Atlanta Trip - Med Forms

Below are links to the prescription and non-prescription medical forms. These can be printed and turned in at Monday's mandatory trip meeting at 7 pm. (For students who attended band camp, the medical forms turned in for that trip will be available for review on Monday.)

Non-Prescription Medication Form

Prescription Medication Form 

U of I DVD/BluRay and Group Photo Information

MCHS Band Group Photo available at:
www.indyeventphotos.com
Click "10/31/2015 - Univ. of Illinois Marching Championships"
Fill out form to be notified when photos are ready

MCHS Band Video available at:
link ->  Video Order Form for Flushing-Pheasant Video Productions

U of I Info!

Performance site: Memorial Stadium
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
October 31st, 2015 - Saturday 

Link for Additional Information
Link for LIVE STREAMING of the event

Schedule for the day!

 8:30 am - OPTIONAL PEP Band Rally for our FB team!
                  (done at 9:15 am - no uniform/wear orange and black)


10:00 am  - REQUIRED Rehearsal at MCHS 

11:45 am - Load busses/ attendance

12:15 pm - Leave MCHS

 2:15 pm – Arrive Rantoul (lunch- bring money)

 3:30 pm – Leave Rantoul

 4:00 pm - Arrive / Change into Uniforms / Unload Trailer

 4:54 pm - Check-in to Warm-Up table

 5:22 pm - Warm-up

 6:02 pm - Arrive at South Tunnel of Stadium

 6:12 pm - Marching Indians Performance!

 6:30 pm - Band picture outside stadium

 6:45 pm - Return to buses / change / load trailer / return to stadium

 7:15 pm - Watch bands / concessions / visit vendors under stadium

 7:40 pm  - Marching Illini Perform

 8:00 pm - Awards ceremony in stadium

 9:00 pm - Load busses/attendance

 9:30 pm - Leave U of I

11:45 pm - Arrive at MCHS (time approx)

Halloween Parade Info!

Saturday, October 24th!
Report time: 1:00 pm
Busses will leave: 1:20 pm
Parade starts: 2:00 pm

Busses will transport us to the Minooka Elementary School for the start of the parade.  The parade will end at MCHS Central Campus parking lot.  We should be done by 2:40 pm (approx)

Atttire: Black drillmaster shoes, socks, and pants (same as summer outfit) HOWEVER you may wear costumes from the waist up.  Try to wear as much orange/black as possible!

Mahomet Field Show Schedule

Performance site: Mahomet-Seymour HS, Mahomet, IL
Location: 302 State Street, Mahomet, IL
October 17th, 2014 - Saturday

Students are required to wear their orange band t-shirts for the day.
Eat a solid meal BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!  There will be a meal break at 4 pm upon arrival at the competition site.

11:00 am - Rehearsal at MCHS
 1:15 pm - Load Busses / Load trailer / take attendance
 2:00 pm - Leave MCHS
 4:00 pm - Arrive at Mahomet / eat at concession area
 5:00 pm - Change into uniforms
 6:04 pm - Field House indoor physical warm-up
 6:22 pm - Outside music warm-up
 6:45 pm - Marching Indians Performance!
 7:00 pm - Return to bus / change / load trailer
 7:30 pm - Return to stadium / concessions / watch other bands
 8:00 pm - Awards ceremony in stadium
 8:30 pm - Load busses / attendance
 8:45 pm - Leave for MCHS
10:45 pm - Arrive at MCHS


Competition starts at 12:45pm.  There are 22 competing bands in 3 classes. There are 9 bands in Class 3A. (including MCHS).  The 3A class bands begin at 5:30 pm

Parking for our fans - Mahomet HS suggest parking at Mahomet Jr High, Lincoln Trail Elementary or at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, (A block west of the High School). Signs will be posted.

Tickets - Adults $5.00,  Students $3.00

Additional Information - Click Now

Wheaton North Field Competition / Corn Festival Parade / Band Night Info!

Performance site: 
Wheaton North High School
701 West Thomas Road, Wheaton, IL
September 26th - Saturday

LIVE BROADCAST STARTING AT 4:00pm
Remember our Band plays at 7:30pm!

Students are required to wear their orange band t-shirts for the day.
All students should eat a solid meal BEFORE you arrive.

12:00 pm - Rehearsal at MCHS
 3:00 pm - Meal/Snack break (on your own)
 3:45 pm - Report time - Load trailer/Load busses/attendance
 4:15 pm – Leave MCHS
 5:15 pm - Arrive at performance site / bathroom opportunity
 5:45 pm - Begin changing in uniform/get instrument
 6:30 pm – Leave for warm-up area
 6:40 pm -  Physical/music warmup
 7:15 pm - Leave warm up area
 7:30 pm - Marching Indians Field Show Performance!
 8:00 pm – Change uniforms at busses and return to stadium
 8:30 pm - Eat at concession stand/watch other bands
 9:45 pm – Awards Ceremony in stadium
10:15 pm - Load busses/attendance
10:45 pm - Leave for MCHS
11:45 pm – Arrive at MCHS (time approximate)

Competition starts at 4:30 pm.  There are 17 competing bands in 3 classes. There are 6 bands in Class 3A. (including MCHS)

Tickets - Adults $10.00,  Students $5.00
Parking is difficult at this competition- Click Here for suggestions!

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Corn Festival Parade
Sunday, September 27th
Report time: 12:45 pm (band room)
Return time: 4:30 pm (approx)
Our band is unit #81 in the parade. Go Marching Indians!
(orange band t-shirt is NOT required for this performance)

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Band Night Show!

Monday, September 28th
Report time: 6:15 pm (band room)
Full Uniform will be worn
Program starts at 7:00 pm in stadium (no admission!
Concludes at approximately 8:00 pm

1st Field Show Competition - Sept 19th

Performance site: Illinois Benedictine University
5700 College Road
September 19th - Saturday

Click Here to watch performance LIVE via streaming internet!

Students are required to wear their orange band t-shirts for the day.
All students should eat a solid meal BEFORE you arrive.

11:00 am - Rehearsal at MCHS
 1:00 pm - Lunch break
 1:45 pm - Report time - Load trailer/Load busses/attendance
 2:15 pm – Leave MCHS
 3:30pm - Arrive at performance site / bathroom opportunity
 3:45 pm - Begin changing in uniform/get instrument
 4:45pm – Leave for warm-up area
 4:55 pm -  Physical/music warmup
 5:45 pm - Marching Indians Field Show Performance!
 6:00 pm – Change uniforms at busses and return to stadium
 6:30 pm - Eat at concession stand/watch other bands
 7:00 pm – Awards Ceremony in stadium
 7:30 pm - Load busses/attendance
 8:00 pm - Leave for MCHS
 9:00 pm – Arrive at MCHS (time approximate)

Competition starts at 12:30 pm.  There are 23 competing bands in 3 classes. There are 12 bands in Class 3A. (including MCHS)

Adults: $12.00
Students/Sr Citizens - $6.00
Children under 5 - Free
Family Pak - $30.00

Sept. 11th FB game info!

This Friday, Sept. 11 is our second game! We will be performing in our FULL band uniforms! yea!!

EVERYONE Report time: 5:45 pm

• Immediately start changing into band uniforms, then report to sectional warmups outside the band room
• Students should wear TALL black socks, black Drillmaster shoes, and light thin clothing under the band uniform (orange band t-shirt is recommended). 

General Football Game Procedures:

• The band performs for pre-game and halftime.
• During the game, the band sits together in our own stands behind the north end zone.
• Band students stay together at all times until after varsity game is completed.
• Only water is allowed while in uniform (no food or other drinks). Water will be provided after our pre-game and halftime performances by Band Booster parents.
• After the game is completed, the band moves together back to the band room to change out of uniform. Uniforms should be hung up PROPERLY in uniform bags - this must be checked by a uniform mom before the student leaves.
• Release time after games varies, however 10:00-10:15 pm is the norm. Students should exit/be picked up promptly following the game - no loitering around the band area/high school. 

First FB game this Friday! (summer band uniform)

This Friday, Sept. 4 is Senior Night!

SENIORS ONLY: Pictures with parents and directors will take place at 4:40 pm in the main gym. You may start arriving around 4:30 pm to change into uniform. After the photo has been taken, if time allows, you may change back into regular clothes until call time.

EVERYONE Report time: 6:15 pm

• Due to the predicted high humidity and warm temperatures, students will be wearing their summer band outfit for this FB game.  This includes band polo shirt, black "docker style" pants (no black jeans), black socks, and black Drillmaster shoes.

General Football Game Procedures:

• The band performs for pre-game and halftime
• During the game, the band sits together in our own stands behind the north end zone
• Band students stay together at all times until after varsity game is completed.
• Only water is allowed while in uniform (no food or other drinks). Water will be provided after our pre-game and halftime performances by Band Booster parents.
• After the game is completed, the band moves together back to the band room to change out of uniform. Uniforms should be hung up PROPERLY in uniform bags - this must be checked by a uniform mom before the student leaves.
• Release time after games varies, however 10:00-10:15 pm is the norm. Students should exit/be picked up promptly following the game - no loitering around the band area/high school. 

Picture Day / Channahon Parade Info

Band Picture Day - Saturday, August 15th

Report at 8:45 am

Conclude at 9:30 am (approx)
Students should wear summer band outfits (polo shirt, black pants, black shoes, black socks) for the picture.  Band students will take a group picture and then have the option of taking an individual shot with the photographer.  Order blanks are available from Mr. Anderson, Ms. Wych, or Mr. White during band class.
The group photo will be used in the athletic program for the fall season.

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Channahon Parade Information - Sunday, August 16th

Report at 10:45 am (meet at MCHS band too)

Parade starts at 12:00 (noon)

Students may be picked up at MCHS at aprrox, 1:45 pm

Attire for the parade is orange band polos, black pants (NOT skinny jeans), black socks, and black Drillmasters. 

ONLY students who have submitted the online form (available on this site) before Sunday may be signed out with their parent when the our band concludes the parade. Please be prompt when picking up you student. Busses will leave the loading area (corner of Jessup and Tryon St) 20 minutes after band breaks formation.  All other students will ride the bus back to MCHS. 

TCBY Fundraiser!!

Support the band and eat some fro-yo!

Visit TCBY in Shorewood (Black Road and Rt. 59, by Mariano's) from noon-9 pm on Wednesday, July 22nd (tomorrow!) and tell them "I'm with the Minooka Band!"

20% of proceeds will go to the MCHS Band and Guard Boosters.

Go after sectionals!

See you there!!

Sectional Week Schedule!

There has been a slight modification to the schedule (July 20-24)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (not altered)

• Flutes -  9 am to 10:30 am
• Clarinet - 10 am to 11:30 am
• Sax/Mello - 11 am to 12:30 pm
• Trumpet - 12 pm to 1:30 pm
• Low Brass - 1 pm to 2:30 pm

Thursday and Friday (ALTERED)

• Full Band Rehearsal from 10am to 2:30 pm (with lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 pm)

Band Camp Registration / Payments

The deadline for Band Camp Registration/Payments is Friday, June 5th.

Two options -

1.  Payment by cash on Friday, June 5th between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the MCHS Central campus band room.

2.  Payment may still be made online throughout the WEBSTORE link located on the mchs.net website. This deadline is also June 5th.   Online Payment Link

Be sure to download all three links to access necessary forms required for camp and supplies.  

Trip Payments / Band Supply Payment

Band trip payments (due the first of the each month) should be mailed to the following address:
MCHS Band Boosters

Box 395

Minooka, IL   60447

Band supply payment for band camp/marching band should be mailed to this same address before June 20th.

MCHS Band Boosters

Box 395

Minooka, IL   60447

Band Camp Registration/Fees!

Students should register for camp and pay the camp fee by May 26th. Payment can be made online (credit card) or at Kickoff Night (cash or student account disbursement) that night. Band staff/boosters will be present in the cafetorium that evening for cash and student account payments. Any payments made after May 26th thru the June 5th deadline include a $20 increased fee.

Click here to Register for Band Camp!

Please contact Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions, otherwise we will see you at Kickoff Night!

Memorial Day Parade!

Report time for the Memorial Day Parade is 8:30 am in the band room.  The event will be completed by 12:00 Noon.  Students should wear their summer marching outfits (band polo, black points, black shoes and Drillmasters)

The parade starts at the Minooka Bible Church at 10 am followed by a Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran's Park (Wabena and Mondamin St).

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation ceremony has been delayed.  It will now be at 7pm Sunday(today).
Report time for band students will be 6:30 pm in the band room.

IHSA Band Contest Info for Saturday April 18th!

Below is the schedule for the IHSA Organizational Band Contest at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood on Saturday, April 18th:  (note: only Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Jazz I will be attending contest)

Schedule 

  9:15 am - Report time

  9:45 am - Busses leave MCHS
10:20 am - Arrive at Reed Custer HS
11:00 am - Meet in Homeroom (Wind Symphony)

11:30 pm - Wind Symphony warm-up

12:00 pm - Wind Symphony Performance time!

 1:00 pm - Wind Ensemble warm-up

 1:30 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance time!

 2:30 pm - Jazz Band warm-up

3:00 pm - Jazz Band Performance time!

3:30 pm - Busses leave Reed-Custer  HS

4:30 pm - Approx. arrival at MCHS

Attire is the same as for our concerts:

• Black dress clothes from the waist down, black or white dress clothes from the waist up.
• Skirts MUST be at least knee length.
• Tops may not be spaghetti strap or strapless, unless you are wearing something over it.
• NO jeans or athletic shoes (even if they are black).

You will have points deducted from your grade for this performance if your attire does not meet expectations! Please see Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions regarding appropriate attire.

Parent permission slips will be issued to students in class and will need to be returned to Mr. Anderson by Thursday, April 16th.

If you intend on taking home your student after the performance, you must fill out the digital "Activity Release Form" located on the band blog. Please fill out by Thursday, April 16th.

Color Guard Auditions

Color guard auditions are coming up soon! Any MCHS student may audition for guard. For incoming freshmen, participation in guard does fulfill your one-year marching band requirement.

Clinic dates are as follows:

April 14, 7-9:30 pm - 8th Grader (Incoming Freshmen) Night
April 21, 7-9:30 pm - All are welcome
April 28, 7-9:30 pm - All are welcome

Following clinics, audition dates are:

May 15, 6-9 pm
May 16, 6-9 pm

If you're unsure about what guard is, check out this video of the 2014 winter guard show.

Please contact new coach Lisa Janasik at lisa.janasik@valpo.edu with any questions. Hope to see you at clinics/auditions!

And the 2015-2016 Band Trip is...

... Atlanta, GA (with a stop in Nashville, TN)! 

Our band will be travelling by coach bus to Atlanta, GA to perform at the 2015 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Dates for this trip will be December 27, 2015 - January 1, 2016.

As of right now, our itinerary includes the following:

• An overnight stop in Nashville, TN, featuring dinner, line dancing, and a tour of the famous Grand Ole Opry
• Visits to the CNN Studio, World of Coca-Cola, and Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
• Participation in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl concert band competition and jazz band competition
• Performance in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Parade
• Performance in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Mass Band Pre-Game Show

We are very excited about offering these unique performance opportunities to our band students! All MCHS band students (including incoming 8th graders) are eligible to participate. If you are interested in joining us on this trip, an informational meeting including a more detailed schedule, pricing, chaperone opportunities, etc. will be held on Wednesday, March 25th at 7 pm in the MCHS Cafetorium. 

Please contact Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions... otherwise we wil see you at the trip meeting!  

SPC Festival Band

Congratulations to the following students for their selection into the SPC Festival Band! The concert is February 17th at 7 pm at Plainfield Central HS.  The concert is free and open to the public.

Jr/Sr Band
Flute: Julia Barich, Megan Coleman
Bassoon: Andrew Engle
Clarinet: Eric Strand, Brittany Hebeda
Bass Clarinet: Alec Peterson
Alto Sax: Nikolas Ballut
Bari Sax: Michael Conway
Trumpet: Valerie Kolb, Kelli Anderson, Brendan Miller
Horn: Kayla McComb, Jason Viehman
Trombone: Matthew Brandt
Tuba: Jackie Russell
Percussion: Mark Siegel

Fr/So Band
Flute: Lydia Kurtz
Clarinet: Madison Mason, Devin McKnight
Bass Clarinet: Jenna Morgan
Alto Sax: Kyle Kobe
Horn: Jenna Laird
Trumpet: Emily Worden
Euphonium: Carmella Russell, Barbara Spaulding
Tuba: Isabella Jasper
Percussion: Chris Brandt

ILMEA All-State!

Congratulations to Valerie Kolb for her fantastic chair placement at the ILMEA ALL-STATE festival!

• Valerie was placed as the 6th best TRUMPET band player in the state of ILLINOIS with her chair placement in the ILMEA ALL STATE HONORS ORCHESTRA!

The All-State Honors Concert was held in the Peoria Civic Center at 3:15 pm on Saturday, January 31st.

Incoming Freshman Audition Night

Incoming Freshman Audition Night

The incoming freshman audition night has been scheduled for February 8th (Sunday) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MCHS band room at central campus. This audition is for brass or woodwind students interested in possibly moving up to Symphonic Band (second level band).  Please see your jr. high band director for audition music.

This audition is not required for students enrolling in Concert Band or Percussion I/II for next year.

Incoming Freshman Night

All families of current 8th graders (incoming freshmen) are encouraged to attend an informative meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 14, right before the school's MCHS Incoming Freshman Night presentation. Information is as follows:

Date: Wed, Jan. 14 (MCHS Incoming Freshman Night)
Time: 6:15 pm (school meeting starts at 6:45)
Place: MCHS South Campus - Teacher Cafeteria (immediately off of main cafeteria)

This will be an opportunity to receive information on our band program and course registration and ask any questions you may have.

If you can't make it or have any other questions, please contact Ms. Wych (gwych@mchs.net) or Mr. Anderson (randerson@mchs.net).

 Hope to see you there!