Hillcrest Band Notes

Editor: Kathleen Heuer, Liason to the Norwin Band Aides kathleenheuer@yahoo.com (724) 861-0747 home (724) 708-7458 cell http://norwininstrumentalmusic.wordpress.com

The Next Big Things!

Hi everyone! My name is Kathleen Heuer, and I am the liason this year to the Norwin Band Aides, the booster group for the Norwin bands. Basically, that means that I attend the meetings and let you know about the interesting and important stuff. My daughter Katie is a 6th grade alto sax, and Grace will be rockin the recorder in 3rd grade this year. Were SO excited to have your child as a beginning band student! Theres a whole lot to look forward to! This week is a great way to jump start your childs beginning band experience. Your child will become familiar with his or her new instrument and learn a few basics. I think youll find that Mr. Lippmann is one of the most dynamic and engaging teachers your child could have. Their time in the Hillcrest band room will be a lot of fun! TL; DR (Too long; didnt read): Welcome! We you! Check the website & schedule. Call me, maybe? Email is even better. Please SUBSCRIBE to the website to get all the updates via email.

Homecoming Norwin H.S. Band Football game Friday Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm Norwin stadium Parade on Sat., September 29, 10 am Downtown Irwin Norwin H.S. Band Festival Saturday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 pm Norwin stadium Ten local bands compete in this PIMBA show featuring Norwin in exhibition at 8:45 pm. Dancing with the Staff: PTA Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Lippmann will perform again this year. This event sold out last year, so be sure to get your tickets right away! Holiday Concerts (REQUIRED) 5th Grade Concert Wed., December 12 at 7 pm 6th Grade Concert Friday, December 14 at 7 pm

In the meantime, I encourage you to use me as a resource. If you have any questions, shoot me an email. I might know the answer off the top of my head! If not, Ill find out who does. Since Mr. Lippmann has over 400 band students, chances are Ill be able to get back to you more quickly than he can. If you know any Hillcrest students that havent joined band yet, its NEVER TOO LATE! Have them contact Mr. Lippmann. Kathleen

Take a moment to check out the calendar of events to the left. The list of Next Big Things is intended to let you know about local opportunities and performances that will enrich your childs music experience. Attending these events may earn your child Borc Bucks from Mr. Lippmann, which can then be spent on prizes and incentives to keep your child interested and engaged in music. Unless otherwise noted, all events are optional. If your child would like to attend, but you are not able to transport your child, let Kathleen know.

Hillcrest Band Notes

Editor: Kathleen Heuer, Liason to the Norwin Band Aides kathleenheuer@yahoo.com (724) 861-0747 home (724) 708-7458 cell http://norwininstrumentalmusic.wordpress.com

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Check out the website! Weve created a new website for the Hillcrest band program. You can find it at http://norwininstrumentalmusic.wordpress.com. Well post updates, events, important information, and tons of resources. Its always a work in progress, so if you find something that should be posted, or have an idea for what youd like to see, email me! Want to stay in the loop? As you might imagine, sending out paper newsletters is costprohibitive. But you can subscribe to get the latest in your email inbox! Just go to http://norwininstrumentalmusic.wordpress.com, type your email in, and hit Subscribe. Wordpress will send you an email whenever an update is posted, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Did you know? With music in schools, students connect to each other bettergreater camaraderie, fewer fights, less racism and reduced use of hurtful sarcasm. --Eric Jensen, Arts With the Brain in Mind, 2001

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Help! The band room is awfully crowded. Please make sure that your childs instrument case is easily identifiable. Tie on a piece of yarn or ribbon, or attach a flashy luggage tag. Or best of all, use a strip of brightly colored duct tape on the end of your childs instrument case. That way, the kids can quickly and easily find their cases on the shelves and make the most of their limited rehearsal time.