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!!

Info for IHSA Band Contest on April 12th!

Below is the schedule for the IHSA Organizational Band Contest at Reed-Custer High School in Braidwood on Saturday, April 12th:  (note: only Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Jazz I will be attending contest)

Schedule 

10:30 am - Report time

11:00 am - Busses leave MCHS

12:30 pm - Wind Symphony warm-up

1:00 pm - Wind Symphony Performance time!

2:30 pm - Wind Ensemble warm-up

3:00 pm - Wind Ensemble Performance time!

4:00 pm - Jazz Band warm-up

4:30 pm - Jazz Band Performance time!

5:00 pm - Busses leave Reed-Custer  HS

6:00 pm - Approx. arrival at MCHS

Attire is the same as for our concerts:

• Black dress clothes from the waist down, black or white dress clothes from the waist up.
• Skirts MUST be at least knee length.
• Tops may not be spaghetti strap or strapless, unless you are wearing something over it.
• NO jeans or athletic shoes (even if they are black).

You will have points deducted from your grade for this performance if your attire does not meet expectations! Please see Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych with any questions regarding appropriate attire.

Parent permission slips will be issued to students in class and will need to be returned to Mr. Anderson

by Wednesday, April 9th.

If you intend on taking home your student after the performance, you must fill out an "Activity Release Form" and return to Mr. Anderson or Ms. Wych by Wednesday, April 9th. This form is available in the band room.

Indoor Percussion Spaghetti Dinner!

Please come out for the Indoor Percussion Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser this Thursday, Feb. 27th from 5-7:30 pm in the MCHS Central Campus Cafetorium. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door (ages 3 and under free).

In addition to a delicious spaghetti meal, silent auctions and raffles will take place for prizes such as an Arlingon Park box seat package and passes for Vertical Endeavors and the Channahon Park District. The evening will also feature a performance by Minooka Indoor Percussion!

Hope to see you there!

Pit Orchestra UPDATE

Pit orchestra rehearsal tonight has now been CANCELLED due to extremely road conditions.  All upcoming rehearsals will now be 6:30 to 9:00 pm!

Incoming Freshman Audition Night

The incoming freshman audition night has been rescheduled for February 9th (Sunday) from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the MCHS band room at central campus.

Attn: Pit Orchestra Members

Pit Orchestra members should sign-up for the following text group:
Enter this number: 786-565-3222
Message: @bandpit