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Norwin Middle SchoolSpring Band Concert

May 12, 2014

Denise Bilott, director

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As Superintendent of Schools and on behalf of all in attendance this evening, I congratulate and commend all student musicians who are performing tonight. We recognize your extraordinary musical abilities, acknowledging that you represent the best and the brightest of our youth and also what is great about our country.

The Norwin School District is a national model for supporting and advancing music education and the performing arts. It is an allegiance based on tradition and community pride and a commitment to academic excellence, music education, and the performing arts.

Research provided by the National Association for Music Education shows that students in high-quality school music programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with defi cient music education programs, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Therefore, I encourage all in attendance to continue as advocates of music education and the arts by taking a greater leadership role in your schools and communities to strengthen and preserve K-12 music and arts programs.

We thank our hosts today, the principals and music teachers, as well as the numerous Norwin parent and community volunteers who provide never-ending support to our developing musicians. They all deserve our profound gratitude.

Best wishes for an enjoyable evening, and please continue to keep music and the performing arts in a prominent place in your lives, both now and in the future!

Board of Education and AdministrationWilliam H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

From the Superintendent

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From the Principal

The life benefi ts of music education

The musician is constantly adjusting decisions on tempo, tone, style, rhythm, phrasing, and feeling – training the brain to become incredibly good at organizing and conducting numerous activities at once. Dedicated practice of this orchestration can have a great payoff for lifelong attention skills, intelligence, and an ability for self-knowledge and expression.

— John J. Ratey, MD, A User’s Guide to the Brain

In a year-long program focused on group music-making, 8- to 11-year-old children became markedly more compassionate, according to a 2013 study from the University of Cambridge. The fi nding suggests kids who make music together aren’t just having fun: they’re absorbing a key component of emotional intelligence.

— Rabinowitch, Cross and Burnard, University of Cambridge, UK

Good Evening,

I want to thank all of you for your attendance at this evening’s spring band concert. It is hard to imagine that the 2013-14 school year is quickly coming to an end. I am very proud of the overall accomplishments of our students and their commitment to our school. As always, I am delighted to acknowledge this year’s group of young musicians who have devoted countless hours above and beyond the scope of the classroom to hone their musical skills. Their commitment and dedication to success in the arts, as well as the classroom, is astonishing to say the least. I am extremely proud of each and every member and the role they play in carrying on the proud tradition of the Norwin Band. Please continue to encourage, enlighten and support your children as they grow into quality young adults. Again, I thank you for being here and hope you enjoy this evening’s program.

Sincerely,

Mr. Suman

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Michael Szymanski is a 1991 graduate of Norwin High School and received a B.S. in Music Education from Duquesne University in 1995. Mr. Szymanski has been the Middle School Orchestra director since being hired in 1996 and became the High School Orchestra director in 1998. In addition to their annual winter and spring concerts, the H.S. Orchestra often performs with the Norwin Chorus, at invitational festivals and for various community and scholastic events. In recent years, the H.S. Orchestra has received numerous Superior ratings at PMEA Music Performance Assessments and other adjudicated festivals. During his time at Norwin, Michael has also taught elementary band and orchestra, elementary and middle school general music, music theory, and guitar. He has been the Music Department Chairperson since 2011. In his time away from school, Mr. Szymanski enjoys reading, hiking, camping and long road trips. He continues to be an active freelance performer on violin and viola. Michael and his wife Jennifer currently reside in North Huntingdon with their daughters, Betsy and Abby.

Tim Daniels is in his fi rst year as the Director of Bands at Norwin High School. His duties include directing the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble as well as teaching AP Music Theory classes. Prior to joining the staff at Norwin, Tim served as a Band Director in the Arlington School District in LaGrangeville, NY where he directed 9th Grade Band, Jazz Band, and assisted with the marching band. Tim has also served in various capacities on the band staffs of the Fox Chapel, Gateway and Penn-Trafford marching bands. In addition to this experience, Mr. Daniels spent the summer of 2009 marching with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Daniels received his B.M. in Music Education, trumpet applied, from Youngstown State University. His primary teachers included Dr. Stephen L. Gage, Dr. Brandt Payne, Dr. Christopher Krummel and Dr. Kent Englehardt. Tim is a member of the National Association for Music Education and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. A native of North Huntingdon, PA, Tim graduated from Norwin High School in 2008. In addition to his responsibilities at Norwin, Tim enjoys performing and plays as a freelance trumpeter in the Pittsburgh area.

About the directors

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Greg Ondayko has held the position of Assistant Band Director at Norwin for 12 years. His duties include directing the Concert Band, assisting with the Marching Band, Jazz Band and serving as supervisor of the woodwind program. Mr. Ondayko also teaches Music Technology I, II, & III as well as woodwind and brass lessons in repertory class. Under the direction of Mr. Ondayko, the Norwin H.S. Concert Band has been adjudicated at Musicfest Orlando in 2002 and 2005, earning a 1st and 2nd place ranking in AAA, and has earned a superior rating at the PMEA Adjudication Festival in 2007. Most recently, the Concert Band received Superior ratings in both Concert and Sightreading at the PMEA Adjudication Festival. He graduated with a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Slippery Rock University in 2001. Before joining the staff at Norwin High School, he served as a marching/ woodwind tech at both Mars Area H.S. and at Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Pleasant Hills. Mr. Ondayko is a member of PMEA and the Westmoreland County Music Educators Association. Greg also maintains a studio of clarinet, saxophone, and fl ute students. When Greg is not at school, he can be can be found restoring, repairing, driving, or racing one of his many classic MoPar vehicles.

A native Texan, Kimberly Glover is currently in her ninth year as the Associate Band Director/Director of Percussion Studies. Her responsibilities include assisting with all Band functions, teaching percussion for grades 5-12, and Director of the Norwin Percussion Ensemble. She is the 2014 recipient of the PMEA District 1 – Citation of Excellence in teaching. Under her tutelage, Norwin percussion students have earned placement in District, Region, State and All-Eastern level ensembles. Most recently the Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the PMEA State Conferences in Erie (2013), in Valley Forge (2009) as well as the MENC All-Eastern Conference in Baltimore, Maryland (2011). Prior to joining the Norwin Band team, she taught band in Texas for 2 years in the Pearland Independent School District and the Austin Independence School District. Kim earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her Masters degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Texas. She is a member of PMEA/MENC, and currently holds the offi ce of Treasurer for the Pennsylvania state chapter of the Percussive Arts Society. Mrs. Glover performs with various groups throughout the Pittsburgh area. Kim’s husband, David, teaches Percussion at Slippery Rock University and they have two furry kids named “Keiko” and “Penny”.

About the directors

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About the directors

Denise Bilott has been teaching for 13 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education Instrumental at Capital University in Columbus (OH), and a Masters of Science in Education with an emphasis on technology in the classroom from Walden University. Before working at Norwin, Mrs. Bilott taught 6-12 band at Charleroi Area School District and 7-8 General Music at Reynoldsburg City School District in Reynoldsburg (OH). Mrs. Bilott plays clarinet in Westmoreland Symphonic Winds and enjoys spending time with her husband; daughters Evelyn, Ella and Flora; and her two dogs, Mozart and Rocky.

A graduate from the Norwin School District, Ian Morrison received his B.S. in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University. Mr. Morrison began teaching at Norwin in 2000 and his duties have included everything from Kindergarten Music to High School Band. Currently, Mr. Morrison teaches string instruments at Hahntown, Sheridan Terrace, Stewartsville, and Sunset Valley Elementary Schools and Hillcrest Intermediate School. Mr. Morrison resides in North Huntingdon with his wife Kim and son Aiden.

Devon Lippmann comes from a long line of musicians. His grandfather wrote barbershop arrangements, and his father is a retired band director. Currently the band director at Hillcrest, he also has served as high school band director, assistant director, middle school director, elementary instrumental teacher and as a general music teacher to elementary-aged children. He earned the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Educator Award through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. While attending IUP, he sung with an acappella group known as The Braxmen, later known as 4Real, which gained national fame by performing with numerous Pittsburgh-based groups such as The Vogues, Johnny Angel & the Halos, Pure Gold, The Lettermen, The Drifters, The Turtles and many more.

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The parents of all the students represented tonight forsupporting Fine Arts Education

Our student musiciansNorwin School District Board of EducationWilliam H. Kerr, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Tracy A. McNelly, Asst. SuperintendentMrs. Natalie A. McCracken, Asst. Superintendent and the Norwin School District AdministrationNorwin Faculty and StaffTimothy J. Kotch, Sr., PrincipalJoseph V. Shigle, Assistant PrincipalMichael D. Choby, Assistant Principal and the Norwin H.S. AdministrationMary Marrone, Debbie Depp, Mary Rorabaugh, and the Norwin H.S. Staff

Mr. Robert Suman, PrincipalMr. Brian O’Neil, Assistant Principal and the Norwin M.S. Administration & StaffTodd Leighty and the Auditorium Production TeamPat Geiger, Jim Dezorzi and the Norwin Maintenance and Custodial StaffUshers and VolunteersThe Norwin Music DepartmentNorwin Band Aides, especially

Tom Shrump, PresidentDave Herchko, 1st Vice PresidentAnna Sever, 2nd Vice PresidentMandy Frye, SecretaryChristine Schmidt, TreasurerBarb Pogue, Middle School LiasionKathleen Heuer, concert program design

Special thanks to…

Norwin Band 2014 UnveilingJoin us on Tuesday, May 13th at 7 pm in the Norwin High School Auditorium for the unveiling of the fall 2014 marching band show!

Hear the music, meet the staff, and get to know more about what you can expect for the upcoming marching band season. This event is open to everyone, including all current and prospective band and guard students, alumni and families. See you there!

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Tonight’s Selections

Seventh Grade Band

Star Spangled Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Mark Williams

Valdres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johannes Hanssen, arr. Robert W. Smith

Serenade and Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Edmondson

Prehistoric Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Jennings

I. Stegasaurus

II. Brontosaurus

III. Pterodactyls

IV. The Battle

Mission: Impossible Theme . . . . . . . . . . . Lalo Schifrin, arr. Paul Lavender

Jazz Band

Basin Street Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Michael Sweeney

Ballad for a Blue Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Steinel

Dorian Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Beach and George Shutack

Eighth Grade Band

Our Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F.E. Bigelow, arr. Andrew Balent

Onward!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gary P. Gilroy

Starscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Balmages

I. Orion

II. Draco

III. Pegasus

Kitchen Can Can. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Shaffer

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If you won’t be taking your program book home as a keepsake,

please recycle it in one of the bins as you leave.Thank you!

8th Grade Band

FluteDana EwingAshley GaertnerAlyssa GodlewskiMadison Hefl inBrittney LoveMallory PageKatie SeymourLexi ShafferKatie ThompsonMacKenzie Whalen

ClarinetAddisyn BrunoAdam CholodofskyChelsey GasparovicAndrew HortonAutumn KyslingerSarah LengelDavid LiuAnthony OrsinoAlyssa PalangioSamantha ShafferKaitlyn SoltezKylie Weaver

Bass ClarinetKaylee Mordecki

Alto SaxophoneMichael RussellJordan SimkoVance Varner

TrumpetKellie BrannanTom CochranChristian CramerCory FieldsDan FurlongBen LeesAnthony MeyersMaddy MihalchikNate PawlukMikhayla PeschockEmily Sheffl erJon Slatt

HornRachel BartuskaMichael BeondyTabby Reed

TromboneDeclan CuthbertColton DietzTyler HinesCecilia KoncerakEvan Yusavage

BaritoneLuke Sabo

TubaTyler BarryZach Hensel

PercussionWade AndersonKevin BeckerRyan BelchickCamdyn BillCourtney BussardBen ClarkNate HoffmanAlex IvoryHunter KellarMatt KevickiAndrew SchonEthan SnyderNathan SnyderTyler SwensonJake Swick

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Middle School Jazz BandAlto SaxophoneMario CroesJaret Jarosz Tyler NarettoVance Varner

Tenor SaxophoneNoah BullochMario Croes

BaritoneSaxophoneKatie Heuer

TrumpetMichael BeondyNieko DissoIsabella ErvinKatie PriznerSara RussellJon Slatt

TromboneColton DietzCecilia KoncerakJames Sullenberger

PianoDiego De La Fuente

BassMaura Gabauer

GuitarKeeghan Murray

Drum SetAlex IvoryNathan Pogue

Thank you for joining us this evening. As the audience, you are an important part of tonight’s concert. The audience’s responsibility at formal concerts is to honor the efforts of the performers by providing a listening atmosphere in which their performance can be appreciated by all. To that end, we ask your cooperation:

Please silence your cell phones, and kindly put them away during the performance.

While the performance is in progress, remain seated and quiet. If it becomes necessary to leave the auditorium, please do so between musical selections.

If very young children become restless and disrupt others’ ability to listen, please take them from the auditorium until they are quiet.

Please do not hum or clap along with the performers, unless specifi cally invited to do so.

Show your appreciation for the performance by clapping after each selection. Whistling and cheering are not appropriate at a formal concert.

Audience Manners

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7th Grade Band

FluteSydney AmdursKatherine AnthonyJulia BazanosDelana DeRenzoKathryn MakayAlexis StevensonPaige StewartPilar Swankler

ClarinetSophia BaversoBri BilesimoElizabeth BojaladAlex BurtchellMartina DiToppaOlivia FunyakHannah HorvathDannon JohnsonTommy KratzenbergSierra LudwigKelsie PattonCaitlin PingreeKaylynn SinclairSammi SonnenbergMadison SzymanskiJulia VargoSabrina WolfeKeanan Zarobsky

Oboe Fiona CuthbertRachel Lundy

Bassoon Mario Croes

Alto SaxophoneJordan BernardAlexis BirklandIan CulbertsonAdrian DibiaseDom DulembaJaret Jarosz

Alto Saxophone(continued)Donavon McCueTyler NarettoCory ReitzSteve StrattonTodd UzielKira Zyvith

Tenor SaxophoneNoah BullochZach Cupp Nathan Schmotzer

Baritone SaxophoneKatie Heuer

TrumpetChristian AlexanderBrody AsaroRichard BaldridgeBlake BertaniTyler ColtogironeNieko DissoKen DivensIsabella ErvinVaughn EsteppNick FryCourtney HaleNick HornicakConan KastronisNate KorberJake McCormleyDan PisciottiIan PoeKatie PriznerSara RussellLuke RussmanJake SpagnolliEthan StefanBrandon Waggoner

HornEmily Scott

TromboneVincent BabeoDylan EvanMichael EwingShane FlahertyChris HinsonCameron KlosDylan PodobRichard RodgersJames Sullenberger

BaritoneJackson Adams John CerraKirstin MooreReice Morgan

TubaZack CypherJustin Hoke

PercussionPatrick BollingerChandler BollmanLogan CibakNathan DietrichJoe DyeSean FoleyTyler FunkGino HemedezEric JunkerKaitlyn KovelNick KrevoJessica MiladinovichOlivia NeveuNathan PogueAndrew SullivanEthen SymeJames TaylorGrace WatsonSam Zigarovich

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The fi rst Norwin High School Band was formed in the 1923-1924 school year. It consisted of 28 members, all boys. The fi rst director was Mr. Steven Winter. The 1924 Norwin yearbook stated “An organization, such as our Norwin Band turned out to be, is one that will make our high school known throughout the state.” Little did they know how prophetic that statement was, for the Norwin High School Band has brought the notice of the entire nation to our community. By competing and receiving accolades nationwide, quality of Norwin’s band program and the outstanding efforts of the band students are a credit to not only the school district, but to the community that nurtures them. Mr. “Jimmy” Weaver was instrumental in establishing the early Norwin Band, acting as band director beginning in 1924-25. He felt that the band was organized with the sole aim of showing off Norwin’s ability to the best advantage on the fi eld. He also organized many small ensemble groups, such as the Jazz Band, the Little German Band, and a Swing Band. Lessons taught to younger children prepared them for entering the high school band and gave them the opportunity to develop musical abilities to last a lifetime. Mr. George Weaver was another infl uential individual to work with the band. With his father, Jimmy as

assistant band director, George directed the Irwin High School band from the late 1940’s through the 1950’s while the district was temporarily divided into Irwin and North Huntingdon. He organized a junior band made up of elementary and junior high students to strengthen and continually improve the music program of the future. The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of the Norwin Band Program was founded in 1961, with Glen Zockoll as band director. The Band Aides have contributed enormously to the fi nancial means of the band making it possible for the students to concentrate on their performances. From the mid 60’s through the mid 70’s, band director Mr. Lawrence Radzevic led the Norwin Band through a program that resembles that of today. The competition performances became preeminent, the outstanding performances came more often and practice, practice, practice until perfection became the standard. A student

About the band program

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fi eld conductor under Mr. Radzevic’s tutelage, L.J. Hancock, would have an even greater impact on the band and the entire music program at Norwin. From 1976-2001 L.J. Hancock directed the Norwin Band, inspiring the students to some of the programs greatest successes. Due to his charismatic leadership, between 1980-1996 the Norwin Band placed in the top twenty bands at the Bands of America Grand National Championships. During his tenure the band achieved fi rst place at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in 1982, as well as the Sudler Shield award for musical excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. During his tenure as Music supervisor several positions were added to the music faculty including Assistant Chorus Director, Orchestra Director, Assistant Band Director as well as Associate Band Director. From 2002-2006 Mr. Ian Morrison served as band director. Under the direction of Ian Morrison the Norwin Marching Band remained competitive and a new focus was brought to the Concert Ensembles of the Norwin Band Program paving the way for the successes of the current Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. From 2007-2013 Mr. Robert Traugh served as band director. Under Mr. Traugh’s direction, the band returned to the BOA Grand Nationals in 2011 and earned 19th

place in the country. Also, the band won 4 Regionals and 2 PIMBA championships. The newest member to the Norwin team is Mr. Tim Daniels. Tim is a 2008 graduate of Norwin. During his fi rst year, the marching band won the BOA Monroeville Regional. Tim is assisted by Mr. Gregory Ondayko and Associate Director Mrs. Kimberly Glover.

Recently ensembles of the Norwin Band Program have received numerous distinctions including: The Norwin Percussion Ensemble performing at the PMEA State Convention in 2009 and 2013, as well as the 2011 MENC All-East Convention; the Norwin Concert Band receiving excellent ratings in 2008, 2009, & 2010 at PMEA State Adjudications; and in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Norwin Concert band received a superior rating. The Norwin Wind Ensemble has received superior ratings since 2008. The band program continues to grow and new levels of performance excellence are set every year and in every ensemble at Norwin High School. We move forward, Norwin Knights! The Norwin Band has come a long way from the fi rst 28-member group under the direction of Mr. Winters. This organization has seen thousands of students come through the program and each of them take into their lives experiences gained only by participation in this program.

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Norwin Band Aides

The Objectives of the Norwin Band Aides Corporation are as follows:

1. To stimulate and sustain interest among the Band Aides and the students at Norwin High School in band activities at Norwin High School by cooperating with school authorities and the Norwin Band Director.

2. To raise and distribute monies, as required for the activities of the band, not funded by the Norwin School District. All fund drives to be organized at the recommendation of the Board of Directors.

3. To support and promote music education in the Norwin School District by advocating for policies that will enhance the music education of students in the Norwin School District in cooperation with the Norwin Band Director and school offi cials.

The Norwin Band Aides, the community support group of Norwin Band, was founded in 1961. Today, the Band Aides support the band program through fundraisers like Market Day, the stadium concession stand and Aramark, monthly hoagie sales, Sarris Candy at Easter and Christmas, and such events as an annual craft show, a car cruise each spring, winter guard shows, and the annual Band Festival, now in its 53rd year. The Band Aides are not just a support group to provide for the students’ opportunities & activities, but members also enjoy the support and friendship of other band and guard parents while fully engaging in their teen’s band activities.

The Band Aides meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 7:30–8:15 pm in the right audion of the high school auditorium.The next meetings are May 12, June 9, and July 14.

Join us for the unveiling of the theme for the 2014 marching band show on

Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm in the auditorium.

For more information, to donate or volunteer,or to get information about sponsorship opportunities, visit us at:

http://norwinbands.net/nba

or email Tom Shrump at fanofduke@comcast.netor Dave Herchko at budherchko@gmail.com.

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Norwin Band Aides 8th Annual Car CruiseSunday, May 18th 11 am to 3 pmNorwin Middle SchoolAll proceeds benefi t the Norwin Band Program.

Preregister ($10) by May 12!Dash Plaques for the fi rst 100 registered entrantsCommemorative T-Shirt for the 1st 50 registered entrantsAwards in 20 classes and “Best of Show.”

Concessions will be available, plus a 50/50 raffl e, Chinese Auction, DJ, and Door Prizes.

For more info, contact Greg at gt63@comcast.net or 724-864-4902

Monday, June 2nd through Friday, June 6

Band students entering 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade9:00-11:30 am at the middle school

Strings students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade or who have played for 1 year12:30-3:00 pm at Hillcrest

Cost: $30 for one camp, or $50 for both; make checks payable to Hillcrest Intermediate Activity Fund.

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Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm2014 Band Unveiling Event Norwin H.S. Auditorium

Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pmMiddle School Orchestra ConcertMiddle School Auditorium

Wednesday, May 14Orchestra Concert4th grade orchestra 6:005-6 orchestra 7:15Hillcrest Intermediate School

Wednesday, May 14 at 7 pm Jazz Band ConcertFeaturing the Norwin MS Jazz Band and the Norwin HS Jazz Band

Thursday, May 15th at 7 pmAll Show Choir ConcertNorwin H.S. Auditorium

Sunday, May 18 from 11 am to 3 pmNorwin Band Aides Car CruiseNorwin Middle School

Friday, May 23 at 7 pmCommencementHigh School Stadium (weather permitting) OR Auditorium

Monday, May 26 at 10 amMemorial Day Parade Downtown Irwin

Wednesday, May 28 from 6-8 pmNew Band Member RehearsalNew Band Parent Orientation

Thursday, May 29 from 6-8 pm New Band Member RehearsalNew Band Parent Orientation

Upcoming Events

Norwin Music on the web

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Middle Schoolhttp://bit.ly/NorwinMSBand

Norwin Band Aideshttp://norwinband.net/nba.

High Schoolnorwinband.net

http://bit.ly/NorwinHSBandtwitter.com/NorwinBand

instagram.com/NorwinBand

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