Congrats to our SPC Band Members!

The following students were selected to perform in the SPC Band Festival hosted by MCHS this year. There will be a free concert on February 21st at 7:00 pm in our Performing Arts Center.

Fr/So Band

Rachel Wolz, Sarah Stepanek, Jenna Corso, Julia Barich, Jason Viehman, Erin Mathewson, Kyle McComb, Leah Norris, Joey Perez, Matt Brandt, John Kaufmann, and Valerie Kolb

Jr/Sr Band

Molly Willeford, Haley Reichardt, Anna Strle, Sarah Hoy, Ryan Volke, Kayla Bachar, Ashley Grygienc, Rebecca Bergmann, Charles Tierney, Danielle Dileto, Kevin Dasbach, and Austin Scholp

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Kayla Bachar, who was selected for the Illinois Music Educator's Association All-State Band! The audition that earned Kayla a spot in the IMEA District 1 Band last November also qualified her for this great honor and opportunity.

Beginning on Thursday Kayla will spend two and half days rehearsing with top high school musicians from around the state in Peoria. The event will conclude with an All-State Band, Orchestra, and Choir concert at Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, January 28th.

Reminders for this week!

1. Jazz rehearals resume Wednesday (1/18).

2. Wednesday (1/18) is last day to sign up for Solo/Ensemble Contest.

3. Friday (1/20) is the last day to sign up on Pit Orchestra interest list.

Incoming Freshman Night at South Campus!

On January 11th (Wed) there will be a short meeting at 6:00 pm in the teacher's dining area (just off the main cafeteria) for all incoming freshmen considering band for the 2012-2013 school year. Information will be presented about the MCHS band program for next year! Mr. Anderson and Ms. Wych will be available to answer questions after the short presentation.