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The Marching 100 will be performing at their first competition this Saturday at O’Fallon Township High School. The band performs at 7:15pm and the cost of admission is $10 for adults. Come on out and support the M100!!
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCERuth Waggener – PresidentJeanna Hasty – Vice PresidentEd Gray – Financial SecretaryRoger Waggener – ABOB.netDave & Paula Fritz – Craft Fair TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCELaura PlummerBlake KorteJulianna SwansonLindsey Wolfford GuestsBrad Donoho President Waggener called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Minutes from our June meeting are posted abob.net. ABOB did not meet in […]
Come out and enjoy a little “Nachtmusik” in “Autumn” with the Alton H.S. Symphonic Orchestra while enjoying the beautiful scenery of The Nature Institute. We will also be performing “Music of the Night” and “Sweet Dreams (are Made of This)” along with other fun light-classical and pop tunes. Friday, September 246:00 p.m.Students ARRIVE 5:00 p.m. […]
We are thrilled to offer beginning band and orchestra again this year! Orchestra (violin, viola, cello, & bass) starts in 4th grade and Band (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, & percussion) starts in 5th grade. The Elementary Recruitment Rally for beginning band and orchestra students will take place this Thursday, September 2, starting at […]
We recently kicked off the annual Alton Band & Orchestra Builders (ABOB) Fall Fundraiser with the Alton M.S. and Alton H.S. band and orchestra students and the Marching 100. ABOB’s Fall Fundraiser ends Tuesday, September 14. Pick up will be Tuesday, October 5 from 2:00- 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the music […]
Good afternoon M100! Our online M100 merchandise store is officially open! This store includes our show shirts and hoodies, black shorts, member jackets, and shirt to be worn under the band uniform. Please read the instructions carfeully upon clicking on the link below to the store. The store closes August 22nd so please do not […]
Performances in Bold are Required Fri., Sept. 24 6:00pm Symphonic Orchestra performance for The Nature Institute fundraiser. $10 admission. Wed., Oct. 5 ILMEA District 6 Virtual Auditions due Thur., Nov. 4 7:00pm Lovejoy Music Festival, LVJ Ele. Gym (Symph. Orch.) Fri., Nov. 12 7:00pm ABOB Trivia Night, Best Western Premier Symphonic performs Name that Tune […]
Good morning M100 families! We are in need of your help with providing our students and staff with snacks and meals during the two weeks of band camp. The link below will take you to our Amazon Wish List of snack/drink items that are being requested. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XB35BZBWIFE6?ref_=wl_share You may purchase the items directly from AmazonSmile […]
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCERuth Waggener – PresidentJeanna Hasty – Vice PresidentDawn Humphrey – TreasurerEd Gray – Financial SecretaryRoger Waggener – ABOB.net TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCELaura Plummer President Waggener called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm. Minutes from past meetings are posted abob.net. The financial report was reviewed by Treasurer Dawn Humphrey. Most funds this past month […]