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Week of November 27

We need parents to sign up here to help with marching uniform return! This will be in the band room on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 8:30 AM and 2:30 4:30 PM.

Please be advised that the COMBINED Symphonic Band 9/10 will now play on BOTH nights of the Band & Choir Holiday Concerts on Tuesday, December 19 & Wednesday, December 20 due to unbalanced instrumentation in Symphonic Band 10.

Tri-M members who participated at the Ward Church Performance on Sunday, November 19 will report 3.5 PERFORMANCE hours (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) as Tri-M credit.


  • Percussion Ensemble @ 7:30 8:20 AM.
  • Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Marching Band @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Marching Band @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Percussion Ensemble @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
  • Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Marching Band @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Jazz Ensemble @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Marching Band @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Attire: Marching Uniform (no gloves or shakos/hats)
  • Report Time: 5:00 PM
  • Concert: 7:00 PM
    • The Band-O-Rama Concert features Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
    • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (Free Admission: 12 & Under, 65 & Older, NPS Faculty & Staff). All proceeds support the band program.
    • Senior Banners that were on the fence at the football stadium will be available for pickup in the lobby.
    • NHS Music Boosters Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase in the lobby (see Additional Information below for more details).
    • Aretha Franklin Show Shirts will be available for purchase in the lobby (see Additional Information below for more details).

Upcoming Events & Additional Information

  • ALL PIECES of the marching uniform MUST be returned THIS DAY ONLY at 7:30 – 8:30 AM or 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the band room.
  • If you cannot return your uniform yourself, send it with a friend to return it for you; if it is not returned this day, you are responsible for paying to have it professionally dry cleaned, and it must be returned in the dry cleaner’s plastic bag with receipt in order to be returned – NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • The following pieces MUST be returned (amount to be paid if not returned):
    • Jacket – $200
    • Bibbers (pants) – $90
    • Shako (hat) – $50
    • Shako Box – $10
    • Plume – $20
    • Plume Holder – $5
    • Black Garment Bag – $10
    • Black Hanger – $5
    • Guard Tunic – $80
  • PARENTS: Sign up here to help with marching uniform return, as well as tuxedo distribution! Tuxedos will be distributed to students in Symphonic Band 11/12 and Jazz Ensemble.

  • The Boosters will meet in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library at 7:00 PM.

  • Holiday Concert 1 is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Holiday Concert 2 is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased at the Band-O-Rama Concert – T-shirts ($24), crewnecks ($39), hoodies ($57).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 4 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 5 hoodies
    • XL 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
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Weekly Updates

Week of November 20

Tri-M members who participated at the Ward Church Performance on Sunday, November 19 will report 3.5 PERFORMANCE hours (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM) as Tri-M credit.

We need parents to sign up here to help with marching uniform return in the band room on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 8:30 AM and 2:30 4:30 PM.

Please be advised that the COMBINED Symphonic Band 9/10 will now play on BOTH nights of the Band & Choir Holiday Concerts on Tuesday, December 19 & Wednesday, December 20 due to unbalanced instrumentation in Symphonic Band 10.


  • Jazz Ensemble rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Indoor Marching Band rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline sectional @ 4:30 – 5:30 PM.
  • Jazz Ensemble rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Indoor Marching Band rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Drumline –– TAKE DRUMS HOME FOR WEDNESDAY HOCKEY GAME (school will not be open Wednesday for drum pickup).
  • NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
  • The Drumline will perform at the Northville vs. Novi Hockey Game at 7:30 PM at the Novi Ice Arena – 42400 Nick Lidstrom Drive, Novi, MI 48375.
  • NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Upcoming Events & Additional Information

  • Band-O-Rama is at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1 and features the Symphonic Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (free admission: 12 & under and 65 & older). All proceeds support the band program.
  • Senior Banners that were in the fence at the football stadium will be available for pickup in the lobby.
  • NHS Music Boosters Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase in the lobby.
  • Aretha Franklin Show Shirts will be available for purchase in the lobby.

  • ALL PIECES of the marching uniform MUST be returned THIS DAY ONLY at 7:30 – 8:30 AM or 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the band room.
  • If you cannot return your uniform yourself, send it with a friend; if it is not returned this day, you are responsible for paying to have it professionally dry cleaned, and it must be return in the dry cleaner’s plastic bag with receipt.
  • The following pieces MUST be returned (amount to be paid if not returned):
    • Jacket – $200
    • Bibbers (pants) – $90
    • Shako (hat) – $50
    • Shako Box – $10
    • Plume – $20
    • Plume Holder – $5
    • Black Garment Bag – $10
    • Black Hanger – $5
    • Guard Tunic – $80
  • PARENTS: Sign up here to help with marching uniform return, as well as tuxedo distribution! Tuxedos will be distributed to students in Symphonic Band 11/12 and Jazz Ensemble.

  • The Boosters will meet in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library at 7:00 PM.

  • Holiday Concert 1 is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Holiday Concert 2 is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, featuring Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com. All proceeds support the choir program.

  • Extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-served” basis at the Band-O-Rama Concert – T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), hoodies ($50).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 4 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 5 hoodies
    • XL 3 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
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Weekly Updates

Week of November 13


  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until Band-O-Rama.
  • Percussion Ensemble Octet seminar rehearsal. Meet in the band room during 1A Seminar at 7:30 – 8:20 AM. These rehearsals will be announced weekly (based on student vote) and are in preparation for their performance of Sonatine.
  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until Band-O-Rama.
  • NHS Music Boosters Meeting. The Boosters will meet in the back room at the Northville Sports Den at 7:00 PM.
  • Sign-up via the WARD CHURCH GOOGLE FORM. Rehearsal in 1A Seminar on Thursday, November 16 @ 7:30 8:20 AM in the band room. We will perform at the end of each morning service on Sunday, November 19 to complement the sermon theme. The performance counts as Tri-M credit.
  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until Band-O-Rama.
  • Attire: Marching Uniform
  • Location: Northville District Library Parking Lot (212 W Cady St)
  • Band Room Open: 4:00 PM
  • Report Time to Library: 5:00 PM
  • Parade: 6:30 PM
    • Students report to the Northville Library at 5:00 PM in marching uniform with ALL marching music in addition to “A Christmas Special.”
    • Be sure to wear warms clothes under your uniform, and it’s encouraged to bring hand warmers!
    • The band will march in the parade beginning at 6:30 PM performing “A Christmas Special,” and the band trailer will follow the band in the parade with festive decorations!
    • Visit the Northville Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
  • Sign-up via the WARD CHURCH GOOGLE FORM.
  • Report to the Ward Church main sanctuary at 8:30 AM.
  • We perform at the end of each morning service to complement the sermon theme.
  • The performance counts as Tri-M credit.

Upcoming Events & Additional Information

  • Band-O-Rama is at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1 and features the Symphonic Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (free admission: 12 & under and 65 & older).

  • The Boosters will meet in the Carlo Meeting Room at the Northville District Library at 7:00 PM.

  • Holiday Concert 1 is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, featuring Symphonic Band 9, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com (will be available soon).

  • Holiday Concert 2 is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, featuring Symphonic Band 10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com (will be available soon).

  • A limited supply of extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. See Adam to purchase with cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle – T-shirts ($24), crewnecks ($39), hoodies ($49).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 2 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 2 t-shirts, 1 hoodies

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Week of November 6


The Pep Band will not be performing at the away football playoff game vs. Belleville on Saturday 11/11 @ 1:00 PM due to scheduling conflicts. Feel free to attend in the student section to cheer on our team!


  • NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until Band-O-Rama.

  • Percussion Ensemble Octet seminar rehearsal. Meet in the band room during 1A Seminar at 7:30 – 8:20 AM. These rehearsals will be announced weekly (based on student vote) and are in preparation for their performance of Sonatine.

Upcoming Events & Additional Information

  • Band-O-Rama is at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1 and features the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Bands, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (free admission: 12 & under and 65 & older).

  • Holiday Concert 1 is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, featuring Symphonic Band 9, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com (will be available soon).

  • Holiday Concert 2 is at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, featuring Symphonic Band 10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select Choirs.
  • Tickets: NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com (will be available soon).

  • A limited supply of extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. See Adam to purchase with cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle – T-shirts ($24), crewnecks ($39), hoodies ($49).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 2 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 2 t-shirts, 1 hoodies

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Week of October 30

  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until the Band-O-Rama Concert on Friday, December 1, 2023.
  • NHS Orchestra’s Halloween-themed concert is entitled Music of the Night. This is the first year of the NHS orchestra! Join them on Monday, October 30 at 7:00 PM in the NHS Auditorium. Purchase tickets here on Ludus. All proceeds go to the Orchestra Program. Free admission for senior citizens and students 12 and under using the discount codes OVER65 and UNDER12. Staff are free using discount code STAFF23.
  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until the Band-O-Rama Concert on Friday, December 1, 2023.
  • Percussion Ensemble Octet seminar rehearsal. Meet in the band room during 1A Seminar at 7:30 – 8:20 AM. These rehearsals will be announced weekly (based on student vote) and are in preparation for their performance of Sonatine at District Solo & Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 10, 2024 (in addition to Pre-Festival Concert 2 and the Spring Concert).
  • Jazz Ensemble after-school rehearsal. Meet in the band room at 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays until the Band-O-Rama Concert on Friday, December 1, 2023.
  • The Pep Band will perform at the Northville vs. CC Home Football Playoff Game this Friday, November 3. This playoff game was just added over the weekend due to our victory against Brighton!
  • For all information and to sign-up for Pep Band, go to the NEW PLAYOFF GAME GOOGLE FORM. Even if you signed up before on the other Google Form for the previous games, you must sign-up again on the new Google Form in order to participate.
  • We only need chaperones for this game – go to SignUp Genius. Since the full band will not be attending, pizza/drinks will not be served, but concessions will be available.

  • A limited supply of extra shirts have been ordered and can be purchased on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. See Adam to purchase with cash, check, Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle – T-shirts ($24), crewnecks ($39), hoodies ($49).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 2 t-shirts, 3 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 3 t-shirts, 2 hoodies
  • This parade is at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 17 and precedes the tree lighting ceremony at 8:00 PM in the Northville Town Square (note that the City changed the date of the parade after the original band schedule was sent – ensure that Friday 11/17 is in your personal/family calendars, not Saturday 11/18).
  • The band will march in the parade performing “A Christmas Special.”
  • Visit the Northville Chamber of Commerce website for more information about the parade.
  • The Band-O-Rama Concert is at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 1 and features the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Bands, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale.
  • Tickets: $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com or cash at the door (free admission: 12 & under and 65 & older).
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Upcoming Events

Band & Choir Holiday Concert 2

Holiday Concert 2 features Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select choirs. Purchase tickets at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com.

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Upcoming Events

Band & Choir Holiday Concert 1

Holiday Concert 1 features Symphonic Band 9/10, Symphonic Band 11/12, and select choirs. Purchase tickets at NorthvilleHSChoirs.Ludus.com.

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Upcoming Events

Band-O-Rama Concert

Click here for the poster and program!

The Band-O-Rama Concert will feature the Symphonic Bands, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and a Marching Band finale. Purchase tickets for $10 at NorthvilleHSBands.Ludus.com, or cash at the door. Free admission for 12 & Under, 65 & Older, and NPS Faculty & Staff (select the appropriate tickets on Ludus). You can also donate to the band in-person or by clicking “Donate” at the top of the Ludus page. Marching Band shirts and Music Boosters raffle tickets will be for sale in the lobby.

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Upcoming Events

Holiday Lighted Parade

The Mustang Marching Band will participate in Northville’s Holiday Lighted Parade at 6:30 PM on Friday, November 17. Visit the Northville Chamber of Commerce website for more information.

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Past Events

PEP BAND @ Home Football Playoff Game vs. Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks

The Northville High School Varsity Football Team will face off the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks at Tom Holzer Stadium for this playoff game. The Mustang Marching Band’s Pep Band will play a selection of their repertoire in the main stands.