The NIMB Board is composed of parents, students, and Mr. Greg Brown, our Director of Instrumental Music
    and  Performing Arts Department Chairperson.  Our goal is to assist with the basic activities required to
    provide a quality instrumental music program and to enhance the music experience for all of the students.
    Northgate
    Instrumental
    Music
    Boosters

Chaperone & Volunteer Schedule   
        CB   SB   WE   O       
2011-12    pdf rev. Dec 5, 2011
Please take a moment to review
the schedule.  While most families
sign up at the initial Mandatory
Parent Meeting Night, a few
positions still require staffing.  The
Chaperone Coordinator prepares
the annual schedule in a
spreadsheet format so that it is
more beneficial for your
calendar-planning.
Email Ann for volunteering
Jazz Band
 Chaperone & Volunteer Schedule
2011-12   pdf  rev. Jan 24, 2012  
Because of Jazz Band's popular overnight
and weekend trips, most chaperone
sign-ups occur BEFORE September!
Email Liz for volunteering

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS for OVERNIGHTS:
Student Behavior Rules & Reminders
Student Participation Contract Fill-in Form
Parent Permission Fill-in Form
Chaperone Agreement Fill-in form
MDUSD Fingerprinting for Overnight Chaps
 
 
Practice Tips
NGHS
Instrumental Music
here
Why Be an Event Chaperone or
Volunteer?

This could be a great opportunity for you
to participate in your student’s
education both musically and socially,
as well as accepting a role that directly
affects our program’s success.

In fact, the more families that are
directly involved with our music
program's activities (baker, field trip
chaperone, concert volunteer, board
member) the more we can expect to
enjoy the ambitious, quality program we
have under Greg Brown's leadership
and direction.  Mr. Brown, NIMB , and
the students are extremely grateful to all
chaperones/volunteers, particularly
because these events cannot happen
without your commitment of time,
energy, and gracious attitudes!

It is all for our kids that we continue to
strive for the success that we've all
come to appreciate with the NHS
Instrumental Music Program.
Concert Etiquette for Students
Here's more

1)    Refrain from talking.  The first and greatest
rule.  It also includes whispering during the music.

2)    No singing, tapping fingers or feet
The musicians do not need your help, and your  
neighbors need silence. Learn to tap your toes
quietly inside your shoes -- it's a good exercise
to reduce toe fat.

3)   Please have nothing in your mouth, besides
your teeth and tongue.  Gum and candy are
not allowed.

4)   Do not wear watches with alarms nor
jangling jewelry.  You may enjoy the sound,
but the added percussion is disturbing to
everyone around you.

5)   Do not open and close your purse nor rip
open your velcro wallet.  The best plan is to
leave purses, etc., under your chair or closed in
a backpack, under your chair.  

6)   Do not sigh with boredom.  If you are in
agony, keep it to yourself.  Your neighbor just  
may be in ecstacy, which should also be kept
under control.

7)   Do not applaud between movements.  
Watch the director!  You may think the
music is over, but it's not.  You don't want to
be the only one clapping.

8)   Do not embarrass your teacher nor your
school.  Remember that you are representing
your school, and you want to be on your best
behavior.  There are many eyes looking at you.

9)   Do not read nor play with a "toy" in your
pocket....this includes ALL electronic gadgets.

10)  Do not go to the concert thinking you will
hate the music.  
You may be surprised--millions of
people all over the world enjoy classical
music and if you give yourself a chance,
you might, too!