Friday, August 28, 2009

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.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

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.

Monday, August 24, 2009

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)

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

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.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

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.