PARENTS: We are in need of bus/festival chaperones (4 of 8 slots filled) and tuxedo return volunteers (2 of 8 slots filled). We would like all slots filled! Please sign up here:
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.
Ticket sales are now open on Ludus for the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 22: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 7:30 PM in the auditorium.
- End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
- End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal
- Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
- End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25 – SATURDAY, APRIL 27: Mean Girls Spring Musical
- Support our NHS Drama Club cast & crew and several NHS Music Department students & professionals as they present their Spring Musical, Mean Girls! Recommended for ages 13+.
- There are 4 showings:
- Thursday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM.
- Friday, April 26 @ 7:00 PM.
- Saturday, April 27 @ 2:00 PM.
- Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 PM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule
- APR. 25 – 27 – NHS Drama Club Presents Mean Girls – selected students in pit orchestra – TICKETS
- FRI. MAY 3 – State Band Festival @ Manchester HS
- SAT. MAY 4 – Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day on NHS Turf Field
- TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return – jazz members keep tuxedos for summer performances
- TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting @ location TBD
- TUE. MAY 21 – “All American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
- 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 (5/28 – 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
- SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
- THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website
- The final Boosters meeting for this school year is at 7:00 PM on 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