April 24 to May 1

What?! This is the last week of April and we're heading into May?? There are definitely some exciting and special events ahead with WIAA State Solo & Ensemble, the Lilac parade, Graduation and a few more - but we are certainly getting towards the end and have had an incredible year!

LIONEL HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL

Our MHS Jazz 1 spent a large portion of Saturday in Moscow, ID at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival held on the campus of the University of Idaho. Despite the very early report and performance time, our Jazz 1 students had inspiring performances - thank you to the chaperones, students and parents that could make it to both the band and combo performances!

Congrats to Teghan Bright, Nick Kar, and Will Strauch for being recognized as Outstanding Soloists in a large ensemble.

Please check the Band App for some great photos and recordings of the performances!

UNIFORMS FITTED

Thank you to Judi Rodewald, Gemma Bright, Antoinette Go, Shannon Gamero and any/all others that have been helping! It is quite the task to get all of these students ready for the parade!

COMING UP

• Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 - WIAA State Solo & Ensemble

  • This event is for qualifying students (13 band students qualified)

  • CLICK HERE for itinerary (still in draft form but very close)

• May 1, 2, 4 - 2023/24 Color Guard and Marching Band Percussion Auditions

  • 5:30pm to 8:00pm - MHS Field House

  • CLICK HERE for color guard audition registration.

• Friday, May 5 - Marching Band and Color Guard Leadership applications due

• Tuesday, May 9 -

  • Leadership/Drum Major Auditions (contact Mr. Campbell for more info)

  • Bandwagon Meeting (all parents welcome/encouraged - join us!)

    • 7pm, MHS Band Room

    • Help us with our plans for next year, including our next Bandwagon officers!

• May 11, May 16, and May 18 - Lilac Parade Rehearsals

  • 6:30pm to 8:30pm

  • Required/credit for ALL band and percussion students

  • MHS & Brentwood Elementary neighborhoods

  • Report to MHS

  • Comfortable shoes, clothing

• Saturday, May 20 - Lilac Association Torchlight Parade

  • Evening report time TBA (waiting entry assignment from Lilac Assoc.)

  • Required/credit for ALL band and percussion students

• Tuesday, May 30 - Jazz Awards Concert

  • 7pm, MHS Theatre

• Monday, June 5 - End of Year Band Awards and Concert

  • 6:00pm - BBQ and entertainment

  • 6:30pm - Concert and awards begin

  • Required/credit for ALL band and percussion students

• Thursday, June 8 - Band Picnic

  • 3:00pm to 5:00pm

  • Optional activity

  • Yearbook signing, softball, tennis

• Friday, June 9 - MHS Graduation

  • 3pm load equipment, 3:30pm depart for McCarthy

  • 5pm ceremony begins

  • 7:30pm approximate return to MHS

• Thursday, June 15 - Informational Meeting for 23/24 school year

  • 7pm - MHS Music department (band room, choir room, theatre)

  • All things 23/24 (marching band, trips, fundraising, etc)