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Week of November 20

Tri-M members who participated at the Ward Church Performance on Sunday, November 19 will report 3.5 PERFORMANCE hours (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) as Tri-M credit.

We need parents to sign up here to help with marching uniform return in the band room on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 8:30 AM and 2:30 4:30 PM.

Please be advised that the COMBINED Symphonic Band 9/10 will now play on BOTH nights of the Band & Choir Holiday Concerts on Tuesday, December 19 & Wednesday, December 20 due to unbalanced instrumentation in Symphonic Band 10.


  • Jazz Ensemble rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Indoor Marching Band rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Jazz Ensemble rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Indoor Marching Band rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline –– TAKE DRUMS HOME FOR WEDNESDAY HOCKEY GAME (school will not be open Wednesday for drum pickup).
  • NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
  • The Drumline will perform at the Northville vs. Novi Hockey Game at 7:30 PM at the Novi Ice Arena – 42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375.
  • NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Upcoming Events & Additional Information

  • Band-O-Rama is at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1 and features the Symphonic Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (free admission: 12 & under and 65 & older). All proceeds support the band program.
  • Senior Banners that were in the fence at the football stadium will be available for pickup in the lobby.
  • NHS Music Boosters Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase in the lobby.
  • Aretha Franklin Show Shirts will be available for purchase in the lobby.

  • ALL PIECES of the marching uniform MUST be returned THIS DAY ONLY at 7:30 – 8:30 AM or 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the band room.
  • If you cannot return your uniform yourself, send it with a friend; if it is not returned this day, you are responsible for paying to have it professionally dry cleaned, and it must be return in the dry cleaner’s plastic bag with receipt.
  • The following pieces MUST be returned (amount to be paid if not returned):
    • Jacket – $200
    • Bibbers (pants) – $90
    • Shako (hat) – $50
    • Shako Box – $10
    • Plume – $20
    • Plume Holder – $5
    • Black Garment Bag – $10
    • Black Hanger – $5
    • Guard Tunic – $80
  • PARENTS: Sign up here to help with marching uniform return, as well as tuxedo distribution! Tuxedos will be distributed to students in Symphonic Band 11/12 and Jazz Ensemble.

  • The Boosters will meet in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library at 7:00 PM.

  • Holiday Concert 1 is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Holiday Concert 2 is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-served” basis at the Band-O-Rama Concert – T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), hoodies ($50).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 4 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 5 hoodies
    • XL 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies