WHY JOIN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
Makes You Smarter - In a recent study of SAT scores, students with music education scored 53 points higher on verbal and 39 points higher on math.
Teaches Discipline – Marching band and concert band teaches self-discipline, the value of persistence, and the rewards of hard work.
Increases Self-Esteem - Music is a self-expression. Performing music in public, individually, and as a member of a group builds confidence.
Is Fun & Social - Playing music in a group teaches teamwork, ways of working together, and the joy and rewards of group accomplishment.
FUN THINGS WE DO IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND
· Spring trips all around the country (South Padre, Los Angeles, New York, Disney World, etc..)
· High school football games
· Competitions across the state
· Concerts throughout the year
· Really fun get-togethers and parties
· Compete on a Varsity level as a freshmen
· Earn a letter jacket!
MARCHING SEASON
We begin the year with marching season. Marching band is a lot of fun. We learn a fun and exciting halftime show, learn amazing and fun stand tunes, travel to all the football games, attend competitions around the area and state, and perform at many pep rallies during the year. And its only 3 months!
CONCERT GROUPS
Concert season starts right after marching season ends in November. Students in the concert band particpate in many concerts and contests including all-region, solo and ensemble, and UIL Concert and Sight-Reading contests. We attend peformances around the area, travel to concert competitions, and take our yearly spring trip to places like South Padre, TX. We also attend the State Solo and Ensemble contest in Austin, TX.
BAND DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH ANY ACTIVITY OR SPORT
We have many students who participate in other activities such as football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, swimming, track, ROTC, soccer, tennis, golf, choir, theater, and many academic activities. Most of our concert band rehearsals and sectionals are in the mornings. This allows our students to be completely free in the afternoon to participate in other activities or study for academic classes.
WHY JOIN THE BAND
We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and energetic students to be a part of our organization. Along with receiving an artistic education, our students learn the importance of responsibility, goal setting, motivation, and integrity before receiving their diploma. Strong values and educational excellence are the traits that we find essential for members of our program. We are continually blessed with gifted students who excel in various subjects and are academically superior throughout the school. We believe a fine arts education plays an immense role in the academic success of our students. So come and see what we are all about. You will have more fun than you can possibly imagine! Come be part of the Newman Smith High School Band! You will have the time of your life!
HOW TO SIGN UP THE NSHS BAND
JUST SIGN UP FOR BAND ON YOUR
COURSE SELECTION SHEET
IT’S THAT SIMPLE!
ANYONE who wants to be part of the Newman Smith Band is welcome!
If you learned to play a band instrument in middle school, then you can be a member of the Newman Smith Band. We do not have auditions to be accepted into the program. If you want to be part of our team all you have to do is sign up!
We do have auditions to determine placement in one of our two bands
Music for those auditions will be passed out by the band directors at your middle school. One of the high school directors will travel to the middle school at the end of the Spring semester to hear you play. Afterwards we will place you in one of our 3 bands.
STEPS ON HOW TO JOIN THE BAND
First select BAND as one of your electives!
Participate in all band events at the middle school
Practice your audition music for next year (given in April)
Audition with High School band directors in May
Get your physical done! (More info coming soon)
Attend the NSHS band spring marching camp in May
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
Begin Summer Band Camp on July 27, 2020
PLEASE READ DETAIL INFORMATION BELOW
HOW DO I JOIN BAND?
Easy! All students must choose BAND as an elective to be in the high school band. ITS THAT SIMPLE! If you have any questions, just ask the middle school or high school directors. We will help you!
WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY!
Now that you are enrolled, the high school directors will pass out audition music at your middle school in April. PRACTICE!! We will then come to the middle school to listen to you play your audition music. Results will be posted at the end of May!
SPRING MARCHING CAMP
Before you leave for the summer, we want to train you how to march, give you all the music you will need for the next marching season, and meet the members of the Newman Smith Band!
SPRING MARCHING CAMP
Saturday, May 23, 2020
9am to 1pm at NSHS
SUMMER BAND CAMP
Before school begins on August 17th, we need to prepare for the upcoming marching season. We need to teach you the show, help you learn our stand tunes, teach you how to march and play, and prepare you for the first football game in August.
Summer Band Camp Starts
July 27, 2020
IMPORTANT INFO ON SUMMER BAND CAMP - PLEASE READ
In order for us to be prepared for the upcoming marching season, we must begin rehearsals on July 27th. This means we need to have EVERYONE in attendance. So, we are asking all parents please DO NOT schedule ANY vacations from July 27th to the first day of school on August 17th. If you are traveling out of the country, we ask that you PLEASE be back home by July 27th so students can participate in summer band.Freshmen students who do not attend summer band will be SEVERELY behind the rest of the band and will not be able to participate in the halftime marching show. The entire band will know almost half the show before the first day of school. Since they have never marched before, there is no possible way a freshmen could catch up. Students who do not attend summer band will still be accepted into the program, however their role within the marching band will be very limited. Please note that all football and volleyball players will be reporting to practice during the second week. All athletes will practice with both their teams and the band during summer band. We work out the schedule with the coaches so band members can participate in both
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Myers at myersj@cfbisd.edu
Questions for the directors
If you have any questions please
contact Mr. Jason Myers
Director of Bands
Newman Smith High School
Please visit the band website at
for more information about our band program
Newman Smith High School Band
Email: myersj@cfbisd.edu
Website: www.nshsband.org
Location: 2335 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX, USA
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Twitter: @NewmanSmithBand