Northwood High School Music Boosters

Northwood High School is now a four-year high school, home to four graduating classes after growing one grade at a time.

HUGE THANK YOU: We deeply appreciate the direction and creativity of our outstanding, dedicated music directors, Dr. Brian Semos and Mr. Jeff Johns.
They enthusiastically educate and nurture our young musicians, both in the classroom and by arranging concerts, shows and competitions.
Their leadership and encouragement offer students many opportunities to expand their musical talents.

We also greatly appreciate Principal Henry R. Johnson and the rest of the Northwood Administrative Team,
whose leadership and commitment enable the Music Program to thrive.

Upcoming Meeting:

March 5, 2008 at 7:00 pm
There is going to be a joint Disney Trip and Music Booster Meeting in the Choral room.

Upcoming Dates:

March 12-16, 2008.......... Florida Trip (Instrumental and Choral Programs)
March 20, 2008............... MCPS District II Choral Festival time/place TBA
April 17-27, 2008............ Billboard Magic Spring Show

Teaser - Wednesday April 16th; Time TBA
Opening Night-Thursday April 17th; 7pm
Friday April 18th 7pm
No Show - Passover begins sundown on Saturday 19th
Friday, April 25th 7pm
Saturday, April 26th 7pm
Matinee -Sunday, April 27th 3pm

May 27, 2008................. Choral Spring Concert NHS 7:30pm
May 28, 2008................. Instrumental Spring Concert NHS 7:30pm

This fall, WUSA9 named Northwood High School's Marching Band
Band of the Week!
To see the newscast, visit:
http://www.wusa9.com/sports/operationfootball/default.aspx
Click on September 14 video and watch until the end.

To see principal violist and NHS starting quarterback Jimmy Hessler

Northwood High School Marching Band

Northwood's Comprehensive and Exciting Music Program
Admission to all programs is free of charge except as noted.

Choral Groups

N-ERGY –Men's Choir
N-CHANTED –Women's Choir
N-PHATUATION –Show Choir
N-TUNE –General Chorus
N-LIGHTENED -Madrigals
Sonority Sisters (Sweet Adelines)
Harmonic Overtones (Barbershop)

Spring Choral Concert Dates

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 7:30pm

Choral Music Festivals and Competitions, Last Year and This Year

MCPS District II Choir Festival, 2006-2008
MCPS District II Show Choir Festival, 2007-2008
Harmony College Choir Camp for Barbershop and Sweet Adelines, 2007
Barbershop and Sweet Adelines Festival, TBA
Festival Disney ( Orlando ) –March 12 th-16 th 2008

Instrumental Groups

Marching Band
Percussion Ensemble
Concert Band
Orchestra
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Combo
Various Theater Accompaniment Ensembles (Pit Orchestras)

Spring Instrumental Concert Dates

May 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm

Festivals and Competitions

MCPS District II Concert Band Festival 2006-2008
MCPS District II Orchestra Festival 2006-2008
MCPS Big Band Jazz Festival 2005-2007
Kennedy High School Drumline Competition 2005
Music in the Parks Kennywood ( Pittsburgh ) 2006
Music in the Parks Six Flags Great Adventure ( New York ) 2007
Festival Disney ( Orlando ) March 12-16, 2008

Musical Shows (Tickets needed.)

Motown Magic (May 2006)
Billboard Magic (April 2007)
Billboard Magic (May 2008)
Grease (November 2006)
Little Shop of Horrors (February 2008)

Trips

Northwood students travel each year to compete musically against their peers in other parts of the country.
The cost for this year's trip is $625 per student. Total fees are due by Winter Break (December 19, 2007).
If your student wishes to attend but has financial needs, please contact either Dr. Semos (Choral Music Director) or
Mr. Johns (Instrumental Music Director). Fundraisers to support "in need" students are underway (see Fundraising, below).
Music Department trips are listed below:

Pittsburgh (2006)
New York City/New Jersey (2007)
Orland/Disney World (2008)

Results of the 2007 Music in the Parks Competition, New Jersey (NHS Student Grades 9-11 Only)

Northwood High School Jazz Ensemble - Excellent Rating - 1st Place
Northwood High School Concert Band - Excellent Rating - 1st place
Northwood High School String Orchestra - Excellent Rating - 1st Place
Northwood High School Marching Band - Good Rating - 1st Place
Northwood High School Best Overall Jazz Soloist –Mike Harlen
Northwood High School Women's Choir - Excellent Rating - 1st Place
Northwood High School Show Choir - Good Rating - 1st Place
Northwood High School Men's Choir - Good Rating - 1st Place Northwood High School Mixed Choir - Excellent Rating - 2nd Place
Northwood High School Best Overall Vocal Soloist –Juliet Moody

Fundraising

Regular Meetings

The Music Boosters Club meets the first Wednesday of each month, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Choral Room
(in the back of the school); doors will be open.

Booster Club Officers

The Boosters could not exist without the heartfelt leadership of our Executive Committee.

Co- Presidents: Michele Gibbs ( michelegibbs@starpower.net ) and Ida Potter (potters.us@verizon.net)

Vice President, Fundraising: Sarah Harlen (sarah_harlen@yahoo.com)

Vice President, Public Relations: Sherry Chiasson (sherrychiasson1@yahoo.com)

Secretary: Gail Melson ( brennere@erols.com)

Treasurer: Bob Wilson ( bkwilson@mindspring.com)

Contact Directors

Contact our fantastic music directors as follows:

Dr. Brian Semos, Choral Music Director and Musical Theater Academy Head
brian_g_semos@mcpsmd.org
301-649-8293

Mr. Jeff Johns, Instrumental Music Director
jeffrey_johns@mcpsmd.org
301-649-8294

Note

Northwood High School ’s Music Program is active all year long. We do our best to publicize upcoming events and highlight past events.

To get the most up-to-date information on the Northwood Music Department and Music Boosters,
register for our listserve by sending an email to: Northwood_Music_Boosters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Last updated February 25, 2008
Webmaster: Loretta Kavanaugh