"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." -George S. Patton

Winter Drumline Auditions: Will take place throughout the week. Sign up is on the board.

New Orleans Folks: music check today. Order: Everybody, Hand That Feeds, Irresistible, Love Runs Out, 25 or 6 to 4, Hey Baby, Shake A Tail Feather, Carry On, Sugar Bowl, Uptown, Gimme.

New Orleans Bus Assignments: are posted in the music department hallway. If you think there is an error, see Mr. Inendino today.

Interested in being part of a Super Secret SHS Flash Mob? Meet in the choir room today after school.

IHSA Solo and Ensemble: is coming up on Saturday, March 6th. Any band student may sign up to take a solo and/or ensemble. Start looking for music (check JW Pepper, ask a music librarian to look in the library, or ask your private teacher). All WS/SB members must take at least one event.

Concert Review Reminder: all concert reviews are due this Friday, December 18th. Upcoming Concerts: SHS Orchestra Concert tonight at 7pm (6:30 call time for Symphony and Philharmonic members). HEHS Traditional Holiday Concert tomorrow at 7:30pm. SHS Choir Concert Thursday at 7pm. SYSO this Saturday, December 19th at the Prairie Center for the Arts. Concerts are at 3:30pm and 7pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are encouraged to come down to the department to practice.

Percussion Orders:  Kraemer ($21.50), Perez ($69.50), Sharma ($29), Worthem ($71.50).

Pink Glove IOUs: DeCarlo ($4).

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Droege ($3), Rowley ($3)
SB: Anderson ($11), Fisher ($3), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -Anne Frank

Lab Band: today from 3-5. 

NOLA Jazz Band: tonight 7-9.

Combos: Meet today.

Winter Drumline Auditions: Will take place throughout the week. Sign up is on the board. 

New Orleans Folks: We will have a graded music check tomorrow. Make sure you're flip-folders are here.
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Concert Review Reminder: all concert reviews are due next Friday, December 18th!

Upcoming Concerts: SYSO this Saturday, December 19th at the Prairie Center for the Arts. Concerts are at 3:30pm and 7 pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are encouraged to come down to the department to practice.

Percussion Orders:  Kraemer ($21.50), Perez ($69.50), Sharma ($29), Singh ($70), Worthem ($71.50).

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Droege ($3), Rowley ($3)
SB: Anderson ($11), Fisher ($3), Godana ($4), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"None so deaf as those that will not hear. None so blind as those that will not see." -Matthew Henry

Holiday Band Concerts: congratulations to all on two great concerts this week.

NOLA Jazz Band: today 3-4:30.
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Concert Review Reminder: all concert reviews are due next Friday, December 18th!

Upcoming Concerts: Harper College Wind Symphony performs tonight in the Performing Arts Center at Harper at 7:30 (tickets are $12). Conant High School Concert Band and Wind Symphony perform tonight at CHS at 7:30.

New Orleans Rehearsal: this Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-4pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are welcome to come down to the department to practice.

Percussion Orders: Humphrey ($71.50), Kraemer ($21.50), Perez ($69.50), Sharma ($29), Singh ($70), Worthem ($71.50).

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: Droege ($3), Rowley ($3)
SB: Anderson ($11), Fisher ($3), Godana ($4), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"I believe in living today. Not in yesterday, nor in tomorrow." -Loretta Young

Holiday Band Concerts continue tonight! Cadet/WS: call time is 6:30 on Wednesday. Purchase tickets in class or at the door.

Concert Review Reminder: all concert reviews are due next Friday, December 18th. Don't wait until the last minute!

Harper College Wind Symphony: concert tomorrow in the Performing Arts Center @ 7:30. Tickets are $12.

New Orleans Rehearsal: this Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-4pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are welcome to come down to the department to practice.

Percussion Orders: Humphrey $71.50, Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Sharma $29, Singh $70, Worthem $71.50.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($11), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness." -John Keats

Congratulations to Mr. Tipps and his wife, proud parents of a new baby boy, Sebastian Alexander Tipps!

Holiday Band Concerts begin tonight! CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group. Cadet/WS: call time is 6:30 on Wednesday. Purchase tickets in class or at the door.

Concert Review Reminder: all concert reviews are due next Friday, December 18th. Don't wait until the last minute!

New Orleans Rehearsal: this Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-4pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are welcome to come down to the department to practice.

Percussion Orders: Humphrey $71.50, Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Sharma $29, Singh $70, Worthem $71.50.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($11), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12), Dwyer ($14).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." -H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Pep Band: great first game this past Saturday! Next game is this Friday (Star Wars!) - 6:30pm call time.

Jazzers: Lab Band 3-5, Sextet 5-6 (rehearse on your own), Quintet 6-7 (rehearse on your own), Jazz Ensemble 7-9.

Holiday Band Concerts: ticket sales continue in class. All tickets are $5. CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group. Cadet/WS: call time is 6:30 on Wednesday.

New Orleans Rehearsal: this Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-4pm.

Sectionals: no sectionals this week. You are welcome to come down to practice.

Percussion Orders: Humphrey $71.50, Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Sharma $29, Singh $70, Worthem $71.50.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($11), Singh ($12), Percussion ($7).
Cadet: De Leon ($12), Dwyer ($14).
CB: Allen ($15), Bartgen ($8), Salgado ($12).

"Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as  you fall." -Ray Bradbury
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All Instruments go home for the weekend.

Band Online Store: is open! Lots of new offerings for Saxon Wear including our New Orleans Trip Shirts! Please click HERE to get to the store! If you're ordering for the trip, you must order before this Sunday,12/6 in order to receive it before break. You can select "PICK UP AT MY SCHOOL" for free shipping or you may pay to have the items shipped elsewhere.

2 Rehearsals left until the Holiday Band Concerts! Ticket sales will begin tomorrow. All tickets are $5. CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group.

First Pep Band Game Saturday:​ 5pm call time. THEME HAS CHANGED TO SUAVE SATURDAY.

Percussion Orders: Humphrey $71.50, Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Sharma $29, Singh $70, Worthem $71.50.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
SB: Anderson ($10), Singh ($11), Percussion ($6).
Cadet: De Leon ($11), Dwyer ($13).
CB: Allen ($14), Bartgen ($7), Salgado ($11).

"The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it." - Richard Bach
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ILMEA All-State: four SHS musicians have been selected for the 2016 ILMEA All-State Ensembles! I believe this is a record for Schaumburg High School. Congratulations to senior Jemi Kim (alto and soprano saxophone/band), junior Allen Lin (violin/orchestra), junior Leilah Petit (flute/band), and senior Patrick Ward (trombone/orchestra).

Band Online Store: is open! Lots of new offerings for Saxon Wear including our New Orleans Trip Shirts! Please click HERE to get to the store! If you're ordering for the trip, you must order before 12/6 in order to receive it before break. You can select "PICK UP AT MY SCHOOL" for free shipping or you may pay to have the items shipped elsewhere.

3 Rehearsals left until the Holiday Band Concerts! Ticket sales will begin tomorrow. All tickets are $5. CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group.

New Orleans Jazz Band: Today after school from 3-4:30.

First Pep Band Game Saturday:​ 5pm call time. THEME HAS CHANGED TO SUAVE SATURDAY.

Paul Semanic will be in Today.

Percussion Orders: Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Worthem $71.50.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: None!
SB: Anderson ($10), Singh ($11), Percussion ($6).
Cadet: De Leon ($11), Dwyer ($13).
CB: Allen ($14), Bartgen ($7), Salgado ($11).

"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?" -William Arthur Ward
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ILMEA All-State: four SHS musicians have been selected for the 2016 ILMEA All-State Ensembles! I believe this is a record for Schaumburg High School. Congratulations to senior Jemi Kim (alto and soprano saxophone/band), junior Allen Lin (violin/orchestra), junior Leilah Petit (flute/band), and senior Patrick Ward (trombone/orchestra).

Band Online Store: is open! Lots of new offerings for Saxon Wear including our New Orleans Trip Shirts! Please click HERE to get to the store! If you're ordering for the trip, you must order before 12/6 in order to receive it before break. You can select "PICK UP AT MY SCHOOL" for free shipping or you may pay to have the items shipped elsewhere.

4 Rehearsals left until the Holiday Band Concerts! Ticket sales will begin tomorrow. All tickets are $5. CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group.

First Pep Band Game Saturday:​ 5pm call time. THEME HAS CHANGED TO SUAVE SATURDAY.

Schoology: due TODAY at 4pm.

Paul Semanic will be in on Thursday this week.

Percussion Orders: Kraemer: $21.50, Perez: $69.50, Worthem $71.50, Young: $41.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: None!
SB: Anderson ($10), Monzon ($6.50), Singh ($11), Percussion ($6).
Cadet: De Leon ($11), Dwyer ($13), Rogalski ($9).
CB: Allen ($14), Bartgen ($7), Salgado ($11).

"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others." - Albert Schweitzer

Happy Arts Alive Week!

Band Online Store: is open! Lots of new offerings for Saxon Wear including our New Orleans Trip Shirts! Please click HERE to get to the store! If you're ordering for the trip, you must order before 12/6 in order to receive it before break. You can select "PICK UP AT MY SCHOOL" for free shipping or you may pay to have the items shipped elsewhere.

4 Rehearsals left until the Holiday Band Concerts! Ticket sales will begin Wednesday. All tickets are $5. CB/SB: your call time is 6pm to rehearse Jingle Bells Forever as a combined group.

First Pep Band Game Saturday:​ 5pm call time. Theme is flannel/hard hats for Tom Mussell Night.

New Orleans Music: If you didn't pick up a packet last week - check the part assignments on the board, then pick up your copies on the sorting rack.

New Orleans Rehearsal: Saturday, December 12th from 1pm-4pm. Make sure it's on your calendar.

Schoology: reminder - all bands have an assignment due this Wednesday at 4pm.
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Sectionals: All auditorium sectionals will be moved to the vestibule for the week due to Arts Alive performances.

WS: our Winter Tour will be all day next Friday, December 11th. Mr. Greg Tipps will be here to do a clinic with the band 1st/2nd period, followed by performances at Aldrin and Hale Elementary Schools. Detailed itinerary to follow.

Percussion Orders: Kraemer: $21.50, Humphrey: $71.50, Perez: $69.50, Worthem $71.50, Young: $41.

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

IOUs (these need to be paid within the week - we add interest for Adopt-A-Family every Monday):
WS: None!
SB: Anderson ($10), Monzon ($6.50), Singh ($11), Percussion ($6).
Cadet: De Leon ($11), Dwyer ($13), Rogalski ($9).
CB: Allen ($14), Bartgen ($7), Salgado ($11).