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.
Band Camp is August 13-19, 2023 - registration is open.
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.
Band Camp is August 13-19, 2023 - registration is open.
We promise hard work, friendships and good times!
Frequently Asked Questions (Fall 2023)
When does registration close?
What do we have to do to register? Is Band Camp registration separate from band registration?
What are the costs? Is there a payment program?
What do the fees cover?
Fees include, but are not limited to:
and other items throughout the season as needed.
What’s next? What’s the schedule?
What happens on a football Friday?
- Although we had originally stated that registration would close on June 1, we are extending the registration period to accommodate the delay in getting the documentation updated – PLEASE REGISTER BY JUNE 9, 2023
What do we have to do to register? Is Band Camp registration separate from band registration?
- Band camp is required for all fall marching band participants (if there is a specific constraint, please contact Ms. Babcock, the marching band director, to discuss any requested exception)
- Therefore – there is just one packet for band registration. Click on the registration button above for all of the necessary forms.
- What if I have more than one student?
- The forms must be completed for each student; ensure you click ‘submit’ at the bottom of each of the forms (you should receive an email copy when the form has been submitted); we recommend you fill out all the forms for one student then restart the process for the next.
- Please ensure you sign up for the mailing list and the Remind communications – these are the main vehicles of communication (links for sign-up below)
What are the costs? Is there a payment program?
- Fees:
- $700 fee for season (includes away camp and $20 uniform fee)
- Additional $50 for Percussion
- Additional $50 for Color Guard
- Additional $50 for Seniors – Senior Night
- Additional $30 (band)/35 (color guard) for shoes
- Payment program:
- Lump Sum: online by June 1st (or at registration) ($700 plus any additional fees)
- Two Payments: online by June 1st (or registration) & August 1st ($358 each plus any additional fees)
- Four Payments: online by June 1st (or registration), July 1st, August 1st & September 1st ($180 each plus any additional fees)
- NOTE: we do not have an automated reminder if you choose to leverage the payment program; please put a reminder on your calendar!
What do the fees cover?
Fees include, but are not limited to:
- Away camp
- Transportation to camp
- Drill arrangement (think - how the band moves on the field)
- Music arrangement
- Season instructional staff
- Camp/game day shirt
- Camp clinicians
- Uniform cleaning fees
and other items throughout the season as needed.
What’s next? What’s the schedule?
- June 13 - Pre-camp
- Drumline/pit and Color Guard rehearsal:
- Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8:30pm
- no practice week of July 4
- first week is at NFHS; starting June 20, rehearsal is at Warner Middle School (30303 W. 14 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills - on 14 Mile between Middlebelt and Northwestern Hwy)
- August:
- Pre-camp and uniform fitting:
- Tues, August 8, 9-1pm: Student Leadership, All Drumline, All Color Guard
- Wed, August 9, 9-1pm: All Members
- Thurs, August 10, 9-1pm: All Members
- Band camp:
- August 13-19, 2023
- YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin; 1095 N Briggs Road, Middleville, MI (approximately 2.5 hrs away)
- Bus to camp, parents/families provide transportation home on Saturday following lunch and performance
- Post-band camp and pre-season rehearsals:
- Tues, 8/22 & Thurs, 8/24 - 6-9:00pm | at NFHS
- Pre-camp and uniform fitting:
- 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 15 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!