Please add the dates that apply to your group on your home/cell phone calendars. The dates that are roup specific are stated that way below. Otherwise it should apply to everyone.
We really hope these are final dates. If a change is needed, I will send out new calendars via SchoolLoop & post the info on NewhartMusic.com. Go to NewhartMusic.com throughout the year to view the calendar.
MARCH
3/28 – Inter. Band Performance at Norman P. Murray Center Concert in Veteran's Plaza (11 AM, on trip from 10:30-1:45)
3/28 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due EARLY with 10 Hours (late credit until 3/31)
APRIL
4/2-4/6 – No School (Spring Recess)
4/12 – OCPS Field Trip TAIKO DRUM for Inter. Band, Inter. Orch. & Adv. Band from 9:45 AM-12:45 PM
4/18 – Inter. Orch. Performance at Norman P. Murray Center Concert Sycamore Room (11 AM, on trip from 10:30-1:45)
4/19 - Open House (6-7:30 PM)
4/20 – Minimum Day
MAY
5/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 5/3)
5/16 – Inter. Band & Inter. Orch. Spring Concert in Newhart MPR at 6 PM (5:30 PM warm-up/rehearsal)
5/17 – Adv. Band & Adv. Orch. Spring Concert in Newhart MPR at 6 PM (5:30 PM warm-up/rehearsal)
5/17 – Wind Ensemble & String Ensemble Spring Farewell Concert in Newhart MPR at 7:30 PM (7 PM warm-up/rehearsal)
5/18 – Disney Tape Day (All classes - 3 song concert for video recording during class)
5/24 – Wind Ensemble Performance at 8th Grade Awards Night (Band = 5:10 PM arrival, 5:30 PM performance & finish around 6:20 PM)
5/28 – No School (Memorial Day)
5/31 – School Instruments Due
JUNE
6/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 6/3)
6/4 – School Instrument Check-out Begins
6/7 – Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
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2017-18 Past Calendar
AUGUST
22 – 1st Day of School
25 – P.B.I.S. Day
29 – Assignment Due Date
Google Classroom for Band/Orchestra Sign-up (student)
Band & Orchestra Handbook, Music Information, Rules & Expectations (student and parent)
Concert Attire Clothing Order Forms Due with Money Attached (optional, last day to order for 17-18)
Extra Music Gear Clothing Order Forms Due with Money Attached (optional, last day to order 17-18)
29 – Band & Orchestra $70 Donations Appreciated by this Date to Facilitate Planning
31 – Back to School Night (parents/guardians only in the evening)
SEPTEMBER
9/1 – Minimum Day
9/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Start (ends 9/30, due 10/2)
9/4 – Labor Day (No School)
9/7 – Concert Clothing Try-on/Measuring Day (during class)
9/19 – Band & Orchestra Entertainment Discount Book
9/26 & 10/3 (ONLY) – Entertainment Fundraiser Collection Days (Before school from 8:10-8:45 AM)
9/19 to 10/3 – Band & Orchestra Cougar Gold Card Fundraiser (Collection Every Day in Class)
9/22 – 8th Grade Band Night at C.V.H.S. (Required for 8th Graders in band & Optional extra credit for 8th grade orchestra/choir members, 4-8:30 PM)
OCTOBER
10/2 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 10/4)
10/13 – End of First Quarter
10/25 – Fall Concert in Newhart MPR
Inter. Band, Adv. Band & Wind Ens. at 6 PM (5:30 rehearsal/warm-up)
Inter. Orch., Adv. Orch. & String Ens. at 7:30 PM (7 PM rehearsal/warm-up)
10/26 & 10/27 – C.V.H.S. Fall Concerts (extra credit - evening)
10/27 – All Southern California Middle School Honor Band & Orchestra Application Due (optional for most serious players - online application deadline)
10/31 – Halloween Dress-up
NOVEMBER
11/1 – No School (Teacher Professional Development)
11/2 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 11/6)
11/10 – No School (Veterans Day)
11/??? – String Ens. Performance at Disney's California Adventure Backlot Stage (8:45am-8:45pm, Performance TBD)
11/20-11/24 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
DECEMBER
12/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 12/5)
12/2 – All Southern Calif. Honor Band & Orch. Audition at Niguel Hills MS (details at scsboa.org - opt.)
12/6 – Winter Concert in Newhart MPR
Inter. Band, Adv. Band & Wind Ens. at 7:45 PM (7:15 rehearsal/warm-up)
Inter. Orch., Adv. Orch. & String Ens. at 6 PM (5:15 PM rehearsal/tuning)
12/7 & 12/8 – C.V.H.S Band & Orchestra Concerts (extra credit - evening)
12/7 & 12/8 – Turn in Secret Surpriser Forms (late forms cannot be accepted due to the nature of this activity)
12/?? – CUSD District Honor Band & Orchestra Applications Due (opt. - extra credit opportunity)
12/18-12/21 – Secret Surpriser Gift Excahnge (optional)
12/20 – Last Day to pass your 1st quarter Mad Music Minute
12/21 – End of 2nd Quarter
12/22 – No School (End of Semester Teacher Wrap-up)
12/23-1/6 – No School (Winter Recess)
JANUARY
1/8 – School Resumes & 3rd Quarter Starts
1/8 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 1/10)
1/13 – Ensembles on Tour Performance "Too Many Bongos" for School-wide Assembly (Assembly Schedule)
1/15 – No School (M.L.K. Day)
1/?? – CUSD District Honor Band & Orchestra Auditions at Niguel Hills M.S. (opt. - evening)
FEBRUARY
2/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 2/5)
2/12 – Area Concert @ Capo Valley High School Gym
Int. Orch./String Ens. at 6 PM (5:15-5:30 warm-up/tuning)
Int. Band/Adv. Band/Wind Ens. Concert at 7:45 PM (7:15 PM warm-up)
2/15 – Band, Orchestra & Choir Picture Day (during class)
2/16-19 – No School (Presidents Weekend)
2/26 – Adv. Band & Wind Ensemble Performance at Disney's California Adventure Backlot Stage (8:45am-8:45pm, Performance TBD)
3/1 – Inter. Band/Orch. Practice Cards Due with 10 Hours (late credit until 3/5)
3/14 – Last Day for late work or to pass the Mad Music Minute
3/16 – End of the 3rd Quarter
3/19 – 4th Quarter Starts
3/20 – String Ensemble Festival Performance at San Juan Hills HS (8:40 AM-1:15 PM, 10:45 AM performance)
3/21 – Wind Ensemble Festival Performance at San Juan Hills HS (9:40 AM-2:00 PM, 11:45 AM performance)