Orchestra Update 9.25.25 – Concessions, Apparel, NYC Trip, and Hauntcert Volunteers

Football Concessions:
We still need a few more parents to sign up to work the concession stand at the football game tomorrow night, Friday, September 26. Your help is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in supporting our orchestra program. Thank you to those who have already volunteered - we couldn’t do this without you. 

Hauntcert Apparel:

Hauntcert apparel is now available. This is not mandatory to purchase, but if you or your student would like to order, click here. Short and long sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, and hoodies are available. The deadline to order is October 8, and shirts will be delivered for free to the school.

NYC Trip Reminder:
The registration deadline to sign up for the New York City trip is tomorrow, Friday, September 26. Please be sure to complete your registration before the deadline.

Hauntcert Volunteers:
Another reminder that we need to fill the Hauntcert volunteer list as soon as possible. We run roughly 1000 people through the doors that night, and it takes a large team of parents to make it all happen. Thank you to those who have already signed up - we are grateful for your help. Please consider joining them and lending a hand. 

NCHS Orchestras Update 9.19.25

Volunteer Opportunities

We are in need of students and parents to help fill our concession stand list for the September 26th football game - please click here to help out the orchestra/choir/drama department in this important fundraising event. 

Our Hauntcert volunteer list is now available - we're hoping to have this filled by the end of next week.  Please consider donating a few hours of time to help ensure our shows can offer the community the same high level of quality as in years past.  You can click here for the SignUpGenius list.

We are still seeking a Unit 5 Music Parents representative for the orchestras.  This person simply attends monthly meetings and reports back to the NOPA meetings.  Please contact me if you would be able to help us out with this.

NCHS Orchestra Updates 9.16.25

NOPA: 

Thank you to all who came out for last night’s NCHS Orchestra Parents Association meeting - your involvement makes a huge difference in the life of our program!  We hope to see an even bigger turnout for our October meeting as we put together all of the finishing touches on the Hauntcert.

Hauntcert Volunteers: 

The Hauntcert volunteer list is now available and we are hoping to have it filled in the next two weeks. This show runs with roughly 1000 people coming through the doors in a single night, and we need many, many hands to make it happen. Please consider helping—we truly cannot do this without you. Click here for the volunteer SignUpGenius, opportunities to volunteer are not difficult nor extremely time consuming.  

Gobena Coffee Fundraiser: 

A reminder that Gobena Coffee fundraiser forms are due Friday, September 19. Please make sure all instructions on the form are followed carefully to avoid delays.

Next Combined Rehearsal: 

Kids did a great job last night for our first time with three orchestras together. Our next combined rehearsal for Sinfonia, Intermezzo, and Chamber orchestras will be Monday, September 29 from 3:30–6:00 pm. Students must have a ride waiting promptly at 6:00 pm.

NCHS Orchestra Updates 9.10.25

Hauntcert Combined Rehearsal: 

Monday, September 15 from 3:30–6:00 pm. Students MUST have a ride waiting promptly at 6:00 pm. This rehearsal is for Sinfonia, Intermezzo, and Chamber orchestras only.

NOPA: 

The NCHS Orchestra Parents Association meeting has been changed to Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in the orchestra room. Doors J (around the back) will be open. We are hoping to see a great turnout—this organization is for all orchestra parents and is a wonderful way to get involved in your student’s orchestra experience.

Gobena Coffee Fundraiser: 

Forms are due by Friday, September 19. Please make sure all instructions on the form are followed carefully to avoid delays.

NYC Trip Update: 

The registration deadline is Friday, September 26. Visit the trip hub for full details and to complete the process

Uniforms: 

Please look over all uniforms carefully and let me know of any issues by Friday. This includes missing buttons (tux front button, shirt sleeve button, etc.) or any other concerns with fit or pieces.

ILMEA Update: 

ILMEA excerpts have been released and are now available on Google Classroom. The sign-up deadline is this Friday. The audition fee is $10 (cash or check payable to NCHS Orchestra).