Saturday, Oct. 27

We have been discussing these events in class all week, but below are details for this Saturday's events. BOTH EVENTS ARE MANDATORY FOR MARCHING BAND MEMBERS. 

Halloween Parade

Call time: 1:00 pm 

Parade start time: 2:00 pm 

Attire: Halloween costume (family-friendly) or black pants/black shoes/orange & black top

Other: We will be bussing to Minooka Elementary School. The parade travels from MES south on Wabena, ending at MCHS. Students should have "Thriller" in their flip folders if it is not memorized.

Playoff Football Game

Call time: In section warmups by 5:15 pm 

Game start time: 6:00 pm 

Attire: We will NOT be in full uniform. Please wear jeans or black pants and as much orange and black as possible - Drillmasters recommended

Other: We will be performing our usual parade song, full pregame, pep tunes in the stands, and an altered/abbreviated halftime performance consisting of "Thriller" and the school song. We will NOT be performing any portion of our field show. 

In the event that our team advances from this Saturday's game, next week's game will very likely be AWAY. We do send a pep band to away games, but attendance is optional. 

Please contact us with any questions and GO INDIANS!

U of I - Sat, Oct. 20

We are very excited for U of I this Saturday! Visit the IMBC Spectator Information Page for information from the contest organizers. Our schedule for the day is below.

Also, if you would like to purchase a DVD/digital copy of our performance (as well as all 6A bands), the form is available for download HERE. These forms are typically available in the merchandise/concessions area at Memorial Stadium as well. 

Schedule for Saturday, 10/20: 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Rehearsal 

2:00 pm - Meal break / load trailer

3:00 pm - Depart MCHS

5:00 pm - Arrive at U of I (Memorial Stadium - 1402 S. 1st St., Champaign)

5:15-6:45 pm - Eat (concessions or bring food), watch 5A bands
7:00 pm - Report to busses, change into uniform
7:30 pm - Warm-up
8:45 pm - Marching Indians Performance! 
9:00 pm - Marching Illini Performance
9:15 pm - Awards
9:30 pm - Professional group photo outside the stadium
9:45 pm - Change/load trailer/busses (parent sign-out at this time)
10:30 pm - Leave U of I
12:30 am - Arrive at MCHS

Reminders: 

• Dress for the weather, keeping in mind the amount of time we will be outside
• Layers worn under the uniform must be tight-fitting!
• Bring water and a snack to rehearsal, as well as for the bus ride if you so desire. There will not be an opportunity to purchase food following our performance.
• Any student being signed out at U of I must have the Parent Release Form filled out in advance!

Please let us know if you have any questions, and GO INDIANS!

Lincoln-Way West - Oct. 13

Below is our schedule for this Saturday's competition at Lincoln-Way West. If you are planning on attending, please follow this link for Lincoln-Way Marching Invitational Spectator Info.

1:00-5:00 pm - Rehearsal
5:00 pm - Load trailer / Dinner Break
6:00 pm - Depart MCHS
6:45 pm - Arrive at Lincoln-Way West, unload, change
7:45 pm - Warm-up
8:45 pm - Marching Indians Performance!
9:00 pm - Change/unload
10:0 pm - Awards
10:15 pm - Load busses/attendance (parent sign-out at this time)
11:00 pm - Arrive at MCHS

Please remember to fill out a parent release form (linked on the left) if you are planning on signing your student out!

Go Indians!

Indoor Percussion Audition Interest

If you are interested in auditioning for Indoor Percussion 2018-19, please fill out the form below!

Indoor Percussion Audition Interest Form

Questions may be directed to percussion instructor Nick Martiniak.