Weekly Instrumental Update

Dear Instrumental Community,

Welcome to semester two! This is a very exciting week for the faculty and several students who will be traveling to Peoria IL on Wednesday for the IMEA All State Convention. Congratulations to Molly Chaney, Kevin Dihn, and Ben Mitchell for their tremendous accomplishments!

The Jazz Band has been invited to play at Hackneys of Palos Park on Wednesday evening starting at 7:30 PM. They will be opening for the Brass tracks Big Band. You won’t want to miss this evening of great music!

This Sunday Volunteers are needed to form a pep band. Students will be playing for the 8th grade Day of Champions from 2:00 Pm until 3:00 PM.

Mark your calendars! The entire music department has been invited to help usher in the festivities at the Dedication Ceremony for the newly renovated building on March 21st. we know that we will be playing several combined tunes and that it will be in the afternoon; more details to follow.

Solo and Ensemble entries have been submitted. Students should now have their solo and or ensemble chosen as well as hired an accompanist for their solos. It is standard to have to pay an honorarium to your accompanist; the rate varies based on how many practices you schedule before your event as well as the pianist credentials.

Are you planning a trip this summer? Be sure to check the calendar for marching band conflicts. The Freshmen Band Camp will run from June 14th through July 2nd, Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM. On Monday nights during that time we also have marching band practice for the Independence Day Parades from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. In august Marching Band Camp runs from the 16th to the 19th from 12:00 Pm until 6:00 PM. It is important that all students involved in marching attend the August camp where students learn the drill for next year’s half time show.

Congratulations to Casey Creedon who has acquired a new viola! Step up instruments can greatly improve your students tone and overall enjoyment in music.

Interested in a summer music camp? There are scholarships available to help cover the costs of these enriching camps. Thank you to Mrs. Wade for sending in this link to one such scholarship application: http://carlosfund.org/scholarship_application

Please remember to keep us updated on any music accomplishments you may have!

Sincerely,

Mr. Baum and Mr. McOlgnan

baumj@rbhs208.org mcolgank@rbhs208.org