2026 Band Camp is Wednesday, August 12 – Thursday, August 27.
The 2026 Band Camp Schedule and 2026/27 Band Packet are linked below. Please review the SLIDESHOW that was presented at Band Parent Information Night (meeting recap below This Week’s Schedule). Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores should attend their transition day at 8:00 AM and report to Band Camp by 9:00 AM. Freshmen have a full morning of activities on their transition day beginning at 7:45 AM; they are already excused from Band Camp that morning and report to Band Camp at 1:00 PM.
The 2025/26 NHS Jazz Ensemble has been invited to perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 6, 2026!
The performance will be in the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center @ 1:00 PM. Upcoming rehearsals are August 18, 21, 24, and 25 @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the NHS Band Room. More rehearsal dates and specific details are forthcoming.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 17: Senior Transition Day, Band Camp, Marching Uniform Fittings, Band Apparel Orders Due, Marching Shoe & Tux Shirt Fittings, Band Fees Due
- Senior Transition Day @ 8:00 AM.
- ALL STUDENTS report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Marching Uniform Fittings during Band Camp (AM only) for anyone who has not received one yet – complete Band Uniform Agreement if you have not done so already.
- ONLINE ORDERING DEADLINE @ 2:00 PM for Band Polo, “Halftime is Gametime” T-Shirt, and Percussion Baseball Cap.
- Order HERE from the Northville Stitching Post
- SELECT FREE PICKUP! Mr. Kollipara picks up all items in bulk, then students can pick up their items in the Band Room.
- BAND POLO: Required for all Band Students; Freshmen & New Students need to purchase; Returning Students should purchase a new Band Polo if their current one is worn out or does not fit.
- “HALFTIME IS GAMETIME” T-SHIRT: Optional, but is great NHS Band representation. Most students, parents, and family members purchase these shirts.
- PERCUSSION BASEBALL CAP: Required for students in Front Ensemble (Pit Percussion) since it is a uniform item used in place of the shako; optional for Drumline. Parents and family members can order these, too.
- Marching Shoe & Tuxedo Shirt Fittings @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM in Ensemble/Orchestra Room, and all other Band Fees due by the end of the day:
- In addition to paying the other fees listed on RevTrak, the marching shoes and tuxedo shirts are paid for via the NHS Band RevTrak Page. Only pay for what you need and what is required for your student (please read the description of each of the 5 items!). Once marching shoes and tuxedo shirts are shipped to us, students can pick them up in the Band Room. If you are missing the fitting day, you must email sizes to Mr. Kollipara, or else a $25 shipping fee will be assessed for late orders.
- MARCHING SHOES: Required for all Freshmen, New Students, and any Returning Students who need replacements.
- TUXEDO SHIRTS: Required for new members in Symphonic Band 11/12, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble, and any Returning Students in these groups who need replacements.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18: Junior Transition Day, Band Camp, 2025/26 Jazz Rehearsal
- Junior Transition Day @ 8:00 AM.
- ALL STUDENTS report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM for Detroit Jazz Festival.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19: Sophomore Transition Day, Band Camp
- Sophomore Transition Day @ 8:00 AM.
- ALL STUDENTS report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20: Freshmen Transition Day, Band Camp
- Drumline in Grades 10-12 report to Band Room @ 7:00 AM for Freshmen Transition Day 7:30 AM Performance at Main Entrance.
- Freshmen Transition Day @ 7:45 AM.
- Seniors, Junior, and Sophomores report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Freshmen report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21: Band Camp, 2025/26 Jazz Rehearsal, Show Shirt Design Submission Deadline
- All Students report to Band Room for Band Camp @ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM for Detroit Jazz Festival.
- Marching Show Shirt Designs due no later than 11:59 PM.
Parent Meeting Recap
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 @ 7 – 8 PM
- The Slideshow that students were presented at Band Camp was shared with parents.
- Walkthrough of the locations of important links in the Band Packet & Website.
- Read through the Band Packet in its entirety so you are familiar with the locations of important information. Please only ask the Directors questions that are not answered in the Packet. Anyone who has not completed the Band Handbook Agreement must do so ASAP.
- Marching Shoe & Tux Shirt Fittings on Monday, August 17 @ 1:00 PM. Pay for these on RevTrak. See announcements above for details.
- Band Polo & Apparel Ordering Deadline on Monday, August 17 @ 2:00 PM. Buy these through the Northville Stitching Post. See announcements above for details.
- All Band Fees due via RevTrak by end of day on Monday, August 17. See announcements above for details. Only pay the fees applicable to your student(s).
- Nearly 300 slots need to be filled by parent volunteers for Band Events through the Band SignUp. Sign up now as we have many unfilled slots this coming week.
- Volunteer for Music Boosters Events, such as Raffle Ticket sales, through the NHS Music Boosters SignUp Genius. All families must purchase or sell at least 5 Raffle Tickets ($20/ticket) for a successful fundraiser. The goal is for the Band, Choir, and Orchestra to sell at least 1,000 tickets total. The Boosters have a new website and email address, plus a detailed document that outlines NHS Music Boosters Activities.
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule
- AUG. 12-27 – Band Camp – see Weekly Announcements & Band Packet for details
- AUG. 25 – Pep Band Meeting & Rehearsal – PEP BAND SIGNUP
- AUG. 26 – Band Picnic
- AUG. 27 – Marching Band @ “Band Appreciation Night” Home Football Game vs. Lake Orion Dragons
- AUG. 31 – First Day of Classes for 2026/27 School Year
- SEP. 2 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- SEP. 3 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Canton Cobras – PEP BAND SIGNUP
- SEP. 6 – 2025/26 NHS Jazz Ensemble @ Detroit Jazz Festival
- SEP. 9 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- SEP. 11 – Marching Band @ Home Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
- SEP. 16 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- SEP. 18 – Marching Band @ Victorian Parade & Home Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
- SEP. 22 – TUESDAY After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- SEP. 25 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats – PEP BAND SIGNUP
- SEP. 30 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- OCT. 2 – Marching Band @ Homecoming Parade & Home Football Game vs. Fordson Tractors
- OCT. 7 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- OCT. 9 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Belleville Tigers – PEP BAND SIGNUP
- OCT. 14 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- OCT. 16 – Drumline & Pep Band @ Meads Mill Pep Assembly – PEP BAND SIGNUP; Marching Band @ Senior Night Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
- OCT. 23 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. TBD – PEP BAND SIGNUP
VOLUNTEERING
- Visit the Band SignUp for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS
- Purchase NHS Music Boosters Raffle Tickets on Zeffy to support our Band, Choir, and Orchestra. All Music Department Families must buy or sell 5 Raffle Tickets ($20/each) for a successful fundraiser. This year’s goal is to sell 1,000+ tickets.
- Visit the Boosters SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer and the Boosters Website for more information about the Boosters.
- 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.
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.