Events | Needham High Bands

2024-25 EVENT SEASON

Students must attend the full duration of all required performance dates for their ensemble. Dates/times are subject to change. Snow/rain dates for NHS concerts are the next day unless otherwise noted.

Fri, Jan 10
Milton HS
MMEA Eastern District Senior Festival, Day 1
Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 AM EST
Milton HS, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA
High school students from throughout the region will rehearse in selective honors ensembles directed by prominent conductors on Friday and perform on Saturday.
Sat, Jan 11
Milton HS
MMEA Eastern District Senior Festival, Day 2
Jan 11, 2025, 9:00 AM EST
Milton HS, 25 Gile Rd, Milton, MA 02186, USA
High school students from throughout the region will rehearse in selective honors ensembles directed by prominent conductors on Friday and perform on Saturday.
Sat, Jan 25
Shrewsbury HS
MMEA All State Auditions
Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Shrewsbury HS, 75 Cypress Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, USA
Students with qualifying scores from Senior Festival auditions compete for spots in this year's All State Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz Band.
Fri, Jan 31
Needham HS
Pollard/NHS Jazz Night
Jan 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Needham HS, 609 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494, USA
The Pollard and NHS Jazz Ensembles perform alongside a guest artist at 7p in the NHS auditorium.
Sat, Feb 01
Bedford HS
MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival Auditions
Feb 01, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Bedford HS, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730, USA
Students from 30 neighboring cities and towns audition for spots in this year's Junior Festival Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Jazz Band.
Wed, Feb 26
Pollard MS
Pollard/NHS Band Night
Feb 26, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Pollard MS, 200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492, USA
The NHS Symphonic Band performs alongside the 8th Grade Band at 7p in the Pollard auditorium.
Thu, Feb 27
Oliver Ames HS
MAJE Southeast Senior Jazz Festival
Feb 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Oliver Ames HS, 100 Lothrop St, North Easton, MA 02356, USA
The NHS Jazz Ensemble performs in a state-wide adjudicated jazz festival.
Fri, Mar 07
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS
MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival, Day 1
Mar 07, 2025, 9:00 AM EST
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA
Students from throughout the region will rehearse in selective junior high honors ensembles directed by prominent conductors on Friday and perform on Saturday.
Fri, Mar 07
Newman ES
NHS Musical: Mamma Mia
Mar 07, 2025, 7:00 PM EST
Newman ES, 1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492, USA
The cast, crew, and pit orchestra perform on Friday and Saturday at 7p and Sunday at 2p in the Newman ES auditorium.
Sat, Mar 08
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS
MMEA Eastern District Junior Festival, Day 2
Mar 08, 2025, 9:00 AM EST
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA
Students from throughout the region will rehearse in selective junior high honors ensembles directed by prominent conductors on Friday and perform on Saturday.
Thu, Mar 20
Needham HS
NHS March Band Concert
Mar 20, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT
Needham HS, 609 Webster St, Needham, MA 02494, USA
The NHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Lab, and Jazz Ensemble perform at 7p in the Needham HS auditorium.
Sat, Mar 22
Norwood HS
MAJE State Finals
Mar 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Norwood HS, 245 Nichols St, Norwood, MA 02062, USA
If selected, the NHS Jazz Ensemble will perform at MAJE State Finals alongside other gold medalists from the Northeast, Southeast, Central, and Cape Cod Senior Jazz Festivals.
Fri, Mar 28
Mechanics Hall
MMEA All State Festival, Day 1
Mar 28, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT
Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608, USA
The most accomplished student musicians in the state rehearse together in All State ensembles directed by distinguished conductors on Friday in Mechanics Hall. Performances take place in Boston Symphony Hall on Saturday.
Sat, Mar 29
Boston Symphony Hall
MMEA All State Festival, Day 2
Mar 29, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT
Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
The most accomplished student musicians in the state rehearse together in All State ensembles directed by distinguished conductors on Friday in Mechanics Hall. Performances take place in Boston Symphony Hall on Saturday.
Sat, Apr 05
Foxborough HS
MICCA Concert Festival
Apr 05, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
Foxborough HS, 120 South St, Foxborough, MA 02035, USA
The NHS Concert Band and Symphonic Band perform in a state-wide adjudicated concert festival.
Sun, Apr 13
Groton Hill Music Center
MICCA Gold Medal Showcase
Apr 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Rd, Groton, MA 01450, USA
If selected, the NHS Concert Band and/or Symphonic Band will perform at this event alongside other MICCA gold medalists.
Mon, Apr 21
Italy
Music Department Trip
Apr 21, 2025, 7:00 PM EDT
Italy, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
The NHS Chorus, Chorale, Concert & Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Orchestra, and Chamber Strings travel overseas to sightsee and perform for a week.
Sun, May 04
Hatch Memorial Shell
MAJE Gold Showcase
May 04, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT
Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108, USA
If selected, the NHS Jazz Ensemble will perform at this event alongside other gold medalist big bands from MAJE State Finals.