HS Band Dates at a Glance
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT DATES
All Concerts for both the High School & Middle School begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted
2023-24 Concert Schedule, updated August 21, 2023:
Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert Date TBA, 7pm, FHN Band Room
Monday, October 30 - Music Dept Halloween Concert (Northern Singers, Symphony Orch., Wind Ensemble), 7 pm, FHN Aud.
Friday, November 10, Veteran's Assembly during school (Wind Ensemble performs) 9:30 am
Wednesday, December 6, FHN Winter Band Concert, 7 pm, FAC
Thursday, February 8, Grand Rapids Gold Performance - Van Andel Arena, 6 pm call, 7 pm game time. Ticket form for family and friends.
Saturday, February 10, District Solo and Ensemble Festival, location TBD
Jazz Coffee House Concert, 7pm, FHN Commons
Tuesday, February 20, NT, NHMS/FHN COLLAGE CONCERT, 7 pm, FAC
- MSBOA District X Jazz Festival
Tuesday, April 30 - FHN Spring Band Concert, 7 pm, FAC
May 15, Commencement, Band Performs, 7 pm
*****All times are dates are tentative*****
Tentative Marching Band Season 2023 Schedule, updated Jiuly 7, 2023:
Tentative Dates for 2023 Marching Season!
All Dates are Mandatory. Performances in BOLD
JULY
Monday 31, Leadership Mtg. 8:00 am- 10 am, FHN Band Room (Section Ldrs, Drum Majors, Band Council)
Monday 31, 10:00 - noon, New Marcher Orientation (New Marchers, Section Leaders, Drum Majors, Band Council)
Monday 31, 12 noon- 1 pm, LUNCH for full band in FHN Cafeteria
Monday 31, Full Band Rehearsal on field from 2 pm-4 pm
AUGUST
Tuesday 1, BAND CAMP, 8:30 am-4 pm, FHN Campus (lunch provided)
Wednesday 2, BAND CAMP, 8:30 am-4 pm, FHN Campus (lunch provided)
Thursday 3, BAND CAMP, 8:30 am-4 pm, FHN Campus (lunch provided)
Friday 4, BAND CAMP, 8:30 am-4 pm, FHN Campus (lunch provided)
Friday 4, Parent Performance 5:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Wednesday 16, Rehearsal, 6:00-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Monday 21, NO Rehearsal
Monday 28, 7:00-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Thursday 31, First Home Game vs. Jenison, Rehearsal 4:15-5:30 pm, DINNER PROVIDED, Step-off: 6:35 pm, PICTURES beginning at 4 pm - PICTURE ORDER FORM
SEPTEMBER
Monday 4, NO REHEARSAL LABOR DAY
Monday 11, Rehearsal, 7-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Friday 15, Home Game vs. FHC, Rehearsal 4:15-5:30, DINNER PROVIDED, Step-off: 6:35 pm
Monday 18, Rehearsal, 7-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Friday 22, Home Game vs. GR Christian, HOMECOMING, Rehrsl. 4:15-5:30, Step-off: 6:35 pm
Monday 25, Rehearsal, 7-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
OCTOBER
Monday 2, Rehearsal, 7-9:00 pm, FHN Stadium
Friday 6, Home Game vs. Lowell, 8th Grade March-Along, Rehrsl. 4:15-5:30, Step-off: 6:35 pm, DINNER PROVIDED
Monday 9, NO MARCHING REHEARSAL
Monday 16, Rehearsal, Seniors Last Rehearsal 7-9:15 pm, FHN Stadium
Friday 20, Home Game vs. EGR, Rehearsal 4:15-5:30, Senior Night, Step-off: 6:35 pm, DINNER PROVIDED
NOVEMBER
Monday 6, FHN Band Banquet, 6:30-7:30 pm, FHN Commons, 9th and 10th graders bring dessert that serves 6-8 people
DECEMBER
Saturday 2, Ada Holiday Parade, 10:40 am call time in downtown Ada, Parade begins at 11 am, excused by 11:30 am