Orchestra Update 10.14.25

Rehearsal Reminder: Our combined Hauntcert rehearsal for Sinfonia, Intermezzo, and Chamber orchestras will be held Monday, October 20 from 3:30–6:00 pm. Please make sure rides are prompt and all students are picked up in the bus lane at 6:00.

Faculty Preview Concert: The Faculty Preview Concert is this Wednesday, October 22. Chamber Orchestra will perform at the beginning of the faculty meeting. Students should wear their new orchestra t-shirt and jeans and bring a lunch to eat beforehand. We’ll begin as close to 12:45 as possible and should finish around 1:00.

NOPA Meeting: The NCHS Orchestra Parents Association will meet Monday night, October 20, at 6:30 pm in the orchestra room. We are entering the final Hauntcert planning stage and could really use a strong turnout. If you signed up as a volunteer for a specialized job, this is also a great opportunity to touch base and finalize details.

Hauntcert Volunteers: We are still really in need of volunteers - especially for Tuesday night decorating during the dress rehearsal, an additional stage manager, help during the Saturday tech work day, and more hands to assist with tear down after the show. Every bit of help makes a difference, and we’re so grateful for those who have already stepped in.  Click here to volunteer!

Candy Donations: We currently have only 11 of 50 spots filled for candy donations, and we need quite a bit more. Please send candy to school as soon as possible so we can monitor our progress. Be sure to also add your name to the SignUpGenius so we can keep track.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: A quick reminder that there are not nearly enough slots for every student, so please reserve appointments for parents who have concerns about their student’s progress, wish to discuss collegiate music plans, etc. 

Orchestra Update 10.07.25

Gobena Orders: 

Gobena orders are in! Please make arrangements to pick up larger orders as soon as possible. Smaller orders should already have gone home with students, but if you’re missing something please let me know.

Hauntcert Volunteers:

We still have some critical jobs left on the Hauntcert volunteer list—especially help decorating the night of the dress rehearsal. This show simply cannot happen without the support of our parents, and every role matters. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to help make Hauntcert a success.

Donations & Borrowed Items: 

It’s also time to start collecting donations and borrowed items. Each year we welcome over1000 people through the doors for Hauntcert, and it takes a big effort to be ready. We are in need of 7000 pieces of candy for our kiddie trick or treating (click here to donate candy or help pass out candy), numerous power strips and extension cords to borrow, Halloween or Scooby-Doo themed decorations to borrow, and AAA batteries for our stand lights. If you could help provide any of these donations or have items we could borrow, please send items to school as soon as possible, or contact me directly if you have a larger item we need to arrange for. Be sure to label anything that should be returned after the event.

Poinsettias: 

A reminder that poinsettia orders are due this Friday, October 10. This fundraiser is always a highlight of the season and a great way to bring a little extra color to your holidays.   Don't forget that money this year will go into student trip accounts. 

Hauntcert Apparel: 

Hauntcert apparel orders are due by midnight on Wednesday, October 8. Short and long sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, and hoodies are available, with free delivery to the school. Don’t miss out if you’d like to order.

NOPA: 

Our next NCHS Orchestra Parents Association meeting will be Monday, October 20 at 6:30 pm in the orchestra room (Room 50). Doors J around the back of the building will be unlocked. We hope to see you there!

Orchestra Update 9.30.25

NOPA: Our next NCHS Orchestra Parents Association meeting will be Monday, October 20 at 6:30 pm in the orchestra room (Room 50). Doors J around the back of the building will be unlocked. This will be our final planning and preparation for the Hauntcert and we would love to see a big turn out - many hands make light work!

NYC Trip Update: Good news! Guardian Travel has invited all who were on the waitlist to register for the trip. Please read through these instructions from our tour coordinator on next steps: WeTravel should have sent an email inviting families on the waitlist to register. Because the email contains a link, it sometimes goes to spam. Please check your spam folders if you have not received it. Families must follow that link to register; they cannot go directly to the main page. The invitation expires 48 hours after it is sent. If they miss the deadline, no worries—they will continue to send invites. However, please register as soon as possible.

Unit 5 Music Parents: Please click here for more information from our U5MP group.

Poinsettia Reminder: Orders and payment are due Friday, October 10.

Hauntcert Apparel: A reminder that Hauntcert apparel is available to order. The deadline is October 8. Short and long sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts, and hoodies are available, with free delivery to the school.  Click here to order