Band Demonstration Night!

Students need to report to the band room at 5:00 pm. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothes (no sandals)

We will start the program at 5:30 pm at our practice field behind the high school. The potluck dinner/information meeting will start in the cafetorium after the outdoor program.

Go MARCHING INDIANS!

Band Camp!

Report time for Band Camp is 12:30 pm at the band room on Sunday, July 26th!

As you pack, please make sure you include the following:

• Instrument
• Music and lyre (lyre/reed orders will be distributed at camp)
• Gym shoes
• Sunblock, bugspray, sunglasses, etc
• Light colored clothing
  

We will be returning to MCHS at approximately 8 pm on Thursday, 7/30.

Sectionals begin!

Be sure to check the calendar on this site for important sectional times for the week!

2009 Show Music - Desert Winds

2009 Parade Music - "Prince of Thieves" from Robin Hood & Children of Sanchez

Summer Happenings

Hope everyone is having a spectacular summer! In case anyone is still stopping by the Band Blog during these summer months, I thought I'd post regarding things going on in the next couple weeks. 

First, band camp fees are due TOMORROW, June 15th! 

Second, a reminder that wedding music rehearsals are happening at 6 pm both this Thursday the 18th and next Thursday the 25th. The rehearsal on the 25th is VERY important, so please be there! And don't forget, if you're playing at the wedding, it is Saturday the 27th. :)

And last but not least, there is a Drum Corps International (DCI) show in Rockford, IL this Friday, June 19th. If you've never been to a DCI show, they are AWESOME and a lot of fun to go to with friends or family. Plus, our own Nick Martiniak is marching with the Pioneer Drum & Bugle Corps this summer, one of the corps playing at Friday's show. Visit www.dci.org/schedule for more information and tickets.

Drumline Rehearsals update!

There has a been a change of schedule for summer drumline rehearsals.

There will no longer be rehearsals on June 10th and 17th.

The first drumline rehearsal will be on June 24th (Wed) from 10 am - 12 noon.
Additional dates will include July 1 (Wed) and July 6 (Mon) from 10 am - 12 noon.

Mr. Peeples has resigned from his position. When a new percussion instructor is hired, additional dates will be announced.

Thank you.

Mr. Anderson / Ms. Filice

Upcoming Events!

First, congratulations to everyone on a fantastic spring concert! All six bands put on outstanding performances that were very well-received by our audience.

Now, on to our last events of the school year! Below is important information about both Graduation and the Memorial Day Parade. Attendance at graduation is required for all freshmen through juniors, and attendance at the parade is required for all band students.

MCHS Graduation
Sunday, May 17th
1:30 pm call time
Attire- dress clothes appropriate for that day's weather (ceremony is outside)
Event should finish at approx. 3:15-3:30 pm

Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25th
8:45 am call time @ MCHS band room
Attire- Summer uniform (orange polo, black pants, black socks, black Drillmasters)
Event should finish before 12 pm

SPRING CONCERT !

MCHS Band Concert !

Tuesday, May 5th @ 7:00 p.m.

• Beginning Band
  
• Concert Band
  
• Symphonic Band
  
• Wind Ensemble
  
• Jazz Band II
  
• Jazz Band I

Awards presentations!
2009 Field Show Music will be announced!

The report time is 6:15 p.m.

The attire is dress clothes.