District Band Festival is on Friday, March 6 at Ypsilanti Lincoln High School.
Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to the NHS Band Room at 2:30 PM in Band Polo, etc., performs at 5:50 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM. Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to the NHS Band Room at 4:45 PM in Tuxedo, performs at 7:45 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 9:50 PM. In preparation for District Band Festival, Symphonic Band 11/12 rehearses on Mondays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM and Symphonic Band 9/10 rehearses on Tuesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
State Solo & Ensemble is on Saturday, March 21 at Novi High School.
The schedule will be posted as soon as it is released by MSBOA.
State Jazz Festival is on Tuesday, March 24 at Bloomfield Hills High School.
Jazz Ensemble performs at 3:30 PM. More details are forthcoming. In preparation for State Jazz Festival and other performances throughout the year, Jazz Ensemble rehearses on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 2:30 – 3:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 – WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18: NO SCHOOL – Midwinter Break & Teacher Professional Development
- No School due to Midwinter Break (Monday-Tuesday) & Teacher Professional Development (Wednesday).
- No After-School Rehearsals.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Music Leadership Workshop & Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
- Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM with Dr. Ray-Hepp. These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students.
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 4:15 PM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
- FEB. 26 – Drumline @ Talent Show
- MAR. 6 – MSBOA District XII Band Festival @ Ypsilanti Lincoln HS
- MAR. 10 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAR. 21 – MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Novi HS
- MAR. 24 – MSBOA State Jazz Festival @ Bloomfield Hills HS
- APR. 14 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAY 4 – Tuxedo Return (except for Jazz Ensemble)
- MAY 12 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAY 17 – 8th Grade Band Visit
- 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
- MAY 29 – Drumline @ Winchester Field Day
- MAY – “A Night of Jazz” with the Jazz Ensemble in Northville Town Square (date TBD by City of Northville)
- MAY 31 – Graduation Band @ 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.