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MSBOA State Band Festival is on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Manchester High School.
- Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
- Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
- Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival.
- State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.
Tuxedo return is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the Band Room.
- With the exception of Jazz Ensemble members (tuxedos needed for summer performances), ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR TUXEDOS ON THIS DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!
- If you are unable to bring it, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it during these time ranges.
- SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap/gown and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 15: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal & Boosters Meeting
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
- Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 PM in the back room of the Northville Sports Den.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19: Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 5:30 PM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule
- TUE. APR. 16 – Boosters Meeting @ Northville Sports Den
- APR. 25 – 27 – NHS Drama Club Presents Mean Girls – selected students in pit orchestra
- FRI. MAY 3 – State Band Festival @ Manchester HS
- Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
- Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
- Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival.
- State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.
- SAT. MAY 4 – Drumline @ NHS Varsity Lacrosse Victory Day
- TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return – jazz members keep tuxedos for summer performances
- TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting @ location TBD
- TUE. MAY 21 – Spring All-Band Concert
- WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Banquet
- FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
- MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics & Audition (6/4)
- SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
- THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website
- Upcoming Boosters meetings are at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16 at the Northville Sports Den and Tuesday, May 14 (location TBD). Any and all parents are welcome to attend.
- Designate the Boosters to earn money 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 hoodies
- MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
- LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
- XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies