Christmas Concerts Frequently Asked Questions
ADVERTISING IN PROGRAM
Advertising space is being sold for both the Christmas Concerts and the North Suburban Concert Band's May 6, 2018 Pops Concert at the same time. Advertisers will receive a discounted price if they purchase ad space in both programs at this time.
Advertising is available to local businesses, professional services, music teachers, and so forth. All performers are encouraged to direct potential advertisers to the Advertisers page or to sell advertising directly. Assistance is available by contacting [email protected].
A business-card-sized ad - 3 1/2" x 2" - is $25 ($35 for both programs); double that size is $50 ($70); ½ page is $100 ($140) and a full page is discounted at $175 ($250). Christmas programs are distributed to 1,250 people, including audiences and performers; Pops programs to about 300. Visibility expands as programs are shared with friends and family, so ad exposure to the local market is very good. The NSCB retains the right to reject any material it deems inappropriate.
Ads will be printed in grayscale only - no color. Advertisers can go to the Advertisers page for more information. Use the Advertiser Contact Form on that page to ask someone to get in touch with you.
Payment (payable to “NSCB”) should be submitted no later than Nov. 24th. Ad copy may be included with payment or emailed to [email protected]. Ads not paid for by Nov. 24th will not be included. Mail to: NSCB Christmas Concert Ads, 12050 Stoneridge Rd., Dayton, MN 55327
Advertising space is being sold for both the Christmas Concerts and the North Suburban Concert Band's May 6, 2018 Pops Concert at the same time. Advertisers will receive a discounted price if they purchase ad space in both programs at this time.
Advertising is available to local businesses, professional services, music teachers, and so forth. All performers are encouraged to direct potential advertisers to the Advertisers page or to sell advertising directly. Assistance is available by contacting [email protected].
A business-card-sized ad - 3 1/2" x 2" - is $25 ($35 for both programs); double that size is $50 ($70); ½ page is $100 ($140) and a full page is discounted at $175 ($250). Christmas programs are distributed to 1,250 people, including audiences and performers; Pops programs to about 300. Visibility expands as programs are shared with friends and family, so ad exposure to the local market is very good. The NSCB retains the right to reject any material it deems inappropriate.
Ads will be printed in grayscale only - no color. Advertisers can go to the Advertisers page for more information. Use the Advertiser Contact Form on that page to ask someone to get in touch with you.
Payment (payable to “NSCB”) should be submitted no later than Nov. 24th. Ad copy may be included with payment or emailed to [email protected]. Ads not paid for by Nov. 24th will not be included. Mail to: NSCB Christmas Concert Ads, 12050 Stoneridge Rd., Dayton, MN 55327
CONTACTS
Jill Griffiths, Concert Co-Chair: i[email protected] or [email protected]
Shirley Paroczai, Concert Co-Chair (Tickets/Poinsettias): t[email protected]
Trisha Rustad, Concert Co-Chair (Volunteers): [email protected]
Alli Blake, Concert Co-Chair (Advertising): [email protected]
Jill Griffiths, Concert Co-Chair: i[email protected] or [email protected]
Shirley Paroczai, Concert Co-Chair (Tickets/Poinsettias): t[email protected]
Trisha Rustad, Concert Co-Chair (Volunteers): [email protected]
Alli Blake, Concert Co-Chair (Advertising): [email protected]
POINSETTIAS
Each year, we decorate the stage and refreshment tables with red poinsettias. Performers may purchase one or more poinsettias in advance of the concerts, and then collect it/them to take home IMMEDIATELY after Sunday’s performance.
The cost this year is $10.
Sales will begin on Nov. 12th at NSCB and NSCC rehearsals. If TCYC parents wish to purchase one, they should contact Shirley Paroczai (see CONTACTS on this page).
Each year, we decorate the stage and refreshment tables with red poinsettias. Performers may purchase one or more poinsettias in advance of the concerts, and then collect it/them to take home IMMEDIATELY after Sunday’s performance.
The cost this year is $10.
Sales will begin on Nov. 12th at NSCB and NSCC rehearsals. If TCYC parents wish to purchase one, they should contact Shirley Paroczai (see CONTACTS on this page).
SCHEDULE (Concert Weekend – Andover High School)
Friday, December 8:
6:00 pm - Stage setup; volunteers needed for risers and other things
7:00 pm - Rehearsal begins (detailed schedule will be provided later)
(TCYC members may have different arrival and departure times.)
8:00pm (approx.) - Ticket swap in cafeteria
Saturday, December 9:
6:30 pm - Performer call time
7:00 pm - Auditorium doors open (no seats may be reserved prior to this time)
7:30 pm - Concert (Following the concert: Refreshments in the cafeteria.)
Sunday, December 10:
1:00 pm - Performer call time
1:30 pm - Auditorium doors open (no seats may be reserved prior to this time)
2:00 pm - Concert (Following the concert: Refreshments in the cafeteria.)
ALSO FOLLOWING THE CONCERT: Poinsettia distribution in auditorium.
Set tear down - all assistance is appreciated.
Friday, December 8:
6:00 pm - Stage setup; volunteers needed for risers and other things
7:00 pm - Rehearsal begins (detailed schedule will be provided later)
(TCYC members may have different arrival and departure times.)
8:00pm (approx.) - Ticket swap in cafeteria
Saturday, December 9:
6:30 pm - Performer call time
7:00 pm - Auditorium doors open (no seats may be reserved prior to this time)
7:30 pm - Concert (Following the concert: Refreshments in the cafeteria.)
Sunday, December 10:
1:00 pm - Performer call time
1:30 pm - Auditorium doors open (no seats may be reserved prior to this time)
2:00 pm - Concert (Following the concert: Refreshments in the cafeteria.)
ALSO FOLLOWING THE CONCERT: Poinsettia distribution in auditorium.
Set tear down - all assistance is appreciated.
SEATING
Seating is general admission. In order to be fair to all members of the audience, no saving of seats will be allowed in advance of the opening of the auditorium doors. The doors will be opened 30 minutes prior to each performance.
This rule will be strictly enforced, and coats or other items left on seats will be removed and placed on or near the stage just prior to the doors being opened.
(Exceptions may be made in the case of special needs seating. Please contact Chris Coletta or Jill Griffiths (see Contacts) or confer with an usher if you or a family member requires special accommodation.)
Seating is general admission. In order to be fair to all members of the audience, no saving of seats will be allowed in advance of the opening of the auditorium doors. The doors will be opened 30 minutes prior to each performance.
This rule will be strictly enforced, and coats or other items left on seats will be removed and placed on or near the stage just prior to the doors being opened.
(Exceptions may be made in the case of special needs seating. Please contact Chris Coletta or Jill Griffiths (see Contacts) or confer with an usher if you or a family member requires special accommodation.)
TICKETS
For newcomers: one or both concerts usually sell out, so plan ahead!
Tickets are all $10 each - all ages; Seating is general admission
Limited sales begin Nov. 12th at rehearsals
4 tickets per performer - any combination of Saturday and Sunday
Please work out any “deals” with other performers on your own. The ticket sellers can’t make any
special arrangements.
Open sales begin Nov. 22nd.
There will be a ticket swap in the Andover High School cafeteria at the “dress” rehearsal on Friday night,
Dec. 8th at about 8pm.
Mail orders will be accepted in the order received and fulfilled after Nov. 22nd. Please be sure to indicate for which performance you want your tickets, and include a check (payable to “NSCB”) and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Mail to: NSCB Christmas Concert Tickets, 12050 Stoneridge Rd., Dayton, MN 55327
Note: Mail orders received after Dec. 3rd - if tickets remain - will be held at will call.
On-line ticket sales: Tickets will be again be available on-line this year from Nov. 22nd through Dec. 7th on the tickets page or through the NSCB website (www.nscband.org). Look for the special link for tickets after Nov. 16th. Credit cards and PayPal only. There will be a small processing fee per ticket for this service. All tickets ordered online this year will be held at will call.
For newcomers: one or both concerts usually sell out, so plan ahead!
Tickets are all $10 each - all ages; Seating is general admission
Limited sales begin Nov. 12th at rehearsals
4 tickets per performer - any combination of Saturday and Sunday
Please work out any “deals” with other performers on your own. The ticket sellers can’t make any
special arrangements.
Open sales begin Nov. 22nd.
There will be a ticket swap in the Andover High School cafeteria at the “dress” rehearsal on Friday night,
Dec. 8th at about 8pm.
Mail orders will be accepted in the order received and fulfilled after Nov. 22nd. Please be sure to indicate for which performance you want your tickets, and include a check (payable to “NSCB”) and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Mail to: NSCB Christmas Concert Tickets, 12050 Stoneridge Rd., Dayton, MN 55327
Note: Mail orders received after Dec. 3rd - if tickets remain - will be held at will call.
On-line ticket sales: Tickets will be again be available on-line this year from Nov. 22nd through Dec. 7th on the tickets page or through the NSCB website (www.nscband.org). Look for the special link for tickets after Nov. 16th. Credit cards and PayPal only. There will be a small processing fee per ticket for this service. All tickets ordered online this year will be held at will call.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers make a huge contribution to the success of the concerts each year. At least 10 are needed for each show - for ushering, refreshments, etc. Volunteers will be rewarded for their efforts with a free ticket to the Saturday or Sunday concert. The free ticket can be used by anyone - not just the volunteer - but volunteers should not plan on watching the concert at which they are working.
Volunteers will be asked to select their choice of a Saturday or Sunday ticket when they volunteer - by Nov. 26th at the latest in any case. (If a volunteer chooses to work at both performances, he or she may request 2 tickets.)
Please sign up using the form on the Volunteers page.
A “Volunteer Job Description” info sheet is available on the Volunteers page.
Please contact Trisha Rustad (see CONTACTS on this page) if you need a printed volunteer form or if you have questions.
Volunteers make a huge contribution to the success of the concerts each year. At least 10 are needed for each show - for ushering, refreshments, etc. Volunteers will be rewarded for their efforts with a free ticket to the Saturday or Sunday concert. The free ticket can be used by anyone - not just the volunteer - but volunteers should not plan on watching the concert at which they are working.
Volunteers will be asked to select their choice of a Saturday or Sunday ticket when they volunteer - by Nov. 26th at the latest in any case. (If a volunteer chooses to work at both performances, he or she may request 2 tickets.)
Please sign up using the form on the Volunteers page.
A “Volunteer Job Description” info sheet is available on the Volunteers page.
Please contact Trisha Rustad (see CONTACTS on this page) if you need a printed volunteer form or if you have questions.
WEATHER
This website - and the NSCB website - will display any notifications of weather-related cancellations. Of course, every effort will be made to perform both concerts, as planned. But please note that tickets are not refundable.
This website - and the NSCB website - will display any notifications of weather-related cancellations. Of course, every effort will be made to perform both concerts, as planned. But please note that tickets are not refundable.
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