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Week of October 2

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3: Drumline Performances – notify the Drumline Captains and Adam if you cannot attend one or more of these events

  • Tennis Senior Night at NHS Tennis Courts @ 3:00 PM
  • Cross Country Meets at Cass Benton @ 5:00 PM & 5:30 PM
  • Volleyball Senior Night in NHS Main Gymnasium @ 6:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal

  • Meet in the band room for 2:30 – 5:00 PM rehearsal.
  • Bring all rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
  • Aretha Franklin Show Shirts
    • These will be available for pickup for those who ordered.
    • A limited supply of extra shirts (S/M/L) have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. See Adam at a break and purchase with cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle – T-shirts ($24), crewnecks ($39), hoodies ($49).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5: Music Boosters MOD Pizza Fundraiser

  • Join us for our first MOD Pizza Fundraiser at 18821 Traditions Drive by bringing this flyer (or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout for IN-PERSON orders) or using code MODGIVES25 (required for ONLINE orders).
  • Visit our fundraiser page on the MOD Pizza website for additional information.
  • When you support the NHS Music Boosters by eating pizza, 25% of sales go directly to our NHS Music Programs.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6: Pep Band Rehearsal in Seminar

  • Click here for details and to sign up. We need more students to participate!
  • Rehearsals are in the Band Room during 1A Seminar (7:30 – 8:20 AM) on Friday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 10.
  • This game is on Friday, October 13 at Novi High School.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6: Senior Night Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles

SENIOR NIGHT CEREMONY: All seniors will be recognized in the stadium prior to the pre-game performance. Parents, please arrive at the Cooke side of the track (northwest corner near the concessions) at 6:15 PM. Line up alphabetically by last name and await further instructions from coordinators. Seniors will be announced shortly thereafter.

  • NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS ANNOUNCEMENT: We are still in need of parent volunteers for tonight’s game and other music events listed on the SignUp Genius page. Volunteer to sell raffle tickets at this game!
  • Attire: Marching Uniform
  • Locations: Plateau / Tom Holzer Stadium
  • Load Trailer at NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard): 4:00 PM
  • Report to Plateau: 5:00 PM
  • Pre-Game: Senior Night Ceremony
  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM
  • Halftime: Aretha Franklin Show (show shirts will be available for sale at the game – see Adam to purchase)
  • Post-Game Performance: in concert formation at the end of the game
  • Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard: load trailer at the end of the game then meet at NHS to unload

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7: Cancer Awareness Run/Walk

  • The NHS Band supports the 2023 Global Grace Cancer Run/Walk, a cancer awareness fundraiser event hosted by Adam Kollipara.
  • Scan the QR code on the posters at the band door, or click here for details and to register for the event this coming Saturday at 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Additional Reminders and Upcoming Important Dates

NHS ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

  • Parents must email both Mr. Rumbell and Adam regarding any student absences to be in compliance with the “Attendance Policies & Procedures” section of the Band Packet. This includes arriving late or leaving early from rehearsals (during and after school) or performances.
  • The band’s policies and procedures must be followed in addition to reporting absences during the school day (see Northville High School’s Attendance Guidelines).

SENIOR BANNER ORDERING

  • Text Ann Ryan at (734) 776-1773 to order a banner for your band senior if you missed ordering one on the band picture day during band camp.
  • Banners are displayed on the fence at Tom Holzer Stadium.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

  • Read this post from NHS Music Boosters President Scott Partridge.
  • In addition to the MOD Pizza Fundraiser on Thursday, October 5, please participate in the other opportunities the Boosters have to offer:
  • The next Boosters Meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17 at the Northville District Library (Carlo Room).

SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL – optional

  • The deadline to register for MSBOA District XII Solo & Ensemble Festival is Friday, October 20.
  • Click here to register via the Google Form.

HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE

  • This parade is at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 17 and precedes the tree lighting ceremony at 8:00 PM in the Northville Town Square.
  • The band will march in the parade performing “A Christmas Special.”