After-school rehearsals resume this week.
A few weeks ago, an important Letter from the Directors was sent out. If you have not done so already, take the time to read the letter below this week’s schedule. Additionally, review the scheduled rehearsals, performances, and other events for the remainder of the school year.
The Pre-Festival Concerts are next Tuesday 2/6 and Wednesday 2/7. Go to Ludus at the link below to purchase tickets. General Admission for ages 13-64 is $10. Ages 12 and under, 65 and older, and NPS faculty/staff are free. Middle school parents/families enter free on Tuesday 2/6.
District Solo & Ensemble is fast approaching on Saturday 2/10. The performance schedule and information are linked below. If for any reason you are unable to attend your allotted performance time, you must contact Adam as soon as possible.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, JANUARY 29: 2A Final (Semester 1) & Jazz Rehearsal
- 2A Final Exam during 1A (no seminar).
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30: After-School Rehearsals CANCELLED due to Inclement Weather and Early Release from School at 1:30 PM
- AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS CANCELLED
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Jazz & SB 11/12 Rehearsals
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- Symphonic Band 11/12 Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
- Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
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. These after-school rehearsals will not be held 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 at kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org.
We are very excited about our upcoming events, and we are looking forward to more great music-making.
Thank you,
Michael H. Rumbell, Director of Bands
Adam S. Kollipara, Asst. Director & Percussion Inst.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES – NHS Band Schedule
- TUES. FEB. 6 – “A Pre-Festival Celebration” Concert 1 – BUY TICKETS
- WED. FEB. 7 – “A Pre-Festival Celebration” Concert 2 – BUY TICKETS
- SAT. FEB. 10 – District Solo & Ensemble Festival – INFO & SCHEDULE
- THU. FEB. 22 – Drumline at Talent Show
- SUN. FEB. 25 – Drumline at First United Methodist Church of Northville
- 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 next Boosters meeting is on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 PM in the Friends Community 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 MARCHING 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