Category: Weekly Announcements

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal

• Percussion Ensemble Seminar Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
• This rehearsal is for the Solo & Ensemble Percussion Octet.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22: Percussion Ensemble Rehearsal; District Solo & Ensemble Deadline Extension

• Percussion Ensemble Seminar Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
• District S&E Registration (Google Form and paper form with payment) due by 5:00 PM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24: Pep Band Performance @ KLAA Crossover Away Football Game vs. Livonia Franklin Patriots

• PEP BAND @ KLAA CROSSOVER AWAY FOOTBALL GAME
  • Pep Band Sign Up
  • Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
  • Locations: NHS Band Room / Livonia Franklin HS Football Stadium
  • Report to NHS: 4:30 PM
  • Depart NHS: 5:30 PM
  • Enter Livonia Franklin HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at KLAA Crossover Away Football Game vs. Livonia Franklin Patriots
• NOV. 13 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• NOV. 21 – Holiday Lighted Parade
• DEC. 5 – Band-O-Rama
• DEC. 16 – Holiday Concert 1
• DEC. 17 – Holiday Concert 2

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13: Symphonic Band Season Begins

• Bring SYMPHONIC & MARCHING instruments to school!
• Marching instruments will still be needed at school for various rehearsals for upcoming performances (Pep Band, Drumline, possible home playoff football games, Holiday Lighted Parade, Band-O-Rama).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Music Boosters Meeting; Pep Band Rehearsal

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Pep Band Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
• Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal @ 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Students not enrolled in 1B Jazz Ensemble are welcome to perform with Jazz Ensemble if attending after-school rehearsals. See the Band Calendar for the full rehearsal schedule.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17: Drumline @ Hillside Pep Rally; Drumline & Pep Band at Meads Mill Pep Rally; Pep Band Performance at Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats; District Solo & Ensemble Registration Deadline

• DRUMLINE @ HILLSIDE PEP RALLY
  • Attire: Drumline Hoodie
  • Dismissed from 4B: 1:15 PM, then report to Band Room to get drums
  • Arrive at Hillside: 1:30 PM
  • Performance: 1:45 – 2:00 PM
  • At the end of the Hillside performance, go directly to Meads Mill to join Pep Band for the Meads Mill Pep Rally performance.
• DRUMLINE & PEP BAND @ MEADS MILL PEP RALLY
  • Click above for complete details and to sign up.
  • Only those who are signed up will be excused from class.
• DISTRICT SOLO & ENSEMBLE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
  • Click above for complete details.
• PEP BAND @ AWAY FOOTBALL GAME
  • Pep Band Sign Up
  • Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
  • Locations: NHS Band Room / Novi HS Football Stadium
  • Report to NHS Band Room: 5:00 PM
  • Depart NHS: 5:45 PM
  • Enter Novi HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: MSBOA All-State Auditions

• Audition Schedule
• Best of luck to our 17 band students who will be auditioning for Michigan’s All-State Bands!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• OCT. 17 – Drumline at Hillside Pep Rally; Drumline & Pep Band at Meads Mill Pep Rally; Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at KLAA Crossover Away Football Game vs. TBD
• NOV. 13 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• NOV. 21 – Holiday Lighted Parade
• DEC. 5 – Band-O-Rama
• DEC. 16 – Holiday Concert 1
• DEC. 17 – Holiday Concert 2

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6: Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal

• Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM.
• New music will be handed out.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7: Drumline at Cross Country Senior Night

• Drumline reports to Cass Benton Cross Country Starting Line @ 4:30 PM.
• Performances at 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM races for Cross Country Senior Night.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8: Marching Band Rehearsal

• NO SCHOOL, but rehearsal is ON!
• Marching Band Rehearsals are every Wednesday @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM until the final Home Football Game. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Music Boosters Meeting

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Music Boosters Monthly Meeting in the Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 7:00 PM. Band, choir, and orchestra parents are all welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10: Band Performance at “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles

• Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, gloves, long black socks, marching shoes
  • Check that you have ALL of these uniform items AHEAD OF TIME. Do NOT show up unprepared to the rehearsal and performance!
  • At a minimum, wear shorts and a short sleeve t-shirt under your uniform. Do NOT wear tank tops or hoodies under the uniform jacket.
• Location: Plateau / 8 Mile Stadium
• Report to NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard) to Load Trailer: 4:00 PM
• Report to Plateau (All Students): 5:00 PM
• Seniors & Escorts Report to NW End of Track: lined up by 6:20 PM
• Pre-Game: 6:30 PM Senior Night Ceremony (No Band Performance)
• Kickoff: 7:00 PM
• Halftime: Marching Show
• Post-Game Performance
• DRUMLINE: Take drums home for Sunday’s Baseline Blitz Performance. Northville HS will only be open after Sunday’s performance.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12: Drumline Performance at Baseline Blitz

• Do NOT return drums to Northville HS after Friday’s football game. Northville HS will only be open after the performance.
• Drumline reports to the Novi HS Stadium (NOT 8 Mile Stadium) at 8:15 AM.
• Perform from 8:30 – 10:30 AM for the NEF 5K Baseline Blitz.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• OCT. 7 – Drumline Performance at Cross Country Senior Night
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 12 – Drumline Performance at NEF 5K Baseline Blitz
• OCT. 17 – Drumline at Hillside Pep Rally; Drumline & Pep Band at Meads Mill Pep Rally; Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at KLAA Crossover Away Football Game vs. TBD
• NOV. 13 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• NOV. 21 – Holiday Lighted Parade
• DEC. 5 – Band-O-Rama
• DEC. 16 – Holiday Concert 1
• DEC. 17 – Holiday Concert 2

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 4:00 – 9:30 PM.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: Drumline Sectional

• Drumline Sectional @ 4:00 – 7:00 PM.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal, Drumline Sectional

• After-School Marching Band Rehearsals are every Wednesday @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM until the final Home Football Game. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 6:00 – 9:30 PM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Drumline Sectional

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Drumline Sectional @ 4:00 – 9:30 PM.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3: Band Performance @ Homecoming Hallway Parade, Pep Rally, Parade, and Home Football Game vs. Canton Cobras

• Marching Band Performance in Hallway Parade: Report to Band Room at 7:50 AM.
• Marching Band & Drumline Performance at Pep Rally: Report to Band Room at 12:10 PM.
• HOMECOMING PARADE ROUTE
• Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, 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 8 Mile Stadium
• Report to NHS (Leadership and Front Ensemble) to Load Trailer: 4:00 PM
  • Front Ensemble unloads trailer at Stadium, then reports to parade. Sousaphones and Color Guard transport their own equipment.
• Report to Parade: 5:00 PM
• Parade: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
• 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

• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: Drumline Sectional, All-State Audition Registration Deadline (optional)

• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.
• All-State Audition Registration Deadline @ 5:00 PM. Visit the MSBOA page for information and registration about this optional activity.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23: Drumline Sectional

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal, Drumline Sectional

• After-School Marching Band Rehearsals are every Wednesday @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM until the final Home Football Game. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal, Drumline Sectional

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM. New music will be distributed and rehearsed.
• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26: Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs (optional)

• Visit the Pep Band page for information about signup, communications, and music.
• Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer as a chaperone.
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Brighton HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:30 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:15 PM
• Enter Brighton HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: Drumline Sectional

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: Drumline Sectional

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal, After-School Marching Band Rehearsal, Drumline Sectional

• Pep Band Seminar Rehearsal @ 7:30 – 8:20 AM. New music will be distributed and rehearsed.
• After-School Marching Band Rehearsals are every Wednesday @ 2:30 – 5:00 PM until the final Home Football Game. Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Music Leadership Workshop (optional), Drumline Sectional

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 – 7:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Drumline Sectional @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: Marching Band Performances @ Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks

• VICTORIAN PARADE ROUTE
• Attire: Marching Uniform – jacket, bibbers, shako, plume, gloves, long black socks, marching shoes
  • Please see Mr. Kollipara at 3:30 PM if you are missing any uniform pieces.
  • Only wear long black socks…no exceptions!
  • At minimum, a short-sleeve t-shirt and shorts must be worn under the uniform – NO TANK TOPS (sweat gets on jacket) and NO HOODIES (hoods stick out of jacket).
• Locations: Cady & Griswold Intersection (Parade) / 8 Mile Stadium (Game)
• Report to NHS to Load Trailer (Leadership and Front Ensemble): 4 PM
• Report to Parade (All Students): 5:45 PM
• Parade: 6:30 – 7 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
• Kickoff: 7 PM (we will not be at the Stadium by this time)
• Halftime: Marching Show; Band Students are provided pizza & drinks
• Post-Game Performance
• 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 reports directly to the Band bleachers at the Stadium (either walk or drive, but traffic and parking may be challenging) for the Football Game and will receive water. 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.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• SEP. 19 – Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal, Drumline Sectional

• Rehearsals are every Wednesday until the final Home Football Game.
• Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Leadership Workshop (optional), Boosters Meeting, Apparel Ordering Deadline

• Music Leadership Workshop in Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 6:00 AM (before school). These optional workshops held on Thursday mornings are open to all NHS music students, regardless of holding any sort of leadership position in band, choir, or orchestra. These are led by Mrs. Ray-Hepp. Please contact her with any questions about these workshops.
• Music Boosters Monthly Meeting in the Orchestra/Ensemble Room 132 @ 7:00 PM. Band, choir, and orchestra parents are all welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.
• 11:59 PM DEADLINE to order Marching Show Shirts and Drumline Hoodies (see links at top of announcements).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: Pep Band Performance @ Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders (optional)

• Visit the Pep Band page for information about signup, communications, and music.
• Visit SignUp Genius to volunteer as a chaperone.
• Attire: Northville Colors & NHS/Band Spirit Wear
• Locations: NHS Band Room / Howell HS Football Stadium
• Report to NHS Band Room: 4:30 PM
• Depart NHS: 5:15 PM
• Enter Howell HS Football Stadium: 6:15 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• SEP. 11 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• SEP. 12 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders
• SEP. 19 – Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• 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 Canton Embroidery.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2: First Day of Classes

• You will march during Band class.
• Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3: After-School Marching Band Rehearsal, Kona Ice

• Marching Shoes are in front of Mr. Kollipara’s desk. Band Polos, Percussion apparel, and Color Guard apparel will arrive at NHS in the afternoon. Take all items home today.
• Any students that still need to be fitted with a marching uniform OR need replacement uniform articles (due to broken buttons, etc…) should see Mrs. Ryan in the uniform room immediately after school.
• Rehearsals are every Wednesday until the final Home Football Game.
• Bring all Marching Band rehearsal necessities and dress for the weather.
• Kona Ice @ 5:00 PM, courtesy of Varsity Football to celebrate Band Appreciation Week!
• Drumline Sectional @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4: Pep Band Meeting & Rehearsal

• Pep Band Meeting & Rehearsal in the Band Room @ 2:30 – 4:00 PM.
• Band Students interested in participating or learning about Pep Band should attend this meeting.
• Specific Pep Band music will be distributed and rehearsed in preparation for the first Away Football Game on Friday, September 12.
• Visit the Pep Band tab to sign up, join Remind, and for detailed information about Pep Band.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: Performance @ “Band Appreciation Night” Home Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats

• We need volunteers to help with Pre-Game Water and Halftime Pizza and Raffle Ticket Sales!
• Attire: MARCHING UNIFORM – Jacket, Bibbers, Shako, Plume, Black Marching Gloves, Black Long Crew-Length Socks, and Marching Shoes
• Locations: Plateau (directly across pedestrian bridge from Hillside) / 8 Mile Stadium (formerly Tom Holzer Field)
• Report to NHS (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard): 4:00 PM
• Report to Plateau (All Students): 5:00 PM
  • Leave instrument cases in cars/with parents (Sousaphones keep cases in the trailer).
  • Do not bring unnecessary bags (medical bags and Percussion & Color Guard bags are fine).
  • Ensure you bring your lyre with all marching music (no exceptions!).
• Pre-Game Performance: 6:40 PM
• Kickoff: 7:00 PM
• *Halftime: Marching Show
• *Post-Game Performance
• Load Trailer (Leadership, Front Ensemble, Sousaphones, Color Guard, Drumline) and return to NHS to unload.
• The following apparel is available for ordering until Thursday, September 11 @ 11:59 PM and will be distributed at NHS approximately 2 weeks later:
  • Marching Show Shirts are available for purchase – congrats to Mizuki Kanda on her winning design this year!
  • Drumline Hoodies are available for purchase – for Drumline families only, as this is a uniform piece for Drumline performances throughout the year.
• Any Percussion or Color Guard members who did not receive their apparel can pick up their items today from Mr. Kollipara’s desk, as well as everyone who ordered “Halftime is Gametime” t-shirts.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• SEP. 5 – “Band Appreciation Night” Home Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats
• SEP. 11 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• SEP. 12 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders
• SEP. 19 – Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 9 – Music Boosters Monthly Meeting
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” & “Pink-Out” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• Parents can attend monthly Boosters meetings. Visit the Boosters Page for the meeting schedule the Boosters SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer.

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 Canton Embroidery.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24: Marching Show Shirt Design Submission Deadline

• Marching Show Shirt Design Submissions close @ 5 PM.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25: Band Camp, Make-Up Transition Day, 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal, Deadline to Order Percussion and Color Guard Apparel

• Make-Up Transition Day @ 8 AM for any students that missed their transition day last week.
• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
  • See Mr. Kollipara TODAY if you are in need of marching gloves.
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival @ 5 – 5:45 PM.
• DEALINE to order Percussion & Color Guard apparel by 11:59 PM.
  • COLOR GUARD: CLICK HERE to order Color Guard apparel, which includes a windbreaker and bag.
  • FRONT ENSEMBLE: CLICK HERE to order Percussion apparel. The jacket and baseball camp are required parts of the Front Ensemble uniform. The beanie and bag are optional.
  • DRUMLINE: CLICK HERE to order Percussion apparel. All items are optional for Drumline. Hoodies for Drumline performances will be available for purchase at a later date.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26: Band Pictures, BAND CAMP ADJUSTED TIME, 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal

• ALL STUDENTS REPORT TO BAND ROOM @ 1 PM IN MARCHING UNIFORM (jacket, bibbers, and gloves; no shako or marching shoes) FOR BAND YEARBOOK & SENIOR BANNER PICTURES IN MAIN GYMNASIUM.
  • See Mr. Kollipara TODAY if you are in need of marching gloves.
• DEADLINE to order BAND PICTURES and 2×3 SENIOR BANNERS.
  • Band Pictures will be distributed to students at school.
  • Senior Banners will be displayed on the fence at the 8 Mile Stadium and available for pickup at Band-O-Rama on December 5.
• All Students report back to Band Room for Band Camp @ 3:30 – 5 PM.
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival @ 5 – 5:45 PM.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27: BAND CAMP ADJUSTED TIME, 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal, Band Picnic, Marching Show Shirt Voting Deadline

• All Students report to Band Camp @ 3:30 – 5 PM.
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival @ 5 – 5:45 PM.
• Band Picnic at Millennium Park Pavilion @ 5 PM.
  • PARENTS: WE ARE ESPECIALLY IN NEED OF DESSERTS AND 2 LITER POPS! Please visit SignUp Genius to bring items.
• Marching Show Shirt Design Voting closes TODAY @ 11:59 PM.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28: Band Camp, 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal

• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival @ 5 – 5:45 PM.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29: 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal

• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival @ 9 – 10 AM.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30: 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble @ 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival

• EVENT INFORMATION
• Attire: Tuxedo
• Location: Valade Jazz Center – 4743 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
• Report to NHS: 11:30 AM
• Report to Valade: by 1:30 PM
• Perform: 2 – 2:30 PM

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• AUG. 13-28 – Band Camp (see Band Packet and Weekly Announcements for full schedule)
• AUG. 30 – 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble at 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
• SEP. 3 – Kona Ice, sponsored by Varsity Football for Band Appreciation Week
• SEP. 5 – “Band Appreciation Night” Home Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats
• SEP. 12 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders
• SEP. 19 – Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• Parents can attend monthly Boosters meetings. Check the Boosters Website and the Band website/calendar for the meeting schedule.

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 Canton Embroidery.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18: Band Camp, Senior Transition Day, Uniform & Shoe Fittings, NHS VIBES Performance

• Senior Transition Day @ 8 AM.
• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
• Marching Uniform fittings in Band Room.
• Marching Shoe and Tuxedo Shirt fittings in Ensemble Room @ 1 PM.
  • Marching Shoe fittings for all Freshmen, New Students, and anyone who needs new shoes.
  • Tuxedo Shirt fittings for any Symphonic Band 11/12, Jazz Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble members who need a Tuxedo Shirt.
  • Notify Mr. Rumbell and Mr. Kollipara in advance if you cannot be there so we can inform the fitters of your shoe and shirt sizes.
• DEADLINE to submit all BAND FEES via RevTrak and order BAND POLO from Canton Embroidery – REQUIRED.
• The NHS VIBES Group will be performing at Maybury at 7 PM.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19: Band Camp, Junior Transition Day

• Junior Transition Day @ 8 AM.
• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20: Band Camp, Sophomore Transition Day, 2024-25 Jazz Rehearsal

• Sophomore Transition Day @ 8 AM.
• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival after Band Camp.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21: Band Camp, Freshman Transition Day & Drumline Performance

• Drumline reports to Band Room at 7 AM for Freshman Orientation Performance.
• Freshmen Transition Day @ 8 AM ~ 12 PM.
• Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
• Freshmen report to Band Camp @ 1 – 5 PM.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22: Band Camp, Kona Ice

• All Students report to Band Camp @ 9 AM – 5 PM.
• Kona Ice @ 5 PM, courtesy of Music Boosters!
• 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal for Detroit Jazz Festival after Band Camp.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24: Marching Show Shirt Design Submission Deadline

• Marching Show Shirt Design Submissions close @ 5 PM.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

• AUG. 13-28 – Band Camp (see Band Packet for full schedule)
• AUG. 30 – 2024-25 Jazz Ensemble at 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival
• SEP. 3 – Kona Ice, sponsored by Varsity Football for Band Appreciation Week
• SEP. 5 – “Band Appreciation Night” Home Football Game vs. Plymouth Wildcats
• SEP. 12 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Howell Highlanders
• SEP. 19 – Victorian Parade & “Youth Night” Home Football Game vs. Salem Rocks
• SEP. 26 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. Brighton Bulldogs
• OCT. 3 – Homecoming Parade & Football Game vs. Canton Cobras
• OCT. 10 – “Senior Night” Home Football Game vs. Hartland Eagles
• OCT. 17 – Pep Band at “Teacher Appreciation” Away Football Game vs. Novi Wildcats
• OCT. 24 – Pep Band at Away Football Game vs. TBD

VOLUNTEERING

• Visit the Band SignUp Genius for opportunities to volunteer with our band program.

NHS MUSIC BOOSTERS OPPORTUNITIES

• Designate the Boosters to earn money when you shop at Kroger and Busch’s.
• Parents can attend monthly Boosters meetings. Check the Boosters Website and the Band website/calendar for the meeting schedule.

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 Canton Embroidery.