Northville High School BandTuesday, May 12, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
NHS Ensemble/Orchestra Room 132
The NHS Music Boosters will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 in the NHS Ensemble/Orchestra Room 132. Any band, choir, and orchestra parents are encouraged to join Music Boosters Meetings. Visit the NHS Music Boosters website for more information about the Boosters and activities.
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 7:30 – 8:30 AM & 2:20 – 4:00 PM
NHS Band Room
Tuxedo return is Monday, May 4, 2026.
Tuxedo jackets and pants must be returned by ALL students who were issued a tuxedo (except for Jazz Ensemble members) on this day to the band parent volunteers either in seminar from 7:30 – 8:30 AM or after-school from 2:20 – 4:00 PM. You keep your tuxedo shirt and bowtie since those are student-owned uniform pieces. Jazz members who needed replacements throughout the year should return their uniform articles that no longer fit, and keep their current ones. Non-jazz seniors can donate their tuxedo and bowtie back to the band if they wish.
If you cannot return your tuxedo during these times, you are responsible for having a parent or fellow band student return it for you during these times. DO NOT drop off your tuxedo in the band/uniform room or elsewhere: it must be physically handed to the band parent volunteers and checked-in by Mrs. Ryan.
If your tuxedo is not returned during these times, you are responsible for paying to have it PROFESSIONALLY DRY CLEANED and it must be returned to Mrs. Ryan in the dry cleaner’s plastic garment bag with receipt. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tuxedo jackets and pants are district-owned uniforms. If one or both are missing, you will be fined for the replacement cost: the jacket is $200 and the pants are $90. Any damages to the tuxedo will be assessed upon return. Seniors who do not return their tuxedos during the return times will not be able to receive their graduation cap, gown, and diploma until the tuxedo is either returned or replacement fees are paid. All other students who do not return their tuxedos will not be able to enter transition day in August until the tuxedo is returned or replacement fee is paid. Any missing marching uniform pieces will result in these same consequences!
Review pages 6 – 9 of the 2025-2026 Band Packet for the handbook section on uniforms and the uniform agreement that was completed on distribution day. If you have any additional questions that are not addressed here or the packet, please contact Mrs. Ann Ryan at ann.ryan@gmail.com.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 12:45 PM (SB 9/10) & 3:10 PM (SB 11/12)
Belding High School | 850 Hall St, Belding, MI 48809
MSBOA State Band Festival will be held at Belding High School on Friday, May 1, 2026. Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS at 8:00 AM in Summer Uniform, performs at 12:45 PM, and returns to NHS by 4:00 PM. Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS at 10:00 AM in Tuxedo, performs at 3:10 PM, and returns to NHS by 6:30 PM.
BUS CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED! Click here to volunteer.
From NHS, students are bussed to and from festival. Students must ride the bus to festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via trailer. The trailer will go with SB 9/10 and return with SB 11/12. SB 9/10 brings all percussion instruments that are also needed for SB 11/12. All other instruments are transported via bus. Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument and equipment they specifically use are loaded and unloaded from the trailer and buses, and safely transported to and from festival. Students may return from festival with parents, but must notify Mr. Kollipara & Mr. Rumbell before leaving.
MSBOA State Band Festival is a required and graded performance for all band students.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM
NHS Ensemble/Orchestra Room 132
The NHS Music Boosters will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in the NHS Ensemble/Orchestra Room 132.
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.
JOIN THIS MEETING or 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!
Any band, choir, and orchestra parents are encouraged to join Music Boosters Meetings. Visit the NHS Music Boosters website for more information about the Boosters and activities.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 3:30 PM
Bloomfield Hills HS | 4200 Andover Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
MSBOA State Jazz Festival for the NHS Jazz Ensemble is on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 3:30 PM at Bloomfield Hills HS.
Report to the Band Room in Tuxedo after being excused from 3B @ 12:30 PM. From NHS, students are bussed to and from festival. Students must ride the bus to festival. All instruments are transported on the bus. Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they use are loaded/unloaded from the bus and safely transported to/from festival. Students may return from festival with parents, but must notify Mr. Kollipara & Mr. Rumbell before leaving. We will return to NHS at approximately 5:30 PM.
All band students and family members are encouraged to join the Jazz Ensemble at festival as audience members and observe the comments from the adjudicators during the post-performance clinic!
State Jazz Festival is a required and graded performance for Jazz Ensemble members.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
MSBOA State Solo & Ensemble Festival will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Novi High School. Parents and friends are welcome to watch performances. You can record performances, but you must ask the performance adjudicator for permission before recording audio or video of their commentary after the performances.
The NHS Music Boosters will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in the NHS Ensemble/Orchestra Room 132. Any band, choir, and orchestra parents are encouraged to join Music Boosters Meetings. Visit the NHS Music Boosters website for more information about the Boosters and activities.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 | 5:50 PM (SB 9/10) & 7:45 PM (SB 11/12)
YPSILANTI LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL | 7425 Willis Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
MSBOA District XII Band Festival will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Ypsilanti Lincoln High School. Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to the Band Room at 2:30 PM, performs at 5:50 PM, and returns to NHS at approximately 8:00 PM. Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS at 4:45 PM, performs at 7:45 PM, and returns to NHS at approximately 9:50 PM.
BUS CHAPERONES ARE NEEDED! Click here to volunteer.
From NHS, students are bussed to and from festival. Students must ride the bus to festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via trailer. The trailer will go with SB 9/10 and return with SB 11/12. SB 9/10 brings all percussion instruments that are also needed for SB 11/12. All other instruments are transported via bus. Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument and equipment they specifically use are loaded and unloaded from the trailer and buses, and safely transported to and from festival. Students may return from festival with parents, but must notify Mr. Kollipara & Mr. Rumbell before leaving.
District XII Band Festival is a required and graded performance for all band students.
Bravo to all of our District Solo & Ensemble participants on excellent performances!
If you received a 1st Division Rating (blue medal), you are eligible to register for State Solo & Ensemble, which takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Novi High School.
The After-School Festival Rehearsal Schedule is below.
Symphonic Band 11/12 rehearses on Mondays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Symphonic Band 9/10 rehearses on Tuesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Jazz Ensemble rehearses on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 2:30 – 3:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.
District Band Festival is on Friday, March 6 at Ypsilanti Lincoln High School.
Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to the NHS Band Room at 2:30 PM in Polo, etc. (you can wear it to school that day!), performs at 5:50 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM. Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to the NHS Band Room at 4:45 PM in Tuxedo, performs at 7:45 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 9:50 PM.
State Jazz Festival is on Tuesday, March 24 at Bloomfield Hills High School.
Jazz Ensemble performs at 3:30 PM. More details are forthcoming.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9: Drumline Sectional
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10: Rehearsals & Music Boosters Meeting
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Percussion & Jazz Rehearsals, Drumline Sectional
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13: Pep Assembly Performance; State S&E Registration Deadline; Drumline @ Home Basketball Games
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
VOLUNTEERING
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
BAND SPIRIT WEAR
Bravo to all of our District Solo & Ensemble participants on excellent performances!
If you received a 1st Division Rating (blue medal), you are eligible to register for State Solo & Ensemble, which takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Novi High School.
Visit Ludus to purchase your Pre-Festival Concert tickets.
Pre-Festival Celebration Concerts are THIS WEEK on Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4.
After-School Festival Rehearsals:
Symphonic Band 11/12 rehearses on Mondays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Symphonic Band 9/10 rehearses on Tuesdays at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Jazz Ensemble rehearses on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 2:30 – 3:30 PM. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule. District Band & State Jazz Festival performance dates will be announced as soon as MSBOA releases the schedule.
JW Pepper is offering three $10,000 scholarships for future music educators.
The deadline is Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Apply below!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1: Pep Band & Drumline @ Girls’ Senior Night Hockey Game
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2: Rehearsals
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3: A “Pre-Festival Celebration” Concert 1
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4: A “Pre-Festival Celebration” Concert 2
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS
VOLUNTEERING
NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES
BAND SPIRIT WEAR