FB Game Info! GO INDIANS!

This Friday, September 1st is Senior Night!

SENIORS ONLY: Pictures with parents and directors will take place at 5:10 pm in the main gym. You may start arriving around 4:40 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: 5:45 pm

We will be wearing our full band uniform for the first time!  You will change upon arrival to the band room. Please wear form fitting clothes (no baggy clothes or jeans) to use under band uniform.

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 10:00-10:20 pm is the norm. Students should exit/be picked up promptly following the game - no loitering around the band area/high school. 

Show Shirt Available!

“OUTSIDE THE BACHS” 2017 show t-shirt now available for MCHS Marching Band.

Each t-shirt only costs $20!  

If you would like to purchase a MCHS Marching Band show t-shirt, please go to https://www.customink.com/fundraising/minooka-marching-indians.

 (please note this purchase is NOT mandatory)

Band Trip Information Meeting - August 17th @ 7pm

 *  New Orleans  *

April 5th - April  8th
2018

Parent Trip Information Meeting: 
August 17, 2017 in Performing Arts Center @ 7:00 pm

Band students will experience performances at Tulane University, Jackson Square Artillery Park, Palm Court Jazz Cafe, and at the Natchez Steamboat passenger dock.

Historical and cultural learning opportunities will occur at the Preservation Jazz, Hall, New Orleans city tour, Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, the French Market/Quarter, National WWII Museum, Laura Plantation, New Orleans School of Cooking, Tulane University Tour, Cajun Pride Swamp Tour, and Palm Court Jazz Experience.

Approximate Total Cost:  $1485.00  

(includes airfare/hotel/attractions/most meals)

Parent Trip Meeting: August 17, 2017 in Performing Arts Center @ 7:00 pm

Registration Deadline: September 1, 2017  (non-refundable $100 deposit due) 

Registration begins:  August 17, 2017

Channahon Parade Information

ALL BAND STUDENTS - Call time for the Channahon Three Rivers Parade this Sunday, August 13th is 10:45 am. We meet at the band room and be bussed to the parade starting point. 

The parade starts at 12:00 noon.

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

ONLY students who have digitally submitted an activities release form may be signed out with their parent when our band concludes the parade. This form can be accessed with a link located on this website.
You may also use this link:   "parent release form"

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. 

Approximate pickup time at MCHS should be around 1:45 pm.

Shorewood Parade Information

ALL BAND STUDENTS - Call time for the Shorewood Crossroads Parade this Sunday, August 6th is 10:30 am. We will be loading the busses at MCHS and ride to Shorewood as a group.

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

ONLY students who have digitally submitted an activities release form may be signed out with their parent when the our band concludes the parade. This pickup point is Walnut Trail School. This form can be accessed with a link located on this website.
You may also use this link:   "parent release form"

Please be prompt when picking up you student. Busses will leave the loading area 20 minutes after band breaks formation.  You must sign-out with bus chaperone before leaving.

All other students will ride the bus back to MCHS. 

Approximate pickup time at MCHS should be around 2:00 pm.

Please contact Mr. Anderson (randerson@mchs.net)