"Life is either a great adventure or nothing." -Helen Keller

Anyone Interesting in Attending UIC and Continuing in Music (Not Necessarily as a Major)? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Anyone Looking at ISU and Interested in Marching Band? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Auditions: continue. Reminder that private lesson extra credit forms are due Monday, November 2.

ILMEA District 7 Concert: tickets are $3 and on sale through Tuesday or until all 40 are claimed. Interns will sell tickets at the beginning of each period.

Concerts This Weekend: Elmhurst College Jazz Ensemble: concert tonight at 7:30pm at the Mill Theatre on campus (check their website for details).​ Northshore Concert Band Sunday @ 3pm at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern (check their website or talk to Mr. Tipps for details).

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($4), Melau ($4), Minard ($4), Szymoniak ($4), Teves ($4).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($2), Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Browne ($3), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." -Scott Adams

Concerts This Week:  SHS Choir Concert Thursday @ 7pm, and Conant Fall Music Department Festival @ 6pm & 7:30pm at CHS. Some great opportunities to support your peers - any of these concerts may be used for a concert review. Also, Elmhurst College Jazz Ensemble concert Friday at 7:30pm at the Mill Theatre on campus (check their website for details).

Anyone Interesting in Attending UIC and Continuing in Music (Not Necessarily as a Major)? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Anyone Looking at ISU and Interested in Marching Band? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Auditions: continue. Reminder that private lesson extra credit forms are due next Monday, November 2.

Dr. Bough Visits Period 3/4/5 Today: please have all Band Boot Camp materials downloaded to Notability.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($4), Melau ($4), Minard ($4), Szymoniak ($4), Teves ($4).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($2), Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Browne ($3), Nakano ($8), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do." -Edgar Degas

Concerts This Week: SHS Orchestra Concert Wednesday @ 7pm, SHS Choir Concert Thursday @ 7pm, Conant Fall Music Department Festival @ 6pm & 7:30pm at CHS. Tomorrow Some great opportunities to support your peers - any of these concerts may be used for a concert review. Also, Elmhurst College Jazz Ensemble concert Friday at 7:30pm at the Mill Theatre on campus (check their website for details).

Anyone Interesting in Attending UIC and Continuing in Music (Not Necessarily as a Major)? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Anyone Looking at ISU and Interested in Marching Band? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Symphony Orchestra: call time tonight is 6:30pm.

Auditions: continue. Reminder that private lesson extra credit forms are due next Monday, November 2.

Dr. Bough Visits Period 3/4/5 Tomorrow: please have all Band Boot Camp materials downloaded to Notability.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($4), Melau ($4), Minard ($4), Szymoniak ($4), Teves ($4).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($2), Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Nakano ($8), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"You can observe a lot by watching." -Yogi Berra

Sectionals: none this week.

Concerts This Week: SHS Orchestra Concert Wednesday @ 7pm, SHS Choir Concert Thursday @ 7pm, Conant Fall Music Department Festival @ 6pm & 7:30pm at CHS. Some great opportunities to support your peers - any of these concerts may be used for a concert review.

Anyone Interesting in Attending UIC and Continuing in Music (Not Necessarily as a Major)? If so, see Mr. Inendino.

Symphony Orchestra: Rehearsals 3rd period today and tomorrow. Call time for Wednesday's concert is 6:30pm.

Curious About Upgrading to a Intermediate/Professional Model Instrument? Our reps from Music & Arts are here today in class with various step-up models for every instrument. Everyone will have the opportunity to try them out during class/lunch.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Auditions: continue. Reminder that private lesson extra credit forms are due next Monday, November 2.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($2). Percussion ($6)
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Valerio ($5). Percussion ($2).
Cadet: Arient ($6), De Leon ($7), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Nakano ($8), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Wood ($10), Zielinski ($5).

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"It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn." -B. C. Forbes

V-Show: congratulations on a fantastic run this past weekend! I've heard lots of positive feedback from people in the audience. Thank you all for a great two shows!

Jazzers: no rehearsals this week. See you all next week.

Sectionals: none this week.

Concerts This Week: SHS Orchestra Concert Wednesday @ 7pm, SHS Choir Concert Thursday @ 7pm, Conant Fall Music Department Festival @ 6pm & 7:30pm at CHS. Some great opportunities to support your peers - any of these concerts may be used for a concert review.

Symphony Orchestra: Tuesday and Wednesday rehearsals 3rd period this week. Call time for Wednesday's concert is 6:30pm.

Curious About Upgrading to a Intermediate/Professional Model Instrument? Our reps from Music & Arts will be here tomorrow in class with various step-up models for every instrument. Everyone will have the opportunity to try them out during class/lunch.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Auditions: begin today. Reminder that private lesson extra credit forms are due next Monday, November 2.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($2).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Parra ($5), Valerio ($5).
Cadet: Arient ($6), De Leon ($7), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Nakano ($8), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Wood ($10), Zielinski ($5).

"We never understand how little we need in this world until we know the loss of it." -James M. Barrie

Jazz Ensemble and V-Show Drumline: call time tonight and tomorrow is 6pm.

Sectionals: Clarinets. Split into Cadet and CB/SB/WS to work on audition materials. Due to auditions, there will be no sectionals next week.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ Aragon ($149.50), DeCarlo ($19), Melau ($48), Rysavy ($198).

Fundraiser Order with NO NAME: has orders from Enders, Gomez, Garcia, Dineen, Chin, Morris (owes $13).

Auditions: begin Monday. All instruments go home for the weekend. Be prepared.

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Homa ($10), Montalvo ($2).
SB: Anderson ($5), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($6), Parra ($4), Valerio ($4).
Cadet: Arient ($5), De Leon ($6), Rogalski ($2.50).
CB: Allen ($9), Nakano ($7), Salgado ($6), Vidales ($14), Wood ($9), Zielinski ($4).

"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it isn't open." -Frank Zappa

Jazz Ensemble and V-Show Drumline: rehearsals today (3-7pm). We will meet in the center section of the auditorium to start. Friday and Saturday V-Show performances (call time 6:30pm).

Sectionals: Low Brass AND flutes. Split into Cadet and CB/SB/WS to work on audition materials. Clarinets tomorrow.

Pies and Cinna-Rolls Fundraiser: turn in ASAP.

Audition Materials: materials are out on the sorting racks and on Schoology. Auditions begin one week from today (October 26). If you are taking private lessons, grab a Private Lesson Evaluation Form. Turn these in by Monday, November 2 to receive up to 4 extra credit points toward chair placement (not your grade).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Homa ($10), Montalvo ($2).
SB: Anderson ($5), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($6), Parra ($4), Valerio ($4).
Cadet: Arient ($5), De Leon ($6), Rogalski ($2.50).
CB: Allen ($9), Nakano ($7), Salgado ($6), Vidales ($14), Wood ($9), Zielinski ($4).

Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." -Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Jazz Ensemble and V-Show Drumline: rehearsals today (3-7pm) & Thurs (3-7pm). Friday and Saturday V-Show performances (call time 6:30pm).

Sectionals: Saxes and horns today. Split into Cadet and CB/SB/WS to work on audition materials. Low brass AND flutes will have sectionals on Thursday this week.

Pies and Cinna-Rolls Fundraiser: turn in ASAP.

Bob Lark Alumni Big Band: playing at the Jazz Showcase tonight @ 8pm (featuring our very own, Mr. Tipps). Their set features the music of Count Basie. Tickets are $5.

Audition Materials: materials are out on the sorting racks and on Schoology. Auditions begin one week from today (October 26). If you are taking private lessons, grab a Private Lesson Evaluation Form. Turn these in by Monday, November 2 to receive up to 4 extra credit points toward chair placement (not your grade).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Homa ($10), Montalvo ($3).
SB: Anderson ($5), Garwood ($5), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($10.50), Parra ($4), Valerio ($4).
Cadet: De Leon ($6), Rogalski ($2.50).
CB: Anderson ($4.50) Allen ($9), Nakano ($7), Salgado ($6), Vidales ($14), Wood ($9), Zielinski ($4).

"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge." -Bertrand Russell

SMB: Congratulations on a fantastic end of the regular season, SMB!

MVPs: Maddy Artman, Lindsey Bach, Kaylee Bochenek, Abby Fledderman, Liesel Haffner, Ami Punatar, Jackie Williams.

Jazz Ensemble: rehearsals this week Mon (7-9pm), Tues (3-7pm), & Thurs (3-7pm). Friday and Saturday V-Show performances (call time 6:30pm).

V-Show Drumline: rehearsals this week Mon (7-8:30pm), Tues (3-7pm), & Thurs (3-7pm). Friday and Saturday V-Show performances (call time 6:30pm).

Sectionals: Trumpets today. Split into Cadet and CB/SB/WS to work on audition materials. Saxes and horns tomorrow.

Pies and Cinna-Rolls Fundraiser: due today! Please turn in orders to the music office door.

Audition Materials: materials are out on the sorting racks and on Schoology. Auditions begin one week from today (October 26). If you are taking private lessons, grab a Private Lesson Evaluation Form. Turn these in by Monday, November 2 to receive up to 4 extra credit points toward chair placement (not your grade).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Homa ($10), Montalvo ($2).
SB: Anderson ($5), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($6), Parra ($4), Valerio ($4).
Cadet:  Arient ($5), De Leon ($6), Franco ($12), Rogalski ($2.50).
CB: Allen ($9), Nakano ($7),  Salgado ($6), Vidales ($14), Wood ($9), Zielinski ($4).

"Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment. And that's the difference." -Lou Holtz

Congratulations Boy's Soccer!​ MSL Conference Champions.

Big Band: today.

Senior Night Tonight: Call times: Winds and Brass 5:45. Percussion 4:30. Senior parents need to be in the south end zone by 6:15. Let's have a great final regular season performance!

Pink Gloves: will be available today before call time. Please see Simona if you ordered gloves. We will have a few extras available for sale before 5:45 ($4 - exact change please).

Sectionals: Clarinets. Copland trouble spots (especially memory trouble spots).

Columbus Day Parade Video: check out the ABC 7 video here or the Behrens' family video here.

New Orleans Trip Meeting: Mark your calendars! The trip meeting will be held on November 18th.

Pies and Cinna-Rolls Fundraiser: due Monday.

Audition Materials: materials are out on the sorting racks and on Schoology. Auditions begin one week from Monday (October 26).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Montalvo ($1).
SB: Anderson ($4), Singh ($5), Parra ($4), Valerio ($4).
Cadet:  Arient ($4), De Leon ($5), Franco ($11), Rogalski ($2.50).
CB: Allen ($8), Nakano ($6),  Salgado ($5), Vidales ($13), Wood ($13), Zielinski ($3).