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Week of July 1

We are in need of parade walkers for the 4th of July Parade.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer as a parade walker.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

THURSDAY, JULY 4: Independence Day Parade

  • PARADE ROUTE
  • SIGNUP GENIUS – parade walkers needed!
  • Attire: Band polo with any pants/shorts and marching/athletic shoes
  • Location: Volk Corporation Parking Lot – east of Cady & Griswold, behind Northville City Car Wash (the city just notified us)
  • Band Room Open: 8 AM
  • Report: 9 AM to Volk Corporation Parking Lot
  • Parade: 10 – 11 AM
  • Be sure to eat a high-protein breakfast and hydrate with water and electrolytes before the parade!
  • ALL BAND MEMBERS, including graduated seniors, participate in this parade. The band will perform A Salute to Freedom, You’re a Grand Old Flag, and God Bless America while marching the parade.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of June 10

We are in need of water bottles and parade walkers for the 4th of July Parade.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer and drop off water at the Gajda’s house.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, JUNE 10: Jazz Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

More Announcements

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of June 3

We are in need of water bottles and parade walkers for the 4th of July Parade.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer and drop off water at the Gajda’s house.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, JUNE 3: Jazz & Leadership Clinic

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Band Leadership Clinic @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Leadership Audition

  • Band Leadership Audition @ 3:00 – 5:30 PM.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6: Jazz Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

More Announcements

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of May 27

We are in need of water bottles and parade walkers for the Memorial Day & 4th of July Parades.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer and drop off water at the Gajda’s house.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 27: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

  • PARADE ROUTE
  • SIGNUP GENIUS (parade walkers & water)
  • Be sure to have a high-protein breakfast and hydrate with water and electrolytes before the parade!
  • Attire: Summer Uniform
  • Location: Cady & Griswold – northeast corner of Northville Downs parking lot
  • Band Room Open: 8 AM
  • Report: 9 AM to Cady & Griswold
  • Parade: 10 AM
  • Ceremony: 11 AM
  • Ice Cream: 12 PM
  • The band will march the parade, which briefly stops at Oakwood Cemetery, then proceeds to Rural Hill Cemetery for another brief stop, then into Rural Hill for the Memorial Day Ceremony. They will perform A Salute to Freedom, You’re a Grand Old Flag, and God Bless America during the parade, and additionally receive water in the cemetery and perform God Bless America and the Star Spangled Banner for the ceremony. The band is dismissed after the ceremony, and Guernsey provides free ice cream to all in the Casterline Funeral Home parking lot. Return instruments to NHS on Tuesday.

TUESDAY, MAY 28: Jazz & Leadership Clinic

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Band Leadership Clinic @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29: Jazz & Leadership Clinic

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Band Leadership Clinic @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

THURSDAY, MAY 30: Leadership Clinic

  • Band Leadership Clinic @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1: Drumline @ Senior Car Parade

  • Report to Band Room: 3:30 PM
  • Perform for Parade: 4 – 5 PM
  • Drumline will perform cadences near the main entrance of NHS for the Senior Car Parade as vehicles enter the parking lot.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2: Graduation Band

  • Attire: Dressy/“Sunday Best”
  • Location: USA Hockey Arena – 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
  • Band Room Open: 4 PM
  • Arena Doors Open: 4:30 PM
  • Report: 5 PM to arena
  • Ceremony: 6 – 7:45 PM (approximately)
  • Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will perform Pomp & Circumstance for the Class of 2024 Commencement.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of May 20

The “All-American” Spring Concert is this Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

This concert features all NHS Bands. This is a required and graded performance for all band students.

Concert TICKETS
POSTER & Program

The Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet is this Wednesday, May 22, 2024. We’re excited to announce the details regarding this special end-of-year event for the band!

This event is for band students of all grades and family. RSVP no later than Monday, May 20 if you will be having the catered dinner. Click below for information and the RSVP link.

BAND AWARDS INFO & DINNER RSVP

We are in need of water bottles and parade walkers for the Memorial Day & Independence Day Parades.

Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer and drop off water at the Gajda’s house.

SIGNUP GENIUS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 20: After-School Rehearsals

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM in band room.
  • Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM on stage.

TUESDAY, MAY 21: Senior Clap-Out & Spring Concert

  • Drumline members in grades 9, 10, and 11 report to band room for Senior Clap-Out @ 1:15 PM.
  • ALL LEADERSHIP & others who are available: right after school, we need to set the stage for the 5:00 PM combined band rehearsal – Percussion Ensemble instruments must remain on the pit cover for their 3:30 PM rehearsal.
  • “All-American” Spring Concert @ 6:15 PM – see the Poster & Program for concert order.
    • Attire: Summer Uniform for ALL – band polo (tucked in), black dress pants (black belt if needed), long crew-length black socks, and marching shoes
    • Percussion Ensemble Report: 3:30 PM
    • All Bands Report: 5:00 PM for combined band rehearsal on stage
    • Jazz Ensemble: 6:15 PM
    • Percussion Ensemble: 7:00 PM
    • SB 9/10, SB 11/12, and Combined Band Finale performances

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22: Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet

  • Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet @ 6:30 PM – see the Band Awards Event for details.

FRIDAY, MAY 24: Jazz Ensemble “Gazebo Concert” in Downtown Northville

  • Attire: Tuxedo
  • Location: Stage in Northville Town Square (by the clock on Main St)
  • Report: 6 PM in town
  • Rhythm Section: unload on Mary Alexander Ct behind the stage
  • Concert: 7 – 9 PM
  • Jazz Ensemble members transport instruments and music stands from the band room (no trailer/truck). Bring a plexiglass sheet or clips to prevent wind from blowing music off stands. Rhythm section must transport all their equipment and ensure they have extension cords and cables for guitars, electric keyboard, and amps.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • TUE. MAY 21 – Drumline @ Senior Clap-Out
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All-American” Spring Band Concert – TICKETS – POSTER & PROGRAM
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28-30 & 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SAT. JUN. 1 – Drumline @ Senior Car Parade – report to band room at 3:30 PM
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade
  • AUG. 14 – 29 – BAND CAMP! Full 2024-25 band schedule coming soon!

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of May 13

Tickets are available for purchase via Ludus for the All-Band “All-American” Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

This concert features all NHS Bands. This is a required and graded performance for all band students.

Spring Concert TICKETS

The Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet is on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. We’re excited to announce the details regarding this special end-of-year event for the band!

This event is for band students of all grades and family. RSVP no later than Monday, May 13 if you will be having the catered dinner. Click below for information and the RSVP link.

BAND AWARDS INFO & DINNER RSVP

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 13: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal & Music Boosters Meeting

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 PM via Teams – email Scott Partridge at smptc73@yahoo.com for meeting link.

TUESDAY, MAY 14: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15: Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal

  • Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Sonatine and Percussion Parade).

THURSDAY, MAY 16: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

FRIDAY, MAY 17: Rehearsals & Orchestra Concert

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.
  • TENTATIVE (on stage): Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Sonatine and Percussion Parade).
  • NHS Orchestra’s “A Night at the Movies” Spring Concert @ 7:00 PM. Admission is $10 (free for under 12/over 65). The finale of the concert is NHS’s first-ever FULL ORCHESTRA that will include wind and percussion instrumentalists from the Band in addition to the Orchestra.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • MON. MAY 13 – Boosters Meeting
  • FRI. MAY 17 – “A Night at the Movies” Orchestra Spring Concert
  • TUE. MAY 21 – Drumline @ Senior Clap-Out – see band whiteboard for details
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All-American” Spring Band Concert – TICKETS
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28-30 & 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SAT. JUN. 1 – Drumline @ Senior Car Parade – details to come from Adam
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

  • The final Boosters meeting for this school year is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14 via Teams. Any and all parents are welcome to attend. Email Scott Partridge at smptc73@yahoo.com for the meeting link.
  • Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of May 6

Congratulations to our State Champion NHS Bands & Orchestra for straight First Division Ratings at State Festival!

Tickets are available for purchase via Ludus for the All-Band “All-American” Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

This concert features all NHS Bands. This is a required and graded performance for all band students.

Spring Concert TICKETS

The Band Awards Ceremony & Banquet is on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 @ 6:30 PM. We’re excited to announce the details regarding this special end-of-year event for the band!

The event will begin in the NHS auditorium at 6:30 PM with band awards. After the awards, we will move to the cafeteria, and a catered dinner will be served at 7:30 PM. Our State Champion Jazz Ensemble will perform in the cafeteria after dinner at 8:15 PM.

All who would like the catered dinner must RSVP as soon as possible! Band students and siblings 9 years and under are free of charge; parents/adults and siblings 10 years and over are $25. Anyone is welcome to stay to socialize and enjoy the live music performance!

SENIORS!! We are still missing a few senior photos for the slideshow for our band awards banquet. If you have not sent these yet, please email them to proutyjennifer@gmail.com.

BAND PHOTOS!! We are looking for any general fun photos of our band kids of all grades that you may have taken throughout the year that we can include in the slideshow. These can be emailed to proutyjennifer@gmail.com or submitted to Google Drive here: 2023-2024 Band Photos.

The deadline for ALL photo submissions is May 13. Questions can be directed to Jen Prouty at (734) 377-5559 or proutyjennifer@gmail.com.

RSVP: BAND AWARDS DINNER

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, MAY 6: Jazz Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

TUESDAY, MAY 7: Tuxedo Return & Jazz Rehearsal

  • Tuxedo Return @ 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
    • CLICK HERE TO READ IMPORTANT DETAILS
    • With the exception of Jazz Ensemble members (tuxedos needed for summer performances), ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR TUXEDOS ON THIS DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!
    • If you are unable to bring it, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it during these time ranges. You will keep your tuxedo shirt and bowtie since those are student-owned.
    • SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap, gown, and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.
    • ALL OTHERS: Any missing uniform pieces will prevent you from entering transition day in August until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.
  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

THURSDAY, MAY 9: Percussion Ensemble Octet & Jazz Rehearsals

  • Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM (Sonatine and Percussion Parade).
  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return
  • TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting
  • TUE. MAY 21 – Drumline @ Senior Clap-Out – see band whiteboard for details
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All-American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28 – 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SAT. JUN. 1 – Drumline @ Senior Car Parade – details to come from Adam
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

  • The final Boosters meeting for this school year is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14 (location TBD). Any and all parents are welcome to attend.
  • Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of April 29

MSBOA State Band Festival is THIS FRIDAY, May 3, 2024 at Manchester High School. See details below under “This Week’s Schedule.”

PARENTS: We are in need of bus/festival chaperones (5 of 8 slots filled) and tuxedo return volunteers (5 of 6 slots filled). We would like all slots filled! Please sign up here:

SIGNUP Genius

Tuxedo return is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the Band Room.

  • With the exception of Jazz Ensemble members (tuxedos needed for summer performances), ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR TUXEDOS ON THIS DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • If you are unable to bring it, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it during these time ranges.
  • SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap, gown, and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.

Tickets are available for purchase via Ludus for the All-Band Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. As is for all band performances, this concert is required and graded for all band students.

Spring Concert TICKETS

The Band Awards Banquet is on Wednesday, May 22, 2024!

We’re excited to announce there will be an end-of-year banquet at the awards ceremony this year! Mark your calendars for May 22 and keep an eye out for RSVP details. More information is to come on this special dinner and celebration event. Please reach out to laurieselik@me.com if you would like to help plan for this special event.

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 29: After-School Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30: After-School Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

  • Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1: Seminar Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal

  • Percussion Ensemble Octet Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
  • You will need your music for Sonatine and Percussion Parade.

FRIDAY, MAY 3: MSBOA State Band Festival

  • Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
  • Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
  • Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that the instruments/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival. SB 9/10 percussionists are responsible for bringing all percussion instruments needed for SB 11/12.
  • State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.

SATURDAY, MAY 4: Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day

  • Arrive at NHS no later than 12:30 PM.
  • Perform cadences at the beginning, halftime, and end.
  • Pizza is provided after the event.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • FRI. MAY 3 – State Band Festival @ Manchester HS – see details above
  • SAT. MAY 4 – Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day on NHS Turf Field
  • TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return – jazz members keep tuxedos for summer performances
  • TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting @ location TBD
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28 – 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

  • The final Boosters meeting for this school year is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14 (location TBD). Any and all parents are welcome to attend.
  • Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of April 22

PARENTS: We are in need of bus/festival chaperones (4 of 8 slots filled) and tuxedo return volunteers (2 of 8 slots filled). We would like all slots filled! Please sign up here:

SIGNUP Genius

MSBOA State Band Festival is on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Manchester High School.

  • Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
  • Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
  • Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival.
  • State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.

Tuxedo return is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the Band Room.

  • With the exception of Jazz Ensemble members (tuxedos needed for summer performances), ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR TUXEDOS ON THIS DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • If you are unable to bring it, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it during these time ranges.
  • SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap/gown and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.

Ticket sales are now open on Ludus for the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Spring Concert TICKETS

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 22: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 7:30 PM in the auditorium.
  • End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
  • End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 4:00 – 7:00 PM in the auditorium.
  • End time may vary due to music/tech changes as needed during rehearsal.

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 – SATURDAY, APRIL 27: Mean Girls Spring Musical

  • Support our NHS Drama Club cast & crew and several NHS Music Department students & professionals as they present their Spring Musical, Mean Girls! Recommended for ages 13+.
  • There are 4 showings:
    • Thursday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM.
    • Friday, April 26 @ 7:00 PM.
    • Saturday, April 27 @ 2:00 PM.
    • Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 PM.
“MEAN GIRLS” Tickets

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • APR. 25 – 27 – NHS Drama Club Presents Mean Girls – selected students in pit orchestra – TICKETS
  • FRI. MAY 3 – State Band Festival @ Manchester HS
  • SAT. MAY 4 – Drumline @ Lacrosse Victory Day on NHS Turf Field
  • TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return – jazz members keep tuxedos for summer performances
  • TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting @ location TBD
  • TUE. MAY 21 – “All American” Spring Concert – TICKETS
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics (5/28 – 6/3) & Audition (6/4)
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

  • The final Boosters meeting for this school year is at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14 (location TBD). Any and all parents are welcome to attend.
  • Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies
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Week of April 15

PARENTS: We are in need of bus/festival chaperones and tuxedo return volunteers! Please sign up via SignUp Genius.

MSBOA State Band Festival is on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Manchester High School.

  • Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
  • Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
  • Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival.
  • State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.

Tuxedo return is Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:30 – 8:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the Band Room.

  • With the exception of Jazz Ensemble members (tuxedos needed for summer performances), ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN THEIR TUXEDOS ON THIS DAY, NO EXCEPTIONS!
  • If you are unable to bring it, you are responsible for having a friend/parent bring it during these time ranges.
  • SENIORS: Any missing uniform pieces will result in your graduation cap/gown and diploma being held until you return the pieces or pay the necessary fees.

This Week’s Schedule

MONDAY, APRIL 15: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal & Boosters Meeting

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
  • Music Boosters Meeting @ 7:00 PM in the back room of the Northville Sports Den.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

  • Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18: Pit Orchestra Rehearsal

  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 4:30 PM.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19: Rehearsals

  • Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
  • Mean Girls Pit Orchestra Rehearsal @ 3:30 – 5:30 PM.

More Announcements

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS – Schedule

  • TUE. APR. 16 – Boosters Meeting @ Northville Sports Den
  • APR. 25 – 27 – NHS Drama Club Presents Mean Girls – selected students in pit orchestra
  • FRI. MAY 3 – State Band Festival @ Manchester HS
    • Symphonic Band 9/10 reports to NHS in Band Polo at 2:45 PM, performs at 5:55 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 8:00 PM.
    • Symphonic Band 11/12 reports to NHS in Tuxedo at 5:45 PM, performs at 8:25 PM, and is estimated to return to NHS by 10:20 PM.
    • Students are bussed to and from festival. Percussion and larger instruments are transported via the trailer (goes with SB 9/10 and returns with SB 11/12). All other instruments are taken on the buses.
    • Students are responsible for ensuring that the instrument(s)/equipment they specifically use are loaded/unloaded from the trailer/buses and safely transported to/from festival.
    • State Band Festival is required and graded for all band students.
  • SAT. MAY 4 – Drumline @ NHS Varsity Lacrosse Victory Day
  • TUE. MAY 7 – Tuxedo Return – jazz members keep tuxedos for summer performances
  • TUE. MAY 14 – Boosters Meeting @ location TBD
  • TUE. MAY 21 – Spring All-Band Concert
  • WED. MAY 22 – Band Awards Banquet
  • FRI. MAY 24 – Jazz Ensemble Concert in Downtown Northville
  • MON. MAY 27 – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
  • MAY 28 – JUN. 4 – Band Leadership Clinics & Audition (6/4)
  • SUN. JUN. 2 – Graduation Band at Class of 2024 Commencement
  • THU. JUL. 4 – Independence Day Parade

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES – Website

  • Upcoming Boosters meetings are at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16 at the Northville Sports Den and Tuesday, May 14 (location TBD). Any and all parents are welcome to attend.
  • Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.

ARETHA FRANKLIN MARCHING SHOW SHIRTS

  • Show Shirts can be purchased from Adam – email kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org to order T-shirts ($25), crewnecks ($40), and hoodies ($55).
  • Available inventory:
    • SMALL – 3 t-shirts, 3 hoodies
    • MEDIUM – 4 t-shirts, 2 crewnecks, 4 hoodies
    • LARGE – 5 t-shirts, 5 crewnecks, 3 hoodies
    • XL – 1 t-shirt, 1 crewneck, 2 hoodies