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from the Board of Directors

BAND ORGANIZATION
• Non-profit status by-laws dated 3/8/2021
• Band member’s Member Handbook dated 2/23/2023

UnFortunately, Lake Wildwood has cancelled the September 5th Picnic Concert. We will not be playing.

Fortunately, Although our season isn’t ending as planned, we believe it’s been successful.  Three concerts with ten rehearsals beats last year’s record of three rehearsals; and most important- the time we spent together playing our instruments made a difference in our summer of 2021!

UnFortunately, Band business continues as usual.  Music folders need to be collected as soon as possible - we will use the drop-off system we used last year. Drop off locations will be sent separately. 

Fortunately, Thank You Everyone for supporting your Board of Directors. Tim Proffitt will join the board in December as we say ado and thank you to Michelle for her service.  

Respectfully,

Sincerely, 

Joelle Lake
Michelle Daniels
Mary Rose Preston
Kirsti Powell
Mary Whitmore

The Nevada County Concert Band will begin the return to an abbreviated concert season in just TWO weeks. We will first meet JUNE 14th, and then continue on Monday evenings, 6:30-9pm, (length of time may vary) at the Band Shell in Pioneer Park. We are all looking forward to an enjoyable, safe start. Cheryl Woldseth is busily selecting music for our shortened, but rigorous season.

It has been the position of the Board to follow CDC restrictions and recommendations throughout COVID pandemic. We intend to follow the current CDC guidelines, keeping in mind that these guidelines are a moving target. We believe that each person is responsible for his/her own safety, and well-being. We will do our part to be informed regarding CDC guidelines; and we ask that you plan to do your part to make NCCB a fun and safe place for all. We will contact members through email with any last minute updates, so check your email before heading to the park each week.

Member's Information

REHEARSALS
• Mondays weekly at 6:30pm – 8:45pm (doors open for warmups at 6pm)
• See the Calendar below for the rehearsal and concert locations.

WHAT TO BRING
• instrument
• music folder
• stand light (when needed)

CONCERTS
• For concerts, wear the standard uniform: blue polo shirt, black lower clothing, black shoes and socks (shorts and sandals are okay on hot days).
• Please see the calendar (below) for call times.

CONTACT INFORMATION
• Telephone number: 530-272-6228 answered by conductor Cheryl Woldseth
• Email address: nccband@yahoo.com
• Mailing address: Nevada County Concert Band, P.O. Box 1444, Nevada City, CA 95959

Here’s the band’s MUSIC LIBRARY LIST. Check back often, because it keeps changing!

2024 Calendar
Theme brainstorming party	Friday November 17, 5:30-8:30pm	home of Barbara Bennett, 10732 Henson Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949 – RSVP by email to nccband@yahoo.com	• bring food to share • bring device for internet searches • non-musicians are welcome • RSVP needed
“Stuff the Folders” party	TBD	TBD	Drop in any time to help Portable tables needed at 9:00am
Rehearsals begin	Mondays from March 18 through May 20, 6:30–8:45pm (setup at 6pm)	Union Hill Elementary School’s multi-purpose room	• 11638 Colfax Highway (also called Highway 174), Grass Valley • use Pioneer Park parking permit
Rehearsals	Mondays from May 27 through September 9, 6:30–8:45pm (setup at 6pm)	Pioneer Park bandshell, corner of Park Avenue and Nimrod Street, Nevada City	• Pioneer Park map
Picnic Pops Concert #1	Sunday June 23, 5:00-6:30pm	Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City 3:30pm unload the trailer – shuttle begins – riser setup 3:45pm flags, banner, sound, and percussion setup 4:00pm all seating setup – shuttle ends 4:15pm rehearsal and soundcheck 4:45pm all band in seats	Save parking spaces for our audience! Shuttle runs 3:30-4:00pm for band and family members, and after the concert as long as needed. • Percussion assignments link • Shuttle location (305 Railroad Ave) map • Pioneer Park map • Program link
Independence Day curbside concert and intermittent parade music	Thursday July 4, concert time 9:00am (parade starts at 10:00am)	TBD in Nevada City in front of Sergio’s Restaurant at 109 Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley Alpha Building curbside, 210 Broad Street, downtown Nevada City location TBD in downtown Grass Valley 8:30am 8:00 – equipment arrives into Alpha Building 8:45am 9:15am 8:15 – set up chairs, stands, and percussion 8:40 – set up canopies and banner and loudspeaker 9:45am 8:50 – all band in seats	• Percussion assignments link • Performance layout diagram (link TBD) • Playlist link • Program link • Independence Day Celebration events
Extra rehearsal with the invitational guest musicians	Sunday July 28, 8:30am check-in, 9:00am-12:30pm rehearsal	Pioneer Park picnic grove (not the band shell), Nevada City • free lunch to follow for all NCCBand members • non-members joining us for lunch is (price TBD) $10	• Pioneer Park – please note the location of the picnic grove map • The day’s schedule and more details link
Picnic Pops Concert #2 (invitational band event)	Sunday July 28, 5:00-6:30pm	Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City 3:00pm unload the trailer – shuttle begins – assemble risers 3:45pm flags, banner, sound, and percussion setup 4:00pm all seating setup – shuttle ends 4:15pm rehearsal and soundcheck 4:45pm all band in seats	Save parking spaces for our audience! Shuttle runs 3:00-4:00pm for band and family members, and after the concert as long as needed. • The day’s schedule and more details link • Shuttle location (305 Railroad Ave) map • Pioneer Park map • Percussion assignments link • Performance layout diagram link • Program link
Nevada County Fair concert	Saturday August 10, time TBD	Pine Tree Stage at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley • 3:45pm – first team meet at trailer for unloading (Gate 5) • 4:00pm – second team meet at the stage to receive equipment as it arrives from the trailer – preset banners and drumset • 4:30pm – set up the stage using the performance layout diagram	• Percussion assignments link • Performance layout diagram link • Program link • Directions & map link • NCFair Guide (link) with hours, parking, events, and more
Picnic Pops Concert #3	Sunday August 25, 5:00-6:30pm	Pioneer Park bandshell, Nevada City 3:00pm unload the trailer – shuttle begins 3:30pm flags, banner, sound, and percussion setup 4:00pm all seating setup – shuttle ends 4:15pm rehearsal and soundcheck 4:45pm all band in seats	Save parking spaces for our audience! Shuttle runs 3:00-4:00pm for band and family members, and after the concert as long as needed. • Percussion assignments link • Shuttle location (305 Railroad Ave) map • Pioneer Park map • Program link
Labor Day concert (for Lake Wildwood residents only)	Sunday September 1, 5:00-6:30pm	Commodore Park in Bugler Cove, 18955 Wildflower Drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946 3:30pm trailer arrives 4:00pm risers – set up seating, banners, PA system 4:40pm rehearsal and soundcheck 4:55pm all band in seats	Enter the gated Lake Wildwood community using Gate 2. DO NOT even try to get there using Gate 1. • Percussion assignments link • Performance layout diagram (link) • Program link
No rehearsal	Monday September 2
Final summer rehearsal	Monday September 9 NOTE: This will be a shorter rehearsal ending at 8:00pm.	Pioneer Park bandshell, corner of Park Avenue and Nimrod Street, Nevada City	• Pioneer Park map • use Pioneer Park parking permit
Constitution Pops street concert	Saturday September 14, 4:30-6:30pm	North Pine Street (closed to traffic) at Commercial Street, Nevada City 3:00pm road closed 3:15pm risers, banner, sound setup 3:30pm all seating and percussion setup 4:00pm rehearsal and soundcheck 4:15pm all band in seats	• Percussion assignments link • Performance layout diagram link • Program link • Constitution Day Celebration events
No rehearsals or concerts	September 15 until new calendar is set	Break

2024 Season Repertoire
JUNE 25 “theme TBD” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	JULY 4 “Independence Day” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	JULY 23 “theme TBD” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	AUGUST 12 “Nevada County Fair” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	AUGUST 27 “theme TBD” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	SEPTEMBER 3 “Labor Day” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link	SEPTEMBER 16 “Constitution Day” CONCERT ORDER Percussion assignments link
The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth our own signature march – (listen)	The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa – (listen) DURING PARADE 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth our own signature march – (listen)	The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa – (listen)	The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa – (listen)	The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth our own signature march – (listen)	The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa – (listen)	The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey (1861 version) INTERMISSION ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa – (listen)

PIONEER PARK PICNIC POPS CONCERT #1 on Sunday 6/26 The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT in Nevada City on Monday 7/4 Vaquero Sammy Nestico – (listen) 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth (listen) National Emblem E. E. Bagley/Frederick Fennell – (listen) ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

PIONEER PARK PICNIC POPS CONCERT #2 on Sunday 7/24 The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

NEVADA COUNTY FAIR CONCERT in Grass Valley on Saturday 8/13 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth (listen) ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

PIONEER PARK PICNIC POPS CONCERT #2 on Sunday 8/28 The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey Vaquero Sammy Nestico – (listen) Spirit of Hope arr. Chandler L. Wilson MEDLEY: We Shall Overcome • Amazing Grace – (listen) ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

LABOR DAY CONCERT (tentative) in Lake Wildwood on Sunday 9/4 The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth (listen) National Emblem E. E. Bagley/Frederick Fennell – (listen) Vaquero Sammy Nestico – (listen) Spirit of Hope arr. Chandler L. Wilson MEDLEY: We Shall Overcome • Amazing Grace – (listen) ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

CONSTITUTION DAY CONCERT in Nevada City on Saturday 9/17 The Star-Spangled Banner Frances Scott Key/C. Graufulla-Hausey 1915 March B. C. Bridges/Cheryl Woldseth (listen) ENCORE: The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa (listen)

MUSIC for ENSEMBLES

WOODWINDS – click here	BRASS – click here	MIXED – click here
• Flute ensemble • Clarinet ensemble • Saxophone ensemble	• Brass ensemble • Euphonium-Tuba ensemble • Horn ensemble • Trumpet ensemble (standard brass ensemble is trumpet 1, trumpet 2, Fhorn, trombone, and tuba)	• Mixed with piano • Mixed without piano • Mixed with other (standard mixed ensemble is flute, oboe, clarinet, Fhorn, and bassoon – usual substitutions include flute 2, violin, trombone, or euphonium)