Our concert band program offers students a balanced, comprehensive study of music through 3 curricular ensembles. Opportunities are provided for students to develop their skills at all stages of musical development through small group and large group study. Students demonstrate their learning during class and through evening performances throughout the school year. All of our students enrolled in band are encouraged to be nominated or prepare audition material for honor bands and festivals. 

• Symphonic Band: This band is an auditioned band and the top band at NHS.This ensemble strives to play difficult literature.

• Concert Bands: We have two concert bands in which students are scheduled into. 

Students that are interested in band and are new to NHS or did not participate in MS should reach out to one of the directors as we would love to provide you an opportunity to make music.

Our Marching STARS is comprised of all participanting band students in grades 9-12. They rehearse outside of the school day, during the summer and band camp. The Marching STARS perform the National Athem, School Song, Marching Show at half-time and provide Pep Band songs during the home NHS football games).  In addition, this group travels on Saturdays to participate in Marching Band Festivals throughout the midwest during the months of September and October. 

Color Guard is a group that uses flags, sabers, dance, and movement to enhance the performance of the Marching Stars. This group is a volunteer group and has auditions in the spring. 

We have 2 jazz bands at North High.  Jazz Bands at North High include the award winning North High Jazz 1, Jazz Too!, and Combos. Our High School Jazz Bands are auditioned ensembles that meet regularly outside the school day. They perform and compete at several jazz festivals throughout the winter and early spring. 

Every student enrolled in band is involved in Pep Band. This band plays more popular music and helps to energize our crowds and support our teams.  We play for home events, as well as community events  that we are invited to attend and play. This year, we were invited to play for a Muskies game. 

Indoor percussion marries elements of music performance, marching, and theater; thus, the activity is often referred to as percussion theater.  

The NHS drumline is a musical ensemble made up of marching percussionists. Drumline members usually perform as part of a larger marching band, but they may also perform as a separate group for exhibition and special events. 

Mariachi band is composed of a mixture of string and some brass instruments.  This ensemble focuses on traditional Mexican Folkloric music.