CN Band Newsletter 10-01

Oct 1

5 min read

From the Director's Desk

Week 7 Update & Announcements

I hope everyone had a great weekend off. We are have reached the halfway point of the marching band season and are a week and a half away from our stadium rehearsal leading up to the beginning of the competitive season.

I had a great weekend evaluating bands in the Midwest. I saw some very inspiring things from a few groups in Missouri. I was happy to learn we have very talented and dedicated students. I was also happy to learn how we can be better. This has been a fantastic start to the school year and I look forward to completing our field show in the next few weeks so we can shift from learning mode to pursuing absolute excellence mode shortly. It begins with consistent determination and drive to rehearse at the highest level as a group rather than individuals. I have seen improvement in that regards this year and I look forward to moving the needle even more.

Parents, please begin to prepare for the next seven weeks. We have three large events coming up that will require much help. Be on the lookout next week for information about GSTOB and WBA Championships volunteers. These two events last year raised over $10,000 for the band.

Bronco Star of the Week

Congratulations to Asher Taylor for being named our Bronco Star of the Week for Week 6!

Asher has been a solid contributor of great sound on the field.

Many of the student leadership team see him as being the most responsible new member in the band.

Keep up the great work, Asher!

📅 Calendar: Week at a Glance

Monday: Music sectionals
Tuesday: Concert Band - Learn end of part 4 drill
Wednesday: Add part 4 music to drill, full run of part 4, review transitions
Thursday: SUPERINTENDENTS BREAKFAST (WE brass/dline), Pregame and production runs part 1-4 during class, FOOTBALL GAME/SENIOR NIGHT
Friday: 6th/7th Period – Learn part 5 drill
Saturday: 10am-5pm - Add props to show work prop moves, add choreography part 1-4 of show run through part 1-4 with transitions

📅 Calendar Updates

Tuesday Rehearsal Updates
- We are back to our regular 5:30-9pm rehearsals on the track field.
- Please join us in the bleachers at 8:30 to watch the end of rehearsal
Senior Night
- Thursday, October 1 will be celebrating our seniors and their families at our home football game vs. Central. Senior parents need to get football passes from their students to get entry in to the game.
Stadium Rehearsal
- Next Saturday, October 10 we will have our stadium rehearsal at Buchan. We will need some volunteers to help feed the band.
- We also hope you will bring your family and friends during the evening block to watch our first run-through of the show.
JV Winter Guard Parent Meeting
- Monday, October 12, 6:00pm

💳 National Concert Band Festival Pledge Form

Wind Ensemble families, please complete the MFA National Concert Band Festival Pledge form by Tuesday, October 6. Thank you for your support

https://www.clovisnorthband.org/2027-national-band-fest-cn

Note: If you wish to donate by check, complete the form and skip the payment page

🎺 Program Updates

Marching Band

We will be learning the end of the show beginning this week and will be ready for a full run-through next Saturday night at our stadium rehearsal

Wind Ensemble

Link to kick-off presentation - Clovis North Wind Ensemble - National Concert Band Festival Parent Meeting
Link to trip pledge form Due Oct. 6 - https://www.clovisnorthband.org/2027-national-band-fest-cn
- Note: If you wish to donate by check, complete the form and skip the payment page

Winter Guard

Rosters for Varsity and JV Winter Guard have been announced. We will have some informational meetings as we begin to prepare for the winter guard season.

🎵 Music Tests & Pass-Offs

We have completed initial pass offs for part 1-3 of the show. We will begin part 4 next week. Please diligently work to retake tests as needed so your grade does not suffer.

Retake Policy: If a student does not pass, they will review material with their section leader and schedule a retake with Mr. Lesser or Mr. Vargas (before school, lunch, or after school).
Retake Frequency: Retakes are limited to once per day after adequate preparation.

💰 Fundraising & Upcoming Events

Mattress Fundraiser – Saturday, October 3, 2026

Help spread the word by handing out referral forms available in the band room! Students receive direct personal bonuses for mattresses sold through their referral forms:

1 mattress = $50.00
2 mattresses = $100.00
3 mattresses = $150.00
4 mattresses = $200.00
5 mattresses = $250.00

Senior Night – Thursday, October 1

We would like to express our appreciation for the support as well as honor our Senior Class on Friday, October 1, 2026, during our “Senior Recognition Night.”

The game (vs. Central East @ Veterans Memorial Stadium) will start at 7:00 P.M.; however, all fathers and mothers, guardians or sponsors, should assemble at the northwest end of the stadium in the stands, closest to the Bronco Tunnel, at 6:00 pm. Please enter the stadium through the main gate. Family members, guardians, or sponsors being recognized do not have to purchase a ticket. Please let the ticket takers know that you are here for Senior Night. At 6:15 p.m., the parents, or sponsors, will be ready to move into position on the field for introductions and pictures.

All-State Honor Band Auditions

We hope many of our students are working to audition for the All-State Bands this year. With the All-State Weekend earlier than ever, audition recordings are due next week. Please prepare to make your recordings and submit them on October 7.

🎶 Fall Concert & Attire Guidelines

Mark your calendars! Our Fall Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. Students will need the following concert attire:

Gentlemen: Black suit or tuxedo, white long-sleeve dress shirt, black bow tie, black dress socks, black dress shoes (marching shoes acceptable). (Note: Wind Ensemble students will have distinct requirements announced soon).
Ladies: Black dress pants or slacks, black blouse or sweater, black stockings/socks, black dress shoes (flats).

2027 CN Band Calendar Sale

The Clovis North Bronco Band is now holding their annual band calendar fundraiser. 😃

These full-colored calendars are filled with performance pictures of the band, percussion & guard and are sold on a pre-order basis only, so do not miss out!

These make wonderful gifts for family and friends!

Head on over to our website to place your orders:

2027 Calendar Sale | Clovis North Band

Jazz Message

CN Jazz is getting ready for our Fall Concert!

We look forward to seeing you Monday, November 9^th in the Performing Arts Center at 7:00PM.

CN Jazz will be performing at the...

CSU Fresno Jazz Festival

Friday, Dec 4th. Time Slot TBD

Mr. D

Message from Robin Wilson, CNEC Band Booster President

Hi Band Family!

Please join us at this Thursday’s football game as we celebrate our Senior Bronco Band members! We’d love to have our Band Family there to cheer them on and make this night special.

Also, don’t forget that this Saturday is our Mattress Fundraiser! Please help us spread the word to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Every referral helps support our band program!

Hope to see you at the game and at the fundraiser!

Go Broncos!