Time to take care of "the littles" and fill our Hauntcert pre-show trick or treating lists! We are looking for more volunteers to pass out candy prior to both shows and also anticipate needing over 8000 pieces of candy for the event!!!!! Click here for all information and to sign up. Trick or treat volunteers will have a reserved section in the auditorium to ensure they have seats for the shows.
We are still in need of volunteers to help out with the show - please consider volunteering a few hours of time!!! Our greatest needs are for a second stage manager, more help decorating the night of the dress rehearsal, tear down crew after the 2nd performance, and help on the Sunday tech work day. It takes an army to put on this show and we're looking for a few more warriors!!!
Our next combined rehearsal will be Wednesday, Oct. 16th from 3:30-6:00 pm in the cafeteria. In addition to the way the previous rehearsals have worked, students need to bring their folding music stands to this rehearsal (we will be in the cafeteria this time). This rehearsal is for Chamber, Intermezzo, and Concert orchestras.
Part of the last number of the show will include an audience participation sing along and we want to make sure it goes well. So if you need a song sure to make you smile, you could help by listening to Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys and make sure to sing with gusto on the 24th!
Our next NCHS Orchestra Parents Association meeting will be Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 pm (please note the time change from our usual meetings!!). Doors J around the back of the building will be open and we will meet in the orchestra room (rm 50). This would be a great time to talk through things with Hauntcert volunteers and we'll finalize plans for the next week. We would love to see a great turn out at this meeting and welcome all orchestra parents!!!
As we approach tech week, the orchestra is in need of the following items:
Power Strips and Extension Cords - we need a number of these for stand lights, inflatables in the auditorium, fishbowl, and trick or treat hallways. We would love to borrow as many as possible, please label with your student's name and send to school by Friday, Oct 18.
Decorations - we have both Halloween themed areas and Olympic themed areas this year. If you have anything around the house that we could borrow that would fit one of these themes, we would be extremely grateful. Just make sure to label with your student's name. Please have these to school by Tuesday, Oct 15 to help us plan at our NOPA meeting that night.
Batteries - it takes a good number of AAA batteries for our stand lights to help us get through our dress rehearsal and two shows. Any packs your family could send to school would be greatly appreciated.
Fake Groceries - we are still in need of "fake groceries" for one of our Hauntcert events and are hoping your family can send some items in. We are specifically looking for more fake canned goods. If you own a can opener that opens canned goods without creating sharp edges, it's easy to wash out the inside of the can (trying not to damage the label on the outside) and superglue the lid back on. Please ensure that any items are VERY food free as the orchestra is not looking for any new roach mascots this year ;-)
