup.org/YKPYQ

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO “KEEP MUSIC ALIVE” AT NHS!
A sincere thank you to all of those who have made a tax-deductible donation to our music program! While donations are not required to participate, a tax-deductible donation will help sustain our program at its current level. Donations of any amount are welcome at any time – no donation is too small to make a significant impact! Families are also encouraged to check with their employers as many will offer matching donations! You are also welcome to make a donation of your time as there are SEVERAL opportunities to volunteer and get involved with our Instrumental Music Family!

Please visit https://timbmusic.org/donate/ and https://timbmusic.org/volunteer/ to help Keep Music Alive at Northwood!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
Looking for the latest instrumental music news, calendar, music downloads or photos and videos from our events? Find them on our website at timbmusic.org

NEXT TIMB MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 6:30PM
Join us for the latest instrumental music news, including updates from the Music Directors.
Email TIMB.President@gmail.com at least 1 hour prior to the meeting for the Zoom link. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for all TIMB meetings, please indicate that in your email.

COMING UP: 
Fri, Oct 20th, 5:30pm: Home football game at Irvine HS (Homecoming)
Wed, Nov 1st, 4:30pm: Band Spectacular at Portola HS
Sat, Nov 4th, late afternoon: Field Tournament, Irvine HS
Wed, Nov 8th, 5:00pm: Marching Band Banquet & Awards, Irvine Outdoor Education Center
Wed/Thur, Nov 29th & 30th, 7:00pm: Fall/Winter Concerts, NHS Theater
Fri, Dec 15th, 7:00pm: Winter Gala, NHS Theater

Questions? Email WhitneyTavlarides@IUSD.org or TIMB.President@gmail.com