MHS Band Director Katy Essex, left, and Band Boosters member Joy Kozik enjoying First Friday in downtown Marcellus, July 7. They were selling Wildcat Stadium Blankets in an effort to raise money for new marching band … [Read more...] about Band Notes – July 10, 2023
Band Notes – June 26, 2023
Band Notes - June 26, 2023 Summer Drumline ScheduleWhile these practices are not mandatory, they are highly recommended and very beneficial. Drumline members are in charge of A LOT of music and the more you know (especially the cadence) … [Read more...] about Band Notes – June 26, 2023
Marching Band Uniform Update and Band Notes
Wow! The Band Boosters’ Wildcat Stadium blankets sold like the proverbial hotcakes! No sooner than the Boosters offered them for sale, the 60” x 70” size sold out. Never fear! The Boosters still have plenty of the 50” x 60” available. They … [Read more...] about Marching Band Uniform Update and Band Notes
Band Notes – Week of June 5, 2023
7th grade flutist Sydney Crabtree performs in Columbian Park during First Friday, June 2. Members of the band, from 7th grade to graduating seniors, entertained the audience with music by small groups and soloists. Accompanying Sydney, at … [Read more...] about Band Notes – Week of June 5, 2023
Band Notes – May 29, 2023
We are over the halfway mark of raising funds for new Wildcat Marching Band Uniforms! Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed so far! CONGRATULATIONS to Trevor Henry and Jane Harrison who won the Summer Meat … [Read more...] about Band Notes – May 29, 2023
Marching Band Uniform Fundraiser Update!
Please help the Wildcat Marching Band reach its fundraising goal for new uniforms! The Wildcat Marching Band needs to raise $40,000 to purchase new uniforms so we can - finally - replace the ones we have which are at least 30 years … [Read more...] about Marching Band Uniform Fundraiser Update!
Band Notes – Week of May 1, 2023
Band Notes - May 1, 2023 6th Grade Band6th Grade Band students will continue to use practice cards for the fourth marking period. Practice cards are logs of what each student has practiced and how many minutes were practiced. The goal … [Read more...] about Band Notes – Week of May 1, 2023
Band Notes: Uniform Fund Drive Update
Band Notes - April 17, 2023MHS Band Director Katy Essex reports that the New Marching Band Uniform Fund has hit the $9,000.00 mark! Essex says the cost to replace the current thirty-year-old uniforms is $40,000. The Band Boosters are … [Read more...] about Band Notes: Uniform Fund Drive Update
Band Notes – March 27, 2023
Marcellus High School National Honor Society Chapter Inducts New Members This week’s Band Notes features the recent induction of 14 new members (11 of the new members are band students!) to the Marcellus High School National Honor … [Read more...] about Band Notes – March 27, 2023
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Band Notes - March 20, 2023 Band Boosters Summer Grilling Meat RaffleThe Band Booster Summer Grilling Meat Raffle has begun! Tickets are $15 a piece and are being sold by all members of the Band Booster organization. 2 $250 … [Read more...] about Band Notes
Band Notes – March 13, 2023
The need for new marching band uniforms. Director Katy Essex answers your questions: 1) How old are the current uniforms? The current band uniforms are 30 years old. My Dad (Carmi Essex) was on the school board when the … [Read more...] about Band Notes – March 13, 2023
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Band Notes - February 27, 2023 Band Boosters Summer Grilling Meat Raffle The Band Booster Summer Grilling Meat Raffle has begun! Tickets are $15 a piece and are being sold by all members of the Band Booster organization. 2 … [Read more...] about Band Notes