NLHS - Band of Knights

Director's update July 5th

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Band of Knights 2008 FIELD SHOW ANNOUNCED WAR AND PEACE Thanks to Devin Nelson for our 2008 Show Shirt Design!
Band of Knights YARD SALE!!!! Saturday August 16th (day after Band Camp) / 6:00am till 12:00noon / Location still to be determined ALL BAND FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO DONATE "SELLABLE" ITEMS. HELP THE GENERAL FUND!!! You will be notified of drop-off times taking place during Percussion and Guard Camps, Pre-Camp and Band Camp.
DON'T FORGET: NightBEAT Drum and Bugle Corps Competition in Charlotte at Memorial Stadium Sunday evening July 27, 2008 Mr. Underwood strongly suggest that students and parents make arrangements to attend this competition of world class drum and bugle corps. You will learn a lot and have a great time! We will not be going as a group since we won't be in session yet. For more information and to order tickets contact Carolina Crown at www.carolinacrown.org
SENIORS AND OFFICERS NOTICE: SENIOR / OFFICER MEETING: Saturday August 2nd 1:00pm at the Band Room / should last till about 4:00 This meeting will be important to make sure we're all on the same page for getting things started. We'll have an organizational meeting and set up some items for camps. SENIOR / OFFICER POOL PARTY!!!! Saturday August 2nd at 6:00pm. I'll kick you out by 11:00pm or so...sorry. This annual event takes place at Mr. Underwood's house each year. Come celebrate the beginning of the new year and have fun! Bring your favorite snack food and soda to share with everyone. SENIOR / OFFICER LINE-OFF FIELD and FINAL SET-UP: Thursday August 7th 10:00am / last till 1:00ish This is VERY IMPORTANT! Guard and Percussion will be at camp, but the rest of seniors and officers will need to be there line practice field and get everything ready.
SUMMER SECTIONAL REHEARSALS BRASS: GREAT JOB at your sectional on June 13th! Make sure to keep practicing through the summer months. NEW! WOODWINDS: Beverly, Meggan and Michael have schedule a Sectional for you. Tuesday July 8th 4:00-6:00pm Bring $3 to help pay for pizza! MORE NEW!! FLUTES: The "Kaitlyn duo" (Beaver and Nagle...your Section Leaders) have scheduled a Flute Sectional on Wednesday July 9th 3:00-5:00pm at the Band Room. This is in addition to your full Woodwind Sectional the day before.
	Tentative Schedule for 2008 Marching Band Aug 4-7 Percussion and Guard Camp 9:00 till 4:00 at NLHS (guard hours may vary/ lisa will inform) Aug 8 & 9 Pre-Camp full band (guard and percussion too)!!! 9:00 til 1:00 both days at nlhs Aug 11-15 MARCHING BAND CAMP AT NLHS NOTE: Band Camp is a REQUIRED part of marching band. Drill is begun and music is learned. It is a VERY intense week. Vacations are NOT a valid reason to miss. Those not at camp will be considered alternates and be placed in the show as needed, unless prior permission is granted by Mr. Underwood (ALL MEMBERS…includes guard and percussion) Mon. Tues. Thurs (9 amtill 8:30pm) 9-12 Rehearsal outside 12:00-1:30 Lunch (bring bag lunch) 1:30-4:00 music/routine rehearsal inside 4:00 students may go home for break/dinner or stay 6:00-8:30 putting it together outside Wed. and Fri (9-5) 9-12 Rehearsal outside 12:00-1:30 Lunch 1:30-4:00 Music/Routine Inside 4:00-5:00 putting it together outside On Friday (15th ) preview performance at 3:00 finish early REGULAR SEASON BEGINS!!! Aug. 18 (thru season) *Band Camp is a week later this year. There will NOT be a week off after band camp for this reason. Rehearsal Schedule Begins Mon. Tues afternoons 3:30-5:30 (drop Mon. in Oct.) Thurs. evenings 6:00-8:30 August 22 Lake Norman Game (Home) FIRST performance! (polo/black pants/shoes) August 29 Bunker Hill Game (Away) Pep Band September 5 North Iredell Game (Away) Pep Band September 13 Mini-Camp (at NLHS) – times: 9:00 till 4:00 September 19 Forbush Game (home) Uniforms for first time September 20 Apple Festival (downtown Lincolnton) Times TBA (probably morning) September 23 Lincoln County Band Preview (hosted at NLHS this year) 7:00pm September 26 East Lincoln Game (Home) Full Show September 27 FIRST COMPETITION DAY / tentative Land of Sky Contest, Enka H.S. October 3 Bessemer City Game (Away) Pep or No Band TBA October 4 ROUNDTABLE TOURNAMENT OF BANDS AT NLHS!!! October 10 South Iredell Game (home) Full Band and Show October 11 WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS (prelims/finals competition) Times and details TBA October 17 Northern Guilford Game (Home) Full Band/Full Show October 18 Competition Day / tentative Northwest Guilford H.S. in Greensboro (prelims/finals competition) Possible overnight trip. Details TBA October 24 Cherryville Game (Away) Pep Band October 25 Local Competition at Foard H.S. in Newton, NC October 31 West Lincoln Game (Home) Full Band/Full Show November 1 BAND BEAT (hosted by ELHS and Carolina Crown) Memorial Stadium in Charlotte November 7 Lincolnton Game (Away) Full Band November 30 Lincolnton Christmas Parade Pep Band will attend most Away games, except in county is always full band. Away Playoff games will be Pep Band only. Each student is required to go on at least two Pep Band trips (not including playoffs). *There are often community functions that arise where the band is asked to perform. Notice will be given enough in advance for proper plans to be made.
	Congratulations to our 2008 Band of Knights Graduates! We thank you for your time and dedication to the Band of Knights and wish you all the best in your future. WE LOVE YOU! COME SEE US OFTEN! YOU ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE WITH THE BAND OF KNIGHTS! Graduates pictured with Mr. Underwood (left to right, bottom to top) FRONT ROW: Molly Underwood, Beth Akers, Megan Nartker, Lucy Thomas, Shana Tucker, Kelly Szelc SECOND ROW: Rebecca Kohler, Natalie Cooper, Hilary Lidman, Megan Murphy THIRD ROW: Max Gratzer, Justin McDougal, Matt McDougal, Casey Roark TOP ROW: Adam Summers, Scott Frushtick, Zack Reedy (not pictured: Mikie Bensley, Jade Henry, Justin Locklin, Brittany Pruitt, Ethan Roland, Hannah Suarez)