Band Picture Day

Saturday, August 16th

Report at 8:45 am
Conclude at 9:30 am (approx)

Students should wear summer band outfits (polo shirt, black pants, black shoes, black socks) for the picture.  Band students will take a group picture and then have the option of taking an individual shot with the photographer.  Order blanks are available from Mr. Anderson, Ms. Wych, or Mr. White during band class.

The group photo will be used in the athletic program for the fall season.

Channahon Parade

ALL BAND STUDENTS - Call time for the Channahon 3 Rivers Parade this Sunday, August 10th is 10:45 am. Meet at the band room and students will be bussed to the parade starting point. 

The parade starts at 12:00 noon.

Attire for the parade is orange band polos, black pants (NOT skinny jeans), black socks, and black Drillmasters. 

ONLY students who have submitted the online form before Sunday may be signed out with their parent when the our band concludes the parade. Please be prompt when picking up you student. Busses will leave the loading area (corner of Jessup and Tryon St) 20 minutes after band breaks formation.  All other students will ride the bus back to MCHS. 

Approximate pickup time at MCHS should be around 1:45 pm.

Please contact Mr. Anderson (randerson@mchs.net)

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!!