Congratulations to Symphonic Band 9/10 & Symphonic Band 11/12 on Superior 1st Division performances at District Band Festival. You are all DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE is on Saturday, March 21 at Novi High School.
Refer to the MSBOA tab for the schedule and information.
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, MARCH 9: Rehearsals, Hillside Band 8 Visit
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
- Hillside Band 8 Visit @ 12:30 – 1:45 PM.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- “Into the Woods” Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10: Rehearsals, Pep Band @ Amerman, Music Boosters Meeting
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- “Into the Woods” Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
- Pep Band Performance at Amerman Open House @ 5:30 – 6:15 PM. Complete the Pep Band Google Form with your availability if you have not done so already. The Band Room will be open after school until 4:45 PM. Report to Amerman by 5:00 PM.
- Music Boosters Meeting at 7:00 – 8:30 PM in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12: Music Leadership Workshop (optional)
- 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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
- MAR. 9 – Hillside Band 8 Visit
- MAR. 10 – Pep Band @ Amerman Open House
- MAR. 10 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAR. 17 – Meads Mill Band 8 Visit
- MAR. 21 – MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival @ Novi HS
- MAR. 24 – MSBOA State Jazz Festival @ Bloomfield Hills HS
- APR. 14 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- APR. 23-25 – NHS Theatre’s “Into the Woods” Spring Musical Production
- MAY 4 – Tuxedo Return (except for Jazz Ensemble)
- MAY 12 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- 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 – “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
- JUN. 5 – Pep Band @ Winchester 50th Anniversary Block Party
- 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.