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<channel><title><![CDATA[North Hills Instrumental Music<br />"Pride, Tradition and Excellence" - Home]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home]]></link><description><![CDATA[Home]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:07:29 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[2nd Annual NHIPA Golf Outing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/2nd-annual-nhipa-golf-outing]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/2nd-annual-nhipa-golf-outing#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:20:03 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/2nd-annual-nhipa-golf-outing</guid><description><![CDATA[       The North Hills Instrumental Parents Association&nbsp;welcomes you to our 2025 golf outing!&#8203;2nd Annual NHIPA GOLF OUTINGSUNDAY OCTOBER 5, PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF COURSEJoin us for a great day of golf as we play 18 holes at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club!&nbsp;The event will be a shotgun start, best ball scramble, prizes for the top teams, and skill prizes for Men&rsquo;s &amp; Women&rsquo;s longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest putt!Visit Event link for more information! https://app. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/nhipagolf-2025_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">The <span style="font-weight:700">North Hills Instrumental Parents Association</span>&nbsp;welcomes you to our 2025 golf outing!<br />&#8203;<br />2nd Annual NHIPA GOLF OUTING<br />SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF COURSE<br />Join us for a great day of golf as we play 18 holes at Pheasant Ridge Golf Club!&nbsp;The event will be a shotgun start, best ball scramble, prizes for the top teams, and skill prizes for Men&rsquo;s &amp; Women&rsquo;s longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest putt!<br /><span>Visit Event link for more information! </span><span><a href="https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/nhipa-golf-outing-62">https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/nhipa-golf-outing-62</a></span><br />For Sponsorships, donations, or any questions, please contact:<br /><span style="color:rgb(62, 156, 208)"><a href="mailto:Vranesevicn@nhsd.net" target="_blank">Vranesevicn@nhsd.net</a></span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;or </span><span style="color:rgb(62, 156, 208)"><a href="mailto:nhipa.golfouting@gmail.com" target="_blank">nhipa.golfouting@gmail.com&nbsp;</a></span><br />We look forward to golfing with you!</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARCHING BAND '25-'26 Registration: Be a part of the MAGIC!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/marching-band-2020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/marching-band-2020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/marching-band-2020</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"449373825978745674",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/img-7581.jpg","width":"592","height":"800"},{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/12004929-1133159816711920-1853351242765156872-n.jpg","width":"960","height":"637"},{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/dsc09830.jpg","wi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='449373825978745674-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><span><strong><em>It is YOUR time<br />&#8203;to be a part of something special!</em></strong></span></font></div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-highlight" href="http://www.nhipa.org/join-marching-band-2018-19.html" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">REGISTER FOR THE '25-'26 SEASON HERE!</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;"><font color="#a82e2e" size="6"><span style="caret-color: rgb(168, 46, 46);"><strong><em>Perform with <br />Thee Band of Pride, Tradition, and Excellence and march down <br />&#8203;Main Street in the Magic Kingdom!</em></strong></span></font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Annual NHIPA Golf Outing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/august-18th-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/august-18th-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:53:48 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/august-18th-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       1st&nbsp;NHIPA GOLF OUTINGSUNDAY OCTOBER 6, PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF COURSEWe have planned a fun and exciting event that includes:Live Music!Food at the turnBuffet DinnerAwards ceremonyThis golf outing will be a scramble with a shotgun start&nbsp;and includes&nbsp;prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place,&nbsp;as well as skill prizes for:Men's and Women's Longest DriveLongest PuttClosest to the Pin (2 holes)For Hole Sponsorships and any questions, please contact: Vranesevicn@nhsd.net&nbsp;or nhipa.g [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/nhipagolf_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">1st&nbsp;NHIPA GOLF OUTING<br />SUNDAY OCTOBER 6, PHEASANT RIDGE GOLF COURSE<br />We have planned a fun and exciting event that includes:<ul style="color:rgb(33, 33, 33)"><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Live Music!</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Food at the turn</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Buffet Dinner</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Awards ceremony</li></ul>This golf outing will be a scramble with a shotgun start&nbsp;and includes&nbsp;prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place,&nbsp;as well as skill prizes for:<ul style="color:rgb(33, 33, 33)"><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Men's and Women's Longest Drive</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Longest Putt</li><li style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Closest to the Pin (2 holes)</li></ul><em>For Hole Sponsorships and any questions, please contact: </em><u><a href="mailto:Vranesevicn@nhsd.net">Vranesevicn@nhsd.net</a></u>&nbsp;or <u><a href="mailto:nhipa.golfouting@gmail.com">nhipa.golfouting@gmail.com</a></u><br /><br />EVENT WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/nhipa-golf-outing">https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/nhipa-golf-outing</a><br />HOLE SPONSORSHIP: <a href="https://eventcaddy.s3.amazonaws.com/tournaments/59758/event_files/6075/NHIPA_HoleSponsorship.pdf">https://eventcaddy.s3.amazonaws.com/tournaments/59758/event_files/6075/NHIPA_HoleSponsorship.pdf</a><br /><br />PRINTABLE REGISTRATION:&nbsp;<a href="https://eventcaddy.s3.amazonaws.com/tournaments/59758/event_files/6355/NHIPA_Golf.pdf">https://eventcaddy.s3.amazonaws.com/tournaments/59758/event_files/6355/NHIPA_Golf.pdf</a></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[High School Wind Ensemble Selected for Statewide Honor]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/high-school-wind-ensemble-selected-for-statewide-honor]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/high-school-wind-ensemble-selected-for-statewide-honor#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2016 12:38:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/high-school-wind-ensemble-selected-for-statewide-honor</guid><description><![CDATA[       Our students continue to do amazing things together with your support. We are very excited to share these great young people with musicians and teachers from across the state in two weeks at the PMEA Convention. For our alumni and music lovers, we will perform:Grainger, Lincolnshire PosyMackey, Sheltering SkyWilliams, Victor's TaleSSG Aaron Scottsoloist from The U.S. Army Band, &ldquo;Pershing&rsquo;s Own&rdquo;North Hills High School class of '99Holsinger, Liturgical DancesSousa, The Thu [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/752835_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Our students continue to do amazing things together with your support. We are very excited to share these great young people with musicians and teachers from across the state in two weeks at the PMEA Convention. </span><br /><br /><span>For our alumni and music lovers, we will perform:</span><br /><br /><span>Grainger, Lincolnshire Posy</span><br /><span>Mackey, Sheltering Sky</span><br /><span>Williams, Victor's Tale</span><br /><span>SSG Aaron Scott</span><br /><span>soloist from The U.S. Army Band, &ldquo;Pershing&rsquo;s Own&rdquo;</span><br /><span>North Hills High School class of '99</span><br /><span>Holsinger, Liturgical Dances</span><br /><span>Sousa, The Thunderer</span><br /><br /><span>Since most of you won't be in Hershey, feel free to join us for a PMEA Preview Concert on March 29th, in the North Hills Middle School Auditorium at 7 PM.</span><br /><br /><span>Thank you North Hills!</span><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHHS Music Program Honored as One of the Nation's Best]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/nhhs-music-program-honored-as-one-of-the-nations-best]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/nhhs-music-program-honored-as-one-of-the-nations-best#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2015 18:19:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/nhhs-music-program-honored-as-one-of-the-nations-best</guid><description><![CDATA[North Hills High School&rsquo;s music department has been named a Program of Distinction by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools, one of the nation&rsquo;s top education accrediting organizations. The North Hills music department is one of only six music programs in the nation to be honored with this notable accolade. Programs of Distinction are viewed as model programs worthy of emulation by academic programs around the world.Click [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><font color="#2a2a2a"><font size="3">North Hills High School&rsquo;s music department has been named a Program of Distinction by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools, one of the nation&rsquo;s top education accrediting organizations. The North Hills music department is one of only six music programs in the nation to be honored with this notable accolade. Programs of Distinction are viewed as model programs worthy of emulation by academic programs around the world.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nhsd.net/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5IY0IY&amp;dasi=3P0I" target="_blank">Click here to read more!!!</a></font></font></span><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/6218072_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Jazz Band on performing at the PSBA/PASA Convention]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-jazz-band-on-performing-at-the-psbapasa-convention]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-jazz-band-on-performing-at-the-psbapasa-convention#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:41:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-jazz-band-on-performing-at-the-psbapasa-convention</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { wSlideshow.render({elementID:"726603070845409051",nav:"thumbnails",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"0",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/4796441.jpg","width":"400","height":"300"},{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/5240161.jpg","width":"400","height":"300"},{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/3331837.jpg","width":"400","height":"534"},{"url":"1/8/5/7/18579686/6435520.jpg" [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='726603070845409051-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz Band @ Jergel's: What an awesome way to end the year!!!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/jazz-band-jergels-what-an-awesome-way-to-end-the-year]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/jazz-band-jergels-what-an-awesome-way-to-end-the-year#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2015 21:41:23 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/jazz-band-jergels-what-an-awesome-way-to-end-the-year</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/6051373_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Bishop, we will miss you.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/mr-bishop-we-will-miss-you]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/mr-bishop-we-will-miss-you#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2015 00:44:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/mr-bishop-we-will-miss-you</guid><description><![CDATA[ It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our retired elementary band director, Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a fabulous educator and a friend to us all.&nbsp;Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Burial in St. Ignatius Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, contributions may  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;z-index:10;width:129px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/2533169.jpeg?119" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; none; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;"><font size="3"><font color="#2a2a2a">It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our retired elementary band director, Mr. Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a fabulous educator and a friend to us all.&nbsp;Friends will be received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the SZAFRANSKI-EBERLEIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 101 Third St., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas More Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Burial in St. Ignatius Cemetery.&nbsp;</font></font><br /><font size="3"><br /></font><br /><font size="3"><font color="#2a2a2a">In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Double Hit Lymphoma Foundation.&nbsp;</font></font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a" size="3"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Please see the full obituary:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=michael-f-bishop&amp;pid=174945708&amp;fhid=9867" title="">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=michael-f-bishop&amp;pid=174945708&amp;fhid=9867</a><br /></span></font><span></span><br /><span></span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register for Elementary Band and Orchestra here!!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/register-for-elementary-band-and-orchestra-here1]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/register-for-elementary-band-and-orchestra-here1#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:35:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/register-for-elementary-band-and-orchestra-here1</guid><description><![CDATA[ We are very excited to welcome you to our nationally recognized music program! Click the button below to register for one of our elementary ensembles!     Click HERE to access the registration page now!!!   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:403px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/7858108.jpg?385" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:center;display:block;"><span style=""><font color="#8d2424" size="5">We are very excited to welcome you to our nationally recognized music program! Click the button below to register for one of our elementary ensembles!</font></span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-large wsite-button-highlight" href="http://www.nhipa.org/welcome-to-elementary-band.html" > <span class="wsite-button-inner">Click HERE to access the registration page now!!!</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the North Hills students, faculty, community, administration and alumni!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-to-the-north-hills-students-faculty-community-administration-and-alumni]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-to-the-north-hills-students-faculty-community-administration-and-alumni#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2015 08:32:45 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhipa.org/home/congratulations-to-the-north-hills-students-faculty-community-administration-and-alumni</guid><description><![CDATA[http://www.nhsd.net/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5YGIB2&amp;dasi=3P0Y        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.nhsd.net/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5YGIB2&amp;dasi=3P0Y">http://www.nhsd.net/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5YGIB2&amp;dasi=3P0Y</a></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.nhipa.org/uploads/1/8/5/7/18579686/6594943_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>