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North Gwinnett High School Band Program

2018-2019 School Year

2017-2018 Marching Band

The North Gwinnett High School Bands have a long tradition of excellence and continue to be a source of pride in our community. The NGHS band program has grown to include 280 students in a variety of ensembles. The program currently has 4 concert band classes and 2 percussion classes that meet each day on a traditional 7 period schedule (6 classes, one lunch period). Extra-curricular ensembles include the NGHS Bulldog Marching Band, NGHS Jazz Ensemble and the Bulldog Basketball Band. The band continues to be well represented in the GMEA All-State Bands and Orchestras as well as the GMEA District 13 Honor Bands and Honor Jazz Ensemble. The 2017-2018 football season was an exciting one as our Bulldog football team won the state championship, and the NGHS Marching Band was with them every step of the way.

There were over 60+ public performances by the Bulldog Marching Band, Concert Ensembles, Jazz Band, Indoor Drumline, Winter Guard, and the Bulldog Basketball Band over the course of the 2017-2018 school year. Some of the highlights include:

− Marching Band performance in the 2017 McDonalds Thanksgiving Day Parade, Chicago Illinois

− Marching Band straight Superior Ratings at the White Columns Invitational Marching Contest, Milton, GA and straight Superior Ratings at the Southern Invitational Marching Festival, Sprayberry, GA

− Indoor Drumline achieved Scholastic World Class (highest class in WGI competition for high schools) and finished in top 3 of every contest in Georgia Indoor Percussion Circuit.

− NGHS Winter Guard finished in the top 3 of each show in Southeastern Association of Performing Arts contests, placed 1st 3 times, was a Bronze Medalist at the SAPA Championships and achieved 3 class promotions during the season 2017-2018 Jazz Band

− NGHS Bands had 33 Members qualify for Georgia Music Educators Association District 13 Honor Bands, 21 Members qualify for the GMEA All-State Bands and Orchestras, placed two members in the GMEA All-State Jazz Band and achieved straight Superior Ratings at the GMEA District 13 Large Group Performance Evaluations: 3 concert ensembles (Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, Concert Band)

There were 52 graduates in the NGHS Band Programs Class of 2018. Of those 52, 22 graduates plan to continue performing at the university level: UGA, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Auburn, North Texas, Columbus State, Berklee College of Music, and Emory University. Seven graduates will be continuing as Music/Music Education Majors at UGA, Georgia State, North Texas, Berklee College of Music, Kennesaw State, Columbus State, Emory University.

We need your help to further develop our band programs!

Your support will help to fund the following needs in the upcoming school year:

− Purchase of new school-owned instruments and new music − Guest instructors and clinicians for Marching band, Jazz Band, Color Guard, percussionists − Indoor Drumline music and props − Color Guard equipment and props − Winter Guard music and props − Entry fees to scheduled marching band competitions – Collins Hill Eagles Nest Invitational, inaugural

Georgia State Marching Band Championship @ Georgia State University, White Columns Invitational Competition @ Milton High School

Some of the exposure a corporate sponsor can expect is as follows:

Newsletters—The North Gwinnett Band Parents Association produces an electronic newsletter that is widely distributed to parents and students. It keeps everyone up-to-date on upcoming band events, rehearsals and performance schedules as well as other band related news.

Performance Programs—NGHS Bands produce a program for each school performance. These programs will identify corporate sponsors and thus provide excellent visibility to our greater community.

Band Website—The NGHS Band Website is a vital source for anyone who wishes to know more about the program. (http://northgwinnettband.org/)

Corporate Sponsorship

2017-2018 Winter Guard2017-2018 Marching Band in Chicago

2017-2018 Indoor Drumline

Levels

SILVER--$250.00 - $499 Contribution Commemorative wall plaque to include a picture of the NGHS Marching Band, for proud display at your place of business Name listed as a Silver Sponsor in all Band publications (Newsletters and Programs) Logo listed as Silver sponsor on Band website with link to your corporate website GOLD--$500 - $999 Contribution

Commemorative wall plaque to include a picture of the NGHS Marching Band, for proud display at your place of business Name listed as a Gold Sponsor in all Band publications (Newsletters and Programs) Logo included on Sponsor banner to be hung on Band stand at football games, and at Indoor Drumline competition hosted at NGHS Name mentioned as a NGHS Band Gold sponsor as part of Marching Band announcements at one or more home football games as Marching Band takes the field Logo listed as Gold sponsor on Band website with link to your corporate website

PLATINUM--$1000.00+ Contribution Commemorative plaque to include a picture of the NGHS Marching Band, for proud display at your place of business Name listed as a Platinum Sponsor in all Band publications (Newsletters and Programs) Logo included on Sponsor banner to be hung on Band stand at football games, and at Indoor Drumline competition hosted at NGHS Name mentioned as a NGHS Band Platinum sponsor as part of Marching Band announcements at two or more home football games as Marching Band takes the field Logo listed as Platinum sponsor on Band website with link to your corporate website Company logo magnet to travel on band trailer, which travels to all 2018-2019 band events Corporate name on back of Indoor Drumline show t-shirts The North Gwinnett Band Parents Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which means your donation may be tax deductible!

Please complete the form attached and return it to your band contact, or mail to:

North Gwinnett High School c/o Mark Kapral, Marching Band Director 20 Level Creek Road Suwanee, GA 30024

Checks can be made payable to NGBPA.

For more information please contact: Kristine Lewis at fundraising@northgwinnettband.org.

Thank you so much for being a part of our band’s future!!

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NORTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP FORM

Thank you for your becoming a sponsor of the North Gwinnett High School Band Program for the 2018-2019 season! We are excited to partner with you to make this an exciting band season for our community.

Contact Name:

Company:

Phone:

E-mail:

My company will be a corporate sponsor at the following level:

Silver Sponsor ($250 - $499)

Gold Sponsor ($500 - $999)

Platinum Sponsor ($1000+)

Payment Options: Check Payable to NGBPA Go to northgwinnettband.org to pay through PayPal Call to make arrangements: 770-289-3298

Thank you again for your support!

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