NNHS Band Information

We are still in need of a few volunteers for OSSAA. Thanks for all you do to support these AMAZING MUSICIANS!

I wanted to say a few words of thanks to everyone who helped the band have a really great day at Broken Arrow on Saturday. The conditions were SO challenging, but parents, staff, and especially our incredible students were smiling and happy to deal with the rain and cold weather. I'm proud of everyone for not just making it through the day, but representing our school and Norman in such a positive way.

For the strength of the pack is each wolf and the strength of each wolf is the pack!

Great job, T-Wolves!

• This Week at a Glance
• Senior Bios
• Eligibility and OSSAA
• Oct. 31: OSSAA Marching Contest
• What Happens After Marching Season???
• Nov. 4: CODA/All-State round 1
• Fees
• NNBBA News

Monday, October 30

• No morning rehearsal
• The band room will be open at 7:30 am

Tuesday, October 31

• OSSAA Marching Contest: see below for details

Wednesday, November 1

• 7am Morning Rehearsal: Audition Prep and Veterans Day Parade Prep

Thursday, November 2

• 7am Morning Rehearsal

Friday, November 3

• 7 am Morning Rehearsal

Saturday, November 4

• CODA/First Round All-State Auditions @ Edmond Santa Fe HS

Per OSSAA Rules, students who are failing one or more classes are not allowed to participate in OSSAA State Contest. If you are failing a class as of Thursday, October 26th, you will not be allowed to attend OSSAA State Contest with the band on October 31st.

Performance Time: 2:45 pm

Call Time: 6:45 am @ Norman North Band Room

Attire: Under Uniform NN Band Shirt and Black Athletic Shorts

Buses Spotted: 9 am

Schedule:

• 7:00 am - 9:45 am: Rehearsal on Norman North Football Field
• 9:45 am - 10:15 am: Load trucks/Uniform Checkout
• 10:15 am: Load Buses
• 10:30 am: Depart Norman North for Lunch
• 10:45 am: Arrive at 1506 W Imhoff Rd for Lunch
• 10:45 am - 11:35 am: Lunch
• 11:45 am: Depart for Yukon HS
• 12:45 pm: Arrive at Yukon HS
• 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm: Unload trucks
• 1:35 pm - 2:30 pm: Front Ensemble Warm Up
• 1:40 pm - 2:35 pm: Band Warm Up
• 2:45 pm - SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE!!!
• 3:00 pm - Load Trucks; Directors go to Press Box for results/scores
• 3:30 pm - Directors announce results to band at buses
• 3:35 pm - Depart for Norman North HS
• 4:30 pm - Arrive at Norman North HS; Unload Trucks and Buses!!! (nothing left behind!)

After marching band is over, we will begin preparations for our concert season. Students are split into one of two concert ensembles: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. This split will be done by audition on Thursday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Nov. 3 during our normal zero hour time. Tuesday, Oct. 31 and Wednesday, Nov. 1 will be devoted to preparing students for this audition. It is important that we place each student into the band where they can grow as an individual and also contribute to that band's growth as an ensemble.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Zero Hour Band starts at 7 am. Concert season orientation and audition prep.

Thursday, Nov. 2 - Concert Band Audition Prep

Friday, Nov. 3 - Concert Band Auditions

Saturday, Nov. 4 - Concert Band Audition Results publicized after CODA auditions are finished

Monday, Nov. 6 - Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands begin meeting during zero hour

Please note that Color Guard/Winter Guard information will be communicated separately.

Who: Students who have signed up for CODA or All-State Band

Where: Edmond Santa Fe High School

When: Saturday, November 4th - You must arrive by 8 am. You will not be allowed to audition if you miss your time.

Transportation: Parents must take students to Edmond Santa Fe High School for this event. NPS transportation will not be available. Directors will be judging auditions and not available for supervision.

Who: Students who have signed up for All-State Jazz auditions

Where: Midwest City High School

When: Saturday, November 18th - You must arrive by 8 am. You will not be allowed to audition if you miss your time.

Transportation: Parents must take students to Midwest City High School for this event. NPS transportation will not be available. Directors will be judging auditions and not available for supervision.

The Oklahoma City University Collegiate NAfME Chapter wants to try something in response to the music teacher shortage crisis. We are holding our first ever “Day in the Life of a Music Education Student” on Wednesday, November 8th. The event is completely FREE!. Please share this information with your upper classmen or other interested students.

• Click HERE to Register.
• Click HERE for a Poster (set print settings to “actual size”).

Schedule

• 8:30-9:00 – Arrival and Check-in
• 9:00-12:00 – Shadow a MuEd student (schedules provided at check-in)
• 12:00-12:45 – Lunch in OCU Cafeteria in the McDaniel Student Center (provided free by OCU CNAfME).
• 12:45-1:00 – Quick tour of the campus, pointing out significant landmarks
• 1:00-2:00 – Presentation and Q&A session about OCU, the study of music education and more
• 2:00-3:00 – Tour of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music (or attend choir rehearsal)

Thanks for keeping our band fed throughout this marching season!

• $150 paid by 7/1 (This is now past due. Please make plans to pay ASAP.)
• $250 paid by 8/1 (This is now past due. Please make plans to pay ASAP.)
• $350 paid by 9/1 (This is now past due. Please make plans to pay ASAP.)

Payments for the Student Membership Fee may be made in several forms:

• Cash payments. There is a lockbox in the band office where these payments can be turned in.
• Checks. Made payable to "NNBBA" and turned in to the lockbox.
• Fundraised credit applied. Please fill out the form in the office and place in lockbox.
• Online payments made through CutTime. (This is the preferred method.)

If you have questions about your Cut Time balance, you can see what you owe by logging in to your Cut Time account. If you need help logging in to your account, please email Mr. VanVickle or Ms. Fitzgerald for a password reset link.

If you have difficulty being able to make a payment, please contact Mr. VanVickle to make arrangements.

2023-2024 NNBBA Officers

Stephanie Thurman, President nnbbapresident@gmail.com

Barrett Hall, President Elect nnbbapresidentelect@gmail.com

Delphine Hensley, Vice President nnbbavicepresident@gmail.com

Rebecca Ellis, Secretary nnbbasecretary@gmail.com

Melanie Hall, Treasurer nnbandtreasurer@gmail.com

If you are not sure where to start with our volunteer opportunities, here is a rundown of what each NNBBA committee does

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4OwCZvE_52wtOSrtfrI2b9FxzguhU0J-jah-XPzZlU/edit?usp=drive_link

Are you in need of some Norman North gear? There are 3 ways to shop our items:

1. Visit us at all home football games for in person purchasing

2. Order online now, and we'll schedule an in person pickup time with you https://nnbandboosters.square.site/

3. Have your items made and shipped directly to you. *This is where you will find Band Mom and Dad shirts and other variations of our designs* https://hardedgedesign.printavo.com/merch/nn-band-shop/

Directors:

Jared VanVickle: jvanvickle@normanps.org

Anna Fitzgerald: afitzgerald2@normanps.org

Website: https://sites.google.com/norman.k12.ok.us/nnhsband
Location: 1809 Stubbeman Avenue, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: (405)366-5954
Facebook: Facebook.com/nnhsbands

Instagram: @nnhsbands