Mokena Meteor Music
March 18 - March 24, 2018
What is happening in the music department?
Concert Band and Symphonic Band will Split for the Next Concert
SPRING BREAK IS AROUND THE CORNER!
This is also a good time to send your instrument in for cleaning or repair. Quinlan & Fabish picks up on Thursdays at both MIS and MJHS. If you would like to get your instrument repaired or cleaned, please contact Quinlan & Fabish at 630/654-4111 to set up a pick up. Instruments should be left either in the Cadet Band room near the door at MIS or outside of Mrs. Bussean's office at MJHS. Please make sure you have your name and a note on the instrument instructing Q and F to pick it up.
District Band Contest
Congratulations to the Concert/Symphonic Band students on their Second Division Rating!
8th Grade Photos Needed
We are in need of photos of your students for a video presentation for 8th Grade Recognition Night. Please send in at least three photos of your child. One as a baby, one as a toddler or child, and a current photo. Photos of them playing their instrument or singing, hanging with friends from the music department, etc. are appreciated. We may not be able to use all of the photos you send, but will make sure that every student is represented. You can either email them to Mrs. Cheney at cheneyr@mokena159.org or put them on a flash drive (we will return it). All photos must be received no later than April 20th.
Thank you.
Musical Cast and Crew Biographies Needed
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Musical Break A Leg Ads Still Available
The “Break A Leg” pages in the Musical program are an opportunity for the families of our cast and crew members to show their support for our students. For only $5, we will include your name(s) in this tribute to the talent and hard work which our young performers have invested in this production. Your donation will help offset the costs of this show.
If your family would like to be listed on the “Break A Leg” pages, please complete the following Google form and then submit your payment (you can either submit an IBA request or drop off a check made payable to the Mokena Music Boosters at MJHS).
https://goo.gl/forms/lC3nTqa0HmMni2ap1
Please note: Forms MUST be received by the FRIDAY, MARCH 23rd to be included.
If you have any questions or would prefer a paper form, please let me know.
Thank you!
Vendor Ads for the Musical Program are Available
Beauty and the Beast Jr. Tickets available to the public this FRIDAY, March 23!!!
Music Booster Board - Open Positions
Open positions for next year include:
Spirit Wear (can be multiple people) - responsible for ordering and disbursing spirit wear
Dippin' Dots (can be multiple people) - responsible for collecting orders and distributing at the schools (each school has their own representative)
We cannot run our programs without your help. Please consider donating some time to join the Booster Board and support our music students.
Volunteer Opportunities
- 3/26 - 4/2 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
- April 13 and 14 - Musical Performances
- May 15 - Spring Fine Arts Concerts
- May 21 - Beginning Band Recruitment Night
- May 22 - 8th Grade Recognition Night
- May 28 - Memorial Day Parade
Log on to Charms to sign up. Go to the Calendar, click on the handprint on the date, and sign up.
Important Information
This Week's Cast Rehearsals
Monday - March 19 (2:30 - 4:00) - Scene 13 and Finale - Cast needed: ALL CAST
Tuesday, March 20 (2:45 - 4:15) - Scene 13 and Finale - Cast needed: ALL CAST
Wednesday - March 21 (2:45 - 4:15) - ENTIRE SHOW - Cast needed: ALL CAST
Thursday, March 22 (2:45 - 4:15) - ENTIRE SHOW - Cast needed: ALL CAST
Friday, March 23 (2:45 - 4:15) - ENTIRE SHOW - Cast needed: ALL CAST
Please check the Charms website for an updated schedule.
Students need to be OFF SCRIPT!!!
This Week's Musical Crew Schedule
As always, Students should bring a drill (with a phillips screwdriver attachment), safety goggles and gloves. Students must wear closed-toe shoes and clothing they don't mind ruining. We may start painting as well. If you have a paint tray, roller, roller cover and paint brush, please bring it. Make sure it is marked with your name so it can be returned at the end of the evening.
Please check the Charms website for an updated schedule.
WE MAY WORK OVER SPRING BREAK. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND COME IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
This week's Band Sectional Schedule
Wednesday, March 21
Symphonic Band - NO SECTIONALS - FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Concert Band - NO SECTIONALS - FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Cadet Band - NO SECTIONALS - FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Beginning Band - Trumpet/French Horn Sectionals - FULL BAND REHEARSAL as well
Practice Logs
Symphonic/Concert Bands
100 minutes = 2points
1 - 99 minutes = 1 point
0 minutes = 0 points
Beginning/Cadet Bands
75 minutes = 2 points
1 - 74 minutes = 1 point
0 minutes = 0 points
Charms Website
Charms is software that will keep track of all our Music Department 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
Your login is MokenaMusic
Password, only if you haven't previously set one up, is your child's last name and first initial (all one word lower case)
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean
Private Lessons
You can also visit the LWC Music website for private tutor information: https://www.lwcmusic.org/private-lesson-instructors.html
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean
March/April/May, 2018
3/26 - 4/2 - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
4/13 and 4/14 - MUSICAL PERFORMANCES - more information next week
5/3 - Shrek the Musical Field Trip (MJHS Students Only)
5/8 - Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Field Trip (MIS Students only)
5/15 - Spring Fine Arts Concerts
5/21 - Beginning Band Recruitment Night
5/22 - 8th Grade Recognition Night
5/28 - Memorial Day Parade
Mokena Meteor Music Department
Email: busseank@mokena159.org
Website: www.mokenameteormusic159.org
Location: 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 342-4870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1407106346017516&ref=br_rs