Visit the Band SignUp Genius and consider volunteering your time!
Pep Band & Drumline Performances at Senior Night Hockey Games are on Saturday, January 24 (Boy’s) and Sunday, February 1 (Girl’s). We currently have 0 of 4 chaperones slots filled.
The Pre-Festival Celebration Concerts are coming up in 3 weeks on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4. We currently only have 2 of 10 ticket & usher volunteer slots filled.
After-School District Band Festival Rehearsals begin this week.
Symphonic Band 11/12 rehearses on Mondays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Symphonic Band 9/10 rehearses on Tuesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Jazz Ensemble continues to rehearse on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 2:30 – 3:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
MSBOA has not informed us of District Band or State Jazz Festival dates.
These dates will be announced as soon as MSBOA releases the schedule to us.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, JANUARY 12: Percussion, Jazz, and SB 11/12 Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 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 only if after-school rehearsals are attended. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
- Symphonic Band 11/12 District Band Festival Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13: Jazz & SB 9/10 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.
- Symphonic Band 9/10 District Band Festival Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15: NO SCHOOL – Inclement Weather (activities below are cancelled)
- CANCELLED: 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 Dr. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
- CANCELLED: 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.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16: Percussion & Pep Band Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
- Pep Band Rehearsal @ 2:15 – 3:00 PM (due to 2:00 PM early release) in preparation for performances at the Boy’s & Girl’s Senior Night Games.
- PEP BAND HOCKEY GAME SIGNUP
- PARENT CHAPERONING
- Upcoming Rehearsals in Band Room:
- Saturday, January 24 @ 5:00 – 5:45 PM, then head directly to Novi Ice Arena for
- Wednesday, January 28 @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM
- Boy’s Hockey Senior Night Game at Novi Ice Arena (42400 Nick Lidstrom Dr, Novi, MI 48375) on Saturday, January 24 @ 6:45 – 9:15 PM. Report to Novi Ice Arena at 6:00 PM.
- Girl’s Hockey Senior Night Game at Eddie Edgar Ice Arena(33841 Lyndon, Livonia, MI 48154) on Sunday, February 1 @ 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Report to Eddie Edgar Ice Arena at 4:15 PM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
- JAN. 12 – After-School Band Festival Rehearsals Begin
- JAN. 22-24 – Michigan Music Conference (MSBOA All-State Rehearsals & Performances)
- JAN. 23 – Drumline at Boy’s Hockey Game
- JAN. 24 – Pep Band & Drumline at Boy’s Hockey Senior Night Game
- JAN. 31 – MSBOA District XII Solo & Ensemble Festival
- FEB. 1 – Pep Band & Drumline at Girl’s Hockey Senior Night Game
- FEB. 3-4 – A “Pre-Festival Celebration” Concerts 1 & 2 – TICKETS
- MAR. 3-14 – MSBOA District XII Band Festival (date TBA by MSBOA)
- MAR. 16-APR. 18 – MSBOA State Jazz Festival (date TBA by MSBOA)
- MAR. 21 – MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival
- MAY 4 – Tuxedo Return (Jazz Ensemble keeps Tuxedos for summer performances)
- MAY 19 – An “All-American” Spring Concert
- MAY 20 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet
- MAY 25 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- MAY 26-JUN. 1 – Band Leadership Clinics
- Late-MAY/Early-JUN. – “A Night of Jazz” with the Jazz Ensemble in Northville Town Square (date TBD by City of Northville)
- MAY 29 – Drumline at Winchester Elementary Field Day
- MAY 31 – Graduation Band at Class of 2026 Commencement
- JUN. 2 – Band Leadership Auditions
- JUN. 3 – Jazz Ensemble @ Cliff Bell’s with the Swing Syndicate Big Band
- JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
VOLUNTEERING
- Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
- 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.