Band

BAND PROGRAM

2022-2023 Concert SCHEDULE

03/07/23 – March Band Concert 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm
03/18/23 – D46 Solo & Ensemble Contest (Optional, Cadet Band only)
TBA/23 – IGSMA District Contest (Cadet Band only)
05/16/23 – Spring Band Concert (Outdoor Ravinia-style)
05/23/23 – Spring Band Concert (Rain Date)
05/20/23 – Music in the Parks: Great America Festival (Cadet Band only)

Concert Uniform:

Beginning Band
Black pants or skirt (no sweatpants, no jeans, skirt appropriate length), white shirt/blouse. Black casual or dress shoes (no gym shoes, flip-flops, or crocks), all dresses/skirts must go below the knees when seated. Black shoes still apply.

Cadet Band
Black pants or skirt (no sweatpants, no jeans, skirt appropriate length), black shirt/blouse. Black casual or dress shoes (no gym shoes, flip-flops, or crocks), all dresses/skirts must go below the knees when seated. Black shoes still apply.

Supplies Needed:

For All:

  • Good quality working instrument.
  • Pencil – Everyday!
  • Music Folder (given out on first day)
  • Music Stand for home practice

For 5th Grade:

  • Tradition of Excellence, Book 1
  • Excellence in Theory, Book 1

For 6th Grade:

  • Books from year 1 PLUS the following
  • Tradition of Excellence, Book 2
  • Excellence in Theory, Book 2
  • Attachable tuner for all Woodwind and Brass instruments (not Percussion)

MEET THE TEACHERS:

Mr. Eric Rivera
Contact: [email protected]

Mrs. Jeanette Johnson
Contact: [email protected]

Ms. Savannah Hendricks
Contact: [email protected]