Northville High School Band

Call time is 5 pm; concert starts at 7. We need to rehearse and have yearbook pictures taken before the concert. As always, please be sure to check in with me if you arrive late, whether excused or not.

OK to bring a snack to eat in between performances. Please be sure to clean up. All food trash should ONLY go into the large garbage can in the band room. Do not use smaller garbage cans, or the ones in the ensemble room, flex room, etc. Be sure to at least drink water (even better to brush teeth) before playing wind instruments. I encourage all students to bring their (labeled, please!!) large water jugs from marching band. It will be warm, and it's A LOT of playing, so hydration is important. The order is as follows: SB9, SB10, SB11/12, Jazz, Intermission, Marching Band Grand Finale.

Students must keep their belongings in their lockers or cubbies. Flutes and clarinets may put theirs under tables in the band room. Groups are rotating in and out of warmup, so do not leave personal items, coats, music, etc. on chairs. ALL non-jazz students: We need help completely cleaning band room, including moving chairs and stands while jazz is playing.

Attire: Marching band uniform for everyone. No shakos or gloves. Students MUST wear long black socks with no logos, stripes, etc. Students out of uniform in any way will not be in the yearbook photo. It will get hot on stage and in warm-up, so please do not overdress. I recommend shorts and a t-shirt.

Thank you to all those who have volunteered their time to make this popular event go smoothly. Looking forward to another great Band-O-Rama!

We need your baritone, euphonium, tuba, and sousaphone students to form our annual ensemble for TUBACHRISTMAS.

We have been performing seasonal music in downtown Ann Arbor since 1997. Our performers have ranged in age from 12 to 60+ and in ability from middle school band student to professional performer. We do our best to pair younger players with more experienced musicians.

We rehearse for two hours and then perform a concert with as many carols as we can prepare. Key signatures range from C to Ab. Anyone who can play eighth notes and a couple of tunes in 6/8 is ready to join us.

We perform from the same quartet book each year. The one-time cost of the book is $16. Bass clef and treble clef versions are available at registration. The registration fee is $10.

TUBACHRISTMAS was founded by Harvey Phillips in 1974. More information about the history of the event and other performances throughout the United States can be found at www.tubachristmas.com

If you have any questions, please contact me, George Thompson, at (734) 395-9544, or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at Livonia Franklin High School. This is an excellent opportunity to grow as a player. You can choose a solo (preferably with piano accompaniment) and/or an ensemble. You would play for a judge who has experience on the instrument you are playing, and will receive comments and a rating from Division I to V, I being the highest. The rating is equivalent to a letter grade. This is not a ranking. If you receive a Division I or a Division II rating, you will receive a medal, included in your entry fee. If you receive a Division I, you are also eligible to participate in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival held on Saturday, March 14th, 2020. More information on that will follow closer to the date.

Eligibility: You must be:

Students were assigned a marching band uniform during Band Camp in August, and if applicable (SB10, SB11/12, Jazz), will be assigned a tuxedo in November. Every effort is made to best fit each student with the marching uniforms and tuxedos that are available. Please help keep them in great condition for years to come by following the Uniform Care and Wear Instructions noted below.

Do you shop at Kroger? If so please consider designating the NHS Music Boosters to receive a donation based on your shopping. It doesn't cost you anything and the Music Boosters would greatly appreciate your support. Thanks!

Kroger Community Rewards Program
Registration Instructions:
The NHS Music Boosters Number is BG507.

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