Norwell High School Music Department

I promised pictures. Here are pictures. Thank you to Heather Hanley for taking them!  As always, click on the photos for larger versions.

Three points of interest before listing the candidates:

1. Candidates are required to submit their speeches by Monday, June 2nd. If you do not submit by that date, you can still run, you’ll just have to speak impromptu.
2. Speeches and voting will occur in class on Tuesday, June 3rd.
3. Remember when voting that you are voting for the candidates who will best be able to execute the offices for which they are running. This isn’t a popularity contest, it’s a series of decisions regarding who would best be suited to help with the day to day functioning of the music department, broaden and improve the department’s public visibility, plan and run fundraisers and much more. Your band staff should be made up of people who above all else are responsible, hardworking, creative, diligent and reliable. Think through your choices carefully and choose wisely!

And now…your candidates!

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Many, many thanks to all of the students who participated in the Memorial Day Parade!  Your efforts and professionalism were much appreciated and say a lot about how much we’ve grown as an ensemble over the course of the school year.  Pictures to come!

Here are the details for Monday:

1. Meet at the corner of Lincoln and Main at 9:45am. Official forming up goes from 10:00-10:30, at which point the parade begins.
2. Wear a plain white shirt, khaki shorts and confortable marching sneakers. No collar is required on the shirt, and it can be short- or long-sleeved, but make sure it’s plain, with no logos.  You can wear shorts or pants, but because of the likely temperature, I’d recommend shorts.  Wear sneakers that will help you roll step while marching–any sneakers will do, but running or walking shoes are best.  Try not to wear shoes that are incredibly bulky.
3. Bring your instrument, flip folder (with music) and lyre. Kari or I will transport the flip folders and lyres while you march to the green for the actual ceremony.
4. After the ceremony on the green in Norwell Center, you’re free to enjoy the rest of the day!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me!  Any changes in plan as a result of weather will be posted here, by me.  See you on Monday!

-Mr. O’Briant

Update: I picked up the last remaining snare drum and bass, as well as mallets and sticks for both, from the school earlier today (Saturday), since they were left at the school Friday evening.

Update 2: As of 8:15 on Sunday morning, the weather still looks good.  See you at 9:45!