E-Mails: October 2009

Volunteers Needed

October 30, 2009

Volunteers are needed Tues. 11/3 starting at 5:30 pm for the concert wear fitting. Please contact Cindy Cavett ASAP if you can assist with this.

Don't forget—the formal wear verification form is due by Mon. 11/2. You may also check the band website for used garments or garments to swap.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Clarification

October 28, 2009

Chair placement auditions are Tues. 11/3. Sorry for the confusion!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Formalwear Verification

October 28, 2009

Parents

I have attached the formalwear verification form that must be completed and returned by Mon. 11/2. Students will also receive this document in band today. Measurements for formalwear will be done during chair placement auditions on Wed. 11/3.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

Concert Uniform Information

October 27, 2009

Please check the concert uniform information posted on the band website. Chair placement auditions and uniform fitting will be Tues. 11/3.

More information will be distributed on this shortly.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

Band Uniforms

October 25, 2009

If you were unable to turn in uniforms on Fri., please bring all pieces and your $10 cleaning fee to Mr. Wetmore first thing Monday 10/26.

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

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Band Article – One More Time

October 23, 2009

In case you had difficulty opening the attachment that was sent previously. Here is the link:

http://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/x41916305/MHS-band-sweeps-awards

Sorry for the inconvenience!

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

WIU Halloween Concert

October 25, 2009

This is always a great family event

Cheryl McGowan
Band Boosters

Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert

Date: Thursday, October 29

Time: 6:30 pm

Location: College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall

Description: Richard Hughey, Director

Program

  • Weiter by Anthony Plog (b. 1947)
  • Danse Macabre, Op. 40 by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
  • Night on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881)
  • Harry Potter Symphonic Suite (arr. J. Brubaker) by John Williams (b. 1932)

      • Free and open to the public. Costume parade and free candy for children.

      Today's Band Article in The Voice

      October 23, 2009

      I've attached the band article in today's issue of The Voice in case you do not have access to that.

      Try to stay healthy!

      Cheryl McGowan
      Band Boosters

      Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

      Late Breaking Band News

      October 22, 2009

      Chair Placement Auditions

      MHS chair placement auditions have been moved from October 27 to November 3 with the hope that students will be healthier by that time.

      Marching Band CD

      If the marching band gets a good audio recording of the field show on Friday night, Boosters will distribute a CD that includes the field show music, the school song, and "Robin Hood" for just $5. Any proceeds will go toward the purchase of uniforms. Pre-order CDs at the Band Boosters membership table at Friday's football game (no payment due or accepted until delivery). This would make a great!

      Uniform Turn In

      Don't forget uniform turn in is Fri. 10/23! Be sure to include all uniform pieces and your $10 cleaning fee (Checks should be written to Macomb Band Boosters)

      Cheryl McGowan
      Band Boosters

      Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

      Uniforms Cleaning Fees & Flags

      October 21, 2009

      Students need to turn in their $10 uniform cleaning fee by Thurs. 10/22 (all band and flag members)

      Flag members—be prepared to turn in your leotards Fri. evening.

      Cheryl McGowan
      Band Boosters

      Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

      Last Home Game & Uniform Turn In

      October 20, 2009

      Friday 10/23 is the last home football game as well as Senior Night. Parents of all band seniors are to meet at the North end of the field by no later than 6:45 pm. Don't forget to call 837-2331, extension 2016, by Wednesday, October 21, to identify who will be escorting your child.

      All uniforms parts (including garment bags, hangers, and all Auxiliary items) will be turned in at the Fellheimer Foyer immediately after the halftime show on Fri. 10/23. A $10/student cleaning fee is due to Mr. Wetmore by Thurs. 10/22. Checks should be made out to the MHS Band Boosters. Please put your payment in an envelope with your child's name on it.

      Volunteers are needed to help with this collection process. If you are able to help, please contact Cindy Cavett via e-mail or call her at 309-313-3043.

      If you have concert wear that you would like to swap or sell, please contact Sean O'Donnell-Brown via e-mail with the specifics and he will post it on the web site. We will also accept uniform donations. Concert uniforms will be fitted in the near future, date/time yet to be determined.

      Thanks for all the support you have provided to make this such a great marching season!

      Cheryl McGowan
      Band Boosters

      Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

      Parents with sick kids

      October 19, 2009

      Band parents:

      I am so sorry to hear of so many sick kids. I think the district has well over 100 absences today, and the number is still climbing. Don't worry about the performance; the show must go on, as they say. We'll just be a couple hands down. Keep your students home and in bed where they can rest!

      Attached you will find the 2 options for makeup work when a concert is missed. Please have your child turn in the assignment by the end of the week if possible (end of the quarter is here already). Most of you will choose option 1 because of the short suspense.

      Stay healthy!

      Doug Mattsey
      6-8 Grade Band
      Macomb CUSD 185
      1525 S. Johnson
      Macomb, IL 61455
      (309) 833-6254

      MJHS Jazz Band

      October 19, 2009

      Jazz Banders-

      No rehearsal tomorrow morning. When I made the schedule I neglected to realize the Chili Supper date. Please sleep in and I'll see the brass kids for sectionals on Thursday!

      Doug Mattsey
      6-8 Grade Band
      Macomb CUSD 185

      Congratulations to the MHS Marching Band

      October 18, 2009

      In case you haven't heard, the MHS Marching Band had a fabulous show at U of I on Saturday 10/17. They competed in class B (10 schools).

      Some of the awards they received were:

      Field Show Awards

      • 1st place & grand champion for class B-C/D
      • 3rd place drum majors

      Per Mr. Wetmore, our score was 15 points ahead of the 2nd place band!

      Parade Awards

      • 1st place & grand champion for class B-C/D
      • 1st place percussion
      • Overall best percussion
      • 2nd place Auxiliary

      We also won the Governor's Trophy (grand champion for parade and field, class B-C/D)

      Congratulations are extended to the MHS band members, Mr. Wetmore, Mr. Thurman, Mr. Zahnle, and Lauren White for all their hard work!

      We hope to see you at the Chili Supper Mon. 10/19—all of our new awards will be on display!

      Cheryl McGowan
      Band Boosters

      Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

      Chili Supper Reminder

      October 16, 2009

      Don't forget – the Macomb Bands Chili Supper (only fundraiser for 6-8th grade band) is Monday, October 19th.

    Doors open at 5:00 pm, schedule is as follows:

    • 5:30 6th grade
    • 6:00 7th grade
    • 6:30 8th grade
    • 7:00 HS Halloween show in the stadium

    Tickets will be available at the door—adults $6, children (6th grade and under) $3

    We hope you will come to enjoy food, fellowship, and fun!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    Urgent Band Updates – Fri. 10/16

    October 16, 2009

    Football Game Tonight

    Because of the extremely wet conditions and our show tomorrow, the band will not perform in uniform tonight. Everyone can wear street clothes but must dress warmly. We have a number of kids out sick already; let's try to avoid any more if possible.

    U of I show tomorrow

    Students must arrive by no later than 3:30 am and are to be in their band pants, black socks and band shoes. We will have very little time between when we arrive and our field performance step off so need to minimize dressing time. Again, be sure to dress warmly! Weather in Champaign for tomorrow is projected as follows: morning—rainy, temperatures 35 to 40 degrees; afternoon—partly cloudy high of 48 degrees; evening—partly cloudy with temperatures in the 40s. Brr!

    Additionally, we'll need as many hands as possible to get all the equipment off the field in a timely manner (every band is allocated 13 minutes to get on, perform, get off). We will need 1 person/piece of equipment to make this happen. If you notice we are shorthanded when we come on the field, please come down to help us get things off the field/track and back to the bus.

    Directions (per Mr. Wetmore) for those of you who do not know how to get to the U of I stadium:

    • Take I-74 east (29 miles from 136 exit to Champaign)
    • Take Lincoln exit (right); stay on Lincoln
    • Go past a number of streets; turn right on Florida
    • Go to the next stop light (you will see the stadium), keep going to 1st street; park

    Come in and look for other MHS families—there is support in numbers!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    U of I Field Show Reminders

    October 14, 2009

    I have attached the U of I schedule from Mr. Wetmore in case you missed it in last week's email. Please make sure your student has turned in the permission form (located at the bottom of the page—it was due on Tues. 10/13) if they have not already done so.

    The schedule for the competition is VERY tight. Your student needs to arrive at school by no later than 3:30 am on Sat. and should be wearing their band pants, black socks and band shoes. They need to dress for the weather (forecast at this time calls for a high of 52 degrees with the low of 32)—be sure they have a warm coat, hat & gloves for the evening. They will be able to change into street clothes after the parade.

    Because of the tight schedule (13 minutes per band), we will need plenty of help getting pit equipment on and off the field. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

    An am snack (before the field show) will be provided by Band Boosters.

    MHS Band fans attending the show should try to sit together (there's strength in numbers!) and wear your orange and black.

    Hope to see you on Sat!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    Band Show Shirts Still Available

    October 14, 2009

    Gayle Zahnle will be selling our band show t-shirts at the football game on Fri. 10/16. Cost is $5 for band members, $10 for non members. Be sure you don't miss out!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    Important Band and Booster Updates

    October 11, 2009

    Band Update

    MHS Marching Band participated in the WIU Classic on Sat. 10/10. The band received the following awards in their division—Small Division Class AA (301 to 600 students—7 schools competed)

    • 1st Place
    • Best Drumline
    • Best Winds
    • Best Drum Majors
    • Grand Champion—Small Division

    Congratulations to the MHS Band for their fine performance and for enduring the cold!

    The band will perform again at the football game on Fri. 10/16 against Farmington and will travel to Champaign on Sat. 10/17 to participate in the field and parade show. The field show performance time is 9:14 am; parade performance is 11:57 am; and awards are at 6:00 pm Please come out to support the Band at any or all of these upcoming events.

    Booster Update

    The next Band Booster meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 pm in the HS band room. The agenda, last meeting minutes, and treasurer's report with fundraisers proceeds summaries are attached for you to review and bring to the meeting. Please come lend your support to our fine band program.

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Weather for WIU Classic

    October 9, 2009

    Forward from Mr. Wetmopre:

    Please try to get the word out to parents as best we can about the extreme cold we may be experiencing tomorrow. Temperature will be in the 30s by the time we are at the awards ceremony. Students should dress in layers.

    See you tomorrow!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    Jazz Band roster and schedules

    October 8, 2009

    Here is the info for Jazz Band (roster, fall schedule, fall snack schedule, winter-spring schedule). I understand that some of your children may not have gotten this to you. Have a great weekend.

    Doug Mattsey
    6-8 Grade Band
    Macomb CUSD 185
    1525 S. Johnson
    Macomb, IL 61455
    (309) 833-6254

    MHS Band Updates

    October 5, 2009

    Parents and Boosters

    I have attached documents from Mr. Wetmore for the WIU field show, U of I competition, and a general update for the rest of the fall. Please feel free to forward to anyone that you know is not receiving these emails. Please encourage them to contact me so that I can add their name to our distribution list.

    Have a great week—see you Sat.!

    Cheryl McGowan
    Band Boosters

    Note: If you no longer want to receive Band updates, please email me.

    IMEA audition info

    October 5, 2009

    Band parents:

    Here is the info for next Monday. Any of you who would like to tag along a chaperones, your participation is most appreciated. Please reply to myself AND Cheryl McGowan in the CC column above. Thank you!

    Doug Mattsey
    6-8 Grade Band
    Macomb CUSD 185
    1525 S. Johnson
    Macomb, IL 61455
    (309) 833-6254

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