Mokena Meteor Music
December 7 - December 13, 2018

Important Information from the Music Department!
Please be sure to read it in its entirety as I have updated sections.
The holidays are a very busy time in the music department. We look forward to our Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 18. Please see below for more information.
Winter break is fast approaching. All students should bring their instruments home over break. It's a good time to give brass instruments a bath, clean woodwind mouthpieces and check percussion supplies and equipment. If students want to send their instruments in to Quinlan and Fabish for a cleaning/tune- up, please contact them as soon as possible to arrange for a loaner over the holidays. Their number is 630/654-4111. For information on how to clean your instrument, check out these videos on our department website: https://www.mokenameteormusic159.org/how-to-clean-your-instrument.html
Holiday Concert - December 18, 2018

Solo and Ensemble Contest
If students have any questions, they should speak with their director.
Forms and information are available on our website here: https://www.mokenameteormusic159.org/solo-contest.html

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Private Music Lessons
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman
MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING
Hamilton!

The final amount was due last week. You can check your balance due in Charms.
Here are the trip details:
- When? Tuesday, January 8th
- Time? We will depart from MJH after 3pm, head downtown for dinner, and then see the 7:30 performance of Hamilton. We should arrive back at MJH around 11pm
- Who? All MJH Choir and Band students are invited to register - up to 105 students may attend
- Apparel? Students are expected to dress nicely to attend this performance
- Cost? The cost of the trip will be approximately $150 - it may go up or down slightly depending on bus and gas prices, but it should stay near $150. This includes transportation, dinner, and the ticket price for the show. Students can use fundraised IBA money to pay for this trip!
I will update with more information as soon as I have it available.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean.

Tonal Energy App - Highly Recommended
TonalEnergy Tuner is an all-inclusive, easy to use application designed for individual practice and/or large ensemble rehearsals that aides musicians to improve sound quality and intonation.
Tuning, volume, articulation, release, duration, and steadiness are the key elements of developing a beautiful tone quality. TonalEnergy Tuner is the first multi-purpose application that allows users of all ages to understand and improve every aspect of their sound.
This app is especially useful to young brass players who struggle to find the correct partial. Oftentimes they think they are playing the correct pitch, when in fact, they are not. This can be very frustrating. This app can help students learn where the correct partial is and to hear when they are not matching the correct pitch.
In addition to its tuner capabilities, it has a built in metronome to keep students rehearsing with a steady beat!
We highly recommend that all students in our band program invest in this application if they have access to a device. It is well worth the $3.99 it costs. This is much more inexpensive than a separate metronome and tuner device.
Check Your Charms Account Balances
You will be receiving monthly Charms statements 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
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8th Grade Sectional Schedule MONDAY - DECEMBER 10 8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP C 9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP D 9:49 - 10:19 - GROUP E 10:33 - 11:03 - GROUP F 11:17 - 11:45 - GROUP G 12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP A 1:16 - 1:44 - GROUP B 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 - DECEMBER 12 HALF DAY - NO SECTIONALS! 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 - DECEMBER 14 8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP D 9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP E 9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP G 10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP H 11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP I 12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP A 1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP C 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
8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP C
9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP D
9:49 - 10:19 - GROUP E
10:33 - 11:03 - GROUP F
11:17 - 11:45 - GROUP G
12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP A
1:16 - 1:44 - GROUP B
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
HALF DAY - NO SECTIONALS!
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
8:48 - 9:16 - GROUP D
9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP E
9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP G
10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP H
11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP I
12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP A
1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP C
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 ScheduleTUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 NO SECTIONALS - FIELD TRIP WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP F 9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP G 9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP H 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 ScheduleTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 8:35 - -9:05 - GROUP C1 9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP D 9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP J 10:05 - 10;35 - GROUP E 10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP F 12:00 - 12:30 - GROUP G 12:30 - 1:00 - GROUP H FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 8:35 - 9:00 - GROUP A 9:05 - 9;35 - GROUP J 9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP B 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 WebsiteCharms 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, DECEMBER 11
NO SECTIONALS - FIELD TRIP
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP F
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP G
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP H
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
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
8:35 - -9:05 - GROUP C1
9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP D
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP J
10:05 - 10;35 - GROUP E
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP F
12:00 - 12:30 - GROUP G
12:30 - 1:00 - GROUP H
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14
8:35 - 9:00 - GROUP A
9:05 - 9;35 - GROUP J
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP B
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!Rehearsals this week: Monday, December 10, 2018 2:30 - 4:00 “Fisch Schlapping Song” Cast Needed: Finlander Ensemble, Finnish Mayor “I Am Not Dead Yet” Cast Needed: Robin, Lancelot, Drop Dead Fred, Dead Ensemble “Lady of the Lake” Cast Needed: Dennis, Laker Girls, Lady of the Lake “Laker Girls” Cast Needed: Arthur, Laker Girls, Patsy, Mother
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:30 - 4:00 “Song That Goes Like This” Cast Needed: Dennis, Lady of the Lake “Whatever Happened To My Part?” Cast Needed: Lady of the Lake “All For One” Cast Needed: Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy “Knights of the Round Table” Cast Needed: Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy, Lady of the Lake, Camelot Ensemble Thursday, December 13, 2018 2:30 - 4:00 “Find Your Grail” Cast Needed: Grail Ensemble, Laker Girls, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy, Lady of the Lake “I’m All Alone” Cast Needed: Arthur, Patsy, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin “King Arthur’s Song” Cast Needed: King Arthur, Patsy “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” Cast Needed: King Arthur, Patsy, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin | Jazz Band Rehearsals this week: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 2:30 - 3:30 Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 2:30 - 3:30 | 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 Over Winter break, practice logs will be counted as EXTRA CREDIT. Students who turn in a practice log, will receive extra credit points. Students who do not turn in any minutes will not be penalized. This applies to Cadet Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band students ONLY. |
SPAMalot!
Rehearsals this week:
Monday, December 10, 2018 2:30 - 4:00
“Fisch Schlapping Song”
Cast Needed: Finlander Ensemble, Finnish Mayor
“I Am Not Dead Yet”
Cast Needed: Robin, Lancelot, Drop Dead Fred, Dead Ensemble
“Lady of the Lake”
Cast Needed: Dennis, Laker Girls, Lady of the Lake
“Laker Girls”
Cast Needed: Arthur, Laker Girls, Patsy, Mother
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:30 - 4:00
“Song That Goes Like This”
Cast Needed: Dennis, Lady of the Lake
“Whatever Happened To My Part?”
Cast Needed: Lady of the Lake
“All For One”
Cast Needed: Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy
“Knights of the Round Table”
Cast Needed: Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy, Lady of the Lake, Camelot Ensemble
Thursday, December 13, 2018 2:30 - 4:00
“Find Your Grail”
Cast Needed: Grail Ensemble, Laker Girls, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Arthur, Patsy, Lady of the Lake
“I’m All Alone”
Cast Needed: Arthur, Patsy, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin
“King Arthur’s Song”
Cast Needed: King Arthur, Patsy
“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”
Cast Needed: King Arthur, Patsy, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin
Jazz Band
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 2:30 - 3:30
Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 2:30 - 3:30
Practice Logs
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
Over Winter break, practice logs will be counted as EXTRA CREDIT. Students who turn in a practice log, will receive extra credit points. Students who do not turn in any minutes will not be penalized. This applies to Cadet Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band students ONLY.

December, 2018
12/11/18 - Music Booster Meeting 7:00 at MJHS
12/12/18 - Early Dismissal - NO SECTIONALS
12/18/18 - Winter Concert at MJHS
...................Beginning Band and Cadet Band - 6:00
...................Concert/Symphonic Bands and Choir - 7:30
12/21/18 - Last Day before Winter Break
12/22/18 - 1/7/19 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL