D2D, Poinsettia Update, U5 Music NAMM Apparel

Jason's Deli has graciously given us a second night this week for our Dine-to-Donate fundraiser.   Simply go there today (Tuesday, November 21st) and mention that you are there for the NCHS Orchestra/Choir fundraiser for us to get credit. 

Poinsettia delivery will be November 30th.  Please make arrangements to pick up your orders after school.  The plants aren't heavy, but are really too delicate and bulky to ride the bus home...  More info will be given to students next week.  

We are excited to celebrate Unit 5 Music and its second year being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. From now through Friday, December 1, you can purchase Unit 5 Music Apparel by clicking on the following link: 

https://www.selectspiritwear.com/v5store/pc/viewcategories.asp?idcategory=1605

Extravaganza Information & Concession Volunteers for Saturday

U5 Music Extravaganza Update

The Unit 5 Music Extravaganza is the 2023 concert and fundraiser sponsored by the Unit 5 Music Departments and the McLean County Unit 5 Music Parents Association (U5MP). We hold an online fundraiser along with the students offering a wonderful night of musical performances at each high school. Our talented students get to showcase their talents with musical performances on the following days:

 

Monday, 11/13/23 at Normal Community High School, 5 pm

• Jurassic Grill and A to Z Catering food trucks will be in attendance
• A merchandise vendor will be on site with items ready to customize and take home!

Your generous financial donation will be distributed evenly between all Unit 5 band, orchestra, and choir programs at the junior high and high school levels.

 

Our programs desperately need your financial support and every donation helps! All donations made to U5MP are deductible charitable donations and you will receive a receipt for your donation.

 

Your donations help to support the music programs with the following expenses:

• Music purchases (one piece of music costs up to $150)
• Classroom essentials like music stands, stools, risers, etc.
• New instruments and repairs
• Supply needs for at risk students
• Uniform cleaning
• Concerts
• Accompanists

 

Here is the link to the online fundraiser: https://fnd.us/b2IPx6?ref=sh_0AhZIc. 

 

Please share this fundraising campaign with your friends, neighbors, family, and alumni who enjoy hearing our young musicians!

 

Thank you for your donation and support to keep our music programs going!

 

Unit 5 Music Parents Association

Extravaganza Volunteers Needed

Please take a moment to review the Sign-Up for the event and consider ways in which you could lend a hand. Each Sign-Up also lists the schedule of performances so you can ensure you don’t miss your student!  Thank you for your consideration. We are so excited to showcase the musical talents of Unit 5! Thank you in advance for your help! https://tinyurl.com/mrx2csr4

NCHS Orchestra Extravaganza Schedule:

Date:  Monday, Nov. 13th

Location:  NCHS Auditorium

Time:  5:30 performance (students will have rehearsal after school and should plan on staying after school until the performance)

Dress:  New black short-sleeve orchestra t-shirt and jeans

Personnel:  Required event for all orchestras

ILMEA Update

Please have your ILMEA student keep their eyes on Google Classroom as information will start to appear soon.  We'll be collecting money for lunch, verifying students have rides home, posting directions to the event and all student info/schedules, etc. 

Football Playoff Concession Stand

We are in need of some last minute volunteers to fill in at the concession stand for tomorrow's playoff football game (Sat 11/4).  Any Europe participants will have the funds put into their trip account.  For those not going on the trip, the money will come back to the orchestra and choir program.  Click here for the Signup Genius to volunteer.