Wishing everyone a great start to the new school year!
The 2025/26 NHS Jazz Ensemble performs at the Detroit Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 6, 2026 @ 1:00 – 1:30 PM in the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center. Find parking information and event details here. Upcoming rehearsals are Mon. 8/31, Tue. 9/1, and Thu. 9/3 @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the NHS Band Room. All details are below in This Week’s Schedule.
We are in need of a Lead Parent Volunteer to handle Home Football Game Drinks for the remainder of the football season.
This is the pop, Arnold Palmer, Gatorade, etc…, that is available to the band when they get their pizza after halftime.
Please contact Sara Weber in the NHS Band Facebook Group for information.
This Week’s Schedule
MONDAY, AUGUST 31: First Day of Classes for 2026/27 School Year; Jazz Rehearsal; Drumline Performance
- You will march during Band class, starting today. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM for Detroit Jazz Festival.
- Drumline Performance @ 3:30 – 4:00 PM at Thornton Creek main entrance. Report to Thornton Creek by 3:15 PM.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Jazz Rehearsal
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM for Detroit Jazz Festival.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal
- Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather. Rehearsals are every Wednesday until the final Home Football Game, unless otherwise stated.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: Jazz Rehearsal; Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Canton Cobras (optional)
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM for Detroit Jazz Festival.
- PEP BAND SIGNUP
- Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
- Locations: NHS Band Room / Canton HS Football Stadium
- Report to NHS Band Room for Rehearsal: 5:00 PM
- Depart NHS: 5:45 PM
- Enter Canton HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6: 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble @ 47th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
- 2025/26 Jazz Ensemble Detroit Jazz Festival Performance @ 1:00 – 1:30 PM.
- Parking Information & Event Details
- Attire: Tuxedo
- Locations: NHS Band Room / Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center (Downtown Detroit)
- Report to NHS Band Room for Rehearsal: 10:30 AM
- Report to Valade Jazz Center: 12:00 PM
More Announcements
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule
- AUG. 31 – First Day of Classes for 2026/27 School Year; Drumline Performance @ Thornton Creek
- 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.
- We have nearly 300 volunteer slots this year. We ask each family to participate at least once, but more is better.
- We are in need of a Lead Parent Volunteer to handle Home Football Game Drinks. Please contact Sarah Weber in the NHS Band Facebook Group for information.
NHS MUSIC 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.
- 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 the Northville Stitching Post.