Hey, band...

Study for your band final! If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Wych... I will usually respond within a couple hours.

And of course, a very Happy Holiday to all MCHS band students and families! Have a wonderful and safe winter break and we'll see you in January!

Winter Concert!

Congratulations to all for the great performances at the concert!

Great Job to our brass ensemble for the great performance at Minooka's Christmas Festival on Saturday!

Tony Jones, Alex Halaska, Charles Tierney, Zach Friant, Joe Phipps, Kelly Turner, Ben Driver, Kyler Frieders, John Bond

Student Account Balances

Visit the Band Boosters page on our Band Homepage for a link to a list of student account balances. Balances are listed by the individual ID number mailed to your home.

Click Here to visit the Band Boosters page!

And while you're there, check out the Photo Gallery for tons of new photos from ISU!

Playoff Game #2!

There are still seats available for more students and band chaperones!
Contact Mr. Anderson- randerson@mchs.net

The band will be traveling to East St. Louis HS to perform at the playoff game. We will playing spirit songs for our team in the stands!
Special thanks to our MCHS Band/Guard Boosters and MCHS Activities Dept. for providing COACH CHARTER BUSES for this trip!

Report time is 9:00 am on Sat November 7th.
Approximate time of return is 10:30 pm.

Please bring meal money for fast food stops on the way there and on the way back.

Students should wear their orange t-shirts for the game!

Band parents interested in chaperoning this trip should contact Mr. Anderson (randerson@mch.net) as soon as possible.

Go INDIANS! !

JAZZ ! !

Jazz Band I/II rehearsals begin on Thursday, November 5th.
Jazz II (Ms. Wych)- 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Jazz I (Mr. Anderson) - 7:45 to 8:45 pm
Rehearsals will be on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Rosters are now posted on band room door.

Street clothes tonight -- Wear Black!

For the game tonight, we will NOT be wearing uniforms due to the muddy conditions on the field. Instead we will be wearing street clothes, so wear clothing that will keep you warm for the duration of the football game.

In keeping with the "black out" theme for tonight's game, wear as much black as possible!! Let's black out the field when we perform.

Call time is still 6:00 pm.

Friday Playoff Game

Our first playoff game vs Edwardsville will be at home, this FRIDAY night at 7 pm.

Call time is 6:00 pm. We will be wearing full uniform and performing our halftime show just as we do at regular season games. Attendance is mandatory!

The crowd is planning a "black-out" event and wearing all black to intimidate the other team. This will be a fun environment to perform in, so let's get excited and cheer our Indian football team on to the next round of playoff competition!

Go Indians!

Congratulations to our Indians Football Team!
Minooka beats Plainfield Central tonight (Fri) 21-13 and are Conference Champs!

Minooka will host a playoff game against Edwardsville this weekend. (Fri or Sat) Date and time will be announced early next week.
Our band will be marching our regular competition show at the game.

Pictures!

Hey, Band!

Click the link below for a gallery of professional photos taken of our band at the Illinois Benedictine competition last week. The photos are available for purchase if you so desire.
Minooka Band at Illinois Benedictine

Enjoy! Let's have a good one tomorrow!

ISU Show info!

The State of Illinois Marching Band Championships at Illinois State University is Saturday, Oct 24th. The schedule for the day is as follows:
9:15 am - Rehearsal at MCHS
10:30 am - Lunnch on your own
11:30 am- Load busses/trailer
12:15 pm - Leave MCHS
1:45 pm - Arrive at ISU
2:00 pm - Change into uniforms
2:45 pm - Warm-up time
3:52 pm - MINOOKA FIELD SHOW PERFORMANCE!
4:40 pm - Band picnic at Fairview Park
6:00 pm - Return to stadium to watch ISU marching band
6:55 pm - 5A/6 Award Ceremony
7:00 pm - announcement of Finalists
8:00 pm - Finals competition
10:00 pm - Finals award ceremony
10:15 pm - Load busses / leave
11:45 pm - Arrive at MCHS (approx)

Location: Hancock Stadium at Illinois State University, Normal, IL

The competition starts at 7:15 am with 42 bands competing in 6 classes.
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Check out new band website at http://band.mchs.net

This schedule was also sent out via email! If you did not receive this email, please let Mr. Anderson know so you can be added to the email list.

Pictures

Hey Band, great job on Saturday!

If anyone has pictures from Saturday's competition, please place them on a CD and bring them to Ms. Wych. All photos will be displayed in the photo gallery at the Band Homepage.

Let's gear up for a week of great music, great marching, and great WEATHER as we prepare for ISU this Saturday.

Go Marching Indians!

Dry Cleaning

Reminder....
Please have your pants dry cleaned and shoes wiped down by Friday!!
Uniforms need to be ready to go for our competition on Saturday!

Butter Braids are Here!

STARTING Wednesday October 28th, the MCHS Band/Guard members will begin selling Butter Braid Frozen Pastry Dough! This is a delicious pastry that is easy to bake and is always a big seller every year. Great for the coming Holidays!

The Butter Braids come in 6 delicious flavors: Apple, Cherry, Raspberry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese and Bavarian Crème with chocolate icing! They sell for $11.00 each. The Band/Flag members will earn $4.00 per Butter Braid sold into their individual account.

All order forms and money will need to be turned in by Friday November 13th to the Black Box in the Band room.

Delivery/Pick-up will be on Monday November 23th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Band room. Please make sure you pick-up your orders and deliver them, Butter Braids MUST remain Frozen until you are ready to bake them.

This is a GREAT opportunity for all Band/Guard members to earn money so, SELL, SELL, SELL!!!!!

If you have any questions please contact Denise Millsaps at cell 953-1609 or home after 6:00pm 467-0392.

--MCHS Band Boosters

Hey!

Check out this nifty collage, made by Anna Strle!



Also, a big thanks to all the freshmen and sophomores who decorated the South Campus cafeteria this afternoon! Your creativity and enthusiasm was awesome, and it looks great! You should all be proud of bringing a little band to South. Everyone else -- be sure to check it out!

Reminders

A few friendly reminders...

• If you are going to San Antonio, your second trip payment was due last Friday. If you have not yet made this $200 payment, please contact Kim Gordon ASAP or you will be removed from the trip roster!

• Freshmen and Sophomores -- Cafeteria decorating for Homecoming at South will be Thursday, Oct 1 after school. If you are at Central at the end of the day on Thursday, take the #61 bus (all the way at the end of the line) back to South after school.
  
  
• Football game this Friday! Call time is 6:15 as usual. Bring yourself, warm clothes, and a lot of school spirit to help our football team continue their winning streak!
  
  
• Our next two competitions are at Illinois Benedictine College on Oct. 17th and ISU on Oct. 24th. Details are forthcoming, but both days will have early afternoon call times. This means you can get lots of sleep and be prepared for the day's events!

GO INDIANS!!

Pontiac HS "Showdown" Field Competition

The Pontiac HS "Indian Showdown" Field Show Competition is next Saturday, September 26th. The schedule for the day is as follows:

10:30 am - Rehearsal at MCHS
12:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 pm - Report time (load trailer/busses)
1:45 pm - Leave MCHS
4:00 pm - Field Clinic session
5:30 pm - Field Show Competition begins @ Pontiac HS stadium($7)
8:30 pm - MINOOKA FIELD SHOW PERFORMANCE!
9:15 pm - Award Ceremony
9:45 pm - Load busses
11:00 pm - Arrive at MCHS (approx)

The address of Pontiac HS is: 1100 Indiana Ave, Pontiac IL.

This competition has 14 bands competing in 4 classes. MCHS is in the largest class with Joliet West HS

This schedule was also sent out via email! If you did not receive this email, please let Mr. Anderson know so you can be added to the email list.

Grundy County Corn Festival Parade

The 61st Annual Corn Festival Parade is Sunday, Sept. 27th.
1:00 pm - Report time (load busses/trailer)
1:45 pm - Leave MCHS
2:15 pm - Arrive in Morris (unload busses/equipment)
2:45 pm - Arrive at parade starting location (unit #89)
3:45 pm - Load busses/trailer (at Morris HS)
4:00 pm - Leave Morris
4:30 pm - Arrive @ MCHS (time approx)

The Parade starts officially at 2:00 pm and runs from south to north on Liberty Street.
Our band is unit #89 in the parade. Students are required to wear their orange band shirt for this event!

Dwight Harvest Days

The Dwight Harvest Days Parade and Field Show Competition is next Sunday, September 20th. The schedule for the day is as follows:

11:15 am - Report time (load trailer/busses)
12:00 pm - Leave MCHS
2:00 pm - MCHS enters parade (we are the 20th band)
4:00 pm - Parade Awards Ceremony @ Dwight HS Stadium
4:45 pm - Field Show Competition begins @ Dwight HS Stadium ($5)
5:45 pm - MINOOKA FIELD SHOW PERFORMANCE
7:30 pm - Leave Dwight HS
8:20 pm - Arrive at MCHS (approx)

The address of Dwight HS is: 801 S. Franklin St, Dwight IL. The parade route runs west to east on Mazon St (Rt. 17) between Washington St and Chicago St. The reviewing stand is at the William W. Fox Center on the south side of the street.

This schedule was also sent out via email! If you did not receive this email, please let Mr. Anderson know so you can be added to the email list.

Sept. 4th Game Pics!

Below, enjoy a few photos from our Sept. 4th pre-game and halftime performances, courtesy of Mrs. Anderson.

Check out that sunset... and that M!





























Please send in any photos you may have of the band at football games, parades, or competitions! A real photo gallery is in our near future...

Trip, Apparel, & Fundraising updates

Spring Trip:
There are 20 spaces left available for students and adults to join us on our spring trip to San Antonio. However our quota of chaperones has been filled, therefore additional adults would be going as non-chaperones and not receive the Boosters contribution to trip cost. (Additional students will still receive the Booster contribution.)

Apparel:
Band T-shirt and Hoodie orders are due by September 15th! Payments should be placed in the black box in the band room or brought to the upcoming Booster meeting on Sept. 14th.

Fundraising:
The following fundraising opportunities are available for students and adults (first come, first served):

License plate frame and thermal travel mug sales at the following events:

• Girls Volleyball - 9/8
• Boys Soccer - 9/10
• Minooka Farmer's Market - 9/5, 9/12, and 9/19

License plate frames and thermal mugs may also be pre-purchased for resale by you or pre-sold for later delivery. Either way, all profit goes to your student account! Be the first to get your merchandise TONIGHT in the band room before the football game.

Sweatshirts!

Get your Marching Indians hoodie!

Sweatshirt order forms are available for download on this blog under "Form Downloads." The deadline for ordering sweatshirts is September 15th. Sweatshirts are available in black or orange and are perfect for those chilly October (or August) rehearsals.

Sweatshirt order forms and checks should be turned in to the black box by the band room door.

Band Trip Meeting Results

Wednesday evening, a meeting was held to discuss a number options for the spring band trip to San Antonio. For anyone unable to attend, below is the version of the trip that was decided on at this meeting:

Dates: Saturday, March 27 - Thursday, April 1
Cost: $1178
Inclusions: Included in this cost is all transportation, lodging at the Drury Inn and Suites Riverwalk Hotel, ALL meals, and admission to all activities during the trip (including Sea World, the Twin Elm Ranch, Caverns Tour, Missions, and Lyndon B. Johnson library). The only money students will need is for personal purchases such as souvenirs.

Guard: Guard will be flying into San Antonio on Sunday evening. Price of trip will be adjusted accordingly-- the exact price will be available soon.

Trip Meeting Wednesday!

There will be a meeting this Wednesday, August 26th, at 7:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center to discuss the spring band trip to San Antonio, TX. All parents interested in sending their student on the trip are highly encouraged to attend. Students are also welcome to join their parents after marching band rehearsal ends at 8:00 pm.

Also, a reminder that the deadline for submitting the reservation payment of $50 has been extended to this Friday, Aug. 28. All checks and payment forms should be turned in to the black box by the band room door. Payment forms will be available for download from the band blog by Tuesday or Wednesday of this week.

Rehearsal reminders

Band Rehearsals

August 24th (Mon) - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
August 26th (Wed) - 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Starting August 31st - NEW TIME

August 31st (Mon) - 6:30 to 9:15 pm
September 2nd (Wed) - 6:30 to 9:15 pm

Band rehearsals will continue to be Monday and Wednesday through the month of September from 6:30 to 9:15 pm

(exception: No rehearsal on Monday Sept 7 Labor Day)

Forms are Here!

Forms and other "hard copy" resources have made it to the MCHS Band Blog!

Right under the schedule to the left is the heading "Site Navigation." There you will find links to documents that will download directly to your computer as PDF files. From there, you can save or print the document.

Our goal is that any important information distributed to parents and students in hard copy form will also be available for download on this website! Students, this allows you to find information without relying on Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych. Parents, this allows you to find information without relying on your students. :)

Enjoy!

Minooka Summerfest Info!

The Minooka Summerfest Parade/Concert is Saturday (8/22).
Report time is 10:00 am.

Band students should wear orange polo shirt, black "drillmaster" shoes, black socks, and "docker style" full length pants.

Students should always properly eat breakfast/hydrate before reporting to performances!

The parade begins at 10:15 am from the MCHS parking lot and proceeds north on Wabena Ave. to the downtown area on Mondamin St. Following the parade, our band will perform a short concert in front of the summerfest stage. All students will be dismissed immediately following the concert.

Weekend Reminders (8/15 & 8/16)

Band group picture day is Saturday (8/15).
Report time is 8:45 am
Please wear summer marching uniform. (orange polo, black pants, black socks, drillmasters)
You will NOT need your instrument for the picture.

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The Channahon Three Rivers Parade is Sunday (8/16).
Report time is 11:00 am.
Band students should wear orange polo shirt, black "drillmaster" shoes, black socks, and "docker style" full length pants. The purchase of the pants is the responsibility of each student. (from stores such as Wal-mart, Target, etc)

Students should properly eat breakfast/hydrate before arriving! Once again, temperatures are currently forecast to be in the low 90's.

Parents may pick-up students at the end of the parade route near the corner of Tryon and Jessup street (behind KG-9) by signing out with the bus chaperon. Students will not be released if the parent is not there to sign out. Buses will leave for MCHS within 10-15 minutes after the band reaches the end of the parade.

Our band is unit #37 in the parade.

Shorewood Crossroads Parade Information

Report time at MCHS Central Campus - 10:45 am (Sunday, August 9th)

Band students should wear orange polo shirt, black "drillmaster" shoes, black socks, and "docker style" full length pants. The purchase of the pants is the responsibility of each student. (from stores such as Wal-mart, Target, etc)

Students should properly eat breakfast/hydrate before arriving! Temperatures are currently forecast to be in the low 90's.

Parents may pick-up students at the end of the parade route (near the corner of Seil Road & Wynston Dr.) by signing out with the bus chaperon. Students will not be released if the parent is not there to sign out. Buses will leave for MCHS within 10-15 minutes after the band reaches the end of the parade.

The parade route can accessed at -
http://vil.shorewood.il.us/media/admin/2009%20Parade%20Map.pdf
The parade is scheduled to start at 12:00 pm noon.

Estimated return time of buses to MCHS is 1:30 - 2:00 pm.

Band Demonstration Night!

Students need to report to the band room at 5:00 pm. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothes (no sandals)

We will start the program at 5:30 pm at our practice field behind the high school. The potluck dinner/information meeting will start in the cafetorium after the outdoor program.

Go MARCHING INDIANS!

Band Camp!

Report time for Band Camp is 12:30 pm at the band room on Sunday, July 26th!

As you pack, please make sure you include the following:

• Instrument
• Music and lyre (lyre/reed orders will be distributed at camp)
• Gym shoes
• Sunblock, bugspray, sunglasses, etc
• Light colored clothing
  

We will be returning to MCHS at approximately 8 pm on Thursday, 7/30.

Sectionals begin!

Be sure to check the calendar on this site for important sectional times for the week!

2009 Show Music - Desert Winds

2009 Parade Music - "Prince of Thieves" from Robin Hood & Children of Sanchez

Summer Happenings

Hope everyone is having a spectacular summer! In case anyone is still stopping by the Band Blog during these summer months, I thought I'd post regarding things going on in the next couple weeks. 

First, band camp fees are due TOMORROW, June 15th! 

Second, a reminder that wedding music rehearsals are happening at 6 pm both this Thursday the 18th and next Thursday the 25th. The rehearsal on the 25th is VERY important, so please be there! And don't forget, if you're playing at the wedding, it is Saturday the 27th. :)

And last but not least, there is a Drum Corps International (DCI) show in Rockford, IL this Friday, June 19th. If you've never been to a DCI show, they are AWESOME and a lot of fun to go to with friends or family. Plus, our own Nick Martiniak is marching with the Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps this summer, one of the corps playing at Friday's show. Visit www.dci.org/schedule for more information and tickets.

Drumline Rehearsals update!

There has a been a change of schedule for summer drumline rehearsals.

There will no longer be rehearsals on June 10th and 17th.

The first drumline rehearsal will be on June 24th (Wed) from 10 am - 12 noon.
Additional dates will include July 1 (Wed) and July 6 (Mon) from 10 am - 12 noon.

Mr. Peeples has resigned from his position. When a new percussion instructor is hired, additional dates will be announced.

Thank you.

Mr. Anderson / Ms. Filice

Upcoming Events!

First, congratulations to everyone on a fantastic spring concert! All six bands put on outstanding performances that were very well-received by our audience.

Now, on to our last events of the school year! Below is important information about both Graduation and the Memorial Day Parade. Attendance at graduation is required for all freshmen through juniors, and attendance at the parade is required for all band students.

MCHS Graduation
Sunday, May 17th
1:30 pm call time
Attire- dress clothes appropriate for that day's weather (ceremony is outside)
Event should finish at approx. 3:15-3:30 pm

Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th
8:45 am call time @ MCHS band room
Attire- Summer uniform (orange polo, black pants, black socks, black Drillmasters)
Event should finish before 12 pm

SPRING CONCERT !

MCHS Band Concert !

Tuesday, May 5th @ 7:00 p.m.

• Beginning Band
  
• Concert Band
  
• Symphonic Band
  
• Wind Ensemble
  
• Jazz Band II
  
• Jazz Band I

Awards presentations!
2009 Field Show Music will be announced!

The report time is 6:15 p.m.

The attire is dress clothes.

Jazz Band I to perform at JJC Concert TONIGHT! MAY 1st

Jazz Band I to perform at JJC Concert TONIGHT!  MAY 1st

Jazz Band I students are to report to the band room at 6:15 pm  in dress clothes.

Jazz Band I has accepted an invitation to perform at the JJC Jazz Concert on May 1st at 7:30 pm. Our jazz band will perform their 3 contest arrangements that received 1st place ratings at the recent IHSA contest and several other pieces featuring our 20 member ensemble. The MCHS Jazz Band will perform during the first half of the concert and will be followed by JJC Jazz Ensemble directed Mr. Charles Morgan.

The concert is open to the public and the admission is only $2.00 if you mention you are from Minooka at the ticket office!

Weekend Reminders!

This Saturday, April 25, Jazz Band II will be performing at the choir's "Night of Entertainment" fundraiser. The call time for this event is 5:50. Attire is nice clothes. We will perform in the cafetorium at Central campus from approximately 6:30-6:45 pm.

Jazz Band I... enjoy a night off!

Also, a reminder that any students participating in the Fox Valley Music Festival should report to the band room at 12:15 pm this Sunday, April 26th to bus to the rehearsal at Bartlett High School.

Fox Valley Honor Band !

The MCHS band program will have 10 representatives participating in the annual Fox Valley Music Festival at Bartlett High School on April 26th & April 27th.  The concert is at 7:30 pm on April 27th in the host's school gymnasium.

Students selected from our school include: Andrea Aguilera, Greg Alexander, Paula Bernhard, John Bond, Kelley Cerovac, Denine Cochran, Lauren Govednik, Alex Halaska, Melissa Hallihan, and Hannah Knorr.

Students for the festival are selected through a nomination system for each of the 23 participating high schools from the Fox Valley region of Illinois.

The guest conductor is Bruce Moss from Bowling Green University in KY.

Jazz Band I to perform at JJC Concert!

Jazz Band I has accepted an invitation to perform at the JJC Jazz Concert on May 1st at 7:30 pm. Our jazz band will perform their 3 contest arrangements that received 1st place ratings at the recent IHSA contest and several other pieces featuring our 20 member ensemble. The MCHS Jazz Band will perform during the first half of the concert and will be followed by JJC Jazz Ensemble directed Mr. Charles Morgan.

The concert is open to the public and the admission is only $2.00 if you mention you are from Minooka at the ticket office!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to everyone for 3 fantastic performances at the IHSA Band Contest at Morris HS!  The performances impressed the judges and the audience. Your directors are very proud of your accomplishment!

Results:

Concert/Symphonic Band :

Judge 1 - 1st place rating

Judge 2 - 1st place rating

Judge 3 - 1st place rating

Sightreading Judge - 2nd place rating (only 1 pt. from a 1st)

Wind Ensemble :

Judge 1 - 1st place rating

Judge 2 - 1st place rating

Judge 3 - 1st place rating (perfect score)

Sightreading Judge - 1st place rating (perfect score)

Jazz Band :

Judge 1 - 1st place rating

Judge 2 - 1st place rating (perfect score)

Judge 2 - 1st place rating

IHSA Band Contest Saturday!

Saturday, April 4th - Jazz Band I, Wind Ensemble and combined Concert and Symphonic Bands will be performing at the IHSA Organizational Contest, held this year at Morris High School. Students will be bussing as a group to this event, but parents are welcome to meet us at the Morris HS Gymnasium to attend the performances. 

The schedule for the day is as follows:

9:00 am - 10:00 am -- Jazz Band I rehearsal 
10:30 am -- Report to MCHS, load busses
11:15 am -- Arrive at Morris High School
12:30 pm -- Concert/Symphonic Band Performance
2:30 pm -- Wind Ensemble Performance
4:00 pm -- Jazz Band Performance

Students are reminded to bring black socks and Drillmaster black shoes to wear with the band uniform for the contest.

Students will need to bring a sack lunch.  There will be no food service offered for this contest. 

Busses will be bringing students home after the final jazz band performance. Thank you for your support!

MCHS Winterguard needs some fuel for the FIRE!

The girls are heading into their last regular season competition to be held at Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort on Sunday March 22. We need a SEA of ORANGE shirts in the stands for this performance to help boost our GE score(how the crowd reacts)!!! The girls will go on the floor at 12:45pm and just imagine what it would feel like for them to see all their supporters cheering them on to their championship performance!!!

If you have a free afternoon and would like to see some great guards come by, if you have time to just come for Minooka come by as well and wear some orange!

I hope to see us pack the gym like Marian Catholic and Lincoln Way do!!!

Thanks!

Gayle Mattingly
MCHS Guard Director

Amy Buckbee
Guard Staff

Say cheese!

While Mr. Rinke finished student teaching with us last week, this weekend is his last at MCHS as he performs in the pit for the spring musical. Just look at how upset he is to be leaving!

We thank Mr. Rinke for his help this semester and wish him good luck in his job search.

Impromptu photo courtesy of Rachel Martiniak.

Parent help needed!

Craft Show: Parent volunteers are still needed for the craft show this Saturday, March 7th! Volunteers are needed most during the "unloading shift" from 7-9 am, and the "lunchtime shifts." Please contact Nancy Judevine if you would like to help. (nejudevine@gmail.com)

Musical Dinners: During these two weeks of late rehearsals, Booster parents provide hot meals for students. There is a need for some of the "favorites": fruit roll-ups, fruit snacks, apples, granola bars, and bottles of water. Any donations can be sent with students or dropped off at the auditorium lobby any time after 5 pm.

Musical Bake Sales: The Band Boosters will be holding a Bake Sale during the musical performances on Thursday, March 12th and Friday, March 13th. Donations of baked goods are needed for this event! Donations should be packaged in baggies that can be sold for $1 each, and can be dropped off in the auditorium foyer after 6 pm on performance nights.

Thank you for your continued help and support!!

Band Camp Dates

*Important Announcement!*

Band Camp for the 2009-10 school year will be held Sunday, July 26th - Thursday, July 30th at Eastern Illinois University.

Please write these dates in your calendar now so as to avoid planning family vacations and other important events during this time. Attendance at band camp is extremely important to the success of our band during marching season! More information will be provided in the coming weeks and months-- please contact Mr. Anderson or Ms. Filice with any questions or concerns.

Tuesday Kudos

Many kudos to go around today!

First, congratulations to the 18 MCHS Band students selected to the 2009 SPC Honor Bands! They will be spending today at Plainfield North High School rehearsing for a concert to be performed this evening at 7 pm at the PNHS Auditorium.

Junior/Senior Honor Band members: Andrea Aguilera, Aaron Andrews, Paula Bernhard, John Bond, Denine Chochran, Lauren Govednik, Alex Halaska, Melissa Hallihan, Emily Kratz, and Joe Phipps

Freshman/Sophomore Honor Band members: Anthony Abbonato, Bryan Boylan, Kelley Cerovac, Hannah Knorr, Anna Strle, Allison Turner, Kelly Turner, and Alex Vallejo.


Also, congratulations to the MCHS Winterguard for another fantastic performance this weekend! On Sunday, the guard took 2nd place against stiff competition at the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle home show held at Lake Park High School. Congratulations to the guard members and staff!

Winterguard Update!

The MCHS Winterguard is off to a great season! They recently placed THIRD at the Naperville North High School competition against some big-name competitors. Congratulations, ladies! The team is looking forward to their Home Show, held at MCHS Central Campus on Sunday, March 1st.

Any parents interested in helping with the home show should attend a Home Show Committee meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 8 pm. This show is a fundraiser that benefits the Band and Guard Boosters-- all help is greatly appreciated!

Night at the Races

Tickets to "A Night at the Races," this year's Band Boosters fundraiser, are still on sale!

Tickets can be purchased through February 2nd and will be available at the Band Boosters meeting that evening. The event will take place Saturday, February 7th, from 6-11 pm at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon. Entertainment will be provided from 6-7 pm by our very own Jazz Band!

Proceeds raised at this event benefit ALL band members through lowering the cost of both band camp and our Spring 2010 trip.