Mokena Meteor Music

Important Information from the Music Department!

Please be sure to read it in its entirety as it is updated regularly.

IGSMA District Band Contest will take place TOMORROW, Saturday, March 16 at Manhattan Junior High. More information below.

We are at the end of the quarter. All grades will be updated this weekend. Please check your child's Skyward account.

8th Grade Students interested in joining the Lincoln-Way Marching Band or Color Guard next year - please read below for information regarding an information meeting.

IMPORTANT SPAMALOT COSTUME INFORMATION IS BELOW!

Spamalot Tickets are on sale NOW!

Bring out your dead! Bring out your dead!

Get your tickets to the hilarious show Spamalot! Tickets are available through our website at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/16334

All tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

We can use help papering the town with posters advertising the show. If you are interested in helping up hang up some posters, please contact Mrs. Bussean.

8th Graders Only - LWMB Information Meeting

For 8th Grade students interested in joining the Lincoln-Way Marching Band or Color Guard next year, an information meeting will be held on Monday, March 18 at 7:00 pm in the Lincoln-Way East Auditorium. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mroczek directly at cmroczek@lw210.org

SPAMALOT COSTUMES!

We are in need of items to costume some of our characters. We do not have the budget to rent EVERY costume in the show. Therefore, we rely on families to help supplement what we need.

All boys in the show should have a pair of pants that are earth tone in color. We are trying to avoid black if at all possible. Green, tan, brown, beige, rust, etc. are all great colors.

Blousy peasant shirts of any color are needed as well as peasant skirts. If you have any of the above items and are willing to either donate or lend, please let me know as soon as possible.

If you think you have something that might work in any aspect of a King Arthur theme, we would be very appreciative. Thank you!

Help Support the Music Boosters by Shopping Online!

The AmazonSmile fundraiser is available year round - not just at Christmas time. This is a great way to support our music programs without any cost to you! Any time you are shopping via Amazon, please consider using Amazon Smile for your purchases. Go to www.amazonsmile.com. You can select the Mokena Music Boosters to receive a donation on your behalf just by making your regular Amazon purchase through them. It doesn't cost you anything and helps the Music Boosters fund our programs. This is available year round. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean.

Private Music Lessons

It is not required that Mokena music students take private lessons. It is true, however, that the vast majority of students who do not take private lessons tend to have improper playing habits, and never reach their full potential as musicians. SECTIONALS ARE NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR PRIVATE LESSONS. There are still many benefits of private instruction over full band rehearsal and small group sectionals. If you are interested in getting your child private lessons on their instrument, please visit the following link: https://www.mokenameteormusic159.org/uploads/2/3/4/4/23449316/private_lessons.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING - MARCH 19, 2019

Come out on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM to the monthly Music Booster Meeting held at Mokena Junior High School in the Library. Music Booster meetings are open meetings that anyone can attend. Come see what our Boosters are all about and how you can help support your child's music education. I look forward to seeing you there!

DO YOU OWE MONEY TO THE MUSIC BOOSTERS OR THE DISTRICT?

We still have quite a bit of outstanding money due in Charms. Please check your accounts over break and make sure you are up to date. Please be aware that the District is also reaching out about outstanding District participation fees. While this can get confusing, it is important that everyone understand that there is a difference between the participation fee charged by the District for participation in activities (ie basketball, track, scholastic bowl, band, choir, etc.) and the fees charged through the Music Boosters (Booster registration fee, books, polo shirts, etc.). Please make sure you are current on both sides. If you ever have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out to your director.

You will be receiving monthly Charms statements (these are the Music Booster fees) on or about the first of every month. Please check your balances in Charms at any time by logging into your child's account. If money is due, please pay one of four ways:

Cash (in an envelope clearly marked)
Check made payable to the Mokena Music Boosters - write who and what it is for in the memo line
Paypal via the Paypal button on your Charms account
IBA Transfer - please complete the online transfer form: https://goo.gl/forms/MOZFB8jurkbF7ByR2

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean


8th Grade Sectional Schedule MONDAY - MARCH 18 8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP J 9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP A 9:49 - 10:19 - GROUP B 10:33 - 11:03 - GROUP C 11:17 - 11:45 - GROUP D 12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP E 1:16 - 1:44 - GROUP F Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.	7th Grade Sectional Schedule WEDNESDAY - MARCH 20 9:19 - 9:47 - GROUP B 9:47 - 10;15 - GROUP C 10:17 - 10:46 - GROUP D 10:46 - 11:15 - GROUP E 11:48 - 12:18 - GROUP F 12:18 - 12:46 - GROUP G 12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP H 1:16 - 1:46 - GROUP I Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.	6th Grade Sectional Schedule FRIDAY - MARCH 22 8:48 - 9:19 - GROUP H 9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP I 9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP J 10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP A 11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP B 12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP C 1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP J Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.

8th Grade Sectional Schedule

MONDAY - MARCH 18

8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP J

9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP A

9:49 - 10:19 - GROUP B

10:33 - 11:03 - GROUP C

11:17 - 11:45 - GROUP D

12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP E

1:16 - 1:44 - GROUP F

Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.

7th Grade Sectional Schedule

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 20

9:19 - 9:47 - GROUP B

9:47 - 10;15 - GROUP C

10:17 - 10:46 - GROUP D

10:46 - 11:15 - GROUP E

11:48 - 12:18 - GROUP F

12:18 - 12:46 - GROUP G

12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP H

1:16 - 1:46 - GROUP I

Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.

6th Grade Sectional Schedule

FRIDAY - MARCH 22

8:48 - 9:19 - GROUP H

9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP I

9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP J

10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP A

11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP B

12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP C

1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP J

Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.


5th Grade Cadet Band Sectional Schedule TUESDAY, MARCH 19 9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP D 10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP C 11:20 - 11:50 - GROUP J WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP J 10:20 - 10:50 - GROUP E/F THURSDAY, MARCH 21 9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP A 9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP J 10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP H 12:30 - 1:00 - GROUP B FRIDAY, MARCH 22 9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP G 10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP I Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.	4th Grade Beginning Band Sectional Schedule TUESDAY, MARCH 19 8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP D 9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP C WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP J 9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP E/F THURSDAY, MARCH 21 8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP A 10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP H 12:00 - 12:30 - GROUP B FRIDAY, MARCH 22 8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP G 9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP I Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.	Charms Website Charms is software that will keep track of all our events on a live, interactive on-line calendar - available to all students, members and adults by group. Teachers are able to send mass e-mails, record and blast phone messages and send free text messages. We are able to upload handouts, sound files, short videos, assignments, audition materials, maps, pictures and more for students, members and parents to access 24/7, either on their computers or on their mobile devices. Parents and students can log into their Charms website by following the link: www.charmsoffice.com Our school code is MokenaMusic and your password is your child's Student ID number (available on Skyward). If you have previously signed into Charms, your password is the one you set up.

5th Grade Cadet Band Sectional Schedule

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP D

10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP C

11:20 - 11:50 - GROUP J

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP J

10:20 - 10:50 - GROUP E/F

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP A

9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP J

10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP H

12:30 - 1:00 - GROUP B

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP G

10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP I

Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.

4th Grade Beginning Band Sectional Schedule

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP D

9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP C

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP J

9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP E/F

THURSDAY, MARCH 21

8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP A

10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP H

12:00 - 12:30 - GROUP B

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP G

9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP I

Students are responsible for getting to Sectionals on time and for notifying their classroom teachers IN ADVANCE. Students are also responsible for getting any missed work.

Charms Website

Charms is software that will keep track of all our events on a live, interactive on-line calendar - available to all students, members and adults by group. Teachers are able to send mass e-mails, record and blast phone messages and send free text messages. We are able to upload handouts, sound files, short videos, assignments, audition materials, maps, pictures and more for students, members and parents to access 24/7, either on their computers or on their mobile devices.

Parents and students can log into their Charms website by following the link: www.charmsoffice.com

Our school code is MokenaMusic and your password is your child's Student ID number (available on Skyward). If you have previously signed into Charms, your password is the one you set up.


SPAMalot! BIOGRAPHIES ARE PAST DUE! TURN YOURS IN IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO! THIS WEEK'S REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Monday - 3/18 - 2:30 - 4:00 RUN THROUGHS Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST Tuesday - 3/19 - 2:30 - 4:30 RUN THROUGHS Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST Wednesday - 3/20 - 2:30 - 4:00 RUN THROUGHS Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST Thursday - 3/21 - 2:30 - 4:30 RUN THROUGHS Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST EVERYONE SHOULD BE OFF SCRIPT. If you are in a scene that had issues with memorization this past week, please make sure you are prepared this week. We do not have time to go back and learn lines. It is GO time! TECH CREW TUESDAY - 3/19 6:00 - 9:00 Parent help is appreciated. Come if you are available. Students should dress appropriately and wear shoes. We are asking students to have safety goggles and gloves (to protect their eyes and avoid splinters). These items can be purchased at your local hardware store and I believe goggles can even be purchased at the Dollar Store. If your student has a drill, bring it. TECH WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER! ALL CAST AND CREW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND LOAD IN AND OUR FIRST TECH WEEK REHEARSAL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT LWC. Students in Tech Crew will be meeting at MJHS ahead of that to move the set. More information will follow.	Jazz Band Congratulations on a great year. JOIN JAZZ NEXT YEAR. Jazz will be open to all 6 - 8 grade instrumental students. Information will be available in the Fall.	Practice Logs PRACTICE LOGS ARE DUE EVERY SUNDAY! For now, 4th graders do not need to worry about this. We will let them know when they should begin documenting their practice time. Once again, practice logs will be required weekly through the Charms system. Practice logs are due EVERY Sunday before midnight. Students should enter their time in the Charms Website. We have been implementing a new grading scale this year, but the minimum practice requirements are the same as they have been in years past. Symphonic/Concert Bands 100 minutes Beginning/Cadet Bands 75 minutes

SPAMalot!

BIOGRAPHIES ARE PAST DUE! TURN YOURS IN IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO!

THIS WEEK'S REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Monday - 3/18 - 2:30 - 4:00

RUN THROUGHS

Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST

Tuesday - 3/19 - 2:30 - 4:30

RUN THROUGHS

Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST

Wednesday - 3/20 - 2:30 - 4:00

RUN THROUGHS

Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST

Thursday - 3/21 - 2:30 - 4:30

RUN THROUGHS

Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST

EVERYONE SHOULD BE OFF SCRIPT. If you are in a scene that had issues with memorization this past week, please make sure you are prepared this week. We do not have time to go back and learn lines. It is GO time!

TECH CREW

TUESDAY - 3/19 6:00 - 9:00

Parent help is appreciated. Come if you are available.

Students should dress appropriately and wear shoes. We are asking students to have safety goggles and gloves (to protect their eyes and avoid splinters). These items can be purchased at your local hardware store and I believe goggles can even be purchased at the Dollar Store. If your student has a drill, bring it.

TECH WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER! ALL CAST AND CREW MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND LOAD IN AND OUR FIRST TECH WEEK REHEARSAL ON SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT LWC. Students in Tech Crew will be meeting at MJHS ahead of that to move the set. More information will follow.

Jazz Band

Congratulations on a great year.

JOIN JAZZ NEXT YEAR.

Jazz will be open to all 6 - 8 grade instrumental students.

Information will be available in the Fall.

Practice Logs

PRACTICE LOGS ARE DUE EVERY SUNDAY! For now, 4th graders do not need to worry about this. We will let them know when they should begin documenting their practice time.

Once again, practice logs will be required weekly through the Charms system.

Practice logs are due EVERY Sunday before midnight. Students should enter their time in the Charms Website.

We have been implementing a new grading scale this year, but the minimum practice requirements are the same as they have been in years past.

Symphonic/Concert Bands

100 minutes

Beginning/Cadet Bands

75 minutes

SPAMALOT TECH WEEK REHEARSALS

Tech Week begins on Sunday, March 31 and runs through our performances and Set Strike, ending on Sunday, April 7. This is a reminder that TECH WEEK IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CAST AND CREW MEMBERS. NO EXCEPTIONS. This information was in the application and contract that students received and signed at the back in October.

Here is the schedule for Tech Week:

Sunday, March 31 - Part 1

Who: All Crew Members (mandatory)

Any Cast Members who are available

ANY PARENTS WHO CAN HELP

Where: MJHS

Time: 4:00 p.m. - until moved to LWC

What: We will load the set pieces onto a truck to be transported to LWC. Students will need to provide their own transportation to LWC when we are done loading. This could be as early as 5:00.

Sunday, March 31 - Part 2

Who: All Cast AND Crew Members (mandatory)

ANY PARENTS WHO CAN HELP

Where: LWC

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

What: Crew members and parents will unload the set pieces and rebuild them on the stage at LWC. Cast members will be shown the stage and green room and we will get a feel for the space we will be working in. We will start some rehearsals and reblocking scenes once the set is in place.

Monday, April 1

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (buses will be provided after school to transport students from MJH to LWC) Please note that the 8:30 end time is fluid. If we are mid-scene, we will end when we finish that portion.

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO PRE-PAID FOR TECH WEEK DINNERS.

What: Tech Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 2

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO PRE-PAID FOR TECH WEEK DINNERS.

What: Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 3

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO PRE-PAID FOR TECH WEEK DINNERS.

What: Tech Rehearsal

Thursday, April 4

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO PRE-PAID FOR TECH WEEK DINNERS.

What: DRESS Rehearsal. Students will need to be in full make up and costume for this rehearsal.

Friday, April 5 - Part 1

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. (students will need to provide their own transportation to and from LWC. Please arrange for carpools as needed)

What: Two Preview Performances for students from MES, MIS and MJHS. Students will need to be in full make up and costume. Lunch will be provided for students who pre-paid for tech week dinners between the two performances.

Friday, April 5 - Part 2

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

Time: 5:00 p.m. - (approximately) 9:00 p.m. (students will need to provide their own transportation to and from LWC. Please arrange for carpools as needed)

What: Opening Night Performance. Students will need to be in full make and costume.

STUDENTS SHOULD EAT DINNER BEFORE COMING FOR THE EVENING SHOW.

Saturday, April 6

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

Time: 1:00 p.m. - (approximately) 9:00 p.m. (students will need to provide their own transportation to and from LWC. Please arrange for carpools as needed)

What: Final Two Performances. Students will need to be in full make and costume. Dinner will be provided for students who pre-paid for tech week dinners between the two performances.

Sunday, April 7

Who: All Cast and Crew Members (mandatory)

Parents who have signed up to help

Where: LWC

Time: 9:00 a.m. (at LWC) - (approximately) 12:00 p.m. (at MJHS) - (students will need to provide their own transportation from LWC to MJHS. Please arrange for carpools as needed) FYI - last year we were done by 10:30 a.m. It could take longer this year depending on how quickly we work and how many people are there to help.

What: Set Strike and Storage of Sets/Costumes, etc. Please bring drills, hammers, safety goggles and gloves. Plastic storage box donations would be appreciated as well. Once the set is taken apart, we will move the pieces back to MJHS for storage. Students will be released once everything is put away at MJHS and the band room and stage areas are clean.

Please email me with any questions you may have. It is going to be a very few weeks leading up to these performances and this is a lot of information to take in. Please make sure the students rest as much as possible during Tech Week and they should bring homework/study materials with them to Tech rehearsals and stay on top of their schoolwork during down time.

If you have any questions, please let me know!

March/April, 2019

3/16 - IGSMA Band District Contest

3/16 - Tech Crew 4:00 - 9:00

3/18 - LWMB Information Meeting (8th Graders Only)

3/19 - Music Booster Meeting 7:00

3/19 - Tech Crew 6:00 - 9:00

3/23 - 3/31 - SPRING BREAK

3/31 - SPAMALOT Tech Week Begins!

3/31 - 4/4 - SPAMALOT Tech Week

4/5 - 4/6 - SPAMALOT performances

4/7 - SPAMALOT Set Strike

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Karen Bussean

Mokena Meteor Music

March 15 - March 21, 2019

Mokena Meteor Music

March 15 - March 21, 2019

Important Information from the Music Department!

IGSMA District Band Contest - Saturday, March 16, 2019

Spamalot Tickets are on sale NOW!

8th Graders Only - LWMB Information Meeting

SPAMALOT COSTUMES!

Help Support the Music Boosters by Shopping Online!

Private Music Lessons

MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING - MARCH 19, 2019

DO YOU OWE MONEY TO THE MUSIC BOOSTERS OR THE DISTRICT?

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Practice Logs

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Jazz Band

Practice Logs

SPAMALOT TECH WEEK REHEARSALS

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