*Important announcement from the Band Directors* - Open House has been rescheduled to Wednesday evening, September 1st. The normally scheduled rehearsal will run 6 to 8. Open House and parents invited for a show at 8 PM. Pizza/cookies will be served after for the band students only.
(8/31/10)
New Band Director Selected - It is our great pleasure to announce the director search has concluded with the selection of Meagan Roby accepting the districts offer of employment and joining Mr. Eisenhauer to direct our bands. Meagan has already joined the summer practices and we welcome her to the Newport family. More information concerning Meagan will be forthcoming shortly.
Another recent development ? The Marching Band practice schedule will change beginning tomorrow, 5/19/10. Instead of the evening rehearsals, the band will practice on the field each day beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 12:00 pm. They will practice again in the afternoon at 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing all of the parents tonight at eligibility night in the Commons area at Newport High School. We are all very excited about the start of another great season. There will be ample opportunity to explore volunteer activities, purchase band merchandise, make contributions etc. Again, we very much look forward to seeing all of you.
(8/18/10)
Year End - Well, the final events have taken place and the NBPA Board wants to thank all Volunteers, Students, Parents and Directors for a successful music year. There have been many accomplishments starting with the Marching band in the fall and continuing with the Jazz Bands through the Spring. We saw a very successful Jazz Gala at Newcastle with G.E Smith as the guest artist. The funds raised at the auction along with other activities throughout the year will allow next year's board to help the total band program in numerous financial ways. Thank-you for your generous support.
In the near future, we will be posting next year's board members. There are always opportunities to help with this great organization and we would love to talk to you. Please feel free to reach out to us by e-mail or person.
Until next fall....... (6/7/10)
2010 Victoria Day Parade - The annual Victoria Day Parade band trip is in the books! The band had a terrific trip to Victoria, B.C. They participated in the battle of the bands on the steps of Parliament on Sunday afternoon. This was followed by a performance that evening in Beacon Hill Park. The playbill included the Sammamish High Orchestra, Newport's Jazz ensemble II with Mark Wilbert of Sammamish High playing the drums and rounding out the rhythm section with two of his jazz students. Sammamish High's Jazz band also performed. Monday was the parade itself with the Newport Pride Marching Band putting in a fine showing. A big THANK YOU to Mr. Eisenhauer, Mr. George, all our volunteers & supportive parents and especially the parents who helped put away the uniforms Monday night after a long trip home. (5/26/10)
Jazz at Crossroads! - Tomorrow night, May 18, 2010, please join Jazz Bands II & III at Crossroads Mall at 6:00 PM for an evening of jazz music. Come enjoy some dinner from the food court and a fantastic selection of jazz favorites performed by small combos from all members of both Jazz Ensembles II & III. This will be a terrific evening showcasing the skills of the next generations of Newport Jazz! (5/17/10)
Bellevue Jazz Festival - Newport's Jazz Combo I will perform at 1:45 PM on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Bellevue Art Museum as part of the Bellevue Jazz Festival. The 2010 Bellevue Jazz Festival presented by First Tech Credit Union celebrates community and the creative power of music. You are invited to explore and share your passion for live jazz at the Eastside's premier showcase for top national and regional artists. For more information, please see the website at http://www.bellevuejazz.com/ (5/7/10)
Ariel Pocock in the Seattle Times - Check out the article about Ariel Pocock in the Seattle Times. It talks about the great things she has been doing with Jazz Band. And gives a great plug for the Jazz Gala. Oh, and it mentions a few musicians who have had the opportunity to meet her. (3/28/10)
Jazz Newzz - Newport's Jazz II band and the Knight Sounds choir participated in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, held at the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID. Excellent solo performances were put in by Nick Wanta (alto sax) and Danae Greenfield (piano). The entire band also had a great exhibition, performing "A Walkin' Thing",
"The Midnight Sun Never Sets" and "Ladybird". Congratulations to Mr. George and the entire Jazz II band. (3/2/10)
Jazz Newzz - Congratulations to Jazz Band 1 on their placing in the final three at the Bellevue College Jazz Festival on Sat, Feb 6. (2/8/10)
Jazz Newzz - January - 2010 gets rolling with many Jazz Band events. Feb 6th will see Jazz Band I at Bellevue College competing in their jazz festival. They also have been invited to Hot Java Cool Jazz, March 19th, at the Paramount Theater. This is an awesome program put on by Starbucks featuring some of the top HS jazz bands in the Puget Sound area. Come hear our band and support them. Funds from the function will be distributed to the bands that are playing. So, not only will you hear great music but you will be financially supporting our band program. Please make a point of putting it on your calendar!
Apr 1-3 , Jazz 1 will be competing in the Savannah Jazz Festival in Georgia. They are one of 12 bands chosen from across the country. Congratulations!
Jazz II will be competing at the Viking Jazz Festival in Poulsbo in February.
Please continue to check the calendar for opportunities to support our great band programs.
(1/13/10)
Updated Look - The look on the front page of the website has been updated. Let me know if you like it or not. Also let me know about any problems you encounter.
Erik
(12/6/09)
Band Accomplishments - Matt Eisenhauer and Edd George, co-band directors, both earned their National Board Certification.
Newport Jazz Ensemble 1 earned 4th Place AAAA at Clark College Jazz Festival (January), Runner Up at the BCC Jazz Festival (February), Adjudicators Commendation AAAA room #1 at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival(February), and named Finalist for the 2009 Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival and Competition to be held in NYC May 8, 9 and 10.
Also recording with Mark Taylor (March) for KPLU School of Jazz Recording Project, and performing at the Paramount Theater March 27th for Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz. (3/12/09)
Jazz 1 BCC Video - If you would like to see the Jazz BAnd 1 in action at the BCC Jazz Festival, here is a link to YouTube of the evening performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vm7WTVJnJs This was submitted by parent Don Edmond. (2/9/09)