| 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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