Norcross Band Booster Club

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Check out the most recent June/July issue of Peachtree Corners! Our very own Lee Newman is featured!!

Well deserved Lee Newman!

“With every single faculty member of the school involved, the giving touches every single classroom, every single activity, every sport that you can imagine.”

The Norcross High School Foundation for Excellence will host its annual gala on April 21 at Atlanta Tech Park raising funds to encourage excellence in academics, arts and athletics. Details: https://bit.ly/3LdIczd

Norcross High School

Each year, the NHS Foundation recognizes outstanding members of our community who have made significant contributions to Norcross High School and the community. Please join the team at the Norcross Foundation for Excellence in recognizing our 2023-2024 Hall of Fame inductee: Lee Newman.

Mr. Lee Newman has served as the Director of Bands at Norcross High School since 2011. His duties include directing the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Blue Devil Marching Band, Brass studies, Leadership, and teaching International Baccalaureate music classes. During his time at Norcross, Mr. Newman has continued a proud tradition of excellence. Mr. Newman’s ensembles have been invited to perform at the Georgia State Honor Bands of Distinction in 2013, 64th Annual UGA January Music Festival in 2014, the 2015, 2018, and 2020 Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert festival, the 2018 and 2020 Yamaha National Concert Festival, and the 2021 and 2022 Georgia Music Educators In- Service Conference. Mr. Newman has served in multiple leadership roles including NHS Fine Arts Department Chair, Gwinnett County High School Band Co Lead Teacher, District 13 Band Chair, and District 13 Chair. He was also named the Norcross High School Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Prior to his appointment at Norcross, Mr. Newman was the Director of Bands at Elbert County Comprehensive High School in Elberton, Georgia from 2003-2011. Mr. Newman has received two degrees in music education from the University of Georgia (BMus 2001 and MMed 2003). While at UGA, Mr. Newman studied conducting with Dr. John Culvahouse and Professor Alan Crowell and trumpet with Dr. Edward Sandor. He continues to be active as a performer, clinician, and leadership consultant. His professional affiliations include the National Band Association, Georgia Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education. In his free time, Mr. Newman enjoys running. He and his wife, Katie, have been married since 2003. They have two children, Charlotte (14) and Clark (9).

Congratulations, Lee! Save the Date of April 21th when we will recognize Mr. Newman along with the other inductees for their work in supporting our school and community.

Join us next week for this great event! Five $1000 scholarships will be given away to an NHS/PDHS Senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA! You must be present to win!
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CBSEveningNews on TikTok For years, 11-year-old Henry Boyer has dreamed of one day joining the University of Michigan marching band. Now, the band is helping Henry achieve his dream a few years early.

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Who wants to support Norcross High School Band?? And take a chance on winning $2.5k?? We need to sell 300 tickets to meet goal!!

We are self funded and your purchase helps buy equipment, hire guest clinicians, pay competition fees and SO MUCH MORE!

Tickets are $10 and you need not be present to win!

Please comment if you are interested!

Thank you!!

Next Saturday, October 8, the Auburn Band will be having an open rehearsal in the Blue Devil Stadium! Come out and see the marching band as they head up to UGA for the football game. Rehearsal will be from 8:15am-10:30am and is open/free to the public.

Local friends… Take a break from cooking tonight and help our band!!
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Join us as we host the GCPS Marching Band Exhibition on Tuesday, October 4.

Tickets can be purchased on the GoFan App https://gofan.co/app/events/712981?schoolId=GA5193

Norcross senior Kyra Andrews is talented in running, music and more NORCROSS — Running is important to Kyra Andrews, but it isn’t all-encompassing. This summer was evidence of that.