SPIRIT OF NORTH RAIDER MARCHING BAND
The Spirit of North Raider Marching Band had a very successful season in 2022 - Join us for Fall 2023.
Any student musician is welcome in the Marching Band -obviously percussion and band instrument students - but orchestra and choir students are also welcome. We are great at finding the right role for each musician! Additionally, non musicians are welcome in Color Guard (no experience necessary).
Marching Band is a great way to get to know a wonderful collection of NFHS students during the spring and summer, before High School starts in the fall. In addition to rehearsals, we have a variety of fun activities and fund raising events.
Any student musician is welcome in the Marching Band -obviously percussion and band instrument students - but orchestra and choir students are also welcome. We are great at finding the right role for each musician! Additionally, non musicians are welcome in Color Guard (no experience necessary).
Marching Band is a great way to get to know a wonderful collection of NFHS students during the spring and summer, before High School starts in the fall. In addition to rehearsals, we have a variety of fun activities and fund raising events.
We promise hard work, friendships and good times!
Frequently Asked Questions (Fall 2023)
What's next?
What’s next? What’s the schedule?
What happens on a football Friday?
- Welcome back to school! On Wednesday, August 30, after sectionals, Art Knitting Mills will be at NFHS to take orders for varsity jackets.
- This is not mandatory - Art Knitting Mills gives us a group order discount, and will ensure that the jackets are ready for our banquet (normally scheduled in late November/early December)
- This opportunity is open to 9-12 grades only - 8th graders are not eligible for a varsity jacket (they'll get a bar at the marching band banquet this year, and then if they participate again next year they'll get the varsity letter and can then acquire the jacket, where both the letter and the bar can be attached)
- A $200 deposit is due - preferably at the fitting (checks made out to NFHS B&O Boosters, but also could be paid online before September 6)
- You can pay the deposit on the Payments tab of this website - click on the Marching Band Fees tile
What’s next? What’s the schedule?
- Fall rehearsal schedule:
- Full rehearsals for all sections:
- Tues & Thurs | 6-9pm
- TBD - Full Group Photo (last hour of practice)
- Sectionals:
- Drumline/Pit: Wednesdays 3-4:30pm
- Horn Line: Wednesdays 3-4:30pm
- Color Guard: Wednesdays 3-4:30pm
- Full rehearsals for all sections:
- Fall football schedule (potential changes, but the best we know so far):
- Aug 25 vs. Groves (Special Olympics Night)
- Sept 14 vs. Athens (Youth Football Night & Tentative 8th Grade Visit)
- Sept 29 vs. Oak Park - (Tentative Homecoming)
- Oct 6 vs. Pontiac - (Senior Night)
What happens on a football Friday?
- 4:30pm Tailgate--Cafeteria
- 5:40pm Dress and Uniform Inspection
- 6:00pm Warm up
- 6:15pm Run-through
- 6:35pm Parade Block
- 6:38pm Step off
- 6:50pm Pre-Game Performance
- 7:00pm Game begins
- Pep Band in Stands for Q1 and Q2
- Half Time Show
- Q3 Debrief, Refreshments
- Q4 Pep Band in Stands and post game march off.
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PARENTS: Want to be in the know?Sign up for the Parents Marching Band Remind. We'll send your cell phone text messages with important reminders for Parents. (The students have their own 'Remind' -but we also know that we Parents need to be in the loop as well.) Simply text @2023nfhsmb to 81010 to sign up. - ALL PARENTS PLEASE SIGN UP AGAIN - THIS IS A NEW CODE |
Please sign up for our Marching Band Listserv through Constant Contact.
We rely on volunteers to keep the Marching Band running smoothly. Parents and guardians are expected to help out at practices and on game days. Please plan on being available for at least one practice and one performance during the season. Shifts are short and vary - temperature checks, moving equipment, lighting setup.
And, if at any time you have any questions concerning marching band, feel free to email Cheryl Clark at marchingband@nfhsmusic.org
We rely on volunteers to keep the Marching Band running smoothly. Parents and guardians are expected to help out at practices and on game days. Please plan on being available for at least one practice and one performance during the season. Shifts are short and vary - temperature checks, moving equipment, lighting setup.
And, if at any time you have any questions concerning marching band, feel free to email Cheryl Clark at marchingband@nfhsmusic.org
Essential Marching Band Forms & Payments
Please fill in forms (online) at the links below.
Marching Band Fees may be paid by clicking the button below (there's information on how to mail in a check there as well) Please note that the first payment is due June 1st (or upon registration).
Additional payment dates are July 1st, August 1st & September 1st.
Additional payment dates are July 1st, August 1st & September 1st.
The NFHS Band &Orchestra Boosters really wants every student with an interest to be able to participate in Marching Band.
- If your student was at North in the music program last year, you may be able to use funds from their Student's Account to help pay for Marching Band. To check your student's account balance email the Student Accounts Chair (Andy Cohen) at studentaccounts@nfhsmusic.org.
- Families can earn money all through the year for their Student's Account thru Scrip and other fundraisers. You can find more details on our Scrip website page, and/or contact Tracy Licari scrip@nfhsmusic.org to get you started.
- We hold other fundraisers throughout the year, many of which allow students to earn money for their Student Accounts.
- If you are experiencing financial difficulty and the Marching Band fee is unmanageable, please reach out to scholarships@nfhsmusic.org. We want every student to be able to participate!