Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Drumline Rehearsal Cancelled
Drumline rehearsal for June 23 has been cancelled due to new carpet installation in the band room this week. The next rehearsal will be July 11th. Please help spread this announcement by calling or texting other drumline members.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Packets and Games
Hey, Band! Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! Two things worth blogging about:
First, band camp forms are due TOMORROW, June 15th! Turn those in to the band room or main office at Central ASAP! Remind your friends to turn in theirs, as well!
Second... it's Game Time! (It is summer after all, right?) We all know I enjoy shameless bribes, especially if they involve getting you to practice. So here's the game:
Any time between now and July 18th, email me a picture of you playing your instrument and a sentence or two describing what you played. (Scales? Band music? Banana Boat?) In return, you will receive a small but fun music-related prize when I see you during sectionals week! Group pictures are accepted and even encouraged! Get together with friends and play some duets or trios on a rainy day, or head out in the front yard and entertain your neighbors. Particularly entertaining pictures may make it onto the blog, but all pictures are accepted! Pending how many people take part in this game (I'm not sure how many people check the blog during the summer!), we may even have a drawing at the end for an even cooler prize.
So... turn in your packets... then take out your instrument and join the game!
First, band camp forms are due TOMORROW, June 15th! Turn those in to the band room or main office at Central ASAP! Remind your friends to turn in theirs, as well!
Second... it's Game Time! (It is summer after all, right?) We all know I enjoy shameless bribes, especially if they involve getting you to practice. So here's the game:
Any time between now and July 18th, email me a picture of you playing your instrument and a sentence or two describing what you played. (Scales? Band music? Banana Boat?) In return, you will receive a small but fun music-related prize when I see you during sectionals week! Group pictures are accepted and even encouraged! Get together with friends and play some duets or trios on a rainy day, or head out in the front yard and entertain your neighbors. Particularly entertaining pictures may make it onto the blog, but all pictures are accepted! Pending how many people take part in this game (I'm not sure how many people check the blog during the summer!), we may even have a drawing at the end for an even cooler prize.
So... turn in your packets... then take out your instrument and join the game!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Happy Summer!
Great job at the Memorial Day parade, everyone! It never rains on a great band... although we cut it PRETTY close this morning!
A couple reminders as we embark on seven whole weeks with no band:
A couple reminders as we embark on seven whole weeks with no band:
- Turn in your Band Camp forms by June 15th to avoid incurring a late fee. CLICK HERE to access the band website with all necessary form downloads in case you misplaced a few.
- Practice your instruments!
- Stay active prior to band camp! You will thank yourself when we're down at EIU. Get some friends together and march through the neighborhood! (Kidding... sort of... not really.)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
New Uniform Fittings!
The MCHS Board of Education officially approved this special new purchase for our band program last Thursday evening!
All members of the 2010-2011 Marching Indians (including incoming freshmen) are required to come to the MCHS band room during one of the following evenings to get measured for a new band uniform that will be fitted specifically for you! Guard members that are also band members should also attend.
Tuesday, May 25th 7-9 pm
Wednesday, May 26th 7-9 pm
This will only take a few minutes of your time. Please spread the word among other band members!
*Reminders*
Call time for graduation- 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 23rd.
Call time for Memorial Day- 8:30 am on Monday, May 31st.
(drumline call time is 7:30 am)
All members of the 2010-2011 Marching Indians (including incoming freshmen) are required to come to the MCHS band room during one of the following evenings to get measured for a new band uniform that will be fitted specifically for you! Guard members that are also band members should also attend.
Tuesday, May 25th 7-9 pm
Wednesday, May 26th 7-9 pm
This will only take a few minutes of your time. Please spread the word among other band members!
*Reminders*
Call time for graduation- 1:30 pm on Sunday, May 23rd.
Call time for Memorial Day- 8:30 am on Monday, May 31st.
(drumline call time is 7:30 am)
Sunday, May 16, 2010
MCHS Summer Band Camp Info
TMS students will receive a packet info at their Spring Concert on May 18th.
MJHS students will receive a packet through the mail by May 20th.
CJHS students received the packet at their May 10th concert.
Returning MCHS students received the packet at the their May 13th concert.
Parents please use the color coded papers within the packet when returning the required information to:
Mr. Rick Anderson
301 South Wabena Ave.
Minooka, IL 60447
The info contained in the packet is also available at -> http://band.mchs.net
Please contact Mr. Anderson or Mrs. Wych if you have any questions.
randerson@mchs.net
gwych @mchs.net
MJHS students will receive a packet through the mail by May 20th.
CJHS students received the packet at their May 10th concert.
Returning MCHS students received the packet at the their May 13th concert.
Parents please use the color coded papers within the packet when returning the required information to:
Mr. Rick Anderson
301 South Wabena Ave.
Minooka, IL 60447
The info contained in the packet is also available at -> http://band.mchs.net
Please contact Mr. Anderson or Mrs. Wych if you have any questions.
randerson@mchs.net
gwych @mchs.net
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Guard / Drumline Tryout Dates!
Fall Guard tryout camp will be in the MCHS Central Campus main gym on dates listed below. All students attending MCHS next fall are eligible for guard tryouts! !
May 10th - May 14th
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Drumline tryout camp will be in MCHS Band room on dates listed below. All students enrolled in percussion class next fall need to attend! (including pit & mallet players)
May 7th (Fri) - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 8th (Sat) - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 15th (Sat) - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 16th (Sun) - 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
May 10th - May 14th
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Drumline tryout camp will be in MCHS Band room on dates listed below. All students enrolled in percussion class next fall need to attend! (including pit & mallet players)
May 7th (Fri) - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 8th (Sat) - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 15th (Sat) - 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
May 16th (Sun) - 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Thursday, May 6, 2010
IHSA Music Sweepstakes!
Congratulations to all our music students at MCHS for winning 6th place in the state for most Division I and Division II awards at Solo/Ensemble and Organizational Contests this spring! The complete results can be viewed at www.ihsa.org under the music category.
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