North Pulaski High School Band

718 Harris Road

Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076

Phone 501-982-9436                                                                                  Fax 501-241-2256

Email – nkdismuke@juno.com

Jo Ann Koehler                         Karen Dismuke                             Sarah Abbott                 

Dear North Pulaski Band Member,

I hope that you have had a GREAT summer!!!!  We have an exciting show planned for this year, “The Doobie Brothers”.  Be prepared for some great activities.  Although our “fun activities” are not required, I hope that each of you will attempt to attend these activities.  It is during these times that we really get to know each other and start becoming a family.  It is the family atmosphere that helps to push us to be successful year after year.

Success begins with enthusiasm and “Falcon Pride”.  The NPHS Band has a great tradition and it is up to you to continue that tradition.  It takes a lot of hard work, discipline, dedication, determination, good attitudes and pride.  I know that each of you will come to summer band ready to put all of those qualities to work.

            Please join with us in welcoming Mrs. Sarah Abbott to our family.  She is a North Pulaski graduate and is coming back to be part of the band staff.  We are very excited to have Mrs. Abbott as a full time faculty member. 

Enclosed, you will find a copy of the NPHS Band Handbook.  READ  IT!!!!  Don’t be caught by surprise on the rules and/or expectations.  Read the calendar carefully and place it in a prominent place so that you don’t miss anything.  The Summer Band calendar is also included.  Summer Band is required to be a part of the NPHS Band.  If you do not attend summer band, you will be dropped from the NPHS Band.

When you come to summer band rehearsals, bring: a water jug, hat, sunglasses, low top tennis shoes with laces that tie, socks, instrument, pencil and a good attitude.  Don’t forget the beginning of the year expenses:  shoes (approx. $27), gloves (approx. $4.50 per par), T-shirt (approx. $12) and Uniform Fee ($13 due during the first semester).  Please use the order form to place your order for these items.  If you have family members who want to order a T-Shirt, place their orders on your form.  You might want to also start gathering your drill supplies (white shoe polish, small notebook, shoe string, pencil).

If you have any questions about the NPHS Band, feel free to call or email any of us.  If you have a problem with any of the summer rehearsals, call me (834-4874).  Communication is vital for a successful program.  I am looking forward to another great year at NP. See you on August 1st!!!!!

 

Ms. D

Drum Major – Brolin Brown

 

Marching Section Leaders(Concerned with marching ONLY)

 

Azaria Johnson                    Victoria McFadden                              Kevin McKinney                

Casey Sparks                        Dylan Gililland                                      Sarah Jones

Shelby Wilcox                      Claire Crews                                          Devondre Hince

Wes Forsythe                       Robert Bajorek

 

                               

Music Section Leaders  (Concerned with music ONLY)

                                                                Flute                                       Katie McDougal

Clarinet                                  Victoria McFadden

                                                                Sax                                          Corey Lytch

                                                                Trumpet                                 Wes Forsythe and Robert Bajorek

                                                                Horn                                       Azaria Johnson

                                                                Trombone                              Devondre Hince

                                                                Baritone                                 Jahmal Calvin

                                                                Tuba                                       Justin Dorn

                                                                Percussion                            Shelby Wilcox

                                                                                Bass                       Kevin McKinney

 

All Officers will report on July 30th and 31st at 9:00 am for a very important meeting and folder stuffing.  (Bring money for pizza.)  Please do not “drop by” if you are not required to be there that day.