Katy Essex

Senior Kylie Kozik sends a message to the Marcellus Community Schools prior to graduation ceremonies on Sunday, June 2. Fellow senior and Salutatorian Parker Enright looks on.  -News Photo Band notes for the week of June 3, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of June 3, 2024

  The MHS Band performed during the annual VFW Post #4054 Memorial Day program, Monday, May 27. Although the weather experts predicted no chance of rain, Mother Nature had other ideas and sent along a steady drizzle moving the event … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of May 27, 2024

The 2024 inductees of MHS’s National Honor Society are, left to right, Aubree Kruger, Lillian O’Connor, Rachael Drauch, David Bradshaw, Ariah Evans, Carlyn Deer and Micah Gooden.  Not pictured:  Noah Bohan and Railee Buck. On … [Read more...] about MHS Inducts New Members to National Honor Society

 MHS Director of Bands Katy Essex presented junior Drum Major Micah Gooden his award during the band’s spring concert, Wednesday, May 15. Gooden will continue as Senior Drum Major for the 2024 Marching Band season which begins August 5.  … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of May 20, 2024

Coming Up:May 16: Senior Honors Night, 7pm.  Report time for High School Band members is 6:30pm.  Concert black attire.  May 23: NHS Induction, 6pm.May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony, Bly Cemetery, 10:00am. Report time  for band students grades … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of May 13, 2024

End of the Year PerformancesBand Parents - be on the lookout for a letter regarding performances dates for the remainder of the year.  It will include days, report times, start times, dress code information, etc.   Little Caesars Online … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of April 29, 2024

MHS Jazz Ensemble on the Road - Friday, April 26, 2024    The MHS Jazz Ensemble hits the road, Friday, April 26, to participate in the 20th Anuual Thornapple Arts Council (TAC) Jazz Fest in Hastings. The festival features free … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of April 22, 2024

Coming Up: April 20: Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC April 26: Thornapple Jazz Festival in Hastings, 3:50pm at the Hastings Public Library (227 East State Street) May 4: Party Like it’s 1974 at Patch and Remington, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of April 15, 2024

Coming Up:April 10 - Band Booster Meeting, 6pm High School Band Room April 20 - Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC April 26 - Thornapple Jazz Festival in Hastings May 4 - Party Like it’s 1974 at Patch and Remington, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of April 8 2024

On Saturday, February 10, members of the high school music department were able to participate in the MSBOA District 6 Solo and Ensemble.  Students who participate in Solo and Ensemble have the opportunity to perform solos, duets, trios and … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the Week of March 25