Katy Essex

This Day in Music History - January 29 1970: Johnny Cash’s album, Hello, I’m Johnny Cash is certified Gold. 1969: Peggy Lee records “Is That All There Is.” 1964: The Beatles record German versions of their hits “She Loves You” … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 26, 2026

This Day in Music History - January 22 1981: The John Lennon tribute issue of Rolling Stone is published with the famous Annie Leibovitz photo of a naked Lennon embracing a fully-clothed Yoko Ono. Lennon’s full interview is not published … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 19, 2026

Coming UpJan. 14: High School ExamsJan. 15: High School ExamsJan. 16: Half Day and High School ExamsJan. 19: Middle School Solo and Ensemble registration opensFeb. 14: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMCFeb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 12, 2026

by Katy Essex Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026 Coming UpJan. 14: High School Exams Jan. 15: High School Exams Jan. 16: Half Day and High School Exams Jan. 19: Middle School Solo and Ensemble registration … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026

Coming Up:11/24-11/30:  High School Band Trip to Orlando, Florida!!!(Follow the Band Boosters on Facebook for up-to-the-moment Disney trip info and highlights!11/24: Depart MHS at 4pm11/25: Arrive Orlando!11/26: 12noon Stage performance at … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of November 24

Coming Up:11/24-11/30:  High School Band Trip to Orlando, Florida!!!12/5: High School Solo and Ensemble Registration is due.12/4: Poinsettia orders delivered and available for pick-up from 3pm-6pm.12/15: Winter Band Concert, 7pm.  Features … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of November 17, 2025

Coming Up:11/10 - HS Students can register for Solo and Ensemble.11/14 - All Poinsettia orders are due by 3:15pm.11/18 - Half day for students.11/24-11/30 - High School Band Trip to Orlando, Florida.12/5 - High School Solo and Ensemble … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of November 10, 2025

Annual Poinsettia SaleThe Music Department kicked off its annual poinsettia sale on Monday, November 3.  The deadline to turn in ALL orders AND money is November 14 by 3:15pm.  Orders not turned in by that time will not be counted. Sorry, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of November 3, 2025

. . . and away we go - almost!     The Marcellus Schools held a mandatory meeting Sunday, October 26, for all band students going to DisneyWorld the week of Thanksgiving.      Band Director Katy Essex reviewed … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 27, 2025

 Percussionist Cat Shelton, right, joined the other senior band members in paying homage to Band Director Katy Essex during the students’ last marching band performance, Friday, October 17. Also pictured is Julian Ahonen. -News … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 20, 2025