Arts

Band

Band at Northfield starts in 6th Grade at Sharp Creek.  A few common questions that always come up often about our program:

Does Band require outside rehearsals?  
No.  Rehearsals are all done during school.  The students eventually have opportunities to play in some after school ensembles like Jazz Band and enter Solo & Ensemble contests, but our regular rehearsals are all done during school.  

Can I do Band and still be in sports and clubs?  
YES!  At any given time there are many Band students who are also in all manner of sports and other clubs.  Just to name a few of those- Football, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, Softball, Cheerleading, Club Soccer, Dance, Theater, Choir, Key Club, Student Council and many more.  

What performances are involved?  
The Concert Bands do 2 concerts each year, one in the fall and one in the spring.  The Pep Band plays at all home football games and about 10 home varsity basketball games.  The Jazz Band usually plays at a couple festivals in the spring.  Students can also enter a Solo & Ensemble contest that goes on in the winter.  And there is an annual County Honors Band at the Honeywell Center every year.  

Why join Band?  
There is a long list of reasons to join Band, but we'll keep it short.  Basically, it's a lot of fun and it's very good for you.  Studies continue to show an undeniable link between participation in music programs and improved learning.  Student focus and brain function are enhanced with the music making process.  We also have fun with our performances, including trips around the midwest- Cedar Point, Chicago, Indianapolis, King's Island, and more.  

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Choir

Choir is a great experience for all levels of education. Not only is it an opportunity to learn about a new subject that helps you achieve in all aspects of education but it helps students develop themselves as an individual in an ensemble. Music students learn leadership skills, how to properly communicate with others, leadership techniques, and so much more. Choir is not just about singing, it's about growing as a person.

All choir ensembles meet every day during class time to rehearse for any upcoming performances throughout the school year. The choir department has two major concerts at Northfield High School - a winter concert in December and a spring concert in May. All members from each ensemble will participate in these two events.

After school rehearsals occur for students that are participating in extra-curricular ensembles such as Indiana All-State Honor Choir, Wabash County Honors Choir, etc.

The A Cappella and Treble Choir ensembles have additional performances, such as singing the "National Anthem" at homecoming games, Christmas caroling at retirement homes, and the Indiana State Solo & Ensemble contest in January/February. 

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Theatre

The Theater Department is a school year organization that provides students in 9th - 12 grade with the opportunity to present a play in the fall and a musical in the spring.

Students will sign up in September for the fall play and in February for the spring musical. Anyone interested in leading roles will need to try out. Sign-ups and auditions take place in the Choir Room. Students meet and rehearse a few months prior to the performances. 

Students that participate gain a basic understanding of theater and how it has evolved over the years. They have the chance to learn how to act, read music, understand the concept of being on stage, and performing. Students will practice their leadership skills and develop characteristics that are necessary to be an effective member of the production. 

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