SON - Young Performers Day

2026 SpirIT of Northwestern

Young Performers & Alumni Band Day

WELCOME TO NSU On behalf of our entire university, thank you for joining us for the annual Young Performers Day at Northwestern State University. Nestled in the historic city of Natchitoches, I hope you enjoy the beautiful setting that we get to experience each day as faculty, staff, and students. If you decide to explore the downtown area, you will be greeted with the Southern charm that makes this area special.

I hope that you will always keep Northwestern State University in mind when serving your child's music education and musical growth. As a high school band director who took his program to NSU on several occasions, I am forever

Anthony Pursell Director of Bands

grateful for the professional delivery of content and good-natured people who welcomed us to campus. I hope that you trust us to continue to deliver that same level of hospitality and musicianship. If I can ever help you or your child with their college plans, please do not hesitate to contact me. I pride myself on being honest and sincere and want to find THE RIGHT PLACE for them. band@nsula.edu (318) 357-4522

ARRIVING ON CAMPUS

TAKE THE CENTRAL AVE STREET ENTRANCE

From Interstate 49, head east on University Parkway, LA-6.

Turn right onto Central Avenue CAPA (Creative & Performing Arts) is ahead and on your right side Registration will be inside the CAPA building (circled above)

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 11:00 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

12:00 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

12:40 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

Registration at the CAPA Building (see map, next page) Meeting in Magale Recital Hall (same building as registration) Move to Stadium Sectional Rehearsal Combined Halftime Rehearsal YPD/Alumni Band Dismissal (YPD & Alumni have this time free for a late lunch, etc. - notice that Team Meal is 4 pm)

3:30 p.m.

Alumni Presentation - Magale Recital Hall

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Team Meal - SON, YPD, Alumni Band Section Warm-Ups

5:15 p.m.

5:20 p.m.

5:30 p.m. ~5:42 p.m.

Combined Parade Block March to the Stadium Enter Stadium, Move to Home Sideline to View Pregame Seating Area

(Young Performers, Parents, Guardians, Directors are welcome to attend)

(Young Performers & Alumni Band to join their assigned SON sections)

(Young Performers & Alumni Band to join with the Pep Band or sit and enjoy the game)

6:02 p.m. ~7:45 p.m.

Kickoff - Beat SLU!!!

Halftime/Halftime Performance (Leave the stands around 5:00 remaining on the 2nd quarter)

~7:55 p.m.

Dismissal/Enjoy the Remainder of the Game

STUDENT SUPERVISION Students will be supervised in the stadium seating during the first and second quarters. While students are being supervised, NSU Band staff will also be involved in their usual game-day operations, so a mature environment of personal responsibility is expected.

Students are dismissed after the halftime performance.

EQUIPMENT All participants are responsible for their own equipment and personal belongings throughout the day.

Instrument cases may be stored in the band room or brought to the field during performance periods, at the owner’s discretion.

Northwestern State University and the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band are not responsible for lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged instruments, cases, equipment, or personal items.

TICKETS

(PARTICIPANT & PARENTS) Participants will be admitted to the game as part of the registration fee. Parents, friends, and family who wish to attend the game must purchase a ticket to the game.

Discounted tickets can be purchased via Tau Beta Sigma prior to the game (see next page).

QR Code Link: https://taubetasigma-etapi.square.site

MUSIC A digital copy of the music is available online via the NSU Band Website: nsu.la/band Please download the proper part to the NSU Fight Song & the third movement of the halftime show, Dreamin’ Demons.

CONTACT

318-357-4522 band@nsula.edu 140 Central Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71497 nsu.la/band

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