| July 12 |
Friday |
Leadership Team Training Day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., NIU Campus |
| July 13 |
Saturday |
- Woodwind and Brass, Summer Rehearsal, 1-4 p.m.
- Performance at DCI Show in Dekalb, Huskie Stadium, 6-10 p.m.
- Pre-register for tickets via Band Camp Registration.
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| July 14 |
Sunday |
Drumline and color guard rehearsal, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., NIU Campus |
| Aug. 15 |
Thursday |
Leadership Team Training and move-in (probable) |
| Aug. 16-23 |
Friday |
All members! Probable start to Band Camp. Move in details and daily rehearsal schedule to follow. |
| Aug. 22 |
Thursday |
Stadium rehearsal, 6-9 p.m. |
| Aug. 23 |
Friday |
Band Run (see band camp schedule) |
| Aug. 26 |
Monday |
- Semester starts.
- Winds, brass and percussion meet at regular class time, 4-5:30 p.m. in Music Building.
- Colorguard and dance are on separate schedules.
- Rehearse WIU Fight Song
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| Aug. 28 |
Wednesday |
- Section Leaders training, 5:30-6:30 p.m., after rehearsal.
- Prepare for first game!
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| Aug. 29 |
Thursday |
20 Piece band to perform at Latino Resource Center, noon-1 p.m. Extra players welcome! Wear summer uniform. |
| Aug. 29 |
Thursday |
Full Ensemble, Huskie Stadium, Extended Rehearsal, 6-10 p.m. Wear full uniform! |
| Aug. 30 |
Friday |
Rock tune review at Grassy Knoll, outside Music Building. Fripperies to follow rehearsal! |
| Aug. 31 |
Saturday |
- Game Day! NIU vs. WIU.
- Stadium rehearsal that morning
- Tailgate parade and postgame. Schedule TBA.
- Performing part of music for Main Show, no drill.
- Presidents Reception! (20 piece to BAVC)
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| Sept. 2 |
Monday |
NIU Holiday for Labor Day. No HMB. |
| Sept. 4 |
Wednesday |
- Winds, Brass and Guard at practice field.
- Drumline in 155 with Bret.
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| Sept. 5 |
Thursday |
Extended rehearsal, 6-9 p.m., Huskie Stadium. Prepare for Notre Dame! |
| Sept. 7 |
Saturday |
- Game day! NIU vs. Notre Dame, on the road. Schedule TBA.
- We can only perform during halftime.
- At halftime, we will perform portions of Pregame music and drill
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| Sept. 12 |
Thursday |
Rehearsal in Huskie Stadium, w/ guest clinician Tim Yontz (working on main show, music and drill) |
| Sept. 13 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Sept. 16 |
Monday |
Rehearse music for HS Band Day….September, Dream On, Born to be Wild and Buffalo Fight Song |
| Sept. 20 |
Friday |
- Rock tune review, Grassy Knoll.
- Flip folder test for woodwinds and brass
- Meeting after rehearsal for all Band Guides and Section Leaders
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| Sept. 21 |
Saturday |
- Game Day!NIU vs. Buffalo. HS Band Day with 1,500 guests!
- Stadium rehearsal that morning
- Tailgate parade and postgame. Schedule TBA.
- Performing “Rockin’ Out the Hard Way”; September, Dream On, Born to be Wild Missions March, prior to the game NIU Family Weekend
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| Sept. 22 |
Sunday |
HMB to Jonamac |
| Sept. 26 |
Thursday |
- Extended Rehearsal, Huskie Stadium.
- Prepare for Red and Black! 6-10 p.m.
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| Sept. 27 |
Friday |
Recording Session, North 40. Main Show and cadence 4-6 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 |
Saturday |
- Red and Black Marching band Competition Main Show.
- Stadium rehearsal in the morning with guest instructors.
- Please keep the day open to help run the show, and to perform twice during the day.
- This is the one and only event with which we need help from family and friends
- Ask them to volunteer to help run the show from noon-10 p.m.
- Sign-up link will be available the week before the show.
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| Sept. 29 |
Sunday |
HMB to play at stadium for Corn Classic 10K. 8 a.m. call time. Summer uniform. |
| Sept. 30 |
Monday |
Rehearse Vivir mi Vida, plus UMass Fight Song. Flip folder test for winds and brass. |
| Oct. 4 |
Friday |
- Recording Session, Pregame Music, North 40
- Section Leaders Training after rehearsal, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Prepare for Homecoming!
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| Oct. 5 |
Saturday |
- Game Day! NIU vs. UMass.
- Stadium rehearsal that morning with Steel Band
- Tailgate parade and postgame. Schedule TBA.
- Performing Main Show, plus “Vivir Mi Vida” with Steel Band Missions March, prior to the game
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| Oct. 7 |
Monday |
- Section Leaders Evaluations (online format)
- Rehearse Homecoming Music: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Children of Sanchez, In the Stone
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| Oct. 11 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Oct. 14 |
Monday |
- Learn Visitor fight song (Toledo)
- Section Leaders Training after rehearsal to discuss evaluations
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| Oct. 16 |
Wednesday |
- Rehearsal ends at 5 p.m.
- Dinner is provided for WS Members.
- Wind Symphony Concert at 7 p.m.
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| Oct. 17 |
Thursday |
Perform at Homecoming Rally, Downtown DeKalb Dinner provided. Homecoming parade, followed by Stadium Rehearsal. |
| Oct. 18 |
Friday |
Athletics Hall of Fame Performance at HSC. Full ensemble, full uniform. Schedule TBA |
| Oct. 19 |
Saturday |
- Game Day! NIU vs. Toledo.
- Homecoming Show: Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Children of Sanchez, In the Stone
- Morning rehearsal with Alumni Band
- Normal pregame, postgame
- Missions March, prior to pregame (last one of the season)
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| Oct. 21 |
Monday |
Learn Thriller for Pumpkin Parade |
| Oct. 23 |
Wednesday |
Parade block practice at practice field/North 40 |
| Oct. 24 |
Thursday |
Parade block practice at Stadium, during rehearsal |
| Oct. 25 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Oct. 27 |
Sunday |
- Sycamore Pumpkin Parade
- Call time 11:30 a.m. Full uniform!
- Performing Thriller and Fight Song
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| Nov. 1 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Nov. 8 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Nov. 13 |
Wednesday |
Game Day! NIU vs. Akron. Performing Main Show. Schedule TBA. |
| Nov. 15 |
Friday |
HMB off |
| Nov. 22 |
Friday |
- HMB off
- Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, combined concert, Music Building
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| Nov. 25 |
Monday |
Normal rehearsal |
| Nov. 27-29 |
Thanksgiving Break |
HMB off |
| Nov. 30 |
Saturday |
- Game Day! Senior Night
- Final home game. Schedule TBA
- Please inform your family that your attendance at this game is absolutely mandatory. Plan ahead. Better yet, invite them to attend.
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| Dec. 2 |
Monday |
Band Awards Ceremony at Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center. 8-9:30 p.m. Dress to impress! |
| Dec. 7 |
Saturday |
- MAC Championship in Detroit, MI. This game often falls at the very end of the semester.
- If the team is fortunate enough to qualify, everyone is expected to go! This is always a great trip
- NFL indoor stadium, national TV and a lot on the line!
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