Tour Itinerary Updated

Our tour itinerary (always available via Google Docs) has been updated to reflect the most current NYC Tour information.  Students and parents may be interested in reviewing this document in preparation for Tuesday evening's required meeting.  A link is provided below for your convenience.

http://tinyurl.com/DGNBandsNYC2015Itinerary

Juniors on Tour: Make-Up ACT Information

Juniors participating in the tour are asked to read the attached letter from Mrs. Bormann.  Click on the letter to enlarge.

Peter Wilson with DGN Symphonic Band in Preparation for Carnegie Hall

Violinist Peter Wilson was on campus this evening to work with the DGN Band in preparation for the upcoming "New York Nouveau" concert at Carnegie Hall.  Dr. Wilson will be a featured soloist with the DGN Symphonic Band on the March 2nd program.  

With less than 40 days remaining to the concert, excitement is really starting to build.  Thank you, Dr. Wilson, for sharing your musicianship with us tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Print & Complete Medical Information Forms prior to January 27

All families of touring musicians are asked to print out the Medical Forms (linked below), and fill them out completely.  Please bring the completed forms (which include making a copy of the student's Insurance Card) to the required Parent/Student meeting on Tuesday, January 27 (7 PM / Auditorium).

We are providing this form in advance of the meeting so families have plenty of time to find and note the required medical information, as well as make photo-copies of the front & back of the student's Insurance card.

If your family has multiple children traveling on the tour, please print out these forms for EACH traveler.

http://tinyurl.com/NYCTourMedicalForm

Black Binder Assignment Expectations

All touring musicians must put together a black 3-ring binder that contains their personal tour sheet music. 

We have discussed this expectation in class, and shared with students the resources needed for obtaining their individual parts and transitioning them to the binder.

All Concert Band & Symphonic Band students should have their binders with them at this Wednesday night's rehearsal (6:30 - 8:30 PM).  Staff will check binders at that time.

All Wind Ensemble students should have their binders in class on Monday, January 26.  Staff will check binders at that time.

This binder will be packed by students into their individual suitcases for transport to NYC.

Binder guidelines ...

• 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch (preferred)
• Solid black (matte finish preferred)
• Plastic sleeves (non-gloss) for sheet music
• Name label on the inside cover of the binder

To find your music:

- Go to your CSD99 Google Drive
- Search for "DGN Bands - Shared Course Folder"
- Look for the folder that contains the name of your band, and open it.
- Navigate to the appropriate folder / parts

CHANGE of Rehearsal Date for Symphonic Band & Concert Band Members

In September we announced a series of evening rehearsals for the NY Tour. (Original post here.)

We must make one unanticipated adjustment to the rehearsal schedule for the Tour Symphonic Band (which is made up of students from our Symphonic Band and Concert Band).  This change does not impact Wind Ensemble students.

Due to a scheduling conflict with our guest artist - Peter Wilson - we must move the previously scheduled January 22 rehearsal UP ONE DAY, to Wednesday, January 21.  

Dr. Wilson will be flying in from Washington, D.C. next Wednesday to work with our students in this critically important rehearsal.  It will be the only opportunity for our combined Symphonic Band/Concert Band students to work with Dr. Wilson prior to the concert at Carnegie Hall.

The rehearsal time remains unchanged (6:30 - 8:30 PM).  

Here, then, is the complete schedule, as amended to reflect this change:

NYC Tour Families/Students are asked to please make note of the following required rehearsals and tour meeting.

Please note that not all rehearsals involve every student. Please check the dates and times carefully, and add these rehearsals (and the required meeting) to your calendar as appropriate.

• WEDNESDAY, January 21st  – 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Concert Band & Symphonic Band Combined Rehearsal (Band Room) *** With Dr. Peter Wilson ***

• Tuesday, January 27^th – 7 PM  Final Parent/Student Meeting (Auditorium) Attendance by traveling student & at least one parent/guardian required for tour participation.

• Wednesday, February 4^th – 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Concert Band & Symphonic Band Combined Rehearsal (Band Room)

• Thursday, February 19^th – 4 – 5:30 PM – Concert Band & Symphonic Band Combined Rehearsal (Band Room)

• Thursday, February 19^th –  6:30 – 8:30 PM  - Wind Ensemble Rehearsal (Band Room)

Help Us Record History!

Do you enjoy creative writing? Do you like taking photos on your phone? Do you enjoy sharing your thoughts about events with others?  Does it energize you to know you are a part of history in the making?!

If you answered yes, you might be a candidate for our #NYNouveau Blog Team!

We are looking to tap approximately four students from each campus to help us capture our upcoming tour in words and images.

Interested students should complete this short application by Friday, January 23.  Selected students will be notified in writing by Monday, January 26.

http://tinyurl.com/NYNouveauBlogTeamApplication

Official Tour Merchandise / Apparel / Posters & More!

Want an official tour shirt or hoodie?  Cap?  Travel mug?  PJs for the overnight bus ride?  Or how about an official replica poster from our performance (like those that will be displayed at Carnegie Hall)?

We are pleased to announce the opening of our online store for students and family members to purchase "NYNouveau" official merchandise.  

This online store, run by Cafe Press, will be our portal for students who wish to order official apparel, and various souvenirs (caps, travel mugs, etc.)

All orders will be processed directly through Cafe Press, and fulfilled through direct shipping to your home.

While most orders will ship within 24-48 hours, we encourage families to order in January to ensure items arrive in time for the tour.

Click here for the store, or visit: www.cafepress.com/nynouveau

Collaborative Team Effort

There are many behind-the-scenes logistical and organizational components associated with a performance at Carnegie Hall.  One of the most time-consuming to date has been the development of publicity materials, including the large 40"x80" poster required by the hall for advertising.  District 99 Fine Arts teacher Mr. Marty Voelker, who designed this impressive poster, has been a remarkable contributor to our efforts.  The poster is now en route to New York where it will be displayed, in rotation, in the large display cases the adorn the exterior of Carnegie Hall.  

Thank you, Mr Voelker, for spending countless hours on this project.  Your collaborative spirit is at the heart of what makes District 99 a wonderful place to teach and learn.

Upcoming Tour featured in Suburban Life Op-Ed

Click here, or on the image below, to read the Op-Ed.