Indoor Percussion Spaghetti Dinner

Come out to the MCHS Central campus cafetorium this Thursday, Feb. 28th between 5 and 7:30 pm to enjoy some spaghetti and support Indoor Percussion!

There will be performances by various MCHS band students as well as the MJHS jazz band - and of course, the Indoor Percussion ensemble. There are also some fantastic raffle prizes available, including a box seat package for the Arlington Racetrack and passes for Vertical Endeavors and Heritage Bluffs golf course.

Tickets are $7 in advance from an Indoor Percussion student or $8 at the door.

Congratulations to the Winterguard!

Big congratulations to the MCHS Winterguard for placing 1st at WGI Regional Championships in Indianapolis this past weekend! What an awesome accomplishment! The guard is now ranked 5th in the nation!

If you haven't had a chance to see the guard's show yet this season, it is well worth coming out to see the result of their many, many hours of hard work! 

Congratulations to our MCHS Indoor Percussion!

"The Tribe" finished 6th place in Finals!

A couple of pictures from Prelims on Saturday!

Congratulations to our SPC Band Festival Members!

The following students were selected to perform in the SPC Band Festival hosted by Oswego High School this year. There will be a free concert on February 19th at 7:00 pm in Oswego HS auditorium.

Fr/So Band

Julia Barich, Eric Strand, Valerie Kolb, Jason Viehman, Matt Brandt, Jack Russell, Mark Siegel, Taylor Cinkovich, Amber Lindstrom, Kelli Anderson, and Brendan Miller.

Jr/Sr Band

Kayla Bachar, Ashley Grygienc, Erin Mathewson, Courtney Halaska, Sarah Hoy, Megan Chocholek, Charles Tierney, Danielle Dileto, Jonathan Harb, Rachel Wolz, John Kauffman, Robyn Clarke, and Adam McNally.

Reminder to band members - The deadline for signing up for Solo/Ensemble Contest is Thursday, January 17th at 3:00 pm.

The Contest date is Saturday, March 2nd at Matea Valley HS in Naperville.

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The Fr/So Pep Band performance originally scheduled for Friday (Jan 18) has been cancelled!  (The BB game originally scheduled as a home game has been moved to an AWAY game at Plainfield Central)

Guard Info!

The MCHS Guard Blog is now linked below and under "Links" to the left. Check out their schedule and support our guards at a basketball game or competition performance!

Minooka Guard

Also, come to the Central campus cafeteria this Saturday morning (Jan. 12) to enjoy the Guard Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with ID, and $4 for children ages 4-11. 

Winter Holiday Concert!

Report time is 6:15 pm for all performers!  Everyone else in band is required to attend and should report to the auditorium by 6:50 pm.

The concert starts at 7:00 pm and will feature two percussion ensembles, madrigal brass, beginning band, and two jazz bands! The concert is free and open to the public!

Concert attire for performers is:
Boys: dress pants, dress shirt, tie optional, black dress shoes
Girls: dress pants or skirt and nice top; skirt must be knee-length or longer with black tights

For this concert only, "festive flair" (holiday ties, scarves, etc) is acceptable as long as your attire meets the above guidelines.