Katy Essex

Correction: The News is pleased to correct information that was published in the October 22, 2026, edition. The MHS Wildcat Marching has not received 10 First Division Ratings in a row! The Band has received 11 First Division Ratings in … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 26, 2026

The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band performed its 2026 Festival Show, Welcome to the Jungle, at Bangor High School, Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The show included six jungle-themed tunes which earned a First Division rating from the judges.   … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 19, 2026

 Tickets are $20 a piece and can be purchased by contacting Katy Essex or Heather Shenfeld or any high school band member.  Proceeds will be put toward the purchase of a new marching band podium.   Band Notes - October 12, 2026Coming … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 12, 2026

Many thanks to the band alumni who joined the Wildcat Marching Band for the 2026 Homecoming Parade and pre-game. Left to right, Hunter Hurley, Sam Self, Morgan Ludlow and Janice Ludlow. - News Photo Band Notes - October 5, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 5, 2026

Band Notes - September 28, 2026 Coming Up:Friday, October 2: Homecoming Game.  Report time for marching band is 5:00pm.  Homecoming Parade will step off at 5:45 in order to be on Main Street at 6pm.  Dinner is available for band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 28, 2026

The MHS Wildcat Marching Band at the 7th Annual Marching Band Exhibition at Cassopolis, Saturday, September 19. -News Photo   “Welcome to the Jungle” is this year’s theme for the MHS Wildcat Marching Band’s Festival … [Read more...] about Band Notes: Wildcat Band Prepares for Festival at Cass Marching Exhibition

Cassopolis Marching Exhibition On Saturday, September 19 the “Wildcat” band travels to Ross Beatty High School to perform in the Cassopolis Marching Exhibition.  Marching band members need to report to the band room by 5:30pm that … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 14, 2026

Wildcat Band AlumniHomecoming is Friday, October 2!  Any and all Wildcat Band alumni who would like to march in the parade and perform in Pre-Game, please contact Band Director Katy Essex before September 20 in case flip folders and lyres … [Read more...] about MHS Band Notes for the week of September 7, 2026

Yes! Band members are athletes, too! Band members who are also football players performed at half time during the season opener against Van Buren. Left to right are Bryson Proffitt, Callen Breseman, and Zackery Harrison. In the far upper … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 31, 2026

Alaina Jansen, left, and Hannah Sharp add a little glitter to Band Director Katy Essex before the Bluegill Frolic Parade, August 15.   - News Photo Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026 Coming Up:August 24: Welcome Back! Half Day … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 17, 2026