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* Indicates a co-curricular activity. Participants must be enrolled in a curricular class to join.
Acapella Vocal Groups
The NVHS Acapella ensemble program is comprised of several small auditioned student-directed vocal groups that enjoy rehearsing and performing arrangements of pop, rock, and alternative music. "To Be Natural" and "To Be Named" are the flagship ensembles of the program, performing regularly for school and community functions. Auditions for available positions in these ensembles take place within the first month of the school year. Additional ensembles may be added to the program by request.
Chamber Singers*
This co-curricular treble ensemble involves approximately 40 soprano and alto voices in 9th-12th grade. Students must be enrolled in a curricular music class to participate. Students who are members of the WildScats vocal jazz ensembles are not eligible to audition. These students will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of challenging literature. Literature may include madrigals, motets, upper level classical literature, and other literature students might not have the opportunity to work on in their curricular choirs. The ensemble meets for two hours every Wednesday evening in the BFC Choir room from 5:15 - 7:00 pm. Students in this ensemble perform at the curricular concerts, throughout the community, and at various festivals.
Colorguard (Marching Band)
Colorguard is the section in the Marching Wildcats that provide many of the visual enhancements. No prior experience is required, since the choreography and routines are designed for the specific members. As a section of the Marching Wildcats, Colorguard performs at home football games, the Labor Day Parade, the Memorial Day, school pep rallies, and any other time the Marching Wildcats are called to service. Members of the 2023-2024 Colorguard will be invited to perform along with the Marching Wildcats at the ReliaQuest Bowl on January 1, 2024 in Tampa Florida.
Drama Tech Crew
Tech Crew is a crew of students who is responsible for all technical elements for a theatre production. This includes set construction, light design, and sound design. Our meeting dates all depends on the production/rehearsal schedule.
The Echo
The Echo is a student-run newspaper that shares the stories of Neuqua. If you have an interest in writing, photography, graphic design, or art, come and be a part of The Echo! You will gain responsibility, leadership, and skills like teamwork and self-motivation. Join The Echo by using classroom code mbussnf and be a vital part of telling the stories of Neuqua Valley!
Jazz Band*
Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz Combo explore and perform a wide variety of music from the jazz world. These co-curricular ensembles meet on Wednesday evenings and some Friday mornings. Although you need to be in a music class in order to participate, some exceptions are made for rhythm section players.
Marching Band*
Marching Band performs at home football games, pep rallies, various marching festivals, the Naperville Labor Day Parade, and the Naperville Memorial Day Parade. On January 1, 2024, members of the Marching Wildcats will perform in Tampa, Florida as part of the ReliaQuest Bowl and ReliaQuest Bowl Music Festival. Marching Band priorities include providing a fun atmosphere that still presents a great performance. Skills learned in marching band will help students gain access to college marching.
Neuqua Valley Symphony Orchestra*
The Neuqua Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) exists to present orchestral music of the highest quality to our school community. NVSO presents two concerts each school year: Spooktacular in late October and the Concerto Showcase featuring student soloists in mid-March, in addition to performing at Eighth Grade Orchestra Night and on the Crystal Concert.
Membership is open to string students in Symphonic Strings, Chamber Orchestra, and Chamber Strings. Woodwind, brass, and percussion students are drawn from Wind Ensemble.
Orchesis
The Orchesis Dance Company rehearses and performs various styles of dance including jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and ballet. The company includes students from all grades, selected by audition of technique, skill, and performance. The program provides a unique opportunity for students to choreograph for the Orchesis Dance Company Showcase. We rehearse at the BFC in the Dance Gym every Monday and Tuesday from August through February. We hold auditions each May for the following year.
Pep Band*
Pep Band provides music at Basketball games and special events throughout the Winter. Anyone in band or another music class is welcome to join, and there is no audition. Pep Band takes place after the marching season concludes. The schedule usually involves 3-4 rehearsals in November/December along with about 10 performances at games from December-February.
Steel Band*
The NVHS Steel Bands are co-curricular ensembles open to any students from Band, Chorus or Orchestra. There are two bands, Blue and Gold, which rehearse Thursday evenings throughout the academic year. Each ensemble consists of 10-12 pan players and a rhythm section (drumset, electric bass, and percussion). NV Steel Bands perform at a variety of NVHS concerts and other community events.
Theatre
A variety of dramatic opportunities are offered to students. Each year, two main stage productions and a musical are offered. In addition, several studio productions may be staged including a children's theater and student directed one-act plays. Other opportunities for students to become involved in acting are offered through participation in the IHSA Speech, Group Interpretation, and Individual Events. Students are also encouraged to become involved behind the scenes in areas of technical theatre. The Drama Club coordinates activities and field trips such as to the Illinois Theatre Festival.
Wildcat Fiddlers*
Wildcat Fiddlers is an extra-curricular music group that performs for the community during the school year. This is an optional group for those students excited about playing fiddle style music as well as rock, blues and other world fiddle styles. Students also have opportunities to plays solos, improvise, sing and dance. Students may also try their hand at some authentic fiddle group auxiliary instruments, such as washboard, woodblocks, mandolin, and more. This is an exciting group that enjoys playing at various concerts and extra functions during the year. Any student enrolled in an NVHS music group is welcome to join and should be experienced playing violin, viola, cello, bass, acoustic guitar, piano, banjo, or mandolin. Students not in an NVHS music class must email/call the teachers for consideration/approval. NO AUDITION is required. However, students who make the commitment to join are expected to attend and be on time to all rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
WildScats Vocal Jazz
Wildscats is a music performance ensemble that focuses on the stylization of jazz and swing that is open to all grades with tryouts held in the spring. Wildscats has two performing groups: blue and gold. They perform with the jazz and swing bands, community music groups, and at NVHS events. Practices are held weekly during the early evening, and occasionally mornings before school.
