Macomb High takes 3rd in class 3A at Morton Marching Invitational
Marching Band Season in Full Swing
Join the Macomb Bomber Band as they start the 2018 marching season. Band camp began in early August, adding many new faces with incoming freshman. Through the dedication of the staff and students, continual progress is being made on “Other Worlds”, their field show for this season.
You can see them perform at all MHS home football games this season, starting Friday, August 31. They will also perform at the following marching band competitions:Â Morton (September 15), Limestone (October 6), Illinois State University and Western Illinois University (both October 20). The band wraps up the marching season with a performance at the conclusion of the Macomb Bands Chili Supper on October 22.
For performance photos and competition results, check out the Macomb Band Boosters webpage www.macombbands.org or follow us on Facebook at Macomb Band Boosters, Inc. GO BAND !!
2017 Grand Band Sweepstakes Winner Announced!
The Band Sweepstakes Winners Announced !!
The Macomb Band Boosters announced the winner of their Grand Band Sweepstakes May 1st at Fellheimer Auditorium, Macomb Jr.-Sr. High School. Collin and Courtenay Ring, of Macomb was the winner of the $1000 cash prize. The Ring’s generously donated the entire prize back to the band boosters to help support the purchase of student oboes, the purpose of this year’s fund raiser.
The band boosters would like to thank the Ring’s for their generosity, Citizen’s Bank, Terrill title, Dr. Christine Standard of Macomb Audiology, and Robin Briney/Key Relators for being our sponsors, and to all those who purchased chances for helping us achieve our goal.
Left to right: Douglas Mattsey, Macomb High School band director; Courtenay Ring; Collin Ring; Arturo Martinez, Macomb Junior High band director; Courtney Blankenship, Macomb Band Booster President
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2017 Fruit and Cupcake Fundraiser
Kickoff – November 13, 2017
Sales End – December 1, 2017
Delivery – December 15, 2017
Cupcakes are from Scratch Cupcakery and the options are available here.
Fruit packages are viewable on the Fruit Flyer.
Orders can be emailed to the Ways & Means committee at ways&means@macombbands.org or by calling 309-836-3932.
2017 Chili Supper and Fall Band Concert
Macomb Band Boosters Presents:
The Annual Chili Supper and Fall Band Concert
In the MJSHS Commons
October 23rd
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Adults: $8.00
Seniors / Children (6th grade & under): $5.00
Includes chili and/or hotdog, chips, drink & dessert
If you choose not to eat but would like to make a tax deductible donation, they will be accepted at the bake sale table, or may be sent to:
Macomb Band Boosters
PO Box 816
Macomb, IL 61455
Or made on line using the donate link at the bottom of this post.
**New – Silent Auction Bake Sale**
Featuring performances by:
6th, 7th, 8th grade bands & the Marching Bomber Band
Marchathon 2017
Macomb, IL – The Macomb High School Band is doing something this year to include more of the community. On the morning of Saturday, August 26th, the drumline and color guard will perform short marching demonstrations in three (3) different neighborhoods (E. Piper / E. Washington, Meadowbrook, and S. Johnson / S. Randolph) in Macomb, between 9:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Parent volunteers will accompany student teams along the parade routes collecting donations as the drumline and color guard perform. These donations will be tabulated and the “winning neighborhood” will receive a personalized parade from the entire band and color guard through their streets at 3:30 p.m. on September 9th. That evening at 5:00 p.m., to say thank you for your support, the entire community is invited to our first field show performance of the year at the Courthouse Square.
All money collected will be used for the replacement of instruments and supplies. Band Director Doug Mattsey is excited for the event. “This is a wonderful start to the school year, band students have been practicing nearly daily since early August. This event is a way for them to play new music, wear their uniforms, and reach out to the community!”
Future performance dates and more information can be found on the Macomb Bands website at www.macombbands.org
The schedule is as follows:
August 26
9:45 a.m. Demonstration and collection begins at E. Piper/E. Washington
10:35 a.m. Demonstration and collection begins at Meadowbrook
11:20 a.m. Demonstration and collection begins at S. Johnson/S. Randolph
September 9
3:30 p.m. Winning neighborhood receives full parade honors from entire band and color guard
5:00 p.m. Field show demonstration at Courthouse Square
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Julie Neve – (309) 837-2317
Doug Mattsey – (309) 833-6254