band camp 2017 - parent preview photo gallery
As we finish out the 2016-2017 school year, we are looking ahead to next year and planning our marching season. The Arcola High School Band Camp for grades 9-12 will be held July 31st - August 4th, from 8 am - 3 pm daily. This camp is mandatory for all band students grades 9-12 for the 2017-2018 school year. Camp is a lot of fun! The students learn their marching drills, we learn to play our music together, and we practice in sections. We are also considering holding a "Rookie Camp" for all incoming freshman on July 27-28th. And we might throw in a couple night practices. We are hoping to have everything finalized in the next couple weeks. For now, please keep this week free.
In addition, all students will be sent home with their music at the end of the school year. Please encourage them to practice over the summer, so when band camp rolls around we'll be ready and prepared to get to work! More information, and a schedule will be sent home.
FYI: Did you know the AHS band camp is held the one week that AHS Football team has off? This is so we have access to our practice field (also the football's practice field), and also so our band students who are football players can also attend band camp. It's consistently held the last week of July and/or the first week of August.
In addition, all students will be sent home with their music at the end of the school year. Please encourage them to practice over the summer, so when band camp rolls around we'll be ready and prepared to get to work! More information, and a schedule will be sent home.
FYI: Did you know the AHS band camp is held the one week that AHS Football team has off? This is so we have access to our practice field (also the football's practice field), and also so our band students who are football players can also attend band camp. It's consistently held the last week of July and/or the first week of August.
BAND SUMMER Clinics & cAMPS
As summer approaches you are probably planning things for your students to be involved in. Area band camps and clinics are a great way to spend a week or two in the summer building music and leadership skills. Two particular ones in the area that are fantastic are held just 30 minutes away in Charleston, on the campus of EIU. Each summer our drum major & color guard captain attend the Smith Walbridge Clinic. Several students in the past have also attended the marching and leadership clinics.
Another fantastic music camp is not a marching camp, but the Eastern Music Camp held July 16-22nd. This Eastern camp is not only for high schoolers, but also junior high. There are several sections this camp as well including: Junior/Senior Band, Choir, Jazz, Piano & Strings.
If your student is a current 7-11th grader, they are allowed to use any money in their personal account for these camps. They may also be eligible for a small scholarship from our boosters. Below is information regarding each camp. Please speak to Mr. Mueller if you have any questions or would like to attend one of these camps this summer.
Another fantastic music camp is not a marching camp, but the Eastern Music Camp held July 16-22nd. This Eastern camp is not only for high schoolers, but also junior high. There are several sections this camp as well including: Junior/Senior Band, Choir, Jazz, Piano & Strings.
If your student is a current 7-11th grader, they are allowed to use any money in their personal account for these camps. They may also be eligible for a small scholarship from our boosters. Below is information regarding each camp. Please speak to Mr. Mueller if you have any questions or would like to attend one of these camps this summer.
The Smith Walbridge Clinics at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL includes several different clinic sessions weekly during July 9-21st.
Sessions include clinics for: drum majors, color guards, marching percussion, marching bands, student leaders, marching band directors, drill designers and mace / signal batons. Over 1100 college and high school students and directors from across the nation and several foreign countries attend each summer.
The president and director of Smith Walbrige Clinics is the Marching Illini director, Barry Houser. These clinics are exceptional at building leadership, marching and drum major skills.
More information regarding SWC can be found here.
Sessions include clinics for: drum majors, color guards, marching percussion, marching bands, student leaders, marching band directors, drill designers and mace / signal batons. Over 1100 college and high school students and directors from across the nation and several foreign countries attend each summer.
The president and director of Smith Walbrige Clinics is the Marching Illini director, Barry Houser. These clinics are exceptional at building leadership, marching and drum major skills.
More information regarding SWC can be found here.
EMC INFORMATION
- Many families have been asking for general information about the camp, so we've created a document that will answer many of your questions. Download EMC 2017 General Information here!
- Traditional Application. If you prefer to print and mail your application along with a check for payment, click this link and follow the instructions in the PDF document that downloads to your computer.
- Online Application/Payment
EMC 2017 General Scholarships have been announced by email.
- To the many campers who applied for scholarships, thank you for taking the time to apply. Everyone who applied has now been notified of whether or not they were selected for a General Scholarship, provided we had a legible email on the application.
- Please feel free to contact the Director (below) if you have any questions about your scholarship application.
EMC 2017 Camp Pages
Feel free to contact the Director with any questions at the information below and please follow us on Facebook!
- Dr. Andrew Cheetham ([email protected]; 217-581-7202)
oblong photo gallery
OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR • OCTOBER 29TH
The OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR BAND COMPETITION is this Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Below you can find our schedule & information regarding the event.
OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR SCHEDULE
7:10 - Report to band room / Load trailer
7:30 - Depart for Oblong
9:10 - Arrive at Oblong HS
10:45 - Perform
4:00 - Awards
5:00 - Escort to Park for Parade
6:00 - Parade Line-up
7:00 - Parade Begins
9:30/10:00 - Parade Awards
10:30 - Depart for Arcola High School
12:00/12:30 am - Return to Arcola High School
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy. Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance
BRING WITH YOU
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Food-two meals or money for two meals
Money for t-shirt / sweatshirt if you wish to purchase
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks for parade
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Admission to the field show is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children younger than school age are admitted free of charge.
OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR SCHEDULE
7:10 - Report to band room / Load trailer
7:30 - Depart for Oblong
9:10 - Arrive at Oblong HS
10:45 - Perform
4:00 - Awards
5:00 - Escort to Park for Parade
6:00 - Parade Line-up
7:00 - Parade Begins
9:30/10:00 - Parade Awards
10:30 - Depart for Arcola High School
12:00/12:30 am - Return to Arcola High School
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy. Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance
BRING WITH YOU
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Food-two meals or money for two meals
Money for t-shirt / sweatshirt if you wish to purchase
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks for parade
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Admission to the field show is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children younger than school age are admitted free of charge.
Marching panther competition photo gallery
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EIU Marching panther competition - Oct. 1st, 2016
Information handed out 9/27/16
THE EIU PANTHER MARCHING FESTIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 1ST. We will bring students back to Arcola after our performance due to the homecoming dance. Students are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on their own, if their schedule permits.
SCHEDULE
7:50 am Report to band room & load trailer & bus – use restroom before we leave
8:15 am Depart for Charleston
8:45 am Arrive in EIU
8:55 am Stretch & change
9:35 am Transit to warm-up area
9:45 am Warm-up
10:15 am Transit to stadium
10:30 am ARCOLA PERFORM
10:45 am PHOTOS by Lifetouch
11:00 am* Load trailer – no one is dismissed to leave with parents until everything is loaded & doors are shut
11:45 am* Arrive in Arcola – unload trailer into band room
12:15 am* Band Dismissed
*approx. times
4:15 pm Awards
BRING:
• Long black socks – over shins
TO NOTE:
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
CONCESSIONS:
Concessions will be provided at the concession stands located under the home stands.
TICKETS:
$10 for Adults, and $5 for students/seniors, Children under 5 are free. Programs will be available to purchase for $5.
PHOTOS:
Lifetouch will be at the stadium and will take a photo of each band. Students are asked to fill out an information form. Once the photos are available you will be emailed a link to purchase, if you choose.
FIRST AID:
First aid will be available at the stadium.
RAIN:
The show will be cancelled only at such time as the safety of spectators or performers is in question. Every attempt will be made to complete an entire class before such a decision is made.
THE EIU PANTHER MARCHING FESTIVAL IS THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 1ST. We will bring students back to Arcola after our performance due to the homecoming dance. Students are welcome to attend the awards ceremony on their own, if their schedule permits.
SCHEDULE
7:50 am Report to band room & load trailer & bus – use restroom before we leave
8:15 am Depart for Charleston
8:45 am Arrive in EIU
8:55 am Stretch & change
9:35 am Transit to warm-up area
9:45 am Warm-up
10:15 am Transit to stadium
10:30 am ARCOLA PERFORM
10:45 am PHOTOS by Lifetouch
11:00 am* Load trailer – no one is dismissed to leave with parents until everything is loaded & doors are shut
11:45 am* Arrive in Arcola – unload trailer into band room
12:15 am* Band Dismissed
*approx. times
4:15 pm Awards
BRING:
• Long black socks – over shins
TO NOTE:
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
CONCESSIONS:
Concessions will be provided at the concession stands located under the home stands.
TICKETS:
$10 for Adults, and $5 for students/seniors, Children under 5 are free. Programs will be available to purchase for $5.
PHOTOS:
Lifetouch will be at the stadium and will take a photo of each band. Students are asked to fill out an information form. Once the photos are available you will be emailed a link to purchase, if you choose.
FIRST AID:
First aid will be available at the stadium.
RAIN:
The show will be cancelled only at such time as the safety of spectators or performers is in question. Every attempt will be made to complete an entire class before such a decision is made.
MONTICELLO COMPETITION INFORMATION {2016}
MONTICELLO COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th. This informational handout was passed out to students on Tuesday, September13th .
SCHEDULE
8:25 am Report to band room
8:30 am Outside on field - no instruments
8:50 am Load trailer and bus
9:20 am Depart for Monticello
10:15 am Arrive at Monticello
10:30 am Stretch, change, and bathroom
11:15 am Meet guide
11:25 am Warm-up
12:00 pm Report to gate
12:15 pm ARCOLA PERFORM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (Concession available inside High School)
WATCH OTHER GROUPS PERFORM
3:30 pm Awards
4:15 pm Depart for home - Call for ride on way home
5:15 pm Return to Arcola HS - everyone helps unload trailer
BRING
• Long black socks – over shins
• A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
• MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
• Sunscreen
• Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
Concessions:
Monticello Music Boosters will be running concessions in the High School and will begin serving at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets Purchase:
There is an admission fee to this competition. Monticello has not released those prices. Last year admission was $7.00 for general and $5.00 for seniors/ children. Children under 5 are free. Students and staff will be admitted with a marked hand. Chaperones that are on the bus, will also need to have their hands marked, so that they can enter the field/ pit area. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Programs:
Programs will be available for purchase.
First Aid:
Limited first aid will be available. We have a nurse on staff that will be available at a table by the cafeteria entrance. We would like to remind you that you should have signed medical releases with you when you travel. We have a small hospital in Monticello and have access to Carle Hospital in Champaign. We have found that most problems can be avoided by eating good meals and staying hydrated - plenty of water. If you have special needs, please let us know prior to your arrival or at registration.
SCHEDULE
8:25 am Report to band room
8:30 am Outside on field - no instruments
8:50 am Load trailer and bus
9:20 am Depart for Monticello
10:15 am Arrive at Monticello
10:30 am Stretch, change, and bathroom
11:15 am Meet guide
11:25 am Warm-up
12:00 pm Report to gate
12:15 pm ARCOLA PERFORM
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (Concession available inside High School)
WATCH OTHER GROUPS PERFORM
3:30 pm Awards
4:15 pm Depart for home - Call for ride on way home
5:15 pm Return to Arcola HS - everyone helps unload trailer
BRING
• Long black socks – over shins
• A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
• MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
• Sunscreen
• Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
Concessions:
Monticello Music Boosters will be running concessions in the High School and will begin serving at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets Purchase:
There is an admission fee to this competition. Monticello has not released those prices. Last year admission was $7.00 for general and $5.00 for seniors/ children. Children under 5 are free. Students and staff will be admitted with a marked hand. Chaperones that are on the bus, will also need to have their hands marked, so that they can enter the field/ pit area. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Programs:
Programs will be available for purchase.
First Aid:
Limited first aid will be available. We have a nurse on staff that will be available at a table by the cafeteria entrance. We would like to remind you that you should have signed medical releases with you when you travel. We have a small hospital in Monticello and have access to Carle Hospital in Champaign. We have found that most problems can be avoided by eating good meals and staying hydrated - plenty of water. If you have special needs, please let us know prior to your arrival or at registration.
Oblong competition info {2015}
The OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR BAND COMPETITION is this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Below you can find our schedule & information regarding the event.
OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR SCHEDULE / Information passed out on OCTOBER 26th
8:40-Report to band room
8:45-Football field for rehearsal
9:10-Load trailer
9:25-Depart for Oblong
10:40-Arrive at Oblong HS
11:25-Transit to Warm-up
11:35-Warm-up
11:50-Transit
11:58-Stage
12:00-Perform
3:15-Drumline Exhibition
4:30-Awards
5:00-Escort to Park for Parade
6:00-Parade Line-up
7:00-Parade Begins
9:30/10:00-Parade Awards
10:30-Depart for Arcola High School
11:30/12:00-Return to Arcola High School
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy. Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance
BRING WITH YOU
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Food-two meals or money for two meals
Money for t-shirt / sweatshirt if you wish to purchase
Marching Hat
Instrument
Gloves
Long sleeves to wear under uniform top
Long pants to wear under uniform pants
Extra socks
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks for parade
Extra socks-Lieutenant Dan says, “Two standing orders in this platoon. One, take good care of your feet. Two, try not to do anything stupid, like gettin' yourself killed.”
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Admission to the field show is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children younger than school age are admitted free of charge. Programs will be available to all spectators free of charge. Parking at the high school is also free. Buses will turn south off of Route 33 onto Adams Street and follow this street to the high school. Only buses and equipment trucks/trailers will be allowed to park in the main lot at the high school. Note: This is a different parking area than in previous years, due to the re-seeding of the football practice field. Buses will be escorted to the Oblong Park for parade lineup following the field competition and awards. Please be sure your band is ready to depart the school grounds by 5:00 p.m. We ask that all buses stay at OHS until you are told to depart for the park.
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This event is the primary fundraiser for our music program and we rely on profits from the concessions to keep the festival running from year to year. Please encourage your students and parents to patronize our concession stand. You will find that we offer a great selection of foods at very reasonable prices. If you must prepare your own food for your students, please remember that no open flames or fires are permitted on the school grounds by order of the Oblong Fire Chief. Any school violating this order may be asked to leave. In this packet, you will find a listing of the food /drink items to be offered. We ask that you share this with your students in advance of the festival.There will be food available at the Oblong City Park as you wait for parade step-off. Debbie’s Concession Trailer will be there, as well as a food stand by the local 4-H club. Please see the menu in your packet for more details, but you might want to tell your students to bring some extra money with them to the park since they may have a long wait at the park before they march. We have asked these vendors to carry a variety of “non-messy” foods, since students will be dressed in uniform.
OBLONG SPOOKTACULAR SCHEDULE / Information passed out on OCTOBER 26th
8:40-Report to band room
8:45-Football field for rehearsal
9:10-Load trailer
9:25-Depart for Oblong
10:40-Arrive at Oblong HS
11:25-Transit to Warm-up
11:35-Warm-up
11:50-Transit
11:58-Stage
12:00-Perform
3:15-Drumline Exhibition
4:30-Awards
5:00-Escort to Park for Parade
6:00-Parade Line-up
7:00-Parade Begins
9:30/10:00-Parade Awards
10:30-Depart for Arcola High School
11:30/12:00-Return to Arcola High School
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy. Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance
BRING WITH YOU
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Food-two meals or money for two meals
Money for t-shirt / sweatshirt if you wish to purchase
Marching Hat
Instrument
Gloves
Long sleeves to wear under uniform top
Long pants to wear under uniform pants
Extra socks
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks for parade
Extra socks-Lieutenant Dan says, “Two standing orders in this platoon. One, take good care of your feet. Two, try not to do anything stupid, like gettin' yourself killed.”
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Admission to the field show is $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and children younger than school age are admitted free of charge. Programs will be available to all spectators free of charge. Parking at the high school is also free. Buses will turn south off of Route 33 onto Adams Street and follow this street to the high school. Only buses and equipment trucks/trailers will be allowed to park in the main lot at the high school. Note: This is a different parking area than in previous years, due to the re-seeding of the football practice field. Buses will be escorted to the Oblong Park for parade lineup following the field competition and awards. Please be sure your band is ready to depart the school grounds by 5:00 p.m. We ask that all buses stay at OHS until you are told to depart for the park.
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This event is the primary fundraiser for our music program and we rely on profits from the concessions to keep the festival running from year to year. Please encourage your students and parents to patronize our concession stand. You will find that we offer a great selection of foods at very reasonable prices. If you must prepare your own food for your students, please remember that no open flames or fires are permitted on the school grounds by order of the Oblong Fire Chief. Any school violating this order may be asked to leave. In this packet, you will find a listing of the food /drink items to be offered. We ask that you share this with your students in advance of the festival.There will be food available at the Oblong City Park as you wait for parade step-off. Debbie’s Concession Trailer will be there, as well as a food stand by the local 4-H club. Please see the menu in your packet for more details, but you might want to tell your students to bring some extra money with them to the park since they may have a long wait at the park before they march. We have asked these vendors to carry a variety of “non-messy” foods, since students will be dressed in uniform.
EIU COMPETITION INFORMATION {2015}
EIU Competition Information This information was in a handout was passed out to students on Thursday, September 24th.
Saturday October 3rd
7:15-Report to the band room
7:20-On the football field
7:40-Load the bus and trailer
8:00-Depart for Charleston-put on pants and shoes on the bus
8:35-Arrive at EIU
8:40-Change and assemble instruments
9:05-Meet guide for warm-up
9:15-Marching warm-up
9:30-Music warm-up
10:15-Perform
10:30-Picture
11:15-Depart for home
11:45-Return to Arcola High School
Awards are at 3:45. Mr. Gore will take the school van back to the competition at 12:00 pm. If you would like to ride along, please contact Mr. Gore for a transportation form.
Students-check Google classroom for a complete schedule
TICKETS
Adults $10.00; Students and Senior Citizens $5,00. Children 5 and under are free.
Festival Programs will be available for $5.00.
BRING
Long black socks – over shins
A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their family only. Parents please text/email/write Mr. Gore in advance if you are providing transportation home from EIU for your student.
Saturday October 3rd
7:15-Report to the band room
7:20-On the football field
7:40-Load the bus and trailer
8:00-Depart for Charleston-put on pants and shoes on the bus
8:35-Arrive at EIU
8:40-Change and assemble instruments
9:05-Meet guide for warm-up
9:15-Marching warm-up
9:30-Music warm-up
10:15-Perform
10:30-Picture
11:15-Depart for home
11:45-Return to Arcola High School
Awards are at 3:45. Mr. Gore will take the school van back to the competition at 12:00 pm. If you would like to ride along, please contact Mr. Gore for a transportation form.
Students-check Google classroom for a complete schedule
TICKETS
Adults $10.00; Students and Senior Citizens $5,00. Children 5 and under are free.
Festival Programs will be available for $5.00.
BRING
Long black socks – over shins
A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their family only. Parents please text/email/write Mr. Gore in advance if you are providing transportation home from EIU for your student.
monticello competition information {2015}
MONTICELLO COMPETITION THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th. This informational handout was passed out to students on Monday, September 14th.
SCHEDULE
8:25 am Report to band room 8:25am
8:30 am Outside on field -no instruments
8:50 am Load trailer and bus
9:20 am Depart for Monticello 9:20am
10:15 am Arrive at Monticello
10:30 am Stretch, change, and bathroom
10:50 am Mental march-through
11:15 am Meet guide
11:25 am Warm-up in Miller Gym
12:00 pm Report to gate
12:15 pm Perform
Lunch on your own
Watch other groups perform
5:15 pm Awards
5:45 pm Depart for home
Call for ride on way home
6:45 pm Return to Arcola HS-everyone helps unload trailer
BRING
Long black socks – over shins
A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
Concessions:
Monticello Music Boosters will be running concessions in the High School and will begin serving at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets Purchase:
Admission will be $7.00 for general admission and $5.00 for seniors/ children. Children under 5 are free. Students and staff will be admitted with a marked hand. Chaperones that are on the bus, will also need to have their hands marked, so that they can enter the field/ pit area.
Programs:
Programs will be available at the ticket tables and are $1.00.
First Aid:
Limited first aid will be available. We have a nurse on staff that will be available at a table by the cafeteria entrance. We would like to remind you that you should have signed medical releases with you when you travel. We have a small hospital in Monticello and have access to Carle Hospital in Champaign. We have found that most problems can be avoided by eating good meals and staying hydrated - plenty of water. If you have special needs, please let us know prior to your arrival or at registration.
SCHEDULE
8:25 am Report to band room 8:25am
8:30 am Outside on field -no instruments
8:50 am Load trailer and bus
9:20 am Depart for Monticello 9:20am
10:15 am Arrive at Monticello
10:30 am Stretch, change, and bathroom
10:50 am Mental march-through
11:15 am Meet guide
11:25 am Warm-up in Miller Gym
12:00 pm Report to gate
12:15 pm Perform
Lunch on your own
Watch other groups perform
5:15 pm Awards
5:45 pm Depart for home
Call for ride on way home
6:45 pm Return to Arcola HS-everyone helps unload trailer
BRING
Long black socks – over shins
A change of clothes (Check the weather for Saturday)
MONEY for lunch or bring your own lunch
Sometimes t-shirts are available for purchase. If you'd like one, please bring extra money.
TO NOTE
Parents-arrive at least 20 minutes prior to performance time
Students may ride home with their parent or guardian only-school policy
Students riding home with parent/guardian-bring note to school in advance-morning of the competition is fine
Concessions:
Monticello Music Boosters will be running concessions in the High School and will begin serving at 11:00 a.m.
Tickets Purchase:
Admission will be $7.00 for general admission and $5.00 for seniors/ children. Children under 5 are free. Students and staff will be admitted with a marked hand. Chaperones that are on the bus, will also need to have their hands marked, so that they can enter the field/ pit area.
Programs:
Programs will be available at the ticket tables and are $1.00.
First Aid:
Limited first aid will be available. We have a nurse on staff that will be available at a table by the cafeteria entrance. We would like to remind you that you should have signed medical releases with you when you travel. We have a small hospital in Monticello and have access to Carle Hospital in Champaign. We have found that most problems can be avoided by eating good meals and staying hydrated - plenty of water. If you have special needs, please let us know prior to your arrival or at registration.
2015 FULL BAND EVENING PRACTICE SCHEDULE {2015}
Tues, August 11 6:00-9:00pm
Thurs, August 13 6:00-9:00pm
Tues, August 18 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs, August 20 6:30-8:30pm
Mon, August 24 7:00-9:00pm
Fri, August 28 7:00 AM
Thurs, September 10 5:00-7:00pm
Wed, September 16 6:30-8:30pm
Fri, September 18 7:00 AM
Tues, September 22 6:30-8:30pm
Wed, September 30 6:30-8:30pm
Mon, October 19 7:00-9:00pm
Mon, October 26 7:00-9:00pm
Thurs, October 29 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs, August 13 6:00-9:00pm
Tues, August 18 6:30-8:30pm
Thurs, August 20 6:30-8:30pm
Mon, August 24 7:00-9:00pm
Fri, August 28 7:00 AM
Thurs, September 10 5:00-7:00pm
Wed, September 16 6:30-8:30pm
Fri, September 18 7:00 AM
Tues, September 22 6:30-8:30pm
Wed, September 30 6:30-8:30pm
Mon, October 19 7:00-9:00pm
Mon, October 26 7:00-9:00pm
Thurs, October 29 6:30-8:30pm
high school band schedule 2015-2016
Football vs. Martinsville August 28th
Football vs. Palestine-Hutt. September 11th
Broomcorn Parade September 12th
Monticello Sage City Invitational September 19th
Football vs. ALAH September 25th
Football vs. Decatur Lutheran October 2nd
EIU Marching Competition October 3rd
IMEA Auditions @ Effingham HS* October 12th
Football vs. Tri-County October 23rd
Oblong Spooktacular October 31st
District Festival @ EIU* November 21st
Christmas Concert December 6th 2pm
2016
All State Conference-Peoria* January 28th-30st
Band Dinner Concert-Dinner February 27th 7pm
5-8 Solo and Ensemble @ Arcola March 5th AM
IHSA HS SOLO AND ENSEMBLE March 12th
HS Band LOVC March 17th
May Band Concert May 13th 7PM
High school band workshop
Always very excited when Mr. Keith Mitchell can come and work with our Arcola students. Thursday the 18th, the band worked with Mr. Mitchell all day, and then at the end of the school day put on a concert for the Arcola Junior High & High School. Below is their performances.
Congratulations band @ Oblong!
Parade Competition: 1st Place in Class 1A: Drum Majors 1st Place; Color Guard 1st Place; and Drumline 2nd Place.
Field Competition: 3rd Place in Class 1A; Drum Majors 2nd place; Color Guard 2nd place; and Drumline 2nd Place.
Field Competition: 3rd Place in Class 1A; Drum Majors 2nd place; Color Guard 2nd place; and Drumline 2nd Place.
OBLong spooktacular competition - saturday, oct. 25th
The Oblong Spooktacular is this Saturday, October 25th, and is the marching band's last competition of the season. The schedule for the day is below. Please be at the school at 7:10 am. We will return around 12 am. This day is a long, but fun day! Parents are encouraged to attend, but please arrive early so you don't miss our performance. Students may ride home with parents after the parade performance, but your parents cannot drive your friends. Please have a note signed by a parent in advance if you plan to not ride the bus home. We will be outside most of the day. You will want to wear layers of clothes, bring a coat, hat & gloves. Hand warmers also come in handy. It's suppose to be nice during the day, but it will be cold at night after the parade. You can find directions to Oblong High School by clicking here. The address is: 700 S Range St, Oblong, Illinois.
SCHEDULE
7:10 am - report to school
9:45 am - transit to warm-up
10:15 am - PERFORMANCE
2:45-3:45 pm - Drumline Exhibition
4:30 pm - AWARDS
5:00 - Transit to park for Parade Line-up
7:00 pm - PARADE
After parade performance - DJ & Dance on field
10-10:30 pm - PARADE AWARDS
12 am - Arrive in Arcola (approx)
OBLONG TIPS: Oblong is one of band student's favorite competitions. Some long-time Oblong traditions: 1. Drumline Exhibition 2. Shout-outs 3. Fan Favorite Competition 4. Night-Time Parade. Shout-outs are announced as the band is taking the field for competition. You will want to purchase these prior to the band's performance otherwise they might not hear it. They can be purchased for $1 each, and located by the stands under a tent. Fan choice awards are a penny a vote. Last year Arcola took home this award! PARADE: The parade route starts at the park & goes along Main Street. Students usually decorate their instruments & uniforms with glow-sticks. FOOD: Students can of course bring their own lunch & dinner. There are concession stands available at the high school, with a wide variety of meals offered. Once the students are bused over to the park, there are also food vendors set up here. This is typically when students choose to eat dinner. Do not wait to eat until you get back to the high school after the parade. The concession stand will be open, but usually only has drinks & candy. PARENTS: The Oblong Fall Follies is held this weekend. You will have plenty of time between when the kids are bused to the park, and the start of the parade to grab dinner. There are food stands uptown, a couple pizza shops, there is also a gas station on Main Street that has take-out pizza & a Casey's on the East side of Main Street. Robinson is also close enough to go grab a bite. While there are bathrooms inside the school, uptown by the parade route - public restrooms are located in the Community Building which is at the corner of Range & Missouri St. If you have any questions about the day, please feel free to contact Kris or Jean.
Students need to bring:
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Marching Hat
Instrument
Gloves
Long sleeves to wear under uniform top
Long pants to wear under uniform pants
Extra socks
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Each student is responsible for making sure their supplies are put in the trailer and their uniform is put on the bus.
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks
Umbrella - just incase
Extra socks - trust us you'll want extra socks
GOOD LUCK PRIDE OF THE PURPLE RIDERS!
SCHEDULE
7:10 am - report to school
9:45 am - transit to warm-up
10:15 am - PERFORMANCE
2:45-3:45 pm - Drumline Exhibition
4:30 pm - AWARDS
5:00 - Transit to park for Parade Line-up
7:00 pm - PARADE
After parade performance - DJ & Dance on field
10-10:30 pm - PARADE AWARDS
12 am - Arrive in Arcola (approx)
OBLONG TIPS: Oblong is one of band student's favorite competitions. Some long-time Oblong traditions: 1. Drumline Exhibition 2. Shout-outs 3. Fan Favorite Competition 4. Night-Time Parade. Shout-outs are announced as the band is taking the field for competition. You will want to purchase these prior to the band's performance otherwise they might not hear it. They can be purchased for $1 each, and located by the stands under a tent. Fan choice awards are a penny a vote. Last year Arcola took home this award! PARADE: The parade route starts at the park & goes along Main Street. Students usually decorate their instruments & uniforms with glow-sticks. FOOD: Students can of course bring their own lunch & dinner. There are concession stands available at the high school, with a wide variety of meals offered. Once the students are bused over to the park, there are also food vendors set up here. This is typically when students choose to eat dinner. Do not wait to eat until you get back to the high school after the parade. The concession stand will be open, but usually only has drinks & candy. PARENTS: The Oblong Fall Follies is held this weekend. You will have plenty of time between when the kids are bused to the park, and the start of the parade to grab dinner. There are food stands uptown, a couple pizza shops, there is also a gas station on Main Street that has take-out pizza & a Casey's on the East side of Main Street. Robinson is also close enough to go grab a bite. While there are bathrooms inside the school, uptown by the parade route - public restrooms are located in the Community Building which is at the corner of Range & Missouri St. If you have any questions about the day, please feel free to contact Kris or Jean.
Students need to bring:
Uniform
Black Socks
Marching Shoes
Marching Hat
Instrument
Gloves
Long sleeves to wear under uniform top
Long pants to wear under uniform pants
Extra socks
Sweatshirt or coat, scarf, hat, gloves
Valve/Slide oil (brass players)
Extra Reed (woodwinds)
Extra Sticks/Mallets (drumline/front ensemble)
Carriers/Harnesses (drumline)
Each student is responsible for making sure their supplies are put in the trailer and their uniform is put on the bus.
Strongly encouraged to bring:
Change of clothes
Blanket
Glow sticks
Umbrella - just incase
Extra socks - trust us you'll want extra socks
GOOD LUCK PRIDE OF THE PURPLE RIDERS!
