NGW Personnel Information

Greetings fellow musicians.  Below you will find answers to most of your questions.  I wanted us to have a place where we as members could come to get info on rehearsals, events and programming.  Never hesitate to email me or call if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions.

I can be reached by cell phone 770-912-3576, or email at northgeorgiawinds@gmail.com .

As we move forward the group will need your help.  In order for us to grow and move ahead as an organization one person cannot get it done.  We are in need of the following role to be filled.

Librarian

Transportation/Logistics

If you are interested in any of these jobs please reach out to me.

For our outdoor concerts we will be wearing a NGW polo style shirt.  They are available in both women's and men's fit.  They are a great quality shirt and will be included in your initial fee for participating.  Khaki pants, skirt, capris, etc... with your polo.

For our indoor concerts we will wear traditional concert black.  This includes Tux for the gentlemen and either long dress or pantsuit for the ladies.

Figured this was a good header for this topic.  We are asking for all new members to pay an entry fee of $60 to participate.  This fee covers the cost of your NGW Embroidered Polo Shirt, Music and ASCAP fees.  Returning members will have annual dues of $30.

Our hopes are that donations from patrons will cover any additional expenses as we move forward.

Fall Concert Sunday October 30th

Christmas Concert Sunday December 11th

Spring Formal Concert Saturday March 25th

Memorial Day Concert Sunday May 28th

All NGW rehearsals will take place on the second Sunday of every month.  We value your time and trust your professionalism as a musician.  Some concerts may require an additional or altered rehearsal. Those dates will be posted here in the Members section as well as conveyed via text and email to each of you.

Please know that you are responsible for being prepared for rehearsals and performances.  We are all professionals so walk in ready to play.  Prepared and on time. 

Please see the list of rehearsal dates for the upcoming 2022-2023 Concert Season:

• September 11th 
• October 9th 
• November 13th 
• January 8th 
• February 12th 
• March 12th 
• April 16th (instead due to Easter being on April 9th) 
• May 21st (instead due to Mother's Day the week before)

Music is going to be distributed by means of a shared Google Drive.  Your Principal Player will contact you to let you know when the music is available for you to print.  The Principal Player for your section will also discuss which parts you will be playing for each piece. 

With the complexity of the programs that we are performing it may be necessary to be flexible to play varied parts during a performance.  You will be responsible to print off your individual parts and bring them with you to rehearsals and performances.  

We value your input.  If you have an idea for a concert venue/event we want to know.  If you have a suggestion for a piece of music that you would like to perform as  member we want to know.  Send me a message so that we can discuss your ideas.  Any place that we can perform to share the music that we have been gifted to play is a great thing.

Each of you will be responsible for getting yourself and your instrument to the concert venues.  We will be taking care of the percussion equipment, stands, music, etc.  Of course help in loading, unloading will always be accepted.  Performing at varied venues always creates a logistical challenge but we are excited to meet that challenge.

Your commitment to your fellow players is important.  We all know life happens and we might have to miss a performance.  What we ask is that you try to give your Principal Player in your section a 30 day notice so that an alternate can be contacted.

Please remember that if you miss two performances in a row you will be moved to the alternate list and your seat will be filled by another player.