Homecoming / Corn Fest Parade Info

Schedule for Friday, Sept 26:
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 28:
Corn Fest Parade - Report at 12:30 pm. We will be changing into full uniforms BEFORE we leave. We should return by 4:15 pm

Rain Does Not DAMPEN our Marching Indians Spirit!

This spirit was exhibited by the band's BEST performance of the show so far this year!

The weather must have thought our Marching Indians were performing a rain dance rather than a trip "Around the World".  Congratulations to everyone with your resiliency on a challenging weather day.

Though the other bands in our class did not perform outside, your band staff is confident that we would have gave those bands a run for their money.

Compared to the other 8 bands that did perform outside, we finished easily in 1st place almost 10 points ahead of the 2nd place band!  In addition, our awesome drumline and color guard scored double digits above all groups the in their caption!

MCHS YOU!  Go Marching Indians!

September 20th - First Field Show Competition!

Performance site: Tucci Stadium at Illinois Wesleyan University
September 20th - Saturday

Students are required to wear their orange band t-shirts for the day.
All students should eat a solid meal BEFORE you arrive.

11:30 am - Report time - Load trailer/Load busses/attendance
12:15 pm – Leave MCHS
  2:15 pm - Arrive at IWU
  3:00 pm - Rehearsal in IWU Tucci Stadium
  4:15 pm – Eat at concession stand/watch other bands
  5:40 pm - Meet at Busses
  5:45 pm - Begin changing into uniforms/get instruments
  6:45 pm - Physical/music warmup
  8:00 pm – MARCHING INDIANS FIELD SHOW PERFORMANCE!
  8:15 pm – Change uniforms at busses and return to stadium
  9:00 pm – Awards Ceremony in stadium
10:00 pm - Leave for MCHS
11:45 pm – Arrive at MCHS (time approximate)

Additional contest site info:
https://sites.google.com/site/nwmbinvitational/

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)