SON - Young Performers Day

2024

SpirIT of Northwestern

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

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REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT

The annual Young Performers Day features middle and high school wind, percussion, drum majors, color guard, rifle, dance line, and baton twirlers in a massed-band setting with the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band. Directors are invited to join in on the fun and bring their students as a group or have students sign up individually.

To register for the event, click the link below: https://northwesternstatealumni.com/young-performers-day/

You may pay the $30 registration/student fee via credit card using the site above or by sending a check to: Northwestern State University Bands 140 Central Avenue Natchitoches, LA 71497

Check, cash, and credit card may be used on the day of the event.

UNIFORM

Students will be given a performance t-shirt for the event. Other than that, students may wear pants or shorts as directed by the weather All students should have athletic shoes appropriate for the football turf.

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

8:30 a.m. Registration at the CAPA Building (see map, next page)

9:30 a.m. Meeting in Magale Recital Hall (same building as registration)

10:00 a.m. Music rehearsal

11:30 a.m. Lunch provided for student participants (Iberville)

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Rehearsal (in stadium)

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. T-Shirts distributed and Break

5:00 p.m. Line up and march to Turpin Stadium

5:10 p.m. Step-off

6:00 p.m. NSU vs. Prairie View A&M

~7:30 p.m. Half-time performance (participants are excused after the half-time performance but are encouraged to stay for the duration)

TICKETS (PARTICIPANT & PARENTS)

Student participants will be admitted to the game as part of the $30 registration. Parents, friends, and family who wish to attend the game must purchase a ticket to the game. Discounted tickets can be purchased at the NSU band room for $10 on the day of the event.