3rd in Class 6A !

Congratulations to all!  Earning a 3rd place trophy at U of I is a terrific accomplishment! Our band first competed at U of I in 1993 and this year was the FIRST time our program has place this well!
Also - awesome job to our guard and percussion for their 2nd place finish in caption awards!

We received this important information today regarding parking for tomorrows competition please read especially if you are signing out your student!!

 

Equipment trailers and band busses from all schools will NOT be parked in the same parking lots as past years.  Instead all school busses/trailers will be parked along Pennsylvania Avenue between Lincoln Ave and 4th Street.  Pennsylvania Ave will closed to all other vehicles (including spectators)

Anyone planning to watch the contest should park WEST of the stadium in LOT 31. Parking lots around Assembly Hall (State Farm Center) will not be available due to other events scheduled in that venue.

Parents planning to pick-up their students after the performance will NOT have the option to drive over to the band busses.  Parents will need to walk over to Pennsylvania Ave (which is on the EAST side of the stadium)

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University of Illinois Field Show Competition

Performance site:  Memorial Stadium

Field Competition Schedule

October 12, 2013 Saturday

     10:30 am - Rehearsal at MCHS practice field (attendance required!)

     12:00 pm - Load busses

     12:30 pm– Leave MCHS

      2:30 pm– Rantoul meal stop

      3:45 pm– Leave Rantoul

      4:15 pm– Arrive / restrooms / stadium to watch bands

      6:00 pm - Change into uniforms / get instruments (no playing)

      6:45 pm– Depart for Warm-up area

      7:05 pm– Warm-up begins

      7:35 pm– Leave for stadium

      7:44 pm– Arrive at stadium (south tunnel)

      7:54 pm  – MARCHING INDIANS SHOW PERFORMANCE 
      8:40 pm - concessions / vendors / watch bands

      9:15 pm- “Marching Illini” performance

     9:45 pm – Awards Ceremony in stadium

   12:45 am – Arrive at MCHS (time approximate)

Additional information available at: http://bands.illinois.edu/content/IMBC-schedule

Morris Herald Picture!

Check out this link to see picture our MCHS Colorguard at the Corn Fest Parade!

http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2013/10/04/grundy-county-wraps-up-65th-annual-corn-festival/a8k5z9b/

Another Winning Weekend!

Congratulations to everyone!  A fantastic performance pays off with great results!

1st place in Class 3A

• 1st place in Visual Effect
• 1st place in Guard
• 1st place in Percussion

Field Show Schedule

Performance site: Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

September Oct. 5th - Saturday

Streaming Live BROADCAST will be available at this website! 

http://www.highschoolcube.com/schools/minooka-community-high-school-minooka-illinois

Students should wear their orange band t-shirts to rehearsal as well as at the competition (under uniform).  All students should eat a solid meal BEFORE you arrive for rehearsal!

      9:30 am - Rehearsal at MCHS practice field (attendance required!)

    11:15 am - Lunch (on your own)

    12:30 pm - Load busses

     1:00 pm - Leave MCHS
     2:00 pm - Arrive at Benedictine/change/restrooms
     3:00 pm - Meet guide and depart for warm-up area
     3:15 pm -  Warm-up

     4:15 pm – MARCHING INDIANS FIELD SHOW PERFORMANCE
     4:30 pm – change uniforms at busses and return to stadium 

     6:15 pm – Awards Ceremony in stadium
     7:00 pm - Leave for MCHS           

     8:00 pm – Arrive at MCHS (time approximate) 

Corn Fest Results!

Wow!

Our Marching Indians scored "Best HS Band of the Day".  In addition, our band won "Best Winds" and "Best Drumline".  Congrats to everyone on a great performance!

Homecoming / Corn Fest Info!

Schedule for Friday, Sept 27:
Parade - Report at 3:40pm wearing orange band t-shirts/jeans. We should be finished by 4:30 pm
Game - Report at 6:15pm to change into full uniforms.

Schedule for Sunday, Sept 29:
Corn Fest Parade - Report at 1:15 pm. We will be changing into full uniforms BEFORE we leave. We should return by 5:00 pm