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.