Category: Weekly Announcements

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal; Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.
• Solo & Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 4:00 – 5:00 PM in Band Room. Upcoming Rehearsals leading up to Band-O-Rama on 12/4 are listed below:
  • Monday, 11/16 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, 11/19 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, 11/25 @ 1:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday, 12/1 @ 4:30 – 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal; Music Boosters Meeting

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.
• Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the NHS Flex Room.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11: Full Orchestra Rehearsal

• Full Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Band Room, led by Dr. Ray-Hepp.
• Upcoming Rehearsals are 11/11, 12/2, and 12/9 for performances at the Music Department Holiday Concerts on 12/15 and 12/16.
• Join the Full Orchestra BAND Group to receive updates from Dr. Ray-Hepp:
  • https://band.us/n/a9a6b3S0SdLeT
  • Invite Code: HJ1-7NG-7K

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12: 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. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13: Pep Band Performance @ Away MHSAA Regional Playoff Football Game vs. Cass Tech Technicians

• Pep Band Performance @ Away MHSAA Regional Playoff Football Game vs. Cass Tech Technicians
• STUDENTS: PEP BAND SIGNUP
• PARENTS: CHAPERONE SIGNUP
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
  • DRESS WARMLY!!
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Cass Tech HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:00 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:00 PM
• Enter Cass Tech HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 13 – Pep Band @ Away MHSAA Playoff Football Game vs. Cass Tech Technicians – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
• We have 300+ volunteer slots this year. We ask each family to participate at least once, but more is better.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal; Drumline Performance @ Powderpuff Game

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.
• Drumline Performance @ 6:30 – 8:00 PM for the NHS Powderpuff Game.
  • Band Room Open: 5:00 – 5:45 PM for drum pickup
  • Report: 6:00 PM to Sports Den Stadium

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3: NO SCHOOL – Teacher PD Day; Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

• NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Development Day.
• Solo & Ensemble Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM in Band Room.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4: Full Orchestra Rehearsal

• Full Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Band Room, led by Dr. Ray-Hepp.
• Upcoming Rehearsals are 11/4, 11/11, 12/2 (TBD), and 12/9 for performances at the Music Department Holiday Concerts on 12/15 and 12/16.
• Join the Full Orchestra BAND Group to receive updates from Dr. Ray-Hepp:
  • https://band.us/n/a9a6b3S0SdLeT
  • Invite Code: HJ1-7NG-7K

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5: 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. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Pep Band Performance @ Away MHSAA Playoff Football Game vs. Saline Hornets

• Pep Band Performance @ Away MHSAA Playoff Football Game vs. Saline Hornets
• STUDENTS: PEP BAND SIGNUP
• PARENTS: CHAPERONE SIGNUP
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Saline HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:00 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:00 PM
• Enter Saline HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• NOV. 6 – Pep Band @ Away MHSAA Playoff Football Game vs. Saline Hornets – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.
• We have 300+ volunteer slots this year. We ask each family to participate at least once, but more is better.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29: 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. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30: Marching Band Performance @ Home Playoff Football Game vs. Woodhaven Warriors

• Marching Band Performance @ Home Football Playoff Game vs. Woodhaven Warriors
• Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, gloves, long black socks, marching shoes; dress warm under the uniform, but no tank tops or hoodies
• Locations: Plateau / Sports Den Stadium
• Report to NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard): 4:00 PM
• Drumline Setup Drum Stands in Stadium: 4:45 PM
• Report to Plateau (All Students): 5:00 PM
• Pre-Game Performance: 6:40 PM (water after performance)
• Kickoff: 7:00 PM
• Halftime: Marching Show (pizza & beverages after performance)
• Post-Game Performance
• Load Trailer & Return NHS to Unload (Leadership, Drumline, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard)

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• OCT. 30 – Marching Band @ Home Football Playoff Game vs. Woodhaven Warriors
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

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.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19: Symphonic Band Season Begins, Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Students who play a different instrument for Symphonic Band must bring both their Symphonic AND Marching Instruments/Music to Band class every day.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20: Jazz Ensemble & Pep Band Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM for any students interested in Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.
• Pep Band Rehearsal @ 4:00 – 5:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 3:00 – 6:00 PM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22: 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 for any students interested in Jazz Ensemble. Rehearsals are every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM through the end of the school year unless stated otherwise.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23: Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders

• Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Howell HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:00 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:00 PM
• Enter Howell HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25: MSBOA All-State Auditions (for those who registered)

• For those who registered, view the Audition Schedule on the MSBOA tab and email Mr. Kollipara if you have an unavoidable timing conflict. Please note that time change requests are NOT guaranteed and can only be submitted for unavoidable timing conflicts.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• OCT. 20 – Pep Band Rehearsal
• OCT. 23 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• OCT. 24-25 – MSBOA All-State Auditions @ Saline HS (optional) – AUDITION SCHEDULE
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

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.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13: Drumline Cross Country Performances, Music Boosters Meeting, Senior Night Escort Information Due (Seniors Only)

• Drumline Cross Country Performances @ 4:00 – 5:00 PM. TAKE DRUMS AFTER SCHOOL – Band Room will NOT be open before the performance. Report to Cass Benton @ 3:30 PM to perform for 4:00 PM & 4:30 PM races.
• Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the NHS Flex Room.
• SENIORS & PARENTS!! Please check for an email from Mr. Kollipara requesting Senior Night Ceremony Escort Information for this Friday’s game. Reply to the email with the information no later than 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14: Marching Band Rehearsal, District S&E Registration Deadline (optional)

• Marching Band Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM for ALL STUDENTS. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• MSBOA District S&E Registration due no later than 5:30 PM. Payments with completed must be in a labeled envelope and placed in the white mailbox in the Band Room.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Pep Band Rehearsal, Meads Mill Community Open House

• 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.
• Pep Band Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM. This is an important rehearsal that will go over the routine for the Meads Mill Pep Rally.
• Meads Mill Community Open House @ 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Stop by to see the new 2023 Bond construction and renovations!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16: Drumline & Pep Band Performance @ Meads Mill Pep Rally AND Marching Band Performance @ Senior Night & Pink Out Home Football Game

• Drumline & Pep Band Performance @ Meads Mill Pep Rally
  • Pep Band Signup
  • Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
  • Location: Meads Mill Middle School Cafetorium (report here) / Gymnasium (perform here)
  • Dismissed from 4th Hour: 1:30 PM
    • You must be signed up through the Pep Band Google Form for this performance by 4:30 PM on Thursday, October 15 (at the end of Pep Band Rehearsal) in order to pick up a parking lot exit slip from the attendance office!
    • Mr. Kollipara is at Meads Mill, so Pep Band students are responsible for picking up their exit slips, timely departure from NHS, and timely arrival at Meads Mill.
  • Report to Meads Mill: 1:50 PM
  • Drumline Performance: 2:38 PM
  • Pep Band Performance: 2:45 PM
• Marching Band Performance @ Senior Night & Pink Out Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
  • Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, gloves, long black socks, marching shoes; be sure to wear at minimum a short sleeve shirt and shorts under the uniform (no tank tops or hoodies).
  • Locations: Plateau / Sports Den Stadium
  • Report to NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard): 4:00 PM
  • Report to Plateau (ALL STUDENTS): 5:00 PM
  • Seniors/Escorts Report to NW End of Track: 6:20 PM
  • Pre-Game: 6:30 PM Senior Night Ceremony (no band performance)
  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM
  • Halftime: Marching Show
  • Post-Game Performance
  • Front Ensemble, Color Guard, Sousaphones, and Leadership load trailer and unload at NHS.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17: 2026 Global Grace Cancer Run/Walk

• Annual Cancer Run/Walk hosted by Mr. Kollipara. This is not a band performance, just an invitation to participate as a runner/walker.
• Location: Cass Benton
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Register at the link below if you would like to participate!
  • https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/global-grace-cancer-run-2026-northville-michigan

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• OCT. 13 – Drumline @ Cass Benton for Cross Country Races; Music Boosters Meeting
• OCT. 14 – Marching Band Rehearsal; District S&E Registration Deadline
• OCT. 15 – Pep 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. 17 – 2026 Global Grace Cancer Run, hosted by Mr. Kollipara @ Cass Benton (9 AM to 12 PM Noon) – REGISTER HERE
• OCT. 20 – Pep Band Rehearsal
• OCT. 23 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. TBD – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• OCT. 24-25 – MSBOA All-State Auditions @ Saline HS (optional)
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

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.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5: NO SCHOOL – Teacher PD Day

• NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Development

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6: Pep Band Rehearsal

• Pep Band Rehearsal @ 4:30 – 6:00 PM.
• New music will be distributed.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7: Marching Band Rehearsal

• Marching Band Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8: Music Leadership Workshop (optional)

• 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9: Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Belleville Tigers

• Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Belleville Tigers
• Pep Band Signup
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Belleville HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:30 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:15 PM
• Enter Belleville HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11: Drumline @ NEF Baseline Blitz

• Drumline reports to the Sports Den Stadium in Drumline Hoodie at 8:00 AM to perform for the 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM races for the 3rd Annual Northville Educational Foundation Baseline Blitz.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• OCT. 6 – Pep Band Rehearsal
• OCT. 7 – Marching Band Rehearsal
• OCT. 9 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Belleville Tigers – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• OCT. 11 – Drumline @ Northville Educational Foundation Baseline Blitz
• OCT. 13 – Drumline @ Cross Country Races at Cass Benton; Music Boosters Meeting
• OCT. 14 – Marching Band Rehearsal; District S&E Registration Deadline
• OCT. 15 – Pep 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. 17 – 2026 Global Grace Cancer Run, hosted by Mr. Kollipara @ Cass Benton (9 AM to 12 PM Noon)
• OCT. 20 – Pep Band Rehearsal
• OCT. 23 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. TBD – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• OCT. 24-25 – MSBOA All-State Auditions @ Saline HS (optional)
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

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.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 6:00 PM.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 7:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal; Drumline Sectional

• Marching Band Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:15 – 10:00 PM, beginning in Band Room. Dinner Break @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Resume @ 8:00 – 10:00 PM in Main Gym.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1: Music Leadership Workshop (optional); Drumline Sectional

• 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.
• Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 10:00 PM, beginning in Band Room. Dinner Break @ 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Resume @ 8:00 – 10:00 PM in Main Gym.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2: Marching Band Performances for Hallway Parade, Pep Rally, Homecoming Parade, and Football Game vs. Fordson Tractors

• Marching Band Hallway Parade Performance: Report to Band Room @ 7:50 AM.
• Marching Band & Drumline Pep Rally Performances: Report to Band Room @ 12:10 PM.
• HOMECOMING PARADE & FOOTBALL GAME vs. Fordson Tractors
  • Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, gloves, long black socks, marching shoes; be sure to wear at minimum a short sleeve shirt and shorts under the uniform (no tank tops or hoodies).
  • Locations: NPS Board Office Parking Lot (no dropoff or staging at Library) / March to Sports Den Stadium
  • Report to NHS (Leadership and Front Ensemble) to Load Trailer: 4:00 PM
    • Front Ensemble unloads trailer at Stadium, then reports to Parade. Drumline sets up drum stands in bleachers. Sousaphones and Color Guard transport their own equipment directly to Parade, but can load instruments on the trailer after the game.
  • ALL STUDENTS Report to Parade: 5:00 PM
  • Parade: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
  • Pre-Game Performance: Marching Show @ 6:40 PM
  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM
  • Halftime: Homecoming Court
  • Post-Game Performance & Drumline Feature
  • Front Ensemble, Color Guard, Sousaphones, and Leadership load trailer and unload at NHS.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• 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. 11 – Drumline @ Northville Educational Foundation Baseline Blitz
• OCT. 13 – Drumline @ Cross Country Races at Cass Benton; Music Boosters Meeting
• OCT. 14 – After-School Marching Band Rehearsal; District S&E Registration Deadline
• OCT. 16 – Drumline & Pep Band @ Meads Mill Pep Assembly – PEP BAND SIGNUP; Marching Band @ Senior Night Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• OCT. 17 – 2026 Global Grace Cancer Run, hosted by Mr. Kollipara @ Cass Benton (9 AM to 12 PM Noon)
• OCT. 23 – Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. TBD – PEP BAND SIGNUP
• OCT. 24-25 – MSBOA All-State Auditions @ Saline HS (optional)
• NOV. 10 – Music Boosters Meeting
• NOV. 20 – Marching Band @ Holiday Lighted Parade
• NOV. 21 – Drumline @ Living and Learning Enrichment Center Santa 5K
• DEC. 4 – Band-O-Rama (all-band concert)
• DEC. 8 – Music Boosters Meeting
• DEC. 15-16 – Music Department Holiday Concerts (band attends both nights)

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.

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 new Boosters Website (coming soon) for more information about the Boosters.

BAND APPAREL

• Current band apparel is available for purchase at any time from the Northville Stitching Post.
• Contact Mr. Kollipara if you would like to purchase marching band show shirts from previous marching seasons from our limited remaining stock.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: MSBOA All-State Registration Deadline (optional), Drumline Sectional

• MSBOA All-State Registration due no later than 3:30 PM. Payments must be in a labeled envelope and placed in the white mailbox in the Band Room.
• Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 5:00 PM.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: TUESDAY After-School Marching Band Rehearsal; Drumline Sectional

• Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:15 – 6:30 PM.
• Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Northville District Library Friends Meeting Room, on the lower level behind the reference desk.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 3:30 – 5:00 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: Music Leadership Workshop (optional); Drumline Sectional

• 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.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats (optional)

• Pep Band @ Away Football Game vs. Plymouth
• Pep Band Information & SignUp
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Plymouth HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 5:00 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:45 PM
• Enter Plymouth HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• 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. 17 – 2026 Global Grace Cancer Run, hosted by Mr. Kollipara @ Cass Benton (9 AM to 12 PM Noon)
• 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.

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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: Drumline Sectional; Pep Band Rehearsal

• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.
• Pep Band Rehearsal @ 4:30 – 6:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal; Drumline Sectional

• Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather. Rehearsals are every Wednesday until the final Home Football Game, unless otherwise stated.
• Any Band apparel that has not been picked up will be distributed at rehearsal.
• Band Photos have arrived! They will be available for pickup at rehearsal.
• Senior Banners will be displayed at the Sports Den Stadium on the fence in front of the Band bleachers. They can be picked up at NHS on Friday, December 4 at Band-O-Rama.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:15 – 6:30 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Music Leadership Workshop (optional); Drumline Sectional

• 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.
• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Marching Band Performance @ Victorian Parade & Home Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats

• MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE @ Victorian Parade & Home Football Game
  • Attire: Marching Uniform
    • Marching Jacket & Bibbers – must wear at minimum a short-sleeve shirt and shorts underneath to prevent sweat on uniforms; do not wear anything with a hood since they stick out of the uniform
    • Shako & Plume
    • Black Marching Gloves – get from Mr. Kollipara at Wednesday rehearsal if you do not have them
    • Long Black Socks without logos or additional colors – no footies or white socks
    • Marching Shoes
    • Front Ensemble (Pit) Percussion wears their Percussion Baseball Cap for all outdoor performances. Percussionists should purchase the Percussion Baseball Cap if they did not purchase it when polos were ordered.
  • Locations: Tipping Point Theatre Parking Lot @ Cady & Griswold Intersection (Parade) / Sports Den Stadium (Game)
  • Report to NHS to Load Trailer (Leadership and Front Ensemble): 4:00 PM
  • Drumline Setup Drum Stands in Stadium: 4:45 PM
  • Report to Parade (All Students): 5:45 PM
  • Parade: 6:30 – 7:00 PM
  • Football Game Tickets: For spectators, $6.00 via GoFan or pay at the gate. KLAA and NHS Passes are accepted. Gates at ticket booths open at 6:00 PM. No tickets for Band Students – they always enter free!
  • No Pre-Game Performance due to Victorian Parade
  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM (we will not be at the Stadium by this time due to the Victorian Parade)
  • Halftime: Marching Show; Band Students provided pizza & beverages after performance (time depends on gameplay – we cannot estimate when this starts!)
  • Post-Game Performance (time depends on gameplay – we cannot estimate when this starts!)
  • Front Ensemble unloads trailer at Stadium before reporting to Parade. Sousaphones and Color Guard transport their own equipment. The Band will perform while marching the Parade. After the Parade, the Band with receive water before reporting directly to the Band bleachers at the Stadium for the Football Game. Either walk or drive, but traffic and parking may be challenging. No rehearsal at the Plateau and no Pre-Game Performance due to Parade; only the Marching Show at Halftime and Post-Game Performance.
  • Load Trailer (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard, Drumline) and return to NHS to unload. Sousaphones and Color Guard can send their equipment back to NHS on the trailer. Sousaphones must be in cases or they cannot be sent on the trailer!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• 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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7: NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

• NO SCHOOL – Labor Day

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9: 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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Marching Band Performance @ “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs

• MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE @ “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
  • Attire: Summer Uniform – Band Polo tucked into BLACK DRESS PANTS (no jeans, sweatpants, yoga pants, etc…), Black Belt (if needed), LONG BLACK SOCKS WITHOUT LOGOS (no footies or white socks), and Marching Shoes. Front Ensemble (Pit) Percussion wears their Percussion Baseball Cap for all outdoor performances.
  • Location: Plateau (grass practice football field across bridge from Hillside) / march in parade block to Sports Den Stadium
  • Report to NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard): 4:00 PM
  • Drumline Setup Drum Stands in Stadium: 4:45 PM
  • Report to Plateau (ALL Students): 5:00 PM
  • Pre-Game Performance: 6:40 PM; water provided after performance
  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM
  • Halftime: Marching Show; pizza and beverages provided after performance (time depends on gameplay – we cannot estimate this!)
  • Post-Game Performance (time depends on gameplay – we cannot estimate this!)
  • Load Trailer & Return NHS to Unload (Leadership, Drumline, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard)

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

• 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.