MSBOA STATE BAND FESTIVAL is on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Belding High School.
Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to the Band Room at 8:00 AM in Summer Uniform, performs at Belding HS at 12:45 PM, and returns to NHS by 4:00 PM. Chaperones are needed for SB 9/10! There are 0 of 4 slots filled.
Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to the Band Room at 10:00 AM in Tuxedo, performs at Belding HS at 3:10 PM, and returns to NHS by 6:30 PM. Chaperones are needed for SB 11/12! There is 1 of 4 slots filled.
The 1B Jazz Ensemble class has several open chairs for the 2026-27 school year, with no audition.
Please contact your counselor to make a change to your schedule to join the class. The bulk of the band this year is made up of seniors who will be graduating on May 31. It is up to the underclass students to take advantage of this opportunity!
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, APRIL 20: Percussion Ensemble & ITW Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 PM.
- “Into the Woods” Dress/Tech Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 6:30 PM.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21: ITW Rehearsal
- “Into the Woods” Dress/Tech Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 6:30 PM.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22: Percussion Ensemble & ITW Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 PM.
- “Into the Woods” Dress/Tech Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 6:30 PM.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23: “Into the Woods” 1st Showing
- “Into the Woods” 1st Showing @ 7:00 PM. Pit Orchestra reports @ TBD.
- All showings have reserved seating – TICKETS HERE!
FRIDAY, APRIL 24: “Into the Woods” 2nd Showing
- “Into the Woods” 2nd Showing @ 7:00 PM. Pit Orchestra reports @ TBD.
- All showings have reserved seating – TICKETS HERE!
SATURDAY, APRIL 25: “Into the Woods” 3rd & 4th Showings
- “Into the Woods” 3rd Showing @ 2:00 PM. Pit Orchestra reports @ TBD.
- “Into the Woods” 4th Showing @ 7:00 PM. Pit Orchestra reports @ TBD.
- All showings have reserved seating – TICKETS HERE!
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
- APR. 23-25 – NHS Theatre’s “Into the Woods” Spring Musical Production – TICKETS
- MAY 1 – MSBOA State Band Festival @ Belding High School
- MAY 4 – Tuxedo Return (except for Jazz Ensemble)
- MAY 12 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAY 19 – An “All-American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
- MAY 20 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet
- MAY 25 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- MAY 26-JUN. 1 – Band Leadership Clinics
- MAY 29 – “A Night of Jazz” with the Jazz Ensemble in Northville Town Square
- 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
- We are in need of volunteers to fill several NHS Music Boosters Board positions for the 2026-27 school year! Positions open are President, Treasurer, Secretary, Website Designer, IT (to help with credit card payments for donations and raffle tickets), and Fundraising. Contact Mr. Kollipara if you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions. Thank you to Carin Lawing and Lora Graentzdoerffer for continuing their position on the Boosters Board!
- 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.