The Holiday Lighted Parade is this Friday, November 21.
Tickets sales for Band-O-Rama on Friday, December 5 are live on Ludus.
Congratulations to Connor Feng, Caleb Kim, and Yeeun Kim on their placement into the All-State Ensembles! Congratulations to Chinmayi Ravikumar on her All-State Honorable Mention!
Volunteer to help with our Band Events, as well as Music Boosters Raffle Ticket sales at Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Tri-M concerts.
We are in immediate need of Tuxedo fitting volunteers for Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10 during the school day! Check the Band SignUp Genius below to volunteer.
We ask that each Band Family purchases at least five (5) NHS Music Boosters Raffle Tickets and considers becoming a sponsor. Please share Raffle and Sponsorship information with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and any others to help support our Award-Winning Music Department.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18: Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Full Orchestra Rehearsal
- Full Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Band Room. These rehearsals are only for Symphony Orchestra and select Winds/Percussion from Band, and are required rehearsals for these members (see roster posted outside Band Room).
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20: Music Leadership Workshop (optional); Percussion Ensemble & Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals
- Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21: Holiday Lighted Parade
- Parade Route & Information
- The Band performs A Christmas Special while marching the parade. BRING ALL MARCHING MUSIC since it will be played as warm-up music prior to the parade.
- Attire: Marching Uniform
- Jacket, bibbers, gloves, shako & plume (section hats for Sousas & Front Ensemble), long crew-length black socks, marching shoes.
- Wear warm clothing under your uniform. Do not wear hoodies or other clothing that is visible under the uniform (e.g. jeans that are too long, etc…). Hand warmers are a good idea.
- Band Room Open: 4:00 PM
- Report to NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE Parking Lot: 5:30 PM
- Parade: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Drumline: Take drums home after the parade to use for Saturday’s performance.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Drumline @ LLEC Santa 5K Run/Walk
- The Drumline will perform for the Living & Learning Enrichment Center’s Santa 5K Walk/Run.
- Attire: WARM CLOTHING with Drumline Hoodie & Band/NHS Apparel
- Location: Northville Farmer’s Market – 550 W Seven Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167 (directly across the street from Custard Time)
- Report: 9:30 AM
- Perform: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
VOLUNTEERING
- Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
- Support our award-winning music department by purchasing Raffle Tickets before the drawing on Wednesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM.
- Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
- Parents can attend monthly Boosters meetings. Visit the Boosters Page for the meeting schedule.
- Visit the Boosters SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer and the Boosters Website for more information about the Boosters.
BAND SPIRIT WEAR
- Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons, or any other apparel not currently available to order online from Canton Embroidery.