Mokena Meteor Music
March 8 - March 14, 2019
Important Information from the Music Department!
Please be sure to read it in its entirety as it is updated regularly.
March Melodies Concert will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at Mokena Junior High School. See below for the itinerary. The Book Fair will be open in the MJH library that evening as well. Families should plan to visit! Art by MJH students will displayed in the all across from the Book Fair on the night of the concert - these works of art will be on display at the Lincoln-Way Artworks the following Saturday, March 16th at Lincoln-Way East
IGSMA District Band Contest will take place on Saturday, March 16 at Manhattan Junior High. More information below.
Please have your band students check their Google classrooms for missing assignments and also check your Skyward grades. MANY students have outstanding assignments. Please submit them as soon as possible.
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 to on sale on Monday!
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.
March Melodies Concert - Tuesday, March 12 at Mokena Junior High School
8th Graders Only - LWMB Information Meeting
Band Assignments
Thank you to all the students who submitted their assignments on time!
IGSMA District Band Contest - Saturday, March 16, 2019
The itinerary is below. If you have any questions, please contact your director.
SPAMALOT COSTUMES!
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!
Private Music Lessons
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman
MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING - MARCH 19, 2019
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
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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 H
1:16 - 1:44 - 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.
7th Grade Sectional Schedule
9:19 - 9:47 - GROUP E
9:47 - 10;15 - GROUP F
10:17 - 10:46 - GROUP G
10:46 - 11:15 - GROUP H
11:48 - 12:18 - GROUP I
12:18 - 12:46 - GROUP J
12:48 - 1:16 - GROUP J
1:16 - 1:46 - GROUP A
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 - 9:19 - GROUP A
9:16 - 9:44 - GROUP B
9:46 - 10:14 - GROUP C
10:14 - 10:42 - GROUP D
11:47 - 12:15 - GROUP E
12:17 - 12:47 - GROUP F
1:02 - 1:32 - GROUP G
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 12
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP B
11:20 - 11:50 - GROUP D
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
10:20 - 10:50 - GROUP A
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP E/F
10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP C
12:30 - 1:00 - GROUP H
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP I
9:05 - 9:35 - GROUP J
10:05 - 10:35 - GROUP G
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 12
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP B
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP J
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP D
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP I
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP J
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP A
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP E/F
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP C
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP J
12:00 - 12:30 - GROUP H
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
9:35 - 10:05 - GROUP G
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!
Please turn in your biography via the Google form that was mailed out. Also, if your parents are available to volunteer, a Google form was sent out regarding that as well. Please check your emails!
THIS WEEK'S REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Monday - 3/11 - 2:30 - 4:00
Scene - 17 2:30 - 4:00
Cast Needed: Arthur, Patsy, Bedevere, Galahad, Lancelot, Robin, Sir Bors, Brother Maynard, Tim, Lady of the Lake
Tuesday - 3/12 - 2:30 - 4:30
Scenes 1 - 9 - 2:30 - 4:30
Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST
Wednesday - 3/13 - 2:30 - 4:00
Scenes 10 - 18 - 2:30 - 4:00
Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST
Thursday - 3/14 - 2:30 - 4:30
Run Throughs - 2:30 - 4:30
Cast Needed: ENTIRE CAST
Students should be OFF SCRIPT immediately. We will be SINGING without the sing-a-long tracks this week. Be prepared!
TECH CREW
WEDNESDAY - 3/13 6:00 - 9:00
SATURDAY - 3/16 4:00 - 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.
Jazz Band
Monday, March 11 - 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
February/March, 2019
3/2 - Tech Crew 9:00 - 3:00
3/5 - Tech Crew 6:00 - 9:00
3/9 - IGSMA Choir District Contest
3/9 - Tech Crew 5:00 - 9:00
3/12 - March Melodies Concert
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
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