Rehearsals — What to Expect

Our rehearsals are friendly, no-pressure times to learn more about playing your instrument, what it’s like to play with a group, and experience the joy of making music with others! The first hour of each rehearsal is a sectional, where participants are broken into smaller groups by instrument. Sectional time is used for group instruction/lessons and practice. During the second half of the rehearsal, participants come together and rehearse musical selections as a full group.

UPCOMING SESSION DATES, TIMES & LOCATION

Sessions:

  • Fall 2026 -
    Rehearsals:  Sept. 8 thru Nov. 10
    (
    10 weeks, plus Fall Concert on Nov. 14 at Xavier Middle School)
    Tuition: $100

  • Winter 2027 -
    Rehearsals:  Jan. 5 thru Feb. 23 (8 weeks)
    Tuition: $80

     

  • Spring 2027 -
    Rehearsals:  Mar. 9 thru May 11
    (10 weeks, plus Spring Concert on May 15 at Xavier Middle School)
    Tuition: $100 

Rehearsal Summary for All Sessions:

  • DAY:  Tuesday evenings
  • TIME:  6:30pm - 8:30 pm
  • LOCATION:  Xavier Middle School — 2626 N. Oneida St., Appleton  (corner of N. Oneida St. and Northland Ave. (Cty. Rd. OO))
    **ENTRANCE:  Please use the building entrance facing N. Oneida St.
    **PARKING:  You can park in the Xavier Middle School parking lot along the front of the building (facing Oneida St.).
    (Please be respectful of our neighbors -- Do NOT park in the strip mall or church parking lots across the street as these are private lots; if you do so, you are at risk of ticketing and/or towing.)

Important Information to Know

** If you are ill, have a fever, or are not feeling well, please protect your bandmates from possible illness by staying home – Thank you!

Please bring the following to each rehearsal:

  • Your instrument (in playable condition)
  • A pencil
  • Your music (once you’ve received it)
  • Water bottle (public drinking fountains may not be available)

NHBFV Cancelation Policy:  Click here to read about our cancelation policy.