Week of December 1

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1: Rehearsals

• Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:15 – 8:15 AM.
• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble only if after-school rehearsals are attended. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
• Band-O-Rama Indoor Marching Band Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2: Rehearsals

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble only if after-school rehearsals are attended. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
• Band-O-Rama Indoor Marching Band Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3: Rehearsals

• Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:15 – 8:15 AM.
• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble only if after-school rehearsals are attended. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
• Full Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM. 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).
  • NOTE FOR 12/3: We will start with strings and non-jazz at 3:00 PM, ALL from 3:15 – 3:45 PM, and strings alone from 3:45 – 4:00 PM.
• Band-O-Rama Indoor Marching Band Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4: Rehearsals

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble only if after-school rehearsals are attended. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
• Band-O-Rama Indoor Marching Band Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal & BAND-O-RAMA

• Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:15 – 8:15 AM.
• BAND-O-RAMA @ 7:00 – 9:45 PM, with a 6:30 PM Percussion Ensemble Prelude.
  • Attire: Marching Uniform (no gloves, shakos, or section hats)
  • Location: NHS Auditorium
  • Report: 5:00 PM (full marching band rehearsal and group photos)
    • After the full marching band rehearsal, photos for each group (except for full marching band) will take place on the stage. Thank you, Jen Prouty!
  • Doors Open: 6:15 PM
  • Percussion Ensemble Prelude: 6:30 PM
  • Concert: 7:00 – 9:45 PM
  • Tickets: $10 @ NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash/check at the door (free: 12&under, 65&older, NPS faculty/staff)
  • This concert features the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • NOTE: We need to clear all of our equipment from the stage and backstage after the concert due to events on the stage over the weekend.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• DEC. 5 – Band-O-Rama – TICKETS
• DEC. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• DEC. 16 & 17 – “Peace on Earth” Holiday Concerts 1 & 2 – TICKETS

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.