ABOB offers a full and half scholarship to attend ISYM (IL Summer Youth Music) on the campus of the University of IL or another music camp of the student’s choice, for both Alton H.S. and Alton M.S. band and orchestra school students. We have had many students attend this camp for several years. Applications were […]
Hello! Ms. Edwards, Mr. Shaffer, and I will be out Thursday/Friday taking Fletcher to the ILMEA All-State Festival in Peoria. If you see Fletcher, please congratulate him! We have other band students going for choir/orchestra: Audrey (honors chorus) & Ben (viola – orchestra). It’s a HUGE honor to have these students attend! Mrs. Laura Plummer […]
Hello! We have a pretty light 4 day week: Wednesday, 1/22 – Freshmen Jazz “Auditions” – after school. Mr. Jarden sent an email home this weekend – this is for auditioning for the festival band. Students will play a couple scales, sight read, then they’re free to leave! Upperclassmen will audition during class. AMS/AHS Winterguard rehearsal – […]
Chamber is meeting today, 3:25-4:15 as well as some contest ensembles. The kids have pretty much settled on contest solos and ensembles. Contest fees are due by Wednesday, February 5. $10.00 for solos. $15.00 for ensembles. Let me know if your child needs an accompanist. There is an additional fee for that. I have posted contest […]
PERFORMANCESSYMPHONIC SPRING RECITALTuesday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.Calvary Baptist ChurchRequired of All Symphonic IHSA SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTESTSaturday, March 7, Alton H.S.(help with set-up Friday, March 6 and with contest all day March 7) Your contest entry form and all entry fees are due Wednesday, February 5. $10.00 per solo $15.00 per ensemble (2-8 students) […]
Happy Monday! We’ve got a pretty easy week: Monday, 1/13 – Percussion – 3:30-4:45pm Wednesday, 1/15 – Jazz Band 3:30-4:30pm – we will get out early! AMS/AHS Winterguard rehearsal – Lovejoy Elementary Gym. AMS – 3:45-6pm, AHS – 6-9pm Friday, 1/17 – AMS/AHS Winterguard rehearsal – Lovejoy Elementary Gym. AMS – 3:45-6pm, AHS – 6-9pm Sunday, 1/19 – AMS/AHS Winterguard Family Preview […]
Happy New Year! We’re ready to hit the ground running for the spring semester: We have a new face around the band room – Mr. Luke Shaffer is student teaching with us from SIU-Carbondale. He’ll be with us all semester – January-May. Feel free to introduce yourself when you see him! Here’s our week: Today, […]
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ruth Waggener – President Dawn Humphrey – Vice President Tonya Duke – Communications & Trivia Night Ed Gray – Financial Paula Fritz – Craft Fair Jill Mitchell – Vendor Fair Roger Waggener – Technology Guests TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Laura Plummer, Alyssa Overmann President Waggener called the meeting to order at 7:pm. Minutes […]
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Happy Monday! What a GREAT weekend! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all who helped this weekend. The Craft Fair is a HUGE undertaking, and everyone lending a hand makes it work – THANK YOU!Also, we’ve heard nothing but great compliments about the kids – thank you for letting us borrow them for the […]