Parent Release - New Procedure

A new procedure is in place at MCHS this year for releasing students to their parents following a band event (competition, parade, etc). You no longer need to fill out a paper form and return it to the office at school! Simply follow the link below to fill out an online form. The other bonus to this process is that it can be completed up to one day prior to an event (rather than 3 days prior with the old system).

This link is also permanently docked to the left of this page, under the picture.

Please follow this new procedure for all "away" band events this season/school year. Thank you for your help!

Parent Release Form

Uniform Fitting Schedule 

During Sectional Week Mon 21st - Thurs 24th

Please arrange to stay after sectional rehearsal (on the day assigned to your last name) to be fitted for uniforms.  Expect fittings to take 30-60 minutes.

Sectional Week Rehearsal Times:

• Flutes                           9:00am -10:30am
• Clarinets                      10:00am -11:30am
• Sax/Mellophones        11:00am -12:30pm
• Trumpets                     12:00pm -1:30pm
• Low Brass                    1:00pm - 2:30pm

Monday, July 21:

• Flutes: Last Names A-D
• Clarinets: Last Names A-D
• Sax/Mellophones: Last Names A-E
• Trumpets: Last Names A-F
• Low Brass: Last Names A-D

Tuesday, July 22:

• Flutes: Last Names E-H
• Clarinets: Last Names E-L
• Sax/Mellophones: Last Names F-K
• Trumpets: Last Names G-J
• Low Brass: Last Names E-K

Wednesday, July 23:

• Flutes: Last Names I-N
• Clarinets: Last Names M-S
• Sax/Mellophones: Last Names L-R
• Trumpets: Last Names K-M
• Low Brass: Last Names L-R

Thursday, July 24:

• Flutes: Last Names O-Z
• Clarinets: Last Names T-Z
• Sax/Mellophones: Last Names S-Z
• Trumpets: Last Names N-Z
• Low Brass: Last Names S-Z 

We are also looking for some more volunteers to help with the uniform fittings. If you could help even a couple hours please contact Ann Jordan via the following email or phone numbers:

jordanan@lewisu.edu

815-741-9631 (home)

630-215-5960 (cell)

Band Camp Registration Instructions

Below is a link to the document explaining how to register and pay for band camp. Please remember that the "Early Bird" camp fee is due by May 27th. Payment can be made online (credit card) or at Kickoff Night (cash or student account disbursement) that night. Late payments ($20 increased fee) are due June 6th. Band staff will be present at the band room that evening for cash and student account payments. 

CLICK HERE to download registration instructions. 

CLICK HERE to go to the MCHS Web Store and register!

Please contact Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions, otherwise we will see you at Kickoff Night!

IHSA Band Contest Results!

Congratulations to everyone on your great performances at the IHSA Band Contest on Saturday!

Wind Symphony - Division I Rating

Wind Ensemble - Division I Rating

Jazz Band I  - Division I Rating

All three judges gave each band 1st place ratings!  

Special Perfomance!

Come send our Indoor Percusion off tomorrow (Tues) at 8pm, central campus!! The group is amped for Dayton and is eager to share their work with your family and friends before they leave!! Go MIP!!

Info for IHSA Band Contest on April 12th!

Below is the schedule for the IHSA Organizational Band Contest at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood on Saturday, April 12th:  (note: only Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Jazz I will be attending contest)

Schedule 

10:30 am - Report time

11:00 am - Busses leave MCHS

12:30 pm - Wind Symphony warm-up

1:00 pm - Wind Symphony Performance time!

2:30 pm - Wind Ensemble warm-up

3:00 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance time!

4:00 pm - Jazz Band warm-up

4:30 pm - Jazz Band Performance time!

5:00 pm - Busses leave Reed-Custer  HS

6:00 pm - Approx. arrival at MCHS

Attire is the same as for our concerts:

• Black dress clothes from the waist down, black or white dress clothes from the waist up.
• Skirts MUST be at least knee length.
• Tops may not be spaghetti strap or strapless, unless you are wearing something over it.
• NO jeans or athletic shoes (even if they are black).

You will have points deducted from your grade for this performance if your attire does not meet expectations! Please see Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions regarding appropriate attire.

Parent permission slips will be issued to students in class and will need to be returned to Mr. Anderson

by Wednesday, April 9th.

If you intend on taking home your student after the performance, you must fill out an "Activity Release Form" and return to Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych by Wednesday, April 9th. This form is available in the band room.

Indoor Percussion Spaghetti Dinner!

Please come out for the Indoor Percussion Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this Thursday, Feb. 27th from 5-7:30 pm in the MCHS Central Campus Cafetorium. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door (ages 3 and under free).

In addition to a delicious spaghetti meal, silent auctions and raffles will take place for prizes such as an Arlingon Park box seat package and passes for Vertical Endeavors and the Channahon Park District. The evening will also feature a performance by Minooka Indoor Percussion!

Hope to see you there!