Hello! Thanks for your patience while we got all the information sorted out! Here is what we went over at the meeting on Thursday, 11/16: Trip Meeting Powerpoint This powerpoint provides a TON of information: Background information on MTC Trip dates/general itinerary Trip Pricing & payment dates Important dates: general timeline, payment due dates, fundraising […]
Hello! An important note: I (Alyssa Overmann, along with several Alton students!) leave on Sunday for the Illinois Ambassadors of Music European tour. I will be gone from June 24 – July 9, and will have little to no access to email during that time. For any questions/concerns/absence notifications during that time frame please send […]
Hello! Parades are quickly approaching! Now is the time to start preparing for parades/band camp! Please encourage your student to: For Tuesday rehearsals they should wear shorts, tshirts, a ball cap, and bring a water bottle. “low top” tennis shoes – shoes that don’t go up past the ankle, are preferred as well to allow movement. […]
Hello! How is it June all ready??? It’s time to start thinking about Band Camp! Here’s what we’ll need: Fruit – Grapes, pinapple, strawberries, etc. We freeze it and it’s a great break treat! Cheese-itz Animal crackers Pretzels Powdered gatorade any flavor Donations can be dropped off at the uniform room, or if you’d like […]
Hello! Happy Memorial Day! We’ve added a Disney Trip Fundraiser (Alton Steel Fundraiser) – please see below! We only have 9 spots left!!! We’ve updated the calendar to include Percussion & Guard rehearsals – 2018 Calendar (1) Percussionists! SIUE offers a great camp next week! Check it out! Link here – SIUE Percussion Institute Here’s our week (super light!): Saturday, […]
ALTON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION FRIDAY, MAY 25 7:00 p.m. ALTON HIGH SCHOOL GYM Plan to arrive no later than 6:00. Park in back of the music suite or have your parents drop you off. Enter through the back door of our music suite. Concert dress is very nice. Absolutely no jeans or shorts. Dress shoes […]
The next Disney trip fundraiser is a photo session at Gordon Moore Park Saturday, June 2 with one of our three outstanding photographers: Julie Carter, Erin Hillery, or Carol Saxton. This is a perfect opportunity for family pictures, senior pictures, or a session with friends! Each session is $10 and you will receive a free 8×10. […]
Regulars In Attendance: Amy Hillery, Mike Haynes, Ed Gray, Tom Pullen, Jamie Pullen, Dave Fritz, Paula Fritz, Ruth Waggener, Tonya Duke, Jill Mitchell, Rose Lammers, Laura Shansey, Mary Pearson, Terry Pearson, Amy Miller, Laura Plummer, Alyssa Overmann First-Time Attendees: John Kiger, Melissa Kiger, Leneisha Gray, Barb(?)Kruse, Charnette (Hardin?), Theresa (Forsythe?) – All are parents/grandparents of […]
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Executive Board Meeting Agenda May 21, 2018 7:00 p.m. Open/Additions to Agenda/Introductions Meeting Minutes Treasurer’s Report Teachers Reports HS Orchestra HS Band Middle School Report Committee Reports: Hospitality Communications Technology Ways and Means Trivia Night Craft Fair Dinner Auction Spring Vendor Fair Old Business 2018-2019 Executive Board Elections New Business […]
Hello! Please check grades!!! We can take any missing assignments until 3:00pm today (Monday, 5/21). After that we have to be done. All information is posted on Google Classroom, and they can be done here at school or at home. Just a reminder, if a student fails band, they must sit out one semester and then […]
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Meeting Minutes April 23, 2018 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Amy Hillery – President Vicki Schilling – Vice President […]