
North Forsyth Middle School Band
February Update
8th Grade Band Parent Meeting - February 2nd - 6:30pm
8th Grade Parents - Please plan to attend the Parent Meeting, Thursday February 2nd, to meet Mr. Thomas and learn all about the High School Band program.
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Upcoming Morning Practice Sessions
Wed 2/1 - Jazz Band
Mon 2/6 - Dollywood Band
Tues 2/7 - 6th Grade Band
Wed 2/8 - Jazz Band
Thurs 2/9 - 7th Symphonic & 8th Concert Band
Fri 2/10 - 8th Symphonic Band
Mon 2/13 - 7th Concert Band
Tues 2/14 - 6th Grade Band
Wed 2/15 - Jazz Band
Thurs 2/16 - 7th Symphonic & 8th Concert Band
Wed 2/22 - 6th Grade Band
Mon 2/27 - 7th Symphonic & 8th Concert Band
Tues 2/28 - 8th Symphonic Band
* Mon 2/13 & Mon 2/17 - Dollywood Band Rehearsal - 4:30-6:00pm *
Wed 3/1 - Jazz Band
Thurs 3/2 - 6th Grade Band
Mon 3/6 - 7th Symphonic & 8th Concert Band
Tues 3/7 - 8th Symphonic Band
Wed 3/8 - Jazz Band
Thurs 3/9 - 6th Grade Band
Mon 3/13 - Dollywood Band
Tues 3/14 - 7th Symphonic & 8th Concert Band
Wed 3/15 - 8th Symphonic Band
Mon 3/20 - Dollywood Band
Wed 3/22 - Jazz Band
Thurs 3/23 - Dollywood Band
Mon 3/27 - Dollywood Band
Wed 3/29 - Dollywood Band
*Mon 3/6 - Dollywood Band Rehearsal - 4:30-6:00pm*
All practices and times are subject to change. Please see Charms for the latest schedule.
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Please remember to log into Charms to stay up-to-date!
Have you visited the NFMS Band Charms webpage lately? Please be sure to check the calendar often. New dates, concerts, festivals, etc. have been added!
Not sure how to log in to Charms? Click here to go to https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/parents.asp
Our school code is nforsythmsband.
Your student's password is their school number. (Not sure what your child's school number is? Ask them... they have it memorized... they use it everyday to pay for lunch, access school computers, check out library books, etc.)
Once you are in Charms, you can access all kinds of useful information... for example, all Band events and practices are listed in the calendar, all money that your child has raised through fundraising toward their "fair share" is listed in Finances, and much more!
If you have any questions about Charms, feel free to ask Mr. Anthony eanthony@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Stephanie Moulton nfmsbandboosters@gmail.com
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District Honor Band & All State Band
Congratulations to Tyler Harris, Gabriella Hoechst, Emily Johnston, Ryan O'Leary, Caroline Ring, Sam Stellberg, and Benjamin Stocksdale for auditioning and being chosen for District Honor Band!
Emily Johnston and Ben Stocksdale also made All State!!
District Honor Band will be at Dawson County High School on February 3rd & 4th. All State Band will be at the Classic Center in Athens on March 2nd-4th.
Way to go, students! NFMS is proud of you!
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Forsyth County Band Festival - February 23rd & 24th - West Forsyth High School
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Dollywood Trip - Payment Reminder
The 7th and 8th Grade Bands have been invited to perform at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN this Spring!
Reminder: the final payment is due on February 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Edee Sanders - Trip Coordinator at edeesanders@comcast.net
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Please remember to contribute your "Fair Share"
Please remember to contribute your "fair share" of $100.00 to the band program if you have not already done so. Any fundraising your student has participated in is applied toward this. Please check "charms" to see what your balance is after fundraising.
If you have any questions about "fair share" or your applicable fundraising percentage, feel free to ask Mr. Anthony eanthony@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Stephanie Moulton nfmsbandboosters@gmail.com
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Save the Date! April 20th - Jazz Band Concert
We have an exciting special concert scheduled for April 20th! It will include performances from the Jazz Band and food! More details to come...
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Music in the Park - May 4th - Fowler Park
Our final concert of the school year will take place on May 4th at Fowler Park. This year's performance will include an alumni band also!
We will inform you of more details in the coming weeks.