If you have not done so, please read the important Letter from the Directors below this week’s schedule, which was sent out last week.
Take time to review the scheduled rehearsals, performances, and other events for the remainder of the school year. Be sure to mark these dates on your family/personal calendars to avoid any conflicts. See the Band Schedule & Calendar for complete details.
MONDAY, JANUARY 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16: No School due to Inclement Weather
- NO SCHOOL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17: Music Boosters Meeting & No School due to Inclement Weather
- NO SCHOOL
- Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 PM in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18: Jazz & SB 11/12 Rehearsals
- Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- Symphonic Band 11/12 @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19: Percussion Ensemble, Drumline, and VIBES Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
- Drumline @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Ensemble Room).
- VIBES @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Band Room).
Please read this important Letter from the Directors:
Dear Band Students & Families,
Here are some reminders for the coming weeks:
- This past fall, we had a terrific Marching Band Season and can certainly be proud of that. We are in the process of paying off the expenses incurred when providing a great Band Camp for such a dynamic group. While the Band expenses are partially covered by the NHS Band budget, the portion not covered comes from the Band fees. Those of you who still have not submitted these payments, please submit them as soon as possible through the NHS Band RevTrak. If you are unsure if you have paid, we have a list of those who have paid.
- After-school rehearsals for the Symphonic Bands started the week of January 8. These once-a-week rehearsals are from 3:30 – 4:30 PM, with SB 9/10 on Tuesdays and SB 11/12 on Thursdays. Jazz Ensemble will continue to meet Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30 PM. There will be no after-school rehearsals during final exam week (January 22–26).
- Mr. Rumbell will be hearing make-ups for those students who missed any of our most recent performances including: The Holiday Lighted Parade, Band-O-Rama, and the two Holiday Concerts with the choir. These make-up sessions will be held during seminar. Parents must insure that the student’s absence is excused per our attendance policy in the Band Packet (Handbook Section E, pg. 5–6).
- If you are still in need of a Tuxedo Shirt/Bowtie, Polo, or Marching Shoes, please email Adam as soon as possible.
We are very excited about our upcoming events, and we are looking forward to more great music-making.
Thank you,
Michael H. Rumbell, Director
Adam S. Kollipara, Asst. Director & Percussion Inst.
Events & Information
UPCOMING 2024 FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
- TUES. FEB. 6 – Pre-Festival Concert 1
- WED. FEB. 7 – Pre-Festival Concert 2
- SAT. FEB. 10 – District Solo & Ensemble Festival
- FEB. 29 – MAR. 9 (date TBD) – District Band Festival
- MAR. 15 – APR. 20 (date TBD) – State Jazz Ensemble Festival
- SAT. MAR. 16 – State Solo & Ensemble Festival
- MAY 1 – 4 (date TBD) – State Band Festival
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
- The first Boosters meeting of 2024 is on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library. Any parents are welcome to attend!
- Designate the Boosters to receive donations when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
ARETHA FRANKLIN SHOW SHIRTS
- Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
- Available inventory:
- SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
- MEDIUM – 5 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
- LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
- XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
