Concert Groups

The Wind Symphony consists of the most accomplished musicians in the band program. This award winning group is a perennial UIL Sweepstakes recipient, as well as having been named Best-in-Class and recognized for outstanding performances at numerous regional and national music festivals.

The Symphonic Band is dedicated to the continued development of quality musicians in the band program. This group has also been recognized for superior performance at both UIL and various regional and national music festivals.

The Concert Band consist of 9th through 12th grade students in the band program. The focus is on continued development of musical skills and performance of quality suitable literature. Members audition each spring for placement in one of the other concert groups.

Jazz Ensembles

The NSHS Jazz Program consists of two jazz ensembles selected through audition each May. Students in the jazz ensembles must also be enrolled in one of the three concert groups. Student members are generally among the top musicians in the band program. The Jazz Program strives to foster an understanding of the jazz idiom and provide quality performance opportunities for its members. The award winning NSHS Jazz Ensemble I has been recognized as one of the most outstanding high school jazz ensembles in the region through superior performances at area jazz competitions. Both Jazz Ensembles perform a fall concert, pre-festival concert, and a spring concert, as well as competing at two metroplex jazz festivals and at a regional or national festival each spring.

Percussion

Membership in the Percussion Ensemble is open to all percussionists who have successfullya participated in the middle school band program. The members of the award-winning Percussion Ensemble focus on marching drum line skills in the fall semester and concert ensemble repertoire during the spring semester. In the Fall, the Trojan Drum Line participates at all events as a part of the Trojan Marching Band, as well as at several drum line competitions. During the Spring, the Percussion Ensemble presents a major concert production, as well as performing at UIL Solo Ensemble Contest. Additionally, members of the Percussion Ensemble perform as members of the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band during the spring semester.

Marching Band

The Trojan Marching Band consists of all students enrolled in the band program. Students meet separately during their concert band period during the school day and rehearse together after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summer rehearsals begin 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the Fall semester. The Trojan Marching Band is the most visible part of the NSHS Band Program and is one of the most successful organizations at NSHS. The group performs at all pep-rallies and Trojan varsity football games, as well as, competing at UIL Marching Contest and various regional marching festivals. The drumline also competes in several percussion competitions each Fall. The Trojan Band also hosts the annual Carrollton Tournament of Champions Marching Contest which attracts many of the top high school bands in North Texas.