Northwest High School Marching Band

The Northwest Royal Brigade is our outdoor performance ensemble at Northwest High School. Consisting of brass, woodwinds, battery percussion, front line percussion, and color guard, all members of the Northwest Band Program participate in the Royal Brigade during first term.

Summer Marching Band Rehearsals

Marching Band begins with summer rehearsals for new marchers, percussion and color guard in May and June, followed by Band Camp during the month of August, which all participants are required to attend. Please mark your calendars now. Additional sectional rehearsals may be scheduled by the section captains.

Fall Marching Band Performances

Once school starts the Royal Brigade rehearses daily in the morning before school at 7:00 am and during band. They perform on Friday evenings at pregame and halftime of all home football games. The Marching Band also competes in 4-6 competitions during the fall term on Saturdays. 

2024-25 Recommended Band Donation

To ensure the ongoing success of our band program, we kindly request a donation of $125 per student. While the school district financially supports many aspects of the band program, there are numerous expenses that are not fully covered. Your contribution will help bridge this gap and provide our students with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Your generosity allows us to provide an exceptional musical education for our students, covering costs such as marching shoes and gloves, marching band props, section and ensemble clinicians.

While the recommended donation is $125, every donation makes a difference. We understand that circumstances vary for each family. If a donation at this level is not feasible at this time, any contribution you can make is appreciated. If you are able and willing to contribute beyond this amount, your generosity will help to provide for students in need. In any case, we appreciate whatever contribution you can make. You can find additional information here.

Traveling with the Royal Brigade

Traveling with the Royal Brigade can be one of the most fun and exciting experiences of a band member’s high school career. Whether it’s across town or across the country. Please see the rules and expectations below.