Marching Show Shirt Design Contest

Our tradition is that YOU the students design, submit, and vote on shirt designs specific to each year’s marching band show. This gives band students an opportunity to show off artistic skills. Once a design is chosen, they will be available to order from Canton Embroidery as short sleeve t-shirts, crewneck sweaters, and hoodies. They are optional, but fun to have. The student of the winning design receives two free articles of their choice. Show shirts will be distributed during class and after-school marching band rehearsals.

Winning designs from the past 3 years are below as examples:


SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM on Friday, August 21st, 2026

VOTE BY: 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

If you have any questions, email Mr. Kollipara at kolliparaad@northvilleschools.org.


  • All designs MUST be original creations by you. You MAY NOT download images or any material from the internet – that is a copyright violation. Any entries with copyrighted material will be disqualified.
  • Custom Ink can be used to create designs since their artwork does not contain copyrighted material; however, a graphics design program is best since it’s creative and unique.
  • Limit the design to 2-3 colors to keep costs down.
  • The following elements must appear prominently on the front:
    • Northville High School Mustang Marching Band
    • 2026 – 2027
    • 24K Heroes
  • The back will include a list of all performances and dates. Artistic elements can be on the back as well, but be sure that there is enough space for all events listed below.

  1. BAND CAMP August 12-27, 2026
  2. HOME FOOTBALL GAME vs. LAKE ORION DRAGONS August 27, 2026
  3. PEP BAND at AWAY FOOTBALL GAME vs. CANTON COBRAS September 3, 2026
  4. JAZZ ENSEMBLE at the 47th ANNUAL DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL September 6, 2026
  5. HOME FOOTBALL GAME vs. BRIGHTON BULLDOGS September 11, 2026
  6. VICTORIAN PARADE & HOME FOOTBALL GAME vs. NOVI WILDCATS September 18, 2026
  7. PEP BAND at AWAY FOOTBALL GAME vs. PLYMOUTH WILDCATS September 25, 2026
  8. HOMECOMING PARADE & FOOTBALL GAME vs. FORDSON TRACTORS October 2, 2026
  9. PEP BAND at AWAY FOOTBALL GAME vs. BELLEVILLE TIGERS October 9, 2026
  10. “SENIOR NIGHT” HOME FOOTBALL GAME vs. SALEM ROCKS October 16, 2026
  11. PEP BAND at KLAA CROSSOVER AWAY FOOTBALL GAME October 23, 2026
  12. HOLIDAY LIGHTED PARADE November 20, 2026
  13. BAND-O-RAMA December 4, 2026
  14. NHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT HOLIDAY CONCERTS December 15 & 16, 2026
  15. “A PRE-FESTIVAL CELEBRATION” CONCERTS February 2 & 3, 2027
  16. MSBOA DISTRICT XII SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL February 6, 2027
  17. MSBOA DISTRICT XII BAND FESTIVAL February/March 2027
  18. MSBOA STATE SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL March 20, 2027
  19. MSBOA STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL March/April 2027
  20. MSBOA STATE BAND FESTIVAL April/May 2027
  21. “AN ALL-AMERICAN” SPRING CONCERT May 18, 2027
  22. BAND AWARDS CEREMONY & BANQUET May 19, 2027
  23. BAND LEADERSHIP CLINICS & AUDITION May 25 – June 2, 2027
  24. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY May 31, 2027
  25. “A NIGHT OF JAZZ” with the JAZZ ENSEMBLE in DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE June 4, 2027
  26. GRADUATION BAND at CLASS OF 2027 COMMENCEMENT June 6, 2027
  27. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE July 5, 2027