ABOUT NHIMBA

NHIMBA’S Mission

The North High Instrumental Music and Band Association (NHIMBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing the instrumental music programs at North High School. Our mission is to foster musical education, promote performance excellence, and provide financial support for our students’ musical endeavors.

NHIMBA supports the following instrumental and performance programs:

  • PE/Marching Band
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Percussion/Drumline
  • Color Guard
  • Winter Guard

NHIMBA’s primary purposes are to:
1. Plan and assist with fundraising events
2. Support performances and educational trips
3. Provide annual scholarship awards
4. Offer enthusiasm, advice, and moral support to our music programs

Membership & Leadership

NHIMBA membership consists of all registered students and parents/guardians of North High School instrumental music students in our supported programs. NHIMBA is led by an Executive Board elected annually from our general membership, consisting of:

  • President
  • Vice President 1, Fundraising & Scholarship
  • Vice President 2, Governance & Planning
  • Vice President 3, Operations
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Parliamentarian

In addition to the Executive Board, NHIMBA also utilizes the following Liaisons & Committee Chairs

  • Color Guard Liaison
  • Drumline Liaison
  • Alumni Liaison
  • Student Representitives

NHIMBA’s Treasurer maintains detailed financial records and provides regular reports to ensure full transparency in our operations. All funds raised support our music programs, including performance expenses, trip costs, and scholarship awards.

NHIMBA holds monthly Executive Board meetings and conducts at least three General Meetings each school year (fall, winter, and spring). All members are encouraged to attend these meetings and participate in our activities throughout the year.

NHIMBA proudly offers at least one annual scholarship to eligible North High instrumental music students in their senior year, underscoring our commitment to supporting and encouraging excellence in music education.

NHIMBA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status in any of our activities or operations.