Sunday, January 29, 2012

Congrats to our SPC Band Members!

The following students were selected to perform in the SPC Band Festival hosted by MCHS this year. There will be a free concert on February 21st at 7:00 pm in our Performing Arts Center.

Fr/So Band
Rachel Wolz, Sarah Stepanek, Jenna Corso, Julia Barich, Jason Viehman, Erin Mathewson, Kyle McComb, Leah Norris, Joey Perez, Matt Brandt, John Kaufmann, and Valerie Kolb

Jr/Sr Band
Molly Willeford, Haley Reichardt, Anna Strle, Sarah Hoy, Ryan Volke, Kayla Bachar, Ashley Grygienc, Rebecca Bergmann, Charles Tierney, Danielle Dileto, Kevin Dasbach, and Austin Scholp

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Kayla Bachar, who was selected for the Illinois Music Educator's Association All-State Band! The audition that earned Kayla a spot in the IMEA District 1 Band last November also qualified her for this great honor and opportunity.

Beginning on Thursday Kayla will spend two and half days rehearsing with top high school musicians from around the state in Peoria. The event will conclude with an All-State Band, Orchestra, and Choir concert at Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, January 28th.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Reminders for this week!

1. Jazz rehearals resume Wednesday (1/18).
2. Wednesday (1/18) is last day to sign up for Solo/Ensemble Contest.
3. Friday (1/20) is the last day to sign up on Pit Orchestra interest list.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Incoming Freshman Night at South Campus!

On January 11th (Wed) there will be a short meeting at 6:00 pm in the teacher's dining area (just off the main cafeteria) for all incoming freshmen considering band for the 2012-2013 school year. Information will be presented about the MCHS band program for next year! Mr. Anderson and Ms. Wych will be available to answer questions after the short presentation.Check Spelling

Friday, December 9, 2011

Winter Concert Info

Rehearsals for the Winter Concert are this Sunday, 12/11 and Monday, 12/12.

Fr/Soph Band - 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Jr/Sr Band - 7:45 - 9:15 pm

The Winter Concert is Tuesday, 12/13. Call time is 6:15 pm, with the concert beginning at 7.


MCHS Band Concert Dress Code:


Concert attire is black and white dress clothes. All school dress code rules apply! The dress code can be found on page 37 of the Student Handbook.


Appropriate attire is as follows:


Boys

Black dress pants

Black or white dress shirt

Black socks & dress shoes

Optional: Black or white tie


Girls

Black dress pants with nice black or white top

Black skirt with black tights/leggings and nice black or white top

Black dress with black tights/leggings

Black dress shoes (with black socks or tights)


Girls please note:

  • Black tights/nylons are required if you are wearing a skirt or dress.
  • Skirts must be just above the knee or longer - NO shorter! A skirt that only reaches your fingertips is still too short for sitting on a stage in a formal concert setting.
  • Dresses and tops may be sleeveless (i.e., only open at the shoulder) – spaghetti strap or strapless tops/dresses are not allowed unless you are wearing a sweater over the dress.


If you are unsure if your outfit is appropriate, please see Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych BEFORE the day of the concert!!

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Kayla Bachar, who was selected for the Illinois Music Educator's Association All-State Band! The audition that earned Kayla a spot in the IMEA District 1 Band in November also qualified her for this great honor and opportunity.

Kayla will travel to Peoria in January to spend two days rehearsing with top high school musicians from around the state. The event will conclude with an All-State Band, Orchestra, and Choir concert on Saturday, January 28th.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our MCHS Band families!