Mokena Meteor Music
October 11 - October 17, 2019
Important Information from the Music Department!
Please read the Newsletter in its entirety as I often make changes to information.
For the MIS Band Students, please be aware that much of the information contained in the Newsletters applies to MJH Music events. However, oftentimes I will include important information for MIS Music groups as well.
Students in Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Cadet Band have started keeping track of their practice logs in Charms. Students in Symphonic and Concert band are responsible for practicing 100 minutes per week. And Cadet Band students are responsible for 75 minutes per week. Students should view practice time like daily homework. If you spend 15-20 minutes per day practicing, the ensemble as a whole will sound amazing, and your student will improve at a faster rate.
Beginning Band students are not responsible for practice logs at this time.
We are once again offering Spirit Wear! Please see below for more information.
Our next Music Booster meeting is Tuesday, October 15 in the Learning Center at MJHS. Please come out and see what the Music Boosters are all about!
The Marching Meteors Field Show Band will have their performance TOMORROW, Saturday, October 12 at Lincoln-Way West High School. Come out and support our kids! And then stay to watch the LWMB perform later than evening.
Looking ahead, there are quite a few canceled rehearsals. Please read below for more information.
Marching Meteors Field Show Band Performance
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman.
Altered Rehearsal Schedules - IMPORTANT!!!
I wanted to give you a head's up on a few rehearsal issues we will have in the month of October. Please read this carefully and note WHICH band or choir this affects as it does not always affect every group.
Due to a conference I am attending out of District, there will be NO morning Cadet Band on Thursday, October 17 or Friday, October 18. There WILL still be Sectionals that day! Beginning Band will still rehearse.
Due to the same conference, there will be NO morning Symphonic Band on Friday, October 18. Nor will there be any Sectionals that day. There WILL be morning band for Symphonic Band on Thursday, October 17, combined with the Concert Band. Concert Band will still rehearse BOTH days.
We never have morning rehearsal the morning after our concerts, therefore, there will be NO morning band on Wednesday, October 23 for Beginning Band, Cadet Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band. There WILL still be Sectionals that day!
Due to Halloween, and to allow the students some extra time in the morning for make up, we will not have morning rehearsal OR Sectionals on Thursday, October 31 for Beginning Band, Cadet Band, Concert Band and Symphonic Band. Students should enjoy the day!
Also, Due to Halloween, Choir will NOT rehearse on October 31. Have fun trick or treating!
I will again be out of the District on Friday, November 1, so there will be NO morning Cadet Band or Symphonic Band that morning. There WILL still be Sectionals that Day. Concert Band WILL still rehearse.
I know this may seem confusing. We have been letting the students know the schedule and will continue to remind them as these days get closer.
Fall Concert Itinerary
If you have any questions, please contact your director.
SPIRIT WEAR!!!
***Great Gift Idea!!***
Please see the flyer above for information on ordering. Orders can only be placed online via the link below.
All orders MUST be placed by October 31. The company does not accept late orders so please get your order in on time. Delivery will happen on or about November 12.
If you are ordering Spirit Wear as a gift, please email me and let me know and I will put it aside for pick up.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean at busseank@mokena159.org.
MJHS Jazz Band!
Any 6-8th grader who is currently enrolled in the band program at MJHS (all instruments welcome!) is invited to join the MJHS Jazz Band. We will be starting on Monday, October 21st from 3-4pm (Rehearsals every Monday). Students will perform at all band concerts (excluding the October concert) and at the LWC Jazz Festival on February 8th. Please sign up via the Google Form by October 7th.
https://forms.gle/BpCFGaHzFVC5RLwA6
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Beekman at beekmant@mokena159.org
Congrats to the Cast of the Little Mermaid!
Our first rehearsal is Monday, October 21 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Students will receive their cast contract and script at that time. Fees will be due with the signed contract NO LATER than October 28! Checks should be made payable to the Mokena Music Boosters.
This year's musical will take place on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.
Crew Applications for the Little Mermaid can be found here: https://www.mokenameteormusic159.org/little-mermaid-jr-crew-application.html
Crew Applications are due by November 1.
TONAL ENERGY APP - MUST HAVE FOR ALL INSTRUMENTALISTS!
TonalEnergy Tuner is an all-inclusive, easy to use application designed for individual practice and/or large ensemble rehearsals that aides musicians to improve sound quality and intonation.
Tuning, volume, articulation, release, duration, and steadiness are the key elements of developing a beautiful tone quality. TonalEnergy Tuner is the first multi-purpose application that allows users of all ages to understand and improve every aspect of their sound.
This app is especially useful to young brass players who struggle to find the correct partial. Oftentimes they think they are playing the correct pitch, when in fact, they are not. This can be very frustrating. This app can help students learn where the correct partial is and to hear when they are not matching the correct pitch.
In addition to its tuner capabilities, it has a built in metronome to keep students rehearsing with a steady beat!
We highly recommend that all students in our band program invest in this application if they have access to a device. It is well worth the $3.99 it costs. This is much more inexpensive than a separate metronome and tuner device.
Our Next Dine and Earn is October 21 AND 23!!!
Please note that this does not include alcohol and gift card purchases.
What is an IFA Account? (Formerly known as IBA)
IFA Fundraisers usually occur once per quarter and are not mandatory. We are currently running the Popcorn Fundraiser. 50% of the proceeds will go into your child's IFA account.
SECTIONAL SCHEDULES
MONDAY - OCTOBER 14
8:48 - 9:16 - NO SCHOOL
9:16 - 9:44 - NO SCHOOL
9:49 - 10:19 - NO SCHOOL
10:33 - 11:03 - NO SCHOOL
11:17 - 11:45 - NO SCHOOL
12:48 - 1:16 - NO SCHOOL
1:16 - 1:44 - NO SCHOOL
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.
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16
9:19 - 9:47 - NO SECTIONAL - HALF DAY
9:47 - 10:15 - NO SECTIONAL - HALF DAY
10:17 - 10:46 - NO SECTIONAL - HALF DAY
10:46 - 11:15 - NO SCHOOL
12:21 - 12:49 - NO SCHOOL
12:49 - 1:17 - NO SCHOOL
1:19 - 1:49 - NO SCHOOL
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.
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 11
8:48 - 9:16 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
9:16 - 9:44 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
9:46 - 10:14 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
10:14 - 10:42 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
11:17 - 11:47 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
11:47 - 12:15 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
1:02 - 1:32 - NO SECTIONAL - TEACHER OUT OF DISTRICT
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.
CADET BAND SECTIONALS
NO SECTIONALS - NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 15
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP H5
11:20 - 11:50 - GROUP D5
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16
NO SECTIONALS - HALF DAY
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 17
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP E5
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 18
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP G5
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.
BEGINNING BAND SECTIONALS
NO SECTIONALS - NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 15
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP H4
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP B4
10:35 - 11:05 - GROUP D4
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 16
NO SECTIONALS - HALF DAY
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 17
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP F4
9:20 - 9:50 - GROUP J4
9:50 - 10:20 - GROUP E4
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 18
8:35 - 9:05 - GROUP G4
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.
Private Music Lessons - Highly Encouraged
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bussean or Ms. Beekman
Help Support the Music Boosters by Shopping Online!
How to Log Into Charms for the First Time.
Music Booster Meeting - October 15, 2019
Did you know we have a Facebook page?
October 2019
OCTOBER
10/7 - Jazz Band Registration due online
10/7 - Little Mermaid Auditions
10/8 - Little Mermaid Auditions
10/10 - Little Mermaid Call Backs
10/12 - Marching Meteor Field Show Band Performance
10/14 - Columbus Day - NO SCHOOL
10/15 - Music Booster Meeting 7:00 pm
10/17 - No Symphonic or Cadet Band Morning Rehearsals due to Mrs. Bussean's
attendance at a theater conference
10/18 - No Symphonic or Cadet Band Morning Rehearsals due to Mrs. Bussean's
attendance at a theater conference
10/22 - Fall Concerts
10/23 - NO MORNING REHEARSALS (No morning rehearsals the day after Concerts)
10/31 - HALLOWEEN - NO MORNING REHEARSALS (Have fun in your costumes!)
10/31 - NO CHOIR REHEARSAL!!! (Have fun trick or treating!)
11/1 - NO CADET BAND REHEARSAL (Mrs. Bussean will be out of the District) SYMPHONIC BAND WILL STILL REHEARSE
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