Concert Band | Noblesville Band

Noblesville Concert Bands

Noblesville High School is proud to offer 5 different concert bands; advanced, intermediate and beginner. Concert band is a curricular class and all members of the NHS band program are required to participate in concert band. Concert Band teaches the core curriculum of music education. Many of our concert band students also participate in Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band and Noblesville Indoor Percussion Ensemble (NIPE).

Concert Band requires minimal commitment outside of the traditional school day including ISSMA Contest Evaluations, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble and concerts in the fall, winter and spring.

Advanced concert band students, who are current juniors and seniors, may elect to earn dual credit through Indiana University Kokomo.

Our Concert Bands participate in ISSMA Evaluations consistently earning Gold and Gold with Distinction honors.

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CONCERT BAND RESOURCE CENTER

Use the tabs below to find all information you need about Noblesville Concert Band Ensembles

Join Our Band

We are excited you are interested in the Band Program at Noblesville High School. Concert band is a curricular class and all members of the NHS band program are required to participate in concert band. Please see your school counselor or contact Director Thornbury.

Email Dir. Thornbury

Parent Communication

Weekly newsletter from Boosters

Facebook Private Groups:

NHS Bands and Guard

These groups are for additional discussion. This is not our primary source of communication. Our Facebook group is private/by request and only for Noblesville Band families. If you have complaints, please do not post those in the Facebook group.

Download the Band app and join the group!

Contact Director Thornbury for link to group

Director Thornbury - eric_thornbury@nobl.k12.in.us

Contacts

Director Contacts

Eric Thornbury, Director - eric_thornbury@nobl.k12.in.us
Jacob Crossley, Associate Director - jacob_crossley@nobl.k12.in.us
Jeffrey Welsh, Color Guard Director - ufjeffdm86@yahoo.com
Cal Lennon, Percussion Director - charles_lennon@nobl.k12.in.us

Band Booster Contacts

Emily Alexander, President - President@NoblesvilleBand.org
Jen Melton, VP - President@NoblesvilleBand.org
Kim Eshbaugh Volunteer Coordinator - volunteers@noblesvilleband.org
Jacky Doke, Treasurer- Treasurer@NoblesvilleBand.org

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 18
Mattress Sale | FUNDRAISER
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May 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Thu, May 22
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May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM
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These dedicated volunteers are ready to support our incredible band students, directors, and families through another amazing year of music, performance, and community.
Thu, May 22
Spring Concert and Awards
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May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM
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Experience performances by our talented concert bands and honor the achievements of our dedicated musicians.

Support Noblesville High School Bands Through Fundraisers

Our band program offers select fundraisers throughout the season as a way for students to gain support from patrons like you. These fundraisers play a vital role in offsetting the supplemental costs of participating in our highly competitive program. While donations to the Noblesville Band Booster Program provide essential support, student and family contributions are key to sustaining our success. Explore the fundraisers below and help our talented students shine on and off the floor!

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Attire

Attire for performances is formal concert attire:

Gentlemen will need to wear black jackets, black pants, a white tux shirt, bow tie, and black dress shoes.

Ladies will need to wear a long black dress and appropriate formal shoes.

The attire may be purchased on your own; however, we will take orders for concert band attire annually in the fall for those that wish to purchase thorough our program.

Private Lessons

ALL STUDENTS are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. It is the single best way to improve their instrumental technique and musical ability. Private lessons take place during the school day. Private instructors have background checks through the school corporation. Parents and private instructors work out their own payment and lesson schedules. Contact one of our amazing teachers and get signed up today!