CN Band Newsletter 04.29.2026
- Clovis North Band
- Apr 29
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 30
From the Director’s Desk
We are well into our spring concert series, and our students have been performing marvelously. We hope you will join us this evening for our annual Percussion Ensemble Concert, as well as on Wednesday, May 6, for our Spring Band Concert.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
In a week full of music making, please join us on Wednesday, April 29, for our annual Percussion Ensemble Concert led by Mr. Gabrielson.
The students are working to prepare numerous solos, small groups and large percussion ensemble pieces for your enjoyment. The more the merrier.
7pm start, $5.00 tickets.
Color Guard Parent Meeting
Monday, May 11 | 5:30 PM | Band Room
We will hold a meeting for color guard parents and students to discuss summer activities and begin planning for the 2026–27 school year. This meeting will also kick off preparations for our return to the WGI World Championships.
All color guard families should attend.
2026–27 Leadership Team Auditions
Auditions: Thursday, April 30, after school
Auditions for leadership positions will take place tomorrow.
Please use the following link to view audition times:
Reminders:
Students should arrive 20 minutes before their scheduled time.
Students may leave once their audition is complete.
Google Classroom – 2026–27 Marching Band
All Woodwind and Brass students should enroll in the 2026–27 Marching Band Google Classroom.
Class Code: gjrjs32s
Current materials include:
CN Concert Band / FMCMEA / All‑State Audition Materials (to be practiced over the summer)
Fight Song (must be memorized by the first day of band camp; performed at CUSD General Session on Tuesday, August 11)
Magnificent 7 (must be memorized by the first day of band camp; performed at CUSD General Session on Tuesday, August 11)
Pep tunes for football games
Parade music for the Clovis Christmas Parade
Additional warm‑ups, exercises, field show music, and drill will be added throughout the summer and early fall so students always have access to materials.
BAND YEARBOOK PRE-ORDER 2026
A Year of Music. A Year of Memories.
Relive every rehearsal, performance, competition, and behind-the-scenes moment from this year in band.
PRICE: $50
Includes a full-color hardcover yearbook featuring:
Concerts and performances
Competitions and events
Candid moments and behind-the-scenes memories
A keepsake your student will treasure
Many students choose not to purchase the larger school yearbook and instead select the band yearbook, where they are featured multiple times throughout the book in performances, rehearsals, and candid moments that reflect their true experience in the program.
ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 7
HOW TO ORDER: Visit the Yearbook page on our website: clovisnorthband.org
DON’T MISS OUT! This yearbook captures the hard work, growth, and unforgettable moments of our band family.
Band and Color Guard Awards Banquet Info
It is almost time for our annual Clovis North Band and Color Guard Awards Banquet! Don't forget to purchase your tickets via our website. It will be a celebration of this year's accomplishments, the presentation of awards, and the honoring of our senior class. It is one more opportunity for our Band Family to come together one more time as we wrap up the school year. Dinner catered by Cool Hand Lukes!
We are requesting donations of 2 dozen cookies to be served as dessert at the event. Cookies may be homemade or store-bought and should be brought on a disposable serving tray.
Cookies may be dropped off at the band room on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:30–4:00 PM or at the Clovis North Multipurpose Room between 4:00–6:00 PM.
Please sign up via the Events page on CutTime if you are able to donate.
This is a night that you won't want to miss. We hope to see you all there in support of our Band and Guard.
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES PICKUP
Nothing Bundt Cakes orders will be available for pickup on Tuesday, May 5 from 3:30–5:30 PM at the band room.
All orders must be picked up by 5:30 PM. Any remaining orders will be donated.
Robin Wilson
CN Band Booster President
Instrument Check IN/OUT
In an effort to get ahead of the process, we would like to start CNEC Instrument Check IN/OUT.
ALL students, who currently have a CNEC instrument(s), please clean the instrument(s) thoroughly, return the instrument(s) to Mr. Rogers, get it inspected, and re-checked-out.
ALL students, who currently have a CNEC instrument(s) they no longer use, please bring your thoroughly cleaned instrument(s) to Mr. Rogers as soon as possible for inspection and check-in.
Grade 9-11 students, who will be using the exact same instrument(s) next year, please bring the thoroughly cleaned instrument(s) to Mr. Rogers to re-check-out the instrument(s) for 2026-2027 school year.
Grade 9-11 students, who would like an updated CNEC instrument(s), please notify Mr. Rogers as soon as possible.
Seniors, who currently have CNEC instrument(s), please thoroughly clean and return the instrument(s) to Mr. Rogers for check-in after you are done using it.
Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 6, will be our final concert of the year. Please join us for a musical celebration to culminate the school year.
We will get to hear some fun and exciting music from our four concert bands, as well as feature some amazing senior soloists.
7pm start, $ 5.00 tickets.
Chocolate Bar Fundraiser
We still have 44 boxes of chocolate available to sell—this represents $4,400 in potential profit for the band program.
If you currently have a box checked out, please return all money to Mr. Rogers.
You are welcome to check out additional boxes so we can finish the fundraiser strong.
Thank you for your continued support!
Color Guard Auditions
Awards Banquet - Wednesday, May 13
Please join us as we celebrate an incredible year of music‑making at our Annual Awards Banquet.
This catered event by Cool Hand Luke’s is a wonderful way to recognize our students and conclude the school year together.
The evening will include:
Recognition of all seniors
Awards presented to students from all ensembles
A final celebration together as a band family
🎟 Ticket order forms are now live📅 Ticket cutoff date: Wednesday, May 6
Transportation Team: Class A Drivers Needed
We are looking to expand our Equipment Transportation Team. Dennis has been our dedicated driver since 2011, and while he is not fully retiring yet, we are hoping to build a group of substitute drivers as part of a transition plan.
If you or someone you know:
Holds a Class A Driver’s License, or
Is interested in earning a Class A license
please contact Mr. Gabrielson or Mr. Lesser. We would be happy to discuss ways we can support you through the process.
🔑 This role is vital—without drivers, our program cannot travel.
Thank you all for your support of our programs.
Have a great week!
David Lesser, Director of CNEC Bands
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