Congratulations to Symphonic Band 9/10 and Symphonic Band 11/12 on your Superior performances at MSBOA State Band Festival! You are STATE CHAMPIONS for earning 1st Division Ratings! Bravo!
TUXEDO RETURN is only on Monday, May 4. All non-Jazz students must return their Tuxedo Jacket and Pants this one day only within the return windows (details below in “This Week’s Schedule”). May the 4th be with you to remember to bring these uniform articles to school on Monday!
The “All-American” Spring Band Concert is on Tuesday, May 19. The Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet is the following day on Wednesday, May 20.
Purchase concert tickets via Ludus. RSVP for the banquet by Monday, May 4 via the Google Form link on the event page below.
2026 Band Camp is Wednesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 27.
These dates are listed at the bottom of the current 2025-26 Band Packet along with the home & away football game schedule. More details about 2026 Band Camp and the rest of the band events in the 2026-27 School Year will be sent out within the next month or so.
This Week’s Schedule
SUNDAY, MAY 3: Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day Game
- Drumline Performance @ Lacrosse Victory Day Game.
- The Band Room will NOT be open for drum pickup prior to the game. All participating Drumline members were supposed to have taken their drums home after returning from State Band Festival on Friday.
- Report to 8 Mile “Northville Sports Den” Stadium @ 10:40 AM in Drumline Hoodie. Perform @ 10:50 AM and throughout game from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
- Pizza provided afterwards.
MONDAY, MAY 4: Tuxedo Return, Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
- TUXEDO RETURN @ 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:20 – 4:00 PM.
- Return Tuxedos (jacket and pants only) during seminar or after-school during the specified return windows. Tuxedo Shirts and Bowties are student-owned; keep and reuse for the coming years. Non-Jazz Seniors are welcome to donate their Tuxedo Shirt and Bowtie back to the Band if they wish.
- Jazz Ensemble members keep Tuxedos for summer performances. All others must return Tuxedos on this day within the return windows, no exceptions.
- If you are unable to bring your Tuxedo within the return windows, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it within the return windows.
- You are responsible for paying to have your Tuxedo professionally dry cleaned if you miss the return windows.
- Students will be assessed fees of $200 for Tuxedo Jacket and $90 for Tuxedo Pants if they are missing.
- SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap/gown and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
TUESDAY, MAY 5: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6: Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Full Orchestra Rehearsals
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
- Full Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
THURSDAY, MAY 7: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), 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.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
FRIDAY, MAY 8: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal, Drumline @ Moraine Fun Run, Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
- Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:20 – 8:20 AM.
- Drumline Moraine Fun Run Performance @ 9:30 – 10:30 AM.
- Report to Band Room immediately after 1A Seminar to load drums into cars and carpool to Moraine.
- Perform from 9:30 – 10:30 AM, which is the end of the K-2nd Grade Run and the beginning of 3rd-5th Grade Run.
- Return to NHS immediately after the performances and report to your 3A/lunch as soon as possible.
- Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
- MAY 3 – Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day Game
- MAY 4 – Tuxedo Return (except for Jazz Ensemble)
- MAY 8 – Drumline @ Moraine Fun Run
- MAY 12 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
- MAY 19 – Drumline @ Senior Clap-Out (during school)
- MAY 19 – An “All-American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
- MAY 20 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet – RSVP
- MAY 25 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- MAY 26-JUN. 1 – Band Leadership Clinics
- MAY 29 – Drumline @ Ridge Wood & Winchester Field Days
- MAY 29 – “A Night of Jazz” with the Jazz Ensemble in Northville Town Square
- MAY 30 – Drumline @ Senior Car Parade
- MAY 31 – Graduation Band @ Class of 2026 Commencement
- JUN. 1 – Drumline @ Silver Springs Assembly
- JUN. 2 – Band Leadership Auditions
- JUN. 3 – Jazz Ensemble @ Cliff Bell’s with the Swing Syndicate Big Band – TICKETS
- JUN. 5 – Pep Band @ Winchester 50th Anniversary Block Party
- JUN. 10 – Drumline @ Thornton Creek & Amerman for Last Day of School
- JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
- AUG. 12-27 – Band Camp
VOLUNTEERING
- Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
- Several NHS Music Boosters Board positions for the 2026-27 school year are open: President, Treasurer, Secretary, Website Designer, IT (to help with credit card payments for donations and raffle tickets), and Fundraising. Contact Mr. Kollipara if interested. Thank you to Carin Lawing and Lora Graentzdoerffer for continuing their positions!
- Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s. These programs require an annual renewal.
- 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.