Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. -Desmond Tutu

New Orleans Update: room lists are posted on the whiteboard. Bus list signup today for juniors. Thursday - sophomores, Friday - freshmen. You may sign up anyone else who is in your room, but not all roommates have to be on the same bus.

Sectionals: concert sectionals. Slight changes for this week only: today's 5th and 7th hour sectionals will be on Friday. Today's 6B sectional will be Thursday 6A.

Open Mic: today after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraisers: will be delivered tomorrow. Items must be picked up immediately after school on Thursday. Please plan accordingly. IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: Percussion ($4).
SB: Anderson ($7), Monzon ($3.50), Singh ($8), Percussion ($3).
Cadet: Artman ($3), De Leon ($8), Dwyer ($10), Rogalski ($4.50).
CB: Allen ($11), Bartgen ($4), Browne ($4), Salgado ($8), Vidales ($16).

A person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. -Jean de La Fontaine

ILMEAers: congratulations on an excellent concert on Saturday. Thank you to the 28 Saxons who rode the fan bus, plus a few who made it there on your own. We had a great turnout at Glenbrook South.

Culver's Fundraiser: TODAY 10am-8pm. All proceeds go directly back to the band. Tell you friends and family!

New Orleans Update: room lists are posted on the whiteboard. Bus list signup begins today (seniors and password holders). Wednesday - juniors, Thursday - sophomores, Friday - freshmen. You may sign up anyone else who is in your room, but not all roommates have to be on the same bus.

Sectionals: concert sectionals begin TODAY. One change for this week only: Wednesday's 5th and 7th hour sectionals will be on Friday.

Open Mic: tomorrow after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraisers: will be delivered on Thursday. Items must be picked up immediately after school on Thursday. Please plan accordingly. IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: Percussion ($4).
SB: Anderson ($7), Monzon ($3.50), Singh ($8), Percussion ($3).
Cadet: De Leon ($8), Dwyer ($10), Rogalski ($4.50).
CB: Allen ($11), Bartgen ($4), Browne ($4), Salgado ($8), Vidales ($16), Zielinski ($6).

"Success doesn't come to you...you go to it." -Marva Collins

HAPPY 201st BIRTHDAY ADOLPHE SAX & 161st BIRTHDAY JOHN PHILIP SOUSA! Check out today's Google Doodle! 

ILMEA members: Bus rolls from Conant at 6:45. Get there early.

ILMEA District 7 Concert Fan Bus: Bus Rolls at 1. Meet Mr. Graffeo at the main entrance.

Wish our ILMEA members Good Luck!​

Culver's Fundraiser: next Tuesday (all day)! Flyers will be emailed over the weekend and distributed in class on Tuesday. All proceeds go directly back to the band.

New Orleans Update: room lists are posted on the whiteboard. Bus list signup will begin next week (Tuesday - seniors and password holders, Wednesday - juniors, Thursday - sophomores, Friday - freshmen). You may sign up anyone else who is in your room, but not all roommates have to be on the same bus.

Sectionals: concert sectionals start next Tuesday. None this week.

Concerts This Weekend: District 7 ILMEA concert on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support your fellow Saxons. Palatine Concert Band's Fall Concert this Sunday Nov. 8th. at 3:30 p.m. at Cutting Hall; tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

All horns go home for the weekend.

Open Mic: next Wednesday after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Dwyer ($9), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Bartgen ($3), Browne ($3), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"That which is not good for the bee-hive cannot be good for the bees." -Marcus Aurelius

ILMEA District 7 Concert: turn in permission forms TODAY if you haven't already.

Sectionals: concert sectionals start next Tuesday. None this week.

Concerts This Weekend: District 7 ILMEA concert on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support your fellow Saxons. Palatine Concert Band's Fall Concert this Sunday Nov. 8th. at 3:30 p.m. at Cutting Hall; tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Jody Espina Clinic: Music and Arts in Itasca is hosting a clinic with Jazz Saxophone artist Jody Espina. The clinic is this tonight at 6:30 and is FREE!

Open Mic: next Wednesday after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Dwyer ($9), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Bartgen ($3), Browne ($3), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -Buddha

ILMEA District 7 Concert: today is the last day to purchase tickets! $3. Permission slips are due tomorrow.

Concerts This Weekend: Palatine H.S. Music Dept. Fall Concert is tonight and features their Concert Band and Orchestras; admission is a non-perishable food item. District 7 ILMEA concert on Saturdayat 3 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support your fellow Saxons. Palatine Concert Band's Fall Concert this Sunday Nov. 8th. at 3:30 p.m. at Cutting Hall; tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Jody Espina Clinic: Music and Arts in Itasca is hosting a clinic with Jazz Saxophone artist Jody Espina. The clinic is this Thursday at 6:30 and is FREE!

Open Mic: next Wednesday after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome.

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: Percussion ($6).
SB: Anderson ($6), Monzon ($2.50), Singh ($7), Percussion ($2).
Cadet: De Leon ($7), Dwyer ($9), Rogalski ($3.50).
CB: Allen ($10), Bartgen ($3), Browne ($3), Salgado ($7), Vidales ($15), Zielinski ($5).

"Life Shrinks or expands according to one's courage." -Anias Nin

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.

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

Concerts This Weekend: Palatine H.S. Music Dept. Fall Concert is this Wednesday Nov. 4th and features their Concert Band and Orchestras; admission is a non-perishable food item. District 7 ILMEA concert. Concert starts at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support your fellow Saxons. Palatine Concert Band's Fall concert this Sunday Nov. 8th. at 3:30 p.m. Cutting Hall; tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Jody Espina Clinic: Music and Arts in Itasca is hosting a clinic with Jazz Saxophone artist Jody Espina. The clinic is this Thursday at 6:30 and is FREE!

Open Mic: Wednesday after school in Siegie's Cafe. If you have a group - all are welcome

Pies and Cinnarolls Fundraiser IOUs:​ DeCarlo ($19)

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($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: 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).

"You become successful by helping other become successful." -Unknown

Jazz Lab Band: Rehearsal after school from 3-5. 

Jazz Ensemble: Rehearsal tonight from 7-9.

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 Today.

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

Concerts This Weekend: Palatine H.S. Music Dept. Fall Concert is this Wednesday Nov. 4th and features their Concert Band and Orchestras; admission is a non-perishable food item. District 7 ILMEA concert. Concert starts at 3 p.m. at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are $5 at the door. Come support your fellow Saxons. Palatine Concert Band's Fall concert this Sunday Nov. 8th. at 3:30 p.m. Cutting Hall; tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.

Jody Espina Clinic: Music and Arts in Itasca is hosting a clinic with Jazz Saxophone artist Jody Espina. The clinic is this Thursday at 6:30 and is FREE!

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).