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Bret Lee
Director and Coordinator of Instrumental Music
641-754-1130 Ext 1159

Brett Umthun

Associate Director of Bands

Sarah Baldus
Director of Middle School Bands
Paul Sibbel
Director of Intermediate Bands

Megan Umthun
Guard Instructor

Ryan Williams
Drum Line Instructor

Oktemberfest parade and field competition
scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012

MGSA Concession Stand Schedule will be posted week of May 14. Please work your assigned shift with one band student and one parent. If you have a conflict, please trade with another family.

2012 Music Awards Banquet
Monday May 21, 2012
MHS Cafeteria
5:30 p.m.

Parents and students, our music awards night is a great opportunity to reflect on the successes of the year and honor our students.  We ask that 9th and 10th grade families bring a main dish and that 11th and 12th grade families bring a side dish or dessert. You will be responsible for your own table service and drink!

The potluck will begin at 5:30 with the awards to follow.  All the students have been asked to double check their award status in order that they are recognized at the banquet for their achievements!

Thank you for allowing us to work with your sons and daughters and we look forward to seeing you there!

Mr. Lee                       Mr. Umthun               Mrs. Ose

On Saturday May 5, 2012 the MHS Wind Symphony and Symphonic Bands traveled to Des Moines Roosevelt for the Iowa High School Music Association State Large Group Festival. The Wind Symphony continued its' tradition of consistent Division I ratings earning top ratings from all 3 judges with a total score of 115 out of 120 possible points. The Symphonic Band earned a solid Division II rating with an excellent performance by the students. Other schools in attendance with bands and/or choirs included: Des Moines Roosevelt, Des Moines East, Des Moines North, Johnston, Urbandale, Southeast Polk, Newton, Ames, Ottumwa, and Ankeny.

On May 14th, the MHS Jazz program will hold its annual Coffee concert at DeJardin Hall on the MCC Campus. Featured will be MHS Jazz I and II as well as Miller 8th grade jazz band. The concert will be at 7:00 p.m. with an admission fee of $5 for adults, $3 for younger students and activity cards will be honored. Come join the jazz bands for an evening of music, coffee and desserts.

2012 Bobcat Marching Band Show: "Wait"

Band Trip 2011-2012

The Marshalltown Senior High Band has much to offer the students at MHS through multiple performance opportunities as well as individual lessons, music theory and aural training. The Bobcat Band is a full academic class that meets during 1st period every day. In addition, the jazz program at MHS meets every other day 2nd period with an opportunity to participate in one of two auditions based jazz ensembles.

Other performance opportunities provided include the Bobcat Marching Band which provides entertainment at home varsity football games as well the local Oktemberfest Parade and Field Competition, Iowa High School Music Association State Marching Band Festival, 2-3 Competitive Marching Band Festivals, The Band Extravaganza, an indoor concert and every four years a performance in a New Years’ Day Parade.

The Bobcat Pep Band is a volunteer group made up of 70 students, who perform at numerous home basketball games, one Iowa State University Basketball game.

Students are also offered performance opportunities through Solo and Small Ensemble Festival, All-State, Honor Bands, and Community Performances. Thank you to all MHS Band Alumni and Parents for your involvement and support of MHS Bands.

Band Schedule 2012-2013

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME PARTICPANTS
8/6/12 Band Camp-Select Students per schedule Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/7/12 Band Camp-Select Students per schedule Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/8/12 Band Camp-Select Students per schedule Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/9/12 Band Camp-All Marching Band Students Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/10/12 Band Camp-All Marching Band Students Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/13/12 Band Camp-All Marching Band Students Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/14/12 Band Camp-All Marching Band Students Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/17/12 Band Camp-All Marching Band Students Marshalltown 9:00 a.m. Marching Band
8/20/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
8/24/12 Home Football Game-Pella Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Marching Band
8/27/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
8/31/12 Home Football Game-Waukee   Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Marching Band
9/3/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
9/10/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
9/17/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
9/21/12 Home Football Game-Ottumwa Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Marching Band
9/22/12 Oktemberfest-Marching Band Marshalltown TBA Marching Band
9/24/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
9/27/12 Homecoming Parade and Coronation Marshalltown 4:00 p.m. Marching Band
9/28/12 Home Football Game-Hoover (homecoming) Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Marching Band
10/1/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
10/6/12 IHSMA State Marching Band Contest Fort Dodge TBD Marching Band
10/8/12 Monday Rehearsal Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band
10/13/12 Waukee Marching Invitational Waukee TBD Marching Band
10/15/12 Band Extravaganza Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Marching Band/Jazz Band
10/19/12 Home Football Game-Dowling (senior night) Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Marching Band
10/20/12 All State Auditions Hampton TBD Select Students
10/23/12 Ankeny Drumline Clinic Ankeny TBD Marching Band Percussion
11/15-17/12 All State Festival Ames TBD Selected Students
TBD ISU Basketball Game Ames TBD Pep Band
11/20/12 Pep Band-DM North Marshalltown 6:15 p.m. Pep Band
11/29/12 SCIBA Honor Band Auditions Des Moines TBD Select Students
12/1/12 Drake Honor Band Des Moines TBD Select Students
12/4/12 Pep Band-WDM Valley Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
12/7/12 Pep Band-Fort Dodge Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
12/8/12 District Jazz Waukee TBD Jazz Band
12/9/12 Holiday Concert Marshalltown 3:00 p.m. Concert Band
12/11/12 Pep Band-Indianola Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
12/18/12 Pep Band SE Polk Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
1/4/13 Pep Band-DM East Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
1/5/13 SCIBA Honor Band Festival Des Moines TBD Select Students
1/8/13 Pep Band-Waukee Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
1/14/13 Guard Showcase Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Drill Team
1/18/13 Pep Band-Mason City Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
1/22/13 Pep Band-Dowling Catholic Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
1/26/13 IHSMA State Jazz Festival Marshalltown TBD Jazz Band
2/1-2/13 Cyclone Honor Band Ames TBD Select Students
2/1/13 Pep Band-Ames Marshalltown 5:15 p.m. Pep Band
2/2/13 Urbandale Jazz Urbandale TBD Jazz Band
2/4/13 Solo/Small Ensemble Recital 1 Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Concert Band
2/10/13 Winter Concert Marshalltown 3:00 p.m. Concert Band
2/12/13 Drake Honor Jazz Band Des Moines TBD Select Students
2/15/13 Tallcorn Jazz Cedar Falls TBD Jazz Band
TBD Des Moines Big Band-Adventureland Des Moines TBD Jazz Band
TBD Drake Recording Session Des Moines TBD Jazz Band
3/21/13 Jazz/Show Choir Blast Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Jazz Band
4/8/13 Solo/Small Ensemble Recital 2 Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Select Students
4/13/13 IHSMA Solo Small Ensemble Festival Fort Dodge TBD Select Students
4/28/13 Spring Concert Marshalltown 3:00 p.m. Concert Band
5/4/13 IHSMA Large Group Festival TBD TBD Concert Band
5/13/13 Coffee Concert Marshalltown 7:00 p.m. Jazz Band
5/20/13 Music Awards Marshalltown 5:30 p.m. Concert Band

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