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Week of May 20

The “All-American” Spring Concert is this Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

This concert features all NHS Bands. This is a required and graded performance for all band students.

Concert TICKETS
POSTER & Program

The Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet is this Wednesday, May 22, 2024. We’re excited to announce the details regarding this special end-of-year event for the band!

This event is for band students of all grades and family. RSVP no later than Monday, May 20 if you will be having the catered dinner. Click below for information and the RSVP link.

BAND AWARDS INFO & DINNER RSVP

We are in need of water bottles and parade walkers for the Memorial Day & Independence Day Parades.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer and drop off water at the Gajda’s house.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 20: After-School Rehearsals

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM in band room.
  • Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM on stage.

TUESDAY, MAY 21: Senior Clap-Out & Spring Concert

  • Drumline members in grades 9, 10, and 11 report to band room for Senior Clap-Out @ 1:15 PM.
  • ALL LEADERSHIP & others who are available: right after school, we need to set the stage for the 5:00 PM combined band rehearsal – Percussion Ensemble instruments must remain on the pit cover for their 3:30 PM rehearsal.
  • “All-American” Spring Concert @ 6:15 PM – see the Poster & Program for concert order.
    • Attire: Summer Uniform for ALL – band polo (tucked in), black dress pants (black belt if needed), long crew-length black socks, and marching shoes
    • Percussion Ensemble Report: 3:30 PM
    • All Bands Report: 5:00 PM for combined band rehearsal on stage
    • Jazz Ensemble: 6:15 PM
    • Percussion Ensemble: 7:00 PM
    • SB 9/10, SB 11/12, and Combined Band Finale performances

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22: Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet

  • Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet @ 6:30 PM – see the Band Awards Event for details.

FRIDAY, MAY 24: Jazz Ensemble “Gazebo Concert” in Downtown Northville

  • Attire: Tuxedo
  • Location: Stage in Northville Town Square (by the clock on Main St)
  • Report: 6 PM in town
  • Rhythm Section: unload on Mary Alexander Ct behind the stage
  • Concert: 7 – 9 PM
  • Jazz Ensemble members transport instruments and music stands from the band room (no trailer/truck). Bring a plexiglass sheet or clips to prevent wind from blowing music off stands. Rhythm section must transport all their equipment and ensure they have extension cords and cables for guitars, electric keyboard, and amps.

More Announcements

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • TUE. MAY 21 – Drumline @ Senior Clap-Out
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All-American” Spring Band Concert – TICKETS – POSTER & PROGRAM
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28-30 & 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SAT. JUN. 1 – Drumline @ Senior Car Parade – report to band room at 3:30 PM
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

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