Northboro Southboro Music Association (NSMA)

Check out the NSMA website which contains photos from Pops Night, a link to the full Pops Night video, and the final Beat newsletter of the 2023-24 school year!

About NSMA The Northborough-Southborough Music Association is a parent-run, all-volunteer group dedicated to supporting the performing arts of the Northborough-Southborough school district. Your membership funds music and performing arts education and performances to enhance student experiences and bring

POPS Night was a great success! What a wonderful evening of music that brought childhood to life again with tunes from many 70s, 80s, and 90s childhood shows. Congratulations to our NSMA scholarship winners (from left to right) Savannah Staples, Oliver Kubik, Cam Arcona, and Natalie McNeil.

Thank you to all of our members and donors for your support. This year, we provided Trottier Middle School a new electronic piano when theirs went kaput last week. Right before end-of-year concerts! Mr. Clark was thrilled!

Pops Night is tomorrow! If you haven't purchased your admission ticket yet, you can do so onsite. $10 general admission. We hope to see you there!

Wondering what the NSMA is all about? We are a group of volunteers who support the performing arts in all of Northborough and Southborough Schools. Take a look at what your donations to NSMA have funded!

Remember, POPS Night is next week/ Upgrade your seating now!

Make POPS night extra special!

Order your Yummy Mummy dessert tray in advance here and enjoy sweet treats https://www.yummymummybakery.com/pops-night

AND

UPGRADE to table seating! Tables are $100 each, seat 10, and do not include an admission ticket of $10 pp. Your table upgrade supports NSMA and the performing arts of Northborough and Southborough. Purchase a table here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMvZbS5YYEKWx-1ypVeuYDGIXzpK9ONgKSHUML0RhsEYjqUQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Upgrade your seating at POPS Night!

Sit in more comfortable seating and be closer to the performers by purchasing a table for $100. Tables seat 10 and help fund donations to NSMA. (Standard admission tickets are bleacher seating)

Table purchase does NOT include admission tickets, which are $10 pp. Tables and tickets can be purchased in advance via the Google Form below. Admission tickets may be purchased in cash or Venmo at the door on May 29th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMvZbS5YYEKWx-1ypVeuYDGIXzpK9ONgKSHUML0RhsEYjqUQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Pops Night needs you! We're still looking for volunteers to make this fun night of music go off without a hitch. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFA829A6F49-49413346-pops #/

Parents of ARHS seniors - don't forget that the Harbinger is accepting senior ads! They need to sell 20 more ads, and the deadline is Wednesday, May 15.

Extended 2024 Harbinger Senior Ad Info.pdf

Coming to Pops Night on the 29th? Pre-order treats to make your viewing that much more sweet. Use the QR code below to place your order and your Yummy Mummy goodies will be waiting for you that evening.

Pops Night is Wednesday, May 29th! It is the last musical performance of the year and the final performance at ARHS for our graduating seniors.

VOLUNTEER! It takes a lot of helping hands to make Pops Night a success. Volunteer here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFA829A6F49-49413346-pops #/

TICKETS/TABLES
NSMA members receive two admission tickets as part of the Gold membership. Tables and tickets can be purchased in advance via this Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMvZbS5YYEKWx-1ypVeuYDGIXzpK9ONgKSHUML0RhsEYjqUQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Additional admission tickets may be purchased in cash or Venmo at the door on May 29th, $10 a ticket. If you would like to upgrade your seating and make a donation to NSMA, you can purchase a table for $100. You and your family / friends can sit in more comfortable seating and be closer to the performers. Tables seat 10 people, and the purchase does not include admission tickets.

Pops Night is May 29 at 7 p.m. Join us for one of the MOST FUN nights in Algonquin music! $10 standard admission per person and $100 to upgrade to premium seating for 10 people at a table. Complete the form here to secure your table!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1drBT2B37cjnAB8zK3jYnOTy5RH7GKZOXufg5NlCMq0s/edit?ts=6615c7da

If you attend MICCA tomorrow night, purchase your Pops Night tickets in advance! NSMA members receive two free tickets to Pops Night on May 29 (1 ticket for Maroon members). Otherwise, tickets are $10 per person. And UPGRADE to premium seating at a table for $100 per table (10 people per table allowed).

Festival season for our music ensembles is here! Students from ARHS Concert Choir, Camerata Singers, Chamber Choir, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will perform at the MICCA SHOWCASE CONCERT on Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm in the ARHS auditorium. Please join us in supporting these fine musicians and give them a great audience before they take the show on the road! Admission to the concert is $5 adults/$3 student & senior citizens/NSMA members free. Tickets are sold online, and can be purchased here https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/41438?

Instrumental music students and all parents, volunteer to help out with ticket sales/check-in before the concert here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFA829A6F49-48633173-arhs #/

MICCA Showcase Performances by all Algonquin music ensembles attending the MICCA Festival: Concert Choir, Camerata Singers, Chamber Choir, String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Students will perform a selection of their MICCA Festival program here at Algonquin for family and friends, before taking th...

Scholarships available! Attention ARHS seniors – if you plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music or music education or a degree in a field that demonstrates the spirit and love of the arts we invite you to apply for a college scholarship! Your application will put you into consideration for multiple scholarships.

1. Only completed applications will be considered. Do not leave anything blank.
2. Attach a current copy of your high school resume. Make sure to include ALL musical activities.
3. All applications must be submitted by APRIL 1, 2024.

Complete the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb-QFCh3O3FBfgUDx31FUOkpvcdssAgTwm8YMG9VjwVuJgJQ/viewform

In two days! Join us for an incredible evening of jazz at ARHS.

This year's ARHS Jazz Night will feature special guest and Northborough resident, Ed Harlow. A saxophonist, composer, and educator, Ed Harlow has been based in the greater Boston area since 1987. He has toured the US, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, France and the Caribbean with groups such as The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Artie Shaw Orchestra and Volo Volo de Boston.

Students from the Trottier Middle School Big Band, Melican Middle School Jazz Band, Algonquin Jazz Ensemble II and Algonquin Jazz Ensemble I will take the stage at ARHS with Ed Harlow in a fantastic evening of music on Wednesday, February 28th at 7pm. Admission to the concert is $5 adults/$3 student & senior citizens/NSMA members free. ARHS is cashless and tickets will now be sold online, and can be purchased here.

https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/40337?qr=true

Jazz Night is coming soon! Don't miss seeing our district's jazz bands perform with our guest artist, Ed Harlow!

Please consider volunteering before the show to help the night be a success for our kids!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAFA829A6F49-47953700-arhs

Congrats and bravo to these awesome musicians. We are so proud of you!

Have you read The Beat? The Beat is the bi-monthly music newsletter of Music and Performing Arts in the Northborough-Southborough school district. Check out this month's newsletter - you can listen to the recorder concert from Northborough elementary students, see photos from the high school musical The Addams Family, and hear the Neary School chorus. All issues of The Beat are on the Northboro Southboro Music Association (NSMA) website here:
https://sites.google.com/view/nsmusica/the-beat-newsletter

The annual holiday concert is coming up! Join Gonk.Arts: Fine & Performing Arts at ARHS students on Tuesday, December 19 (snow date 12/20) for a fun-filled holiday evening. Additionally, we welcome ARHS alumni to join us on stage for our traditional White Christmas finale!

Remember to purchase your tickets in advance as we are cashless at the door! Admission to the concert is $5 adults/$3 student & senior citizens, NSMA members free. Tickets should be purchased in advance here https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/38297

Starting at 6:30pm, there will be music by the a ca****la groups and chamber groups in the rotunda and lobby areas and light refreshments will be available.

Looking for holiday gifts?

Show your support for music education with Spirit Wear! All Spirit Wear is available for purchase (Cash or Venmo) at ARHS music events or you can purchase online at this link: (Be sure to scroll down the page to get to the Spirit Wear)

https://northboro-southboro-music-association-copy.square.site/

On Saturday, December 9 you can see Anelise and her Family Band at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough with special guests - the ARHS Unified Singing Club.

The Unified Singing Club of ARHS is the ultimate musical experience that promotes and celebrates INCLUSION! Students of all abilities come together to experience the joy of making collaborative music in a non-competitive environment with other music-loving friends. Group and solo performances are offered throughout the year both in school and in the community.

Ready for some holiday cheer? Join us for the Algonquin Regional High School Holiday Concert on December 19th. Students from String Orchestra, Full Orchestra, Concert Choir, Camerata Singers, Chamber Choir and Jazz I will perform onstage at 7pm in the ARHS auditorium (snow date 12/20). Please join us for a festive evening of music! Additionally, we welcome alumni to join us on stage for our traditional White Christmas finale! Admission to the concert is $5 adults/$3 student & senior citizens, NSMA members free. ARHS is cashless and tickets should be purchased in advance here: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/38297

Starting at 6:30pm, there will be music by the a ca****la groups and chamber groups in the rotunda and lobby areas and light refreshments will be available.

Join the Northborough Area Community Chorus for holiday tunes - their 52nd Annual Christmas Concert - this Sunday. Wow! This is a benefit concert for the Unified Singing Club at ARHS.

Congratulations to the following students! They have been accepted into the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Central District SEnior Festival Ensembles. The students will participate in rehearsals in January and perform at Mechanics Hall on January 13th.

It's Giving Tuesday! Feeling a little extra generous? Why not give to the Northboro Southboro Music Association (NSMA) and support music and the performing arts in our school districts! Donations are used to fund student music enrichment awards, grants for teachers to bring in visiting musicians, and other performing arts needs such as instruments and materials. Donate here: https://northboro-southboro-music-association-copy.square.site/

Reminder! Join us for a night of music at ARHS tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Students from Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II will perform in the FALL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT on Wednesday, November 1st at 7pm in the ARHS auditorium.

Admission to the concert is:
$5 adults
$3 students & senior citizens
NSMA members are FREE!

To purchase a Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA) membership and receive free admission to concerts, please go to https://sites.google.com/view/nsmusica/membership-join-nsma

If you are not an NSMA member, tickets can be purchased online at
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/36384